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Hot Weather Continues In Kerala: IMD Issues Yellow Alert In 3 districts Till May 9

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha and  Kozhikode districts of the state till May 9 due to the likelihood of heat wave conditions there.  The IMD said maximum temperatures were likely to be around 39 degrees Celsius in Kollam, Palakkad and Kozhikode, 38 degrees Celsius in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Thrissur, 37 degrees Celsius in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Kannur and 36 degrees Celsius in Malappuram and Kasaragod districts of the state from today till May 10.  

These temperatures were three to five degrees Celsius more than what was normal for this time of the year, it said.   Heat wave conditions are very likely to prevail at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha and Kozhikode districts on May 8 and 9 (YELLOW WARNING), the IMD further said.  

May 9 Mob Violence Will Be A 'Dark Day' In Pak History; Incidents 'Severely Tarnished' Country's Image: Ruling coalition

Pakistan's ruling coalition on Wednesday said that May 9, 2023, will always be remembered as a Dark Day in Pakistan’s history after supporters of ex-prime minister Imran Khan's party vandalised a dozen military installations, including the Army headquarters, incidents that severely tarnished the country’s image.On May 9, last year, Khan’s party workers vandalised a dozen military installations, including the Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), Mianwali Airbase and the ISI building in Faisalabad after the cricketer-turned-politician was arrested in a corruption case.

The Army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi was also attacked by the mob for the first time.On Wednesday, the ruling coalition-- the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party separately announced that the day would be remembered as a Dark Day in the country's history.In a statement issued by the PPP, the President of the country and the supremo of the party Asif Ali Zardari said that the incidents on May 9th, 2023 were an attempt to challenge the writ of the state, undermine the rule of law and weaken the institutions.May 9th 2023 will always be remembered as a Dark Day in Pakistan’s history when a politically instigated mob ran amok across the country, damaging public property and military installations. 

23:19 PM (IST)  •  09 May 2024

Velu Ananda Chari Receives Padma Shri Award Upon Sculptor

President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Shri award upon sculptor A Velu Ananda Chari during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Delhi, ANI reported.

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri award upon sculptor A Velu Ananda Chari during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Delhi pic.twitter.com/UIXequ3k4f

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024

22:46 PM (IST)  •  09 May 2024

Satyabrata Mookherjee Receives Padma Bhushan In Field Of Public Affairs

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Bhushan to Satyabrata Mookherjee (Posthumous) in the field of Public Affairs. Son of late Satyabrata Mookherjee, Sumendra Nath Mookherjee received the award.

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Bhushan to Satyabrata Mookherjee (Posthumous) in the field of Public Affairs.

Son of late Satyabrata Mookherjee, Sumendra Nath Mookherjee received the award. pic.twitter.com/KrAhr26mq9

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024

22:44 PM (IST)  •  09 May 2024

Hormusji N Cama Receives Padma Bhushan Award In Field Of Literature & Education - Journalism

Media veteran Hormusji N Cama received the Padma Bhushan award during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Delhi He has received the award in the field of Literature & Education - Journalism, ANI reported.

#WATCH | Media veteran Hormusji N Cama receives the Padma Bhushan award during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Delhi

He has received the award in the field of Literature & Education - Journalism pic.twitter.com/PcaVnnhW4o

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024

22:06 PM (IST)  •  09 May 2024

President Murmu Confers Padma Vibhushan To Veteran Actors Vyjayantimala Bali, Konidela Chiranjeevi

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Vibhushan to veteran actors Vyjayantimala Bali and Konidela Chiranjeevi in the field of Art during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Delhi, ANI reported.

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Vibhushan upon veteran actor Vyjayantimala Bali in the field of Art during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Delhi pic.twitter.com/KJmFEAcqnr

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024

#WATCH | Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu confers Padma Vibhushan to Konidela Chiranjeevi in the field of Art. pic.twitter.com/dh1ehQJz8m

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024

19:51 PM (IST)  •  09 May 2024

Air India Express Announces To Withdraw Termination Letters Of 25 Cabin Crew

Air India Express reached an agreement with the crew members addressing their all concerns. Both the crew and management members have agreed to restore normal airline operations, and it has also withdrawn the termination letters of 25 crew members, ANI reported.

Air India Express reaches an agreement with the crew members addressing their all concerns. Both the crew and management members have agreed to restore normal airline operations. The termination of 25 crew members of Air India Express has also been overturned. pic.twitter.com/mM8NnmB4gB

— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024