4 naval ships deployed for search and rescue in Lakshadweep, Minicoy Islands
The navy has deployed eight aircraft, including long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft P8I, for search and rescue mission.
Dec 03, 2017, 23:42 PM ISTCyclone Ockhi not a national calamity, but aid reaching people, says Centre
Since November 30, the Coast Guard and the Navy have deployed over a dozen ships and aircraft for the rescue missions in the cyclone-hit areas.
Dec 03, 2017, 18:00 PM ISTRains hit Lakshadweep islands, damage houses, uproot trees
Kavaratti/Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 2 (PTI) Several houses suffered damage, coconut trees got uprooted and communication lines were disrupted as rains accompanied by strong winds lashed the Lakshadweep islands under the influence of Cyclone Ockhi.
Dec 02, 2017, 11:45 AM ISTCalicut not to be an embarkation point for Haj pilgrims from Kerala
"Existing runway length of 2850 metres at Calicut Airport is inadequate for most of the Code-E Aircraft operations," Sinha said.
Jun 09, 2017, 16:34 PM ISTMonsoon arrives in Kerala, good rains expected in coming days: IMD
The southwest monsoon normally hits Kerala around June 1. It advances northwards, usually in surges, and covers the entire country by around July 15.
SSLC, Higher Secondary Exams commence in Kerala
Over 4.76 lakh students Wednesday appeared for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations which commenced at various centres in Kerala, the Gulf and Lakshadweep islands.
Mar 09, 2016, 15:43 PM ISTNortheast monsoon active in South; more rain forecast for November 3
With northeast monsoon active over Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states, rains lashed many parts of south India even as the weather office has forecast more rains for Tuesday.
Nov 02, 2015, 11:56 AM IST