Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a sharp upward swing once again, nearing the ₹75,000 mark per sovereign. On Tuesday, the price jumped ₹600 in a single day, pushing the rate to ₹74,960 per sovereign (8 grams). The price per gram now stands at ₹9,370, after a proportional hike of ₹75. Over the past Read More…
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Kerala Braces for Heavy Rainfall: IMD Issues Red Alert in Three Districts, Warnings Across the State
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a state-wide warning for heavy rainfall across Kerala, with alerts in all 14 districts for today. A Red Alert has been declared in Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur, where extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm is expected within 24 hours. A Orange Alert has been announced for Pathanamthitta, Read More…
Kerala Power Grid Goes Underground: KSEB Launches ₹179 Crore Overhaul for Safer, Smarter Cities
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced a ₹176–179 crore project to replace hazardous bare overhead power lines with insulated aerial bunched cables (ABC) and underground cabling in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode. The decision comes in the wake of several electrical accidents and growing public concern over exposed wires endangering pedestrians and motorists. Under Read More…
National Sports Governance Bill Sparks Row: Federations Warn of Govt Overreach, Autonomy at Stake
New Delhi: The National Sports Governance Bill 2025, tabled in Parliament on July 23, has ignited sharp debate across India’s sports landscape. Designed to replace the outdated 2011 Sports Code, the Bill proposes the formation of a powerful Sports Regulatory Board of India (SRBI) to oversee federations, enforce governance norms, and streamline sports administration. However, Read More…
PM Modi to Launch Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro on August 10, Kickstarts Phase 3 Expansion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the much-awaited 19.15 km Yellow Line of Namma Metro on August 10, marking a major leap in Bengaluru’s urban mobility. This ₹5,056.99 crore corridor will connect R.V. Road in Jayanagar to Bommasandra, cutting across major residential and commercial zones like BTM Layout, HSR Layout, Jayadeva Hospital, and Read More…
India Post to Retire Registered Post After 50 Years, Merges with Speed Post from September 2025
New Delhi: In a major transformation of India’s postal landscape, India Post has announced it will discontinue the iconic Registered Post service from September 1, 2025, bringing an end to a trusted communication channel that served the nation for nearly five decades. The move comes as part of a modernization drive aimed at enhancing efficiency Read More…
Messi and Argentina Team Not Coming to Kerala This Year, Confirms Minister
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman has confirmed that football superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team will not be visiting Kerala this year. The announcement comes after earlier claims that the team would arrive in October, based on preliminary agreements. According to the minister, the Kerala government had signed a contract with the Read More…
Kerala Govt to Offer Subsidised Coconut Oil for Onam: 2 Litres Per Ration Card via Supplyco
The Kerala government has announced that Supplyco will sell up to 2 litres of coconut oil per ration card at a subsidised rate. Priced at ₹349 per litre (₹179 for 500 ml), the move comes as part of a broader initiative to curb rising living costs during the festive season. Non-subsidised variants will also be Read More…
Gold Price Climbs Above ₹74,000 in Kerala After Sharp Three-Day Surge
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have seen a significant spike, rising by over ₹1,000 in just three days. On Sunday, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) increased by ₹40, bringing the total to ₹74,360, while the per-gram rate rose by ₹5 to ₹9,295. This rebound follows a recent decline after gold hit a record Read More…
Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s Remarks on SC/ST Filmmaker Scheme Ignite Backlash; Calls Grow for Inclusive Dialogue
Thiruvananthapuram: Acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has stirred widespread controversy with his recent comments on a Kerala government initiative aimed at empowering filmmakers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) communities. Speaking at a public event, Adoor stressed that while he supports financial aid for marginalised creators, such assistance should follow proper training and orientation to Read More…