Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala ranks third nationwide in road accidents, yet it boasts the lowest fatality rate in India. Data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways shows that while the national average sees 36 deaths per 100 accidents, Kerala reports just 8.5 deaths per 100 accidents. Experts credit this to the state’s efficient healthcare system Read More…
New Delhi: India has extended its airspace ban on Pakistani aircraft until October 23, following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision comes in response to Pakistan’s move to prolong its own restrictions on Indian flights until the same date. While international airlines remain unaffected and continue to Read More…
New Delhi: Aadhaar-related service charges are set to rise in two stages, with the first revision taking effect on October 1, 2025, followed by the second on October 1, 2028. Enrolment and mandatory biometric updates for children aged 5–7 years and individuals above 17 years will continue to remain free of cost, with the government Read More…
The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has made it clear that multiplex theatres must provide free purified drinking water to all moviegoers if they continue to ban outside food and beverages. The order followed a complaint by a Kozhikode resident against PVR Cinemas in Kochi, alleging that the multiplex barred customers from bringing their Read More…
Thrissur: The Krishi Samruddhi Haritha Koythu 2025 celebrations, organized under the leadership of PLANTS (People Loving Agriculture, Nature, Trees, and Soil), were held at the Thrissur Press Club Hall with vibrant participation from farmers, women, and environmental achievers. The event was inaugurated by Thrissur Deputy Mayor M. L. Rosi, who highlighted the urgent need for Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled a massive development package worth ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar, laying the foundation stone and inaugurating projects spanning roads, railways, power, healthcare, and education. The initiatives are expected to transform infrastructure, create jobs, and strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s role as India’s Act East gateway, giving a fresh push to growth and Read More…
Kochi: A new chapter of urban renewal is set to unfold as Kerala Chief Minister inaugurates twin apartment complexes in Thuruthy Colony, offering modern homes to 394 families under the Rajiv Awas Yojana’s slum-free project. While one complex has been developed by the Kochi Corporation, the other has been executed by Cochin Smart Mission Limited Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall across Kerala today, with two districts placed on yellow alert. Residents have been advised to stay cautious, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. The yellow alert indicates a chance of localized heavy showers and minor disruptions. Authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged to new record levels, with one sovereign now costing ₹82,920 and gram gold at ₹10,365. Today alone, rates jumped by ₹320 in the morning and surged another ₹360 by noon. With taxes and making charges, prices are expected to climb even higher. Earlier this month, gold was priced Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has termed as “unfortunate” the mention of a fuel cut-off by the pilot in the preliminary Air India crash report, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety and transparency in official investigations. The aviation safety NGO Safety Matters Foundation has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), alleging that the preliminary report Read More…