All passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which remained stranded at sea for weeks following a hantavirus-related death, have been evacuated under strict safety measures supervised by Spain’s Health Ministry. The ship docked early Sunday at the port of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where health authorities carried out the evacuation with extensive precautionary Read More…
A week after the Kerala Assembly election results were announced, the Congress leadership is yet to finalise its choice for the next Chief Minister. Senior leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala and VD Satheesan are among the main names being discussed for the post. As part of the consultation process, the party high command has called Read More…
Construction work on the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi tunnel road project, aimed at improving connectivity to Wayanad, has been intensified. The decision to speed up the project came after a team of senior officials visited the project site last week to review the progress of the work. Members of the State Expert Appraisal Committee, along with officials from Read More…
he Kerala government has reduced the prices of several liquor brands in the state. Brands including Officer’s Choice, Old Monk and Leamount have seen a price cut of Rs 10 for 500 ml bottles. Officials said the prices of some other liquor brands have been reduced by Rs 30 to Rs 50. The revised rates Read More…
Indian weightlifter Komal Kohar secured a bronze medal in the women’s 48kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championships, giving hosts India their first medal of the tournament. The 23-year-old athlete, competing in place of Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, delivered a steady performance with a total lift of 177kg. Komal lifted 78kg in the Read More…
Fuel prices in India may witness an increase as oil companies are considering a hike following the continuing conflict in West Asia. According to reports, petrol and diesel prices could rise by up to Rs 5 per litre. Oil companies have cited disruptions in fuel supply through the Strait of Hormuz and rising global tensions Read More…
The National Testing Agency on Sunday said NEET-UG 2026 was conducted under strict security measures amid an investigation into alleged irregularities by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG). The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), held on May 3, is conducted for admission to undergraduate medical courses across the country. In a statement shared on Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a slight drop in Kerala on Monday, with the rate falling by Rs 20 per gram. According to the latest market rates, 916 hallmark gold is priced at Rs 13,945 per gram, while the price of eight grams (one sovereign) stands at Rs 1,11,560. The price of 18-carat gold is Rs 11,515 Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to cooperate with possible restrictions and adopt energy-saving measures amid the continuing crisis in West Asia. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, Modi called on people to avoid unnecessary foreign travel in order to help protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves. He also appealed to citizens to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on National Technology Day and said the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests showcased India’s scientific excellence and determination. National Technology Day is observed to commemorate the successful nuclear tests conducted by India at Pokhran Test Range on May 11, 1998. In a message shared on X, Modi said Read More…