Kochi: As part of New Year celebrations, the Kerala government has granted relaxation in the operating hours of bars. On Wednesday, December 31, bars will be permitted to remain open until midnight. The operating hours of beer and wine parlours have also been extended. A government order announcing the relaxation has been issued. The decision Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The final match of the India–Sri Lanka women’s T20 series will be played today at the Greenfield Stadium, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram. Having already secured the series by winning the first four matches, the Indian women’s team will be aiming for a clean sweep in the last encounter. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government will issue a notification within one month revising the wages of employees working in private hospitals. The proposed revision recommends an increase of up to 60 percent over the existing pay structure. Labour Minister V. Sivankutty gave the directive to notify the wage revision within a month during a meeting of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp decline today, pulling back from the historic ₹1 lakh mark. The price of one pavan (8 grams) fell by ₹2,240 to settle at ₹99,880, while the price per gram dropped by ₹280 to ₹12,485. Gold prices had fallen four times on the previous day as well. On Read More…
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia passed away on Monday morning at the age of 80. She had been undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), of which Khaleda Zia was the chairperson, confirmed that she breathed her last at around 6 Read More…
Pathanamthitta: As part of the Makaravilakku festival, the Sabarimala temple will open on Tuesday. The shrine will be opened at 5 pm by Tantri Kandaru Mahesh Mohanar in the presence of Melsanthi E. D. Prasad Namboothiri. After the sacred fire is lit in the azhi at the Sannidhanam, devotees will be allowed to have darshan Read More…
The UAE is all set to welcome the New Year with grand celebrations, featuring spectacular fireworks displays and a range of festive events across the country. Authorities have announced extended public transport services and strict security measures to ensure smooth celebrations. In Dubai, metro services starting at 5 am on Wednesday, December 31, will continue Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared glimpses of the 129th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, offering a preview of the themes and messages discussed in the broadcast. In the episode, the Prime Minister reflected on people’s participation in nation-building, highlighted inspiring grassroots initiatives, and acknowledged the contributions of citizens from Read More…
After a record-breaking rally that pushed prices beyond the ₹1 lakh mark, gold prices in the state saw a sharp correction today. The price of gold fell by ₹520 per sovereign, settling at ₹1,03,920, though it continues to remain above the historic ₹1 lakh level. On a per-gram basis, gold dropped by ₹65 to ₹12,990. Read More…
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan arrives in the state capital today on a two-day visit, with a packed schedule of cultural and academic engagements. In view of the high-profile visit, traffic restrictions have been imposed in parts of Thiruvananthapuram. The Vice President is scheduled to reach the city around 7 pm and will attend the Read More…