The Kerala government has announced a new “drink-and-return” scheme under which a ₹20 refundable deposit will be levied on every plastic liquor bottle starting this September. Announced by Excise Minister M. B. Rajesh, the initiative aims to encourage customers to return used bottles to the same BEVCO outlet—with labels intact—for a refund. The pilot will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has proposed a bold change to the state’s academic calendar—replacing the traditional April–May summer vacation with a monsoon break in June–July. The proposal comes in response to rising concerns over extreme summer heat and frequent class disruptions due to heavy rains during reopening. The minister emphasized that the move Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala and Karnataka have emerged as the leading states in facilitating access to international education loans for students from minority communities in India. Between 2020 and 2025, Kerala alone recorded a remarkable 9,982 beneficiaries under the Padho Pardesh scheme, with fund disbursements exceeding ₹8.8 crore. The Padho Pardesh scheme, launched by the Government Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic exchange, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephonic conversation reaffirming their commitment to deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates. The two leaders reviewed the impressive strides made across diverse sectors including economy, defence, technology, Read More…
New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has announced that taxpayers can now file Income Tax Return (ITR) Form 3 online through the official e-filing portal. This form is applicable to individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) having income from business, profession, share trading, or unlisted equity investments. ITR-3 is specifically meant for taxpayers who earn Read More…
Kollam: In a long-overdue move, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has suspended a senior overseer following the tragic electrocution of a young student, Mithun, at a government school in Thevalakkara. The action comes after mounting public pressure and a scathing internal report highlighting gross negligence. S. Biju, the overseer of the Thevalakkara section, was Read More…
Indian stock markets witnessed sharp tremors after the United States announced a sweeping 25% tariff on Indian exports, effective August 1, along with additional penalties tied to India’s oil and defense deals with Russia. The move sent shockwaves across key export-dependent sectors—textiles, pharmaceuticals, auto components, and IT services—triggering a broad sell-off on the bourses. Stocks Read More…
New Delhi: The arrest of Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh on charges of religious conversion and human trafficking has escalated into a major political controversy, prompting Union Home Minister Amit Shah to seek a detailed report from the state’s Chief Minister. Shah has also reportedly discussed the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is closely Read More…
Kochi: Rapper Vedan has denied the rape allegations made against him and announced his decision to seek anticipatory bail from the Kerala High Court. Claiming that the case is a targeted and planned conspiracy, Vedan stated he has evidence to prove his innocence, which he intends to make public soon. The Thrikkakara Police registered the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s annual monsoon-season trawling ban, which lasted 52 days, is set to end at midnight on Thursday. With the restriction lifted, fishing activity is expected to resume early Friday morning as preparations gather pace across the state’s coastal harbours. A total of 4,200 boats—including mechanized and engine-powered vessels—are getting ready to set sail from Read More…