Railways Operated 180 Special Trains, Carried 2.46 Lakh Additional Passengers During Onam

September 2, 2026 6:51 PM

Railways Operated 180 Special Trains, Carried 2.46 Lakh Additional Passengers During Onam

As many as 180 special train services were operated in the Thiruvananthapuram Division during the Onam festive season this year, carrying an additional 2,45,823 passengers, railway officials said on Wednesday. Despite operating the highest-ever number of additional special services, the division recorded an overall punctuality of 94.67 per cent in August this year, compared to 91 per cent during the same month last year. Railway authorities said punctuality was closely monitored throughout the...

Keralam’s all-women network clocks Rs 44.89 cr turnover through Onam sales

September 2, 2026 10:29 AM

Keralam’s all-women network clocks Rs 44.89 cr turnover through Onam sales

Kudumbashree, Keralam's women-led poverty eradication mission, has recorded a turnover of Rs 44.89 crore through its state-wide Onam marketing initiatives held from August 20 to 25, officials said. The turnover was Rs 4.45 crore higher than the Rs 40.44 crore recorded last year. Of the total, Rs 27.01 crore came from Onam marketing fairs, Rs 2.64 crore from Onam feasts, Rs 5.17 crore from sales of Onam kit comprising articles, including rice and essential provision, and Rs 10.07 crore from the...

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Onam, Milad-un-Nabi greetings

August 26, 2026 8:55 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Onam, Milad-un-Nabi greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people on the occasions of Onam and Milad-un-Nabi, wishing the nation happiness, togetherness, prosperity, peace and harmony. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Wishing everyone a beautiful Onam. This is a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world. May this festival further empower the spirit of happiness, togetherness, and prosperity. Have a wonderful Onam." In a separate post, the Prime Minister extended g...

Symbol of unity, cultural pride: PM Modi greets nation on Onam

September 5, 2025 12:44 PM

Symbol of unity, cultural pride: PM Modi greets nation on Onam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Onam, wishing joy, good health and prosperity to all. “Wishing everyone a very happy Onam! May this beautiful festival bring renewed joy, good health and abundant prosperity to all. Onam reflects the timeless heritage and rich traditions of Kerala. This festival is a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride,” PM Modi wrote on X, adding that the celebrations strengthen “the spirit of harmony in our society and dee...

UAE Keralite Community Celebrates Onam Festival Across Emirates

September 4, 2025 9:53 PM

UAE Keralite Community Celebrates Onam Festival Across Emirates

Shopping centers and community spaces across the United Arab Emirates are alive with Onam celebrations, featuring the thunderous beats of Chenda Melam drumming, vibrant Pulikali tiger dances, traditional Kerala costumes, and family-friendly festivities honoring the mythical King Mahabali. Each group came dressed in their traditional attire, bringing songs, dances, and fashion shows that represented their homeland at the Kerala festival, demonstrating how the celebration has evolved beyond its re...

Onam Festivities Take Over UAE: Malayalees Prepare for Thiruvonam 

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

Onam Festivities Take Over UAE: Malayalees Prepare for Thiruvonam 

Onam, the harvest festival from Kerala, is in full swing across the UAE. Today is 'Uthradam', the first day of celebrations, with Malayalees preparing for the main event,Thiruvonam, tomorrow. With a large Keralite community here, Onam has become one of the UAE’s most eagerly awaited cultural events, showcasing the country’s rich multiculturalism. Across the UAE, shopping centers and community spaces are adorned with vibrant 'pookalams' - intricate flower carpets that are a hallmark of Onam....