New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15, marking a significant international parliamentary event hosted by India. The conference will bring together Speakers of Parliaments and Presiding Officers of Legislative bodies from across Commonwealth nations to discuss key issues related Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to conduct a detailed probe into the alleged misappropriation of ₹35 lakh related to the procurement of ghee at the Sabarimala temple, in what has come to be known as the Sabarimala ghee scam. The court issued the directive while considering a Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Pongal as a global festival that resonates deeply with the Tamil community worldwide, celebrating the spirit of gratitude, hard work and harmony with nature. The Prime Minister was speaking while taking part in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan. Highlighting the essence Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Speaker A.N. Shamseer on Friday announced that the State Budget will be presented on January 29, while the final session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly will begin on January 20. The Governor’s policy address will be delivered on the opening day, and the session is scheduled to run for 32 days. Addressing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued rainfall today and tomorrow, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers across large parts of the state. According to the IMD, rain is likely today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Tomorrow, rainfall is expected mainly in Read More…
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has announced nine new Amrit Bharat Express train services connecting seven states, but Kerala has been left out of the latest expansion. The announcement was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with West Bengal emerging as the biggest beneficiary. Of the nine new routes, seven have been allotted to Read More…
New Delhi: In a decisive step to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of delivery workers, the Central government has asked e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms to discontinue their much-publicised 10-minute delivery services. Leading companies, including Swiggy and Zomato, have agreed to comply with the directive. The move followed high-level discussions between Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a relentless upward march, shattering records yet again. In a sharp single-day jump, the price of a sovereign rose by ₹800, taking the cost of 8 grams of gold to an all-time high of ₹1,05,320. The price per gram also climbed by ₹100, reaching ₹13,165. The surge has Read More…
Sabarimala: A deep sense of devotion and anticipation fills the hills of Sabarimala as lakhs of pilgrims, observing rigorous penance, await the sacred Makara Sankranti rituals and the divine Makarajyothi darshan today. Considered the spiritual pinnacle of the pilgrimage season, the ceremonies draw devotees from across the country. The temple will open at 2.45 p.m., Read More…
Thrissur: The much-awaited State School Arts Festival will come alive today, transforming Thrissur into a vibrant hub of creativity and celebration. The five-day festival, running till the 18th, will feature artistic competitions across 25 venues, with nearly 15,000 young talents from across the state taking part. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the festival at Read More…