Kochi: In a major revelation, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has named Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan, as the key orchestrator in a high-profile financial scam involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and her firm, Exalogic Solutions. According to the SFIO chargesheet submitted before the 7th Additional Sessions Court in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across Kerala until Monday. The alert urges residents to stay cautious as isolated areas are expected to experience intense downpours. Today, heavy rainfall is forecast in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Idukki districts, with similar conditions expected in Read More…
In a powerful virtual address at the India Steel 2025 programme on April 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious roadmap to transform India into a global steel powerhouse. He announced plans to scale up the country’s steel production capacity from 179 million tonnes to 300 million tonnes by 2030, with per capita Read More…
In a bold step to boost long-term industrial and IT investments, the Kerala government has overhauled its land allotment policy—extending lease durations, offering flexible payment options, and opening new opportunities in logistics and renewable energy sectors. Under the revised policy, industrial land leases have been increased from 30 to 60 years for general projects. High-value Read More…
Kochi: In a major move to boost road safety, two-wheelers will no longer be allowed on the six-lane main carriageways of National Highway 66 (NH66) in Kerala. Instead, riders will be required to use dedicated service roads—except while crossing bridges, where access to the main highway will still be permitted. This restriction comes as part Read More…
Kochi: After soaring to record-breaking levels, gold prices in Kerala have taken a sharp dip, falling by a total of ₹2,280 over the past two days. On Tuesday, prices plummeted by ₹2,200 per sovereign, followed by an additional ₹80 drop today. The current rate now stands at ₹72,040 per sovereign and ₹9,005 per gram. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major move to uplift academic standards in public schools, the Kerala government will implement minimum mark requirements for students in Classes 5, 6, and 7 starting from the 2025-26 academic year, Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced. This decision comes after the successful rollout of the policy in Class 8, which garnered positive Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic twist to Kerala’s ongoing drug crackdown, popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has reportedly admitted to drug addiction and appealed for a second chance to reclaim his place in the industry. The revelation follows mounting pressure from the Excise Department’s intensified investigation into the high-profile Alappuzha hybrid ganja case. Insiders from Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has been thrust into emergency power management mode as a sudden nationwide energy crisis forces the state to enforce widespread load shedding. Triggered by an unexpected dip in electricity generation — due to acute fuel shortages and spiking demand amid scorching heat — the situation has strained power grids across India. The Kerala Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India is set to examine whether its landmark ruling in the Tamil Nadu Governor’s case can be applied to a similar constitutional standoff in Kerala. The move comes after the Kerala government filed a petition challenging Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s delay in giving assent to eight bills passed by Read More…