The Kerala State Election Commission (SEC) has instructed all private companies and commercial establishments to grant paid leave to employees on the upcoming local-body election days. Elections are scheduled to be held on December 9 and 11, and the SEC has made it clear that factory workers, plantation employees, and staff in industrial and commercial Read More…
Southern Railway is introducing bed sheets and pillows for non-AC sleeper class travelers—a facility that was previously exclusive to AC coaches. Starting January 1, passengers on select express trains will be able to request bedrolls for a small additional fee. The initiative aims to make long journeys more comfortable, particularly during chilly winter nights and Read More…
The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that the Kerala Governor cannot indefinitely sit on the report recommending names for Vice-Chancellor (V-C) appointments in state universities. The court emphasized that the Governor, who serves as the Chancellor of state universities, must act on the recommendations and cannot treat the report as an “ordinary piece Read More…
The influence of Cyclone Ditwah has intensified weather conditions across Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to predict heavy rainfall in several parts of the state today. As a precautionary measure, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts, where isolated heavy showers are expected. Cyclone Ditwah, currently Read More…
Nepal has sparked a fresh diplomatic row with India after releasing a redesigned ₹100 currency note that features a national map including Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura — territories that India firmly maintains are part of its sovereign land. The new banknote, issued by Nepal Rastra Bank and dated 2081 BS (2024), depicts Mount Everest along Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a towering 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram at the historic Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Mutt in South Goa — a landmark moment that marks the installation of the world’s tallest statue of Lord Ram. The grand ceremony drew thousands of devotees and marked the beginning of a Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state have increased once again, with the rate of one sovereign rising by ₹520. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) today stands at ₹94,200, while the price per gram has risen by ₹65, reaching ₹11,775. This is the first time in two weeks that the price of gold has Read More…
Ahead of the upcoming local body polls, Kerala has announced a series of statewide dry days to ensure peaceful and fair elections. The State Election Commission (SEC) has imposed strict restrictions on the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcohol during the polling and counting phases. As per the schedule, the first phase of polling on Read More…
Kerala is facing a concerning surge in HIV/AIDS cases among young people, with health officials warning of shifting risk patterns and rising vulnerabilities. Over the past year, the state reported 1,213 new HIV infections, pushing the total number of people living with HIV to more than 23,600. What has alarmed authorities most is the rapid Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called on all MPs from the state to join forces and push for the President’s approval of the Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2025, a legislation the government considers crucial for addressing the state’s growing human–wildlife conflict. During a virtual meeting, the Chief Minister stressed that obtaining presidential assent Read More…