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Times of Oman
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Kerala: Heavy rains in Kannur, Kakkad river water-level rises; several areas waterlogged
Kochi: After heavy rains lashed Kannur (in Kerala) on Friday, the water level of the Kakkad river rose, leading to waterlogged areas in parts of the coastal city. Waterlogged roads slowed down traffic, and commuters faced significant difficulty. Many districts of the state received heavy rainfall, disrupting everyday life and causing waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts today. Authorities in several districts have declared holidays for educational institutions under their jurisdiction. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region for the next two to three days, resulting in widespread rainfall. The IMD stated, "Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th & 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025." District administrations across Kerala have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in several districts on May 30 (Friday). The precautionary measure applies to professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centres, madrassas, and special coaching classes. With an Orange alert in effect for Ernakulam, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including professional colleges. Anganwadis and tuition centers will also remain closed, as confirmed by District Collector NSK Umesh. All educational institutions, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centres, will remain closed in Kasaragod on Friday. Exams previously scheduled will be conducted as planned. The District Collector declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, summer coaching camps, religious study centres, and tuition centres in Kottayam. MG University has postponed all exams scheduled for May 30. Pre-scheduled exams in other institutions will proceed. In Thrissur, due to heavy rains, a holiday has been announced for all institutions, including CBSE, ICSE schools, anganwadis, tuition centers, and professional colleges. However, scheduled examinations and interviews will not be postponed. All educational institutions, including professional colleges, madrassas, tuition centres, and training institutes, will remain closed in Idukki. Residential schools and colleges are exempted. Summer coaching classes are not permitted. School heads are instructed to conduct catch-up classes, including online sessions. In Wayanad, a holiday has been announced for all institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centres. Residential educational institutions are excluded from the holiday. In Pathanamthitta, owing to continued rain, all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centres, will remain shut on Friday. Palakkad District Collector declared a holiday for all institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centres. Residential schools and colleges are excluded. In Kuttanad Taluk of Alappuzha district, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centres, due to persistent rainfall and ongoing alerts. Pre-scheduled exams will proceed.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Taste Idukki with Chennai's Yura gelato by ITC Grand Chola
Brightly lit and thoughtfully designed, ITC Grand Chola's gelato bar, named Yura – Artisanal Scoops, is inspired by the Japanese word that literally means 'beautiful dream', and offers an imaginative selection of gelatos, frozen yoghurt, sugar-free options and sorbets. Pastry chefs at ITC Grand Chola, Chef Sridhar Manickam and Chef Deepthi Joji who curated the menu, explain that the 10 flavours were the result of extensive experimentation, trial and error. 'We wanted to create desserts that resonate with all age groups, including international guests,' says Chef Deepthi, adding that they will be launching softies next. To support this vision, ITC has brought in state-of-the-art equipment from Italy. 'The stages of pasteurisation, mixing, homogenisation and ageing, are completely automated and precisely controlled. We take great care to ensure we use only the best ingredients, while consciously supporting local produce wherever possible. For example, in our Idukki vanilla flavour, the vanilla is directly sourced from farmers in the Idukki region of Kerala,' says Chef Sridhar. Yura's current offering includes Alphonso mango sorbet, French raspberry sorbet, blueberry yogurt, filter kaapi, miso caramel, chocolate (64% dark), Idukki vanilla gold, cookie and toffee, saffron and apricot and Sicilian pistachio. The sugar-free category features vanilla and chocolate. 'We have adapted the Japanese miso flavour, which traditionally uses fermented soy bean and ensured the salty flavour lends itself well to the gelato texture and taste. Blueberries are slow-cooked for over three hours before they go into our yoghurt. All our gelatos are vegetarian and we do not use additives or preservatives,' says Chef Sridhar. After sampling the range, cookie and toffee emerged as the personal favourite, instantly evoking a sense of childhood nostalgia. A close second was the saffron and apricot, which delivered a rich and wholesome experience, and the filter coffee which carried a warm, familiar appeal. Among the sorbets, the mango stood out with its bright, refreshing flavour. Yura – Artisanal Scoops is at ITC Grand Chola, Guindy. Call on 9840486009. The range of artisanal gelatos and sorbets are available for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery via Swiggy and Zomato.
