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Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, marking the official beginning of India`s four-month rainy season, reported the PTI. The monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, a few days later than its usual onset date of 1 June. Earlier forecasts had suggested the monsoon would arrive as early as May 26, but its progress was delayed. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon has now advanced across the entire Lakshadweep region, Kerala and Mahe, as well as parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The weather system has also expanded over large sections of the Arabian Sea, the Comorin area and several parts of the Bay of Bengal, indicating a steady progression across the country. The arrival of the monsoon in Kerala is closely watched as it signals the start of the crucial June to September rainfall season, which is vital for agriculture, water resources and the wider economy. IMD revises rainfall forecast Last week, the weather department revised its seasonal rainfall outlook, forecasting below-normal rainfall for the …

MAHE and Griffith University expand India-Australia academic partnership with dual Ph.D programme

MAHE and Griffith University expand India-Australia academic partnership with dual Ph.D programme

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Photo Credit: File photo Manipal Academy of Higher Institution of Eminence (MAHE) in collaboration with Griffith University, Australia has launched a ‘Dual Award Doctoral Programme’ and formalised a joint commitment to establish the Griffith-MAHE Centre of Research Excellence at the MAHE Bengaluru campus. This initiative aims at addressing the growing need for globally connected and interdisciplinary doctoral training. The dual doctoral programme provides Ph.D scholars with access to academic supervisors from both MAHE and Griffith University. They will be enrolled in both the institutions simultaneously and will be awarded with doctoral degrees from both institutions upon completion. Scholars pursuing research will also earn a stipend ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per month. Commenting on the partnership, Abhinav Bhatia, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, South Asia, Trade and Investment Queensland, said, “Queensland and India share a strong and growing relationship across education, research and innovation. Partnerships such as this demonstrate long-term institutional collaboration.” Both institutions will also establish a collaborative seed funding scheme, which is supported by an initial …

Indian Army chief commissions anti-submarine ship INS Mahe

Indian Army chief commissions anti-submarine ship INS Mahe

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Published on: Nov 24, 2025 03:55 pm IST The naval vessel is over 80% indigenous and the first of the Mahe-class ships will replace the ageing Abhay-class corvette. Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), at the naval dockyard in Mumbai. The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class anti-submarine shallow water craft, in the presence of Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi at the naval dockyard in Mumbai on Monday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo) “It’s a moment of immense pride and a profound sense of honour to be present at the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahe, first of the eight anti-submarine war-face shallow watercrafts being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy,” General Dwivedi said in his address. Adding that the ceremony marks the induction of a potent new platform to a maritime order of battle, the Army chief said it also reaffirms “our nation’s increasing capability to design, construct and field complex …

Indian Navy to commission INS Mahe, first in new ASW-SWC class

Indian Navy to commission INS Mahe, first in new ASW-SWC class

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The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24. The ship marks a major step forward in the Navy’s indigenous shipbuilding programme, according to a release.  Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, INS Mahe reflects the Navy’s push for self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Despite its compact size, the vessel is equipped for high agility and precision, enabling it to operate effectively in shallow waters, an area critical for coastal security. Designed for anti-submarine warfare operations, coastal patrols and safeguarding key maritime routes, the ship combines firepower, stealth and mobility. Officials said the Mahe-class boasts over 80 per cent indigenous content, underscoring India’s expanding capabilities in warship design, construction and systems integration, as per a release.  Named after the historic coastal town of Mahe on the Malabar Coast, the ship carries a crest featuring a Urumi, a flexible Kalarippayattu sword that symbolises speed, precision and lethality. The commissioning of INS Mahe will introduce a …

Mahe bridge linking Kannur in Kerala with Mahe to remain closed for maintenance till May 10

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The Mahe bridge, linking Kannur district with Mahe, will be closed for maintenance till May 10. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Commuters are set to face travel disruptions as the Mahe bridge, linking Kannur district in Kerala with Mahe, is scheduled for maintenance, necessitating its closure from April 29 until May 10. The bridge, which is in a state of weakening, will be fully closed during this period. The closure mandates a detour for those taking the national highway 66, redirecting them via the Mahe bypass. The maintenance works are deemed essential due to the historical significance of the bridge and concerns over its structural safety. Constructed in 1933, the bridge underwent significant modifications over the years, including a pier installation in 1971 and substantial repair work in 2016 to address structural deficiencies. Following directions of the Puducherry government, Mahe Public Works department prepared a sketch in 2004, and details of the land to be acquired on both sides of bridge were shared by authorities. A bridge with a width of 10.5 meters and a …