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…
The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has announced that driving licences of motorists who violate zebra-crossing rules will now be cancelled. The decision comes after an alarming surge in pedestrian fatalities this year, prompting authorities to enforce stricter road-safety measures. According to the new directive, drivers must stop at least three metres before a zebra Read More…
A major political storm has erupted in Kerala after police registered a serious case against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, following a woman’s complaint accusing him of rape, sexual exploitation, threats, and forcing her to undergo an abortion. The FIR names multiple grave offences, including rape on the pretext of marriage, obtaining consent through deception, criminal Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a major spiritual and cultural tour of Karnataka and Goa today, November 28, 2025. The visit will witness the inauguration of landmark religious projects and participation in historic celebrations that highlight India’s timeless spiritual heritage. In the late morning, PM Modi will reach the iconic Sri Krishna Matha Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience continued isolated rainfall as Cyclone Ditwah strengthens over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki districts, warning of isolated heavy rain ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies Near Sri Read More…
The Central Government has granted Kerala permission to reinstate the state tax on All India Tourist Permit (AITP) vehicles entering Kerala. The approval restores the Motor Vehicles Department’s authority to collect a quarterly tax ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹41,000, depending on the vehicle’s seating capacity. With the Centre’s nod, the tax-collection module will once again Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police to be held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 29 and 30. The high-level annual conference, organised by the Intelligence Bureau, brings together top police leadership from across the country to discuss national security challenges, policing Read More…
The cyclonic storm Cyclone Ditwah is closing in on India’s southeast coast, triggering high alerts across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh. The system, hovering over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is expected to intensify further as it moves towards the coastline. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of three days of heavy to Read More…
Kerala has taken a firm stand against the Centre’s newly introduced Labour Codes, with Labour Minister V. Sivankutty announcing that the State will officially urge the Union Government to withdraw the laws. The Minister, accompanied by representatives of major trade unions, will soon meet the Union Labour Minister in New Delhi to convey Kerala’s position. Read More…