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PVR Cinemas Directed to Provide Free Drinking Water at Lulu Mall Ernakulam The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ernakulam (Kerala) has ordered PVR Cinemas at Lulu Mall to ensure uninterrupted availability of free drinking water for all customers during business hours. The order was issued by a bench comprising D.B. Binu (President), V. Ramachandran, and Sreevidhia T.N. Consumer Complaint and Allegations The case arose from a consumer complaint by a moviegoer who claimed that PVR’s prohibition on outside food and beverages forces customers to buy overpriced refreshments from the theatre, leaving no alternative options. Response from PVR and Lulu Mall…

Shree Refrigerations Limited (SRL) has received new orders totaling Rs 23,74,67,383.20 from two major clients: Material Organisation (Mumbai) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. Order Details The first order, from Material Organisation (Mumbai), is a domestic contract for a Magnetic Bearing Compressor-Based AC Plant, valued at Rs 4.13 crore, with delivery scheduled for September 20, 2029. The second order comes from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, a government undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. This domestic contract involves the supply of a Turnkey HVAC System for the yard 16514 (14 FPVs) project for Coast Guard ships. The order is valued at Rs 19.62 crore, with a delivery timeline of September 19, 2029. Ongoing and Past Projects This order…

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to mark Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day, sharing heartfelt wishes to the Saudi people. The Al-Nassr and Portugal forward expressed his admiration for the Kingdom, emphasizing that he and his family have grown to deeply appreciate their life in the country. Personal Message from Ronaldo Ronaldo shared a message on his official Instagram account, posting visuals and a caption: “Happy Saudi National Day to everyone in Saudi Arabia! Wishing you a day filled with pride, unity, and celebration with your loved ones.” He also posted a short video highlighting Saudi Arabia’s culture, safety, and quality of life, describing it…

Bilateral trade between India and Oman reached $10.61 billion in 2024-25, an increase of 18.6 percent year-on-year. India imported goods worth $6.55 billion from Oman while exporting $4.07 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $2.48 billion. Key Exports and Imports India’s main exports to Oman included petroleum products ($1.43 billion), engineering goods ($812.2 million), mica, coal, and ores ($428.6 million), along with chemicals valued at $241.4 million. Labour-intensive products such as textiles, gems and jewellery, and leather products are also shipped, and could benefit from tariff relief under a trade agreement. Imports from Oman were dominated by mineral fuels and fertilisers ($4.01 billion), followed by organic chemicals ($608.74…

Gauri Khan was the first to celebrate Shah Rukh Khan’s achievement following his first National Film Award. The moment was described as heartening and full of excitement. Shah Rukh Khan Wins Best Actor Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with the Best Actor National Film Award for his performance in Atlee’s Jawan, released in 2023. Despite being one of India’s most prominent global superstars, it took decades for him to receive this recognition, highlighting the prestige and rigor associated with the award. Felicitations and Notable Attendees SRK attended the ceremony dressed in a black bandhgala, dark sunglasses, and his signature cropped ponytail. He was seated alongside Rani…

Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal has been presented with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India’s highest recognition in cinema, at the 71st National Film Awards for 2023. He becomes only the second personality from Kerala to receive the award, following filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. About the Award Instituted in 1969 in memory of Dadasaheb Phalke, who directed India’s first feature film Raja Harishchandra in 1913, the award recognises lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. Recipients receive a golden lotus medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of 10 lakh rupees. Career Beginnings and Rise to Stardom Mohanlal made his film debut in 1980 with Manjil Virinja Pookkal. Early roles in films like T.P. Balagopalan M.A. and Nadodikattu highlighted his talent…

In a major operation code-named Namkhor, the Kochi Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate recently seized 36 luxury cars across Kerala. The raids were carried out with support from the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and Kerala Police. Bhutan Car Smuggling Network Under Scanner According to officials, over 200 luxury cars were allegedly smuggled into Kerala from Bhutan by evading import duties. The modus operandi involved registering the vehicles in Himachal Pradesh before moving them to different parts of India and eventually changing their number plates. Film Stars, Industrialists, Dealers Raided Raids were conducted at around 30 locations, including the residences of…

The first day of Navratri, coinciding with the implementation of reduced GST rates on passenger vehicles, gave India’s carmakers a massive sales boost. Maruti Suzuki reported around 80,000 enquiries and close to 30,000 deliveries, while Hyundai recorded 11,000 units in dealer billings on Monday, marking one of the strongest single-day performances in recent years. Exceptional Response from Customers Maruti Suzuki’s Senior Executive Officer for Marketing & Sales, Partho Banerjee, noted, “The response from customers has been phenomenal—something we haven’t seen in 35 years. Deliveries are expected to reach 30,000 very soon.” Hyundai Motor India’s Whole-time Director and COO, Tarun Garg,…

Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has outlined an ambitious slate of projects for the current fiscal, ranging from expanding its international terminal (T3) to commissioning the world’s first green hydrogen plant at an airport. West Coast Canal Project CIAL’s wholly owned subsidiary, CIAL Infrastructures Ltd (CIL), is spearheading the prestigious West Coast Canal project, a 590 km waterway running parallel to Kerala’s coastline from Kovalam to Bekal. The first phase, a 235 km stretch from Akkulam in Thiruvananthapuram to Chettuva in Thrissur, is slated for completion by January next year. As part of this initiative, CIL is introducing a state-of-the-art…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled “Chennai One” on Monday, described as India’s first integrated public transport ticketing mobile application. The launch was announced by the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA), the city’s nodal transport agency, which highlighted the app as a major advancement for Chennai commuters. Seamless Travel Across Multiple Modes “Chennai One” is designed to unify multiple modes of transportation under a single digital platform. Initially, the app will cover Metro rail, MTC buses, and Namma Yatri autos and cabs, with MRTS and suburban trains to be integrated soon. According to CUMTA, the app combines QR-based…