Gold prices in Kerala remained unchanged on Thursday. The price of 22-carat gold stands at ₹13,850 per gram, while one sovereign (8 grams) is priced at ₹1,10,800. For 18-carat gold, the rate is ₹11,445 per gram and ₹91,560 per sovereign. Silver prices also remained largely stable. One gram of silver is priced at ₹265, while Read More…
Author: Sruthi Journalist
Delhi Police Busts Inter-State Child Trafficking Racket; 12 Arrested, Five Infants Rescued
New Delhi: Delhi Police has dismantled an inter-state child trafficking syndicate, arresting 12 individuals and rescuing five infants during a major operation, officials said on Thursday. According to police, the accused were part of a well-organised network involved in the trafficking and illegal sale of newborns and infants across multiple states. The rescue operation was Read More…
Rain Intensifies Across Kerala; Yellow Alert Issued in Seven Districts
Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rainfall is gaining strength across Kerala, prompting authorities to issue a Yellow Alert in seven districts on Thursday. The alert has been declared for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of strong winds accompanying the rain and advised the public to remain vigilant. Read More…
Leptospirosis Claims One Life in Kerala; Seven Under Treatment
Thiruvananthapuram: A 70-year-old man from Thrikkaruva in Kollam district has died after contracting leptospirosis (rat fever), health officials said on Thursday. At present, seven people are undergoing treatment for leptospirosis in various hospitals across Kollam district. The Health Department also stated that around 20 people with symptoms of the disease are under observation. Meanwhile, fever Read More…
Voting Underway for Mizoram’s Lone Rajya Sabha Seat
Voting commenced on Thursday for the election to Mizoram’s sole Rajya Sabha seat, with two candidates contesting the prestigious parliamentary berth. The ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) has nominated its party spokesperson, K. Laltluangkima, while the principal opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) has fielded advocate and writer Zothansangi Hmar. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Read More…
Namo Bharat Rail Corridor to Extend from Meerut to Rishikesh; Survey for New Track Soon
Dehradun: The semi-high-speed Namo Bharat regional rail service will be extended from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, following an agreement between the two state governments and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, the existing 82-km Namo Bharat corridor connecting Sarai Kale Khan Read More…
Modi Raises Seafarers’ Safety with Trump During G7 Summit Meeting
Evian-les-Bains (France): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday raised concerns over the safety of seafarers during talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. Modi urged that the protection of seafarers be accorded the highest priority during the implementation of Washington’s peace arrangement with Iran. The issue assumed Read More…
Consumer Court Orders TV Manufacturer to Refund Customer Over Repeated Defects
The Thrissur Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled in favour of a consumer who filed a complaint alleging persistent defects in a television set purchased from a leading electronics manufacturer. The complaint was filed by Shajan V.C., a resident of Kallampara, Vadakkanchery in Thrissur district. He had purchased the television for ₹29,500. However, within four Read More…
Gold Prices Decline by ₹25 per Gram
Gold prices witnessed a slight decline on Tuesday, with the rate dropping by ₹25 per gram compared to the previous day. The fall comes amid a broader softening trend in domestic and international bullion markets. According to market rates, 22-carat (916) gold is priced at ₹13,850 per gram, while the price for one sovereign (8 Read More…
Guruvayur Devaswom to Celebrate Reading Day on June 19
The Religious Library of the Guruvayur Devaswom will celebrate Reading Day on June 19 with a series of cultural and literary programmes. As part of the celebrations, Shyamala Anand and Vineeth, selected as the library’s best readers, will be honoured. Former Secretary of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Dr. P. V. Krishnan Nair, will be felicitated Read More…