The second Pinarayi Vijayan government presented its final budget, charting an ambitious development roadmap while carefully balancing welfare commitments. Presented by Finance Minister K N Balagopal, the sixth budget of the government is also the fourth-longest budget in Kerala’s history. Reiterating that Kerala is facing severe financial constraints due to the Centre’s policies, the budget Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on February 27, marking another significant step in India’s growing engagement with the Middle East. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Israel, which has expanded steadily across multiple sectors in recent years. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi is Read More…
The Kerala state budget has announced plans for a new tunnel road between Kattappana and Theni, aimed at easing long-standing travel hardships along the winding ghat route. The project is expected to significantly improve mobility for residents and travellers across the high ranges. Finance Minister K N Balagopal said the government is exploring the construction Read More…
Kerala is set to take a major leap in public transport as the state government moves ahead with plans to implement a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), reigniting discussions on high-speed rail connectivity. The ambitious project envisions a 583-kilometre corridor from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, designed to transform mobility across the state. The Cabinet has given Read More…
Kerala’s gold market has witnessed a historic surge, with prices recording the largest single-day increase ever. The price of gold shot up by a staggering ₹8,640 per pavan, taking the cost of one pavan (8 grams) to ₹1,31,160, while the per-gram rate climbed by ₹1,080 to ₹16,395. This unprecedented rise marks the sharpest daily jump Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has firmly told the High Court that it cannot grant menstrual leave to its women conductors, citing financial constraints and the risk of serious disruption to bus services across the state. Responding to a petition filed by women conductors seeking two days of menstrual leave per month, KSRTC Read More…
Kerala is set to witness a crucial moment in its economic journey today as Finance Minister K N Balagopal presents the sixth budget of the second Pinarayi Vijayan–led LDF government in the State Assembly. Describing the budget as a roadmap for Kerala’s future, the Finance Minister said it will feature several projects and policy announcements Read More…
Kochi: Kochi International Airport continued its upward momentum in 2025, registering a 3.7 per cent increase in passenger traffic and securing the eighth position among India’s 20 busiest airports, according to the latest report by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). A total of 11.36 million passengers travelled through the Nedumbassery airport during the year. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the century-long legacy of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital, describing it as a shining example of India’s timeless healthcare wisdom blended with modern service values. Addressing the hospital’s centenary celebrations, the Prime Minister praised the institution’s unwavering commitment to charity, ethical medical practice, and the global promotion Read More…
New Delhi: Reaffirming the Centre’s focus on inclusive growth, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the Union government is firmly committed to ensuring social justice, highlighting that nearly 25 crore (250 million) Indians have been lifted out of poverty in the last decade. Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, she noted that around 95 crore Read More…