In a major development in the MSC Els-3 ship accident case, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has deposited ₹1,227.62 crore as security before the Kerala High Court, leading to the release of the detained cargo vessel MSC Aquitaine-2 from Vizhinjam port. The vessel had been arrested and held at Vizhinjam following a High Court order Read More…
Healthcare services at government medical colleges across Kerala are heading for major disruption as medical college doctors have announced an indefinite strike starting on the 13th, with only emergency services set to continue. The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) said that teaching activities will be suspended from the 13th, followed by a complete Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has launched a fully digital cloak room system, becoming the first road transport corporation in India to introduce such a facility. Designed to replace outdated manual registers, the new system allows passengers to deposit and retrieve luggage using QR codes or digital tokens, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and Read More…
After sparking expectations of another record-breaking rally, gold prices in Kerala reversed course on Wednesday, registering a modest decline while remaining comfortably above the ₹1 lakh milestone. The price of gold fell by ₹200 per sovereign, bringing the rate to ₹1,01,200, while the per-gram price slipped by ₹25 to ₹12,650. The correction comes after a Read More…
The much-anticipated Vijay starrer ‘Jananayagan’ has had its release postponed, just days before it was scheduled to hit theatres on January 9. The announcement was made officially by the film’s distributors through their social media platforms. Citing unforeseen circumstances, the distributors said the release has been put on hold for now. They added that they Read More…
The Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday, with the Budget for the 2026–27 financial year scheduled for February 1. The calendar for the Budget Session was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This will be the ninth consecutive Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Read More…
A weather system over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, raising the likelihood of rainfall across Kerala from tomorrow, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In view of the possibility of heavy rain, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts on Saturday. The deep depression, which Read More…
Eminent ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil, internationally acclaimed for his pioneering work on the ecological importance and conservation of the Western Ghats, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 82. His demise marks the end of an era in India’s environmental movement. A towering figure in environmental science, Gadgil dedicated his life to studying Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has created history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state. On Wednesday, he surpassed the record held by veteran leader Devaraj Urs, completing 2,793 days in office. With this milestone, the 77-year-old leader etched his name into the state’s political history. Until now, Devaraj Urs held the record Read More…
Malappuram: The Malappuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that a hospital cannot detain a patient who has been discharged until the medical bill is fully paid. The order was issued while allowing a complaint filed by a resident of Chungathara in Malappuram district. The commission directed both the insurance company and the private Read More…