January 12, 2026

Algoma Steel Layoffs Threaten Immigrant Workers’ Permanent Residency in Ontario

Algoma Steel will lay off 1,000 workers in Ontario this March, putting skilled immigrants like Mayurkumar Lad at risk of losing both jobs and permanent residency. Lad urges the government for special exemptions to protect workers caught in the freeze.

January 12, 2026

Kempegowda Airport Handles 43.82M Passengers in 2025, Sets New Daily Records

Kempegowda International Airport served 43.82 million passengers in 2025, growing 8%. It hit record daily passenger and cargo numbers and climbed to second in domestic flights.

January 12, 2026

Toll Collection to Start Soon on Kozhikode's NH-66 with FASTag Focus

Toll booths on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of NH-66 in Kozhikode will open soon. Operators finished trial runs and official rates will follow. FASTag use is encouraged with surcharges for other payments. Locals get special passes and commercial vehicles registered in Kozhikode get discounts.

January 12, 2026

Kerala Increases Food Prices Up to 25% at Government Guest Houses Amid Inflation

Kerala government raises food and beverage prices by up to 25% at Yatri Nivas and Kerala Houses due to soaring inflation in essentials. Prices fixed since 2017 see a sharp increase, impacting daily meals like dosa and biriyani. Rising costs of chicken, coconut, and cooking gas add pressure on caterers and consumers.

January 12, 2026

Kudumbashree Launches 50 Meat Point Takeaway Counters Across Kerala

Kudumbashree is starting 50 takeaway counters called Meat Point across Kerala. They will serve breakfast, snacks, tea, and dinners including Kerala Chicken brand dishes. Beneficiaries get ₹75,000 financial aid and training is complete. The launch will begin soon in many districts.