Thiruvananthapuram: Oscar-winning sound designer and filmmaker Resul Pookutty has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Actress Cuckoo Parameswaran will serve as the Vice Chairperson, while C. Ajay will continue as the Secretary. After director Ranjith stepped down as Chairperson, Premkumar, who was serving as the Vice Chairperson, had been acting Read More…
Sabarimala: The virtual queue booking for the Sabarimala pilgrimage will begin tomorrow. Every day, 70,000 devotees can book slots online, while an additional 20,000 devotees will be allowed darshan through spot booking. In total, 90,000 devotees will be permitted for darshan each day. At Pamba, ten resting sheds and a German tent will be set Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted approval for 48 seaplane routes in Kerala, marking a major milestone in the state government’s ambitious seaplane project. The announcement was made by Public Works and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas, who said that the project is now steadily moving toward becoming a reality. According to Read More…
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to move ahead with its ambitious ₹11,721 crore Aliyar Pumped-Storage Power Project, despite strong objections from Kerala. The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) has already invited applications for a transaction advisor, signalling that the state is determined to proceed with the 2,400-MW project under a public-private partnership (PPP) Read More…
India celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31, 2025, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India.” The day honours Patel’s unmatched contribution to national integration, especially his role in merging over 550 princely states into the Indian Union after Independence. The main celebration was held Read More…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the exam schedule for the 2026 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. As per the announcement, the exams will commence on February 17, 2026, marking the start of one of the country’s largest academic events. Students and schools can access and download Read More…
The Government of India has officially announced the appointment of Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Surya Kant will assume charge on November 24, 2025, following the retirement of the current CJI, Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, on November 23. Justice Gavai had formally recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor Read More…
The United States has granted India a six-month exemption from sanctions related to its operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port, allowing New Delhi to continue its crucial infrastructure and connectivity projects in the region. The decision marks a temporary relief after Washington last month announced plans to revoke the sanction waiver originally granted in 2018 under Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: One more person has died in Kerala after being infected with amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly brain infection caused by free-living amoebae. The deceased has been identified as Sarasamma, a resident of Thengumkodu, Kallara, in Thiruvananthapuram district. She was 85 years old. According to hospital authorities, Sarasamma had been undergoing treatment at the Read More…
The Kerala State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to cap the number of voters per polling station for the upcoming 2025 local body elections. According to the new guidelines, each polling station in civic bodies will have a maximum of 1,500 voters, while panchayat booths will be limited to 1,200 voters. The SEC stated that Read More…