New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has officially designated the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Mizoram as the country’s 21st designated repository under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The notification, issued on June 19, 2026, follows the recommendation of the National Biodiversity Authority and the Centre’s examination of the proposal, Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala declined on today, with the rate of 22-carat (916) gold falling by ₹70 per gram. The revised price stands at ₹13,245 per gram, while the price for 8 grams (one sovereign) is ₹1,05,960. The decline follows a broader downward trend in domestic and global bullion markets. The price of 18-carat gold Read More…
The Kerala Agriculture Department has invited applications for the 2025 Agriculture Awards to honour outstanding contributions in the agricultural sector. Awards will be presented to the best farmers, the best paddy field committee, the best terrace farmer, the best flower gardener, the best farming group, primary agricultural credit cooperative societies, and students who have demonstrated Read More…
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Jakarta on Tuesday, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Indonesia and highlighting the growing ties between the two nations. Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community and Indonesian friends of India at the event. In a special Read More…
Kozhikode: The district administrations of Kozhikode and Wayanad have declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Wednesday, July 8, following the Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the forecast of heavy rainfall and strong winds. The holiday applies to all educational institutions, including schools, colleges, professional colleges, tuition centres and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Pinarayi Vijayan has called the landslide at the tunnel construction site in Wayanad a deeply tragic and shocking incident, stressing that the immediate priority is to continue rescue operations and provide urgent medical assistance to the injured. He said all necessary steps must be taken to rescue those believed to be trapped beneath the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer has held Konkan Railway solely responsible for the landslide at the tunnel construction site in Kalladi, stating that repeated warnings to remove the accumulated soil at the project area were ignored. The minister said the Public Works Department (PWD) had directed the contractors twice to clear the dumped Read More…
Meppadi: Kerala Chief Minister has termed the landslide at the tunnel construction site in Meppadi, Wayanad, a tragic disaster, confirming that four people have died while seven others remain missing. The Chief Minister said seven injured persons are undergoing treatment in hospital, while rescue operations are continuing despite heavy rain hampering efforts at the site. Read More…
Thrissur: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp decline on today, with the price of 22-carat (916) gold falling by ₹125 per gram. Following the drop, the price of 22-carat gold stands at ₹13,315 per gram and ₹1,06,520 per eight grams. The price of 18-carat gold is ₹11,000 per gram and ₹88,000 per eight grams. Read More…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for five districts in Kerala on Tuesday in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall. The alert has been declared for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. According to the IMD, isolated heavy showers are likely in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. Strong Read More…