Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has sharply criticized the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for the prolonged delay in supplying printed textbooks to Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in the state. Despite the academic year commencing on April 1, students in Classes 5 and 8 are still without physical textbooks and are forced to Read More…
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram, has partnered with the Kerala Police to develop AI-based tools for crime monitoring and analysis. Leveraging decades of digital crime data, including FIRs and intelligence records, the initiative aims to introduce predictive policing, pattern recognition, and suspect tracking through advanced artificial intelligence. As part of Read More…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has affirmed that India is rapidly building a robust technological base to fulfill the nation’s ambitious goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting key initiatives, he announced free AI training for over 5.5 lakh village-level entrepreneurs through Common Service Centres under the India AI Mission, aiming to democratize access to cutting-edge Read More…
In a significant move aimed at promoting tourism and improving investor confidence, the Kerala government has relaxed its dry day policy, allowing licensed bar hotels (three-star and above) to serve liquor on the first day of every month, which was previously observed as a statewide dry day. The decision was taken following repeated appeals from Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the state police to ensure full protection during the Calicut University Union election, scheduled for July 22, 2025, citing serious concerns over possible unrest and threats to candidates. The decision came after Shifana P.K., a chairperson candidate, filed a petition alleging threats and intimidation by Student Federation of India Read More…
The Kerala government has approved ₹16.5 crore for the development and upgrading of seven schools in the Alappuzha constituency. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram, attended by Alappuzha MLA P.P. Chitharanjan and senior education department officials. The sanctioned amount will be used to enhance infrastructure, modernize classrooms, and improve facilities Read More…
Thrissur: In a tragic repeat of Kerala’s worsening road safety crisis, 24-year-old Abil Chacko, a resident of Laloor, lost his life after being run over by a private bus in Ayyanthole, Thrissur. The fatal accident occurred when Abil, en route to his workplace in Kunnamkulam, swerved his scooter to avoid a pothole. A private bus Read More…
Kannur: CPI(M) leader and former district panchayat president P.P. Divya has moved the Kerala High Court seeking to quash the chargesheet filed against her in connection with the death of ADM Naveen Babu. Her legal counsel argues that the case is rooted in political and personal vendetta, not factual evidence. According to Advocate K. Vishwan, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal has lodged a police complaint against a Facebook page for spreading what he termed as a fake hospital bill related to his recent medical treatment. The post claimed that the Minister incurred ₹1.91 lakh in medical expenses, allegedly at a private facility. Dismissing the claim as false and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The prolonged administrative gridlock at Kerala University appears to be heading towards a positive resolution, with Higher Education Minister R. Bindu announcing a breakthrough in talks between the Vice-Chancellor and the University Syndicate. Both parties have agreed to set aside their differences and work collaboratively to restore normalcy in university operations. The feud, which Read More…