Gold prices have risen again in Kerala, reflecting trends in the international market. On Thursday morning, the price of gold increased by ₹85 per gram, taking the rate to ₹14,970. The price of a sovereign (8 grams) also climbed by ₹680 to reach ₹1,19,760. Market analysts say the rise in prices is linked to developments Read More…
Author: Sruthi Journalist
Kerala Launches Zero-Profit Counters for Transplant Medicines
Thiruvananthapuram: The Government of Kerala has launched special zero-profit counters to provide transplant medicines at reduced prices for patients who have undergone organ transplant surgeries in the state. The medicines will be distributed through ‘Karunya Sparsham’ zero-profit counters functioning in 14 selected Karunya Community Pharmacies across Kerala. These counters aim to ensure that life-saving post-transplant Read More…
Kudumbashree to Launch High-Tech Healthy Food Products
Alappuzha: In an effort to promote healthier eating habits, Kudumbashree is preparing to introduce a range of high-tech food products that are sugar-free and rich in protein. The products will be launched under the ‘K-Ina’ component of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K‑TAP), which aims to integrate the agricultural livelihood sector with modern technology. As Read More…
PM Modi to Launch Projects Worth Over ₹16,000 Crore in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu today to launch and inaugurate development projects worth more than ₹16,000 crore across the two states. In Kerala, the Prime Minister will attend a programme in Ernakulam this afternoon, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects valued at around ₹10,800 Read More…
US Sinks Iranian Minelayer Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Tensions in the Gulf region escalated on Tuesday after the United States said it had sunk several Iranian vessels near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to the United States Central Command, American forces destroyed multiple Iranian ships, including 16 minelayer vessels, amid reports that Tehran was attempting to place naval mines in the Read More…
LPG Cylinder Shortage Hits Restaurants Across Major Indian Cities
Government directs oil companies to boost production amid supply disruption Delhi: A growing shortage of LPG cylinders is disrupting the operations of restaurants and hotels across several Indian cities, raising concerns about a widening gas supply crisis. Hospitality associations say many eateries are struggling to procure commercial LPG cylinders, forcing some establishments to temporarily shut Read More…
Flight services partially resume after Iran–US tensions disrupt operations
Delhi: Flight services that were disrupted due to rising tensions between Iran and the United States have partially resumed. Oman Air and Air India Express flights from Kochi to Muscat resumed operations from Tuesday morning. Special flights have also been arranged to assist passengers who were stranded due to the disruption. Air India said that Read More…
Google Play Store to warn users about apps that drain battery
Delhi: The Google Play Store has introduced a new feature that alerts users if an app is likely to drain their smartphone battery quickly. The update is designed to help Android users identify power-hungry applications before downloading them, allowing them to make better decisions and improve overall smartphone performance. With the new update, some app Read More…
KGMOA protests extension of OP hours in government hospitals
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has protested against the government decision to extend the OP (Outpatient) hours of doctors in government hospitals. The association stated that increasing OP hours instead of appointing more doctors in proportion to the growing number of patients is unacceptable and demanded that the order be withdrawn immediately. Read More…
Kerala High Court Admits State Appeal in Actress Assault Case; Notice Issued to Dileep and Others
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has admitted the appeal filed by the Kerala government in the high-profile actress assault case in Kochi and issued notices to the accused, including actor Dileep. The court accepted the state government’s appeal challenging the trial court verdict that had acquitted the accused in the case. Following this, the High Read More…