Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala state government has increased the premium amount for Medisep, the health insurance scheme for government employees and pensioners. The monthly premium has been raised sharply from ₹500 to ₹810, according to an order issued by the State Finance Department. The hike amounts to an additional ₹310 per month. On an annual basis, Read More…
New Delhi: Following the aviation disruptions witnessed in the first week of December, IndiGo Airlines has announced compensation for affected passengers, starting from the 26th of this month. Passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be eligible for a full ticket refund along with additional compensation. Based on the duration of Read More…
A bird flu outbreak has been officially confirmed in Alappuzha district after the death of more than 20,000 ducks across seven panchayats in the Kuttanad region. The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has informed the Kerala government of the confirmation. The mass deaths were reported from Nedumudi, Cheruthana, Karuvatta, Karthikappally, Ambalappuzha South, Read More…
Thodupuzha: The hill station of Munnar in Idukki district is once again in the grip of intense cold, with temperatures dipping below zero. The lowest temperature was recorded at the Letchmi Estate in Munnar, where the mercury fell to minus one degree Celsius, marking one of the coldest spells of the season. The sub-zero conditions Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has announced stricter measures for passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed weight limits, introducing additional charges for excess baggage. The move comes soon after the Railways increased fares for long-distance train services, signaling a broader tightening of travel regulations. Drawing parallels with airline baggage policies, the Railways said carrying luggage beyond Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have crossed the historic milestone of ₹1 lakh per sovereign, setting an all-time record. The sharp rise came after the price of gold jumped by ₹1,760 in a single day, taking the price of one sovereign (8 grams) to ₹1,01,600. The price of gold increased by ₹220 per gram, with Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala government has decided to file an appeal in the High Court challenging the trial court verdict in the actress assault case. An official order granting permission for the appeal was issued after the government accepted the recommendations of the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Special Public Prosecutor. The appeal will Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project of the Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited (AVFCCL) at Namrup, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s industrial and agricultural development. The project, with an estimated investment of over ₹10,600 crore, will be developed as a brownfield facility within Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The official vote-share figures of political parties in the local body elections have been released by the State Election Commission. According to the data, the United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged as the biggest gainer, with the Congress securing the highest vote share among parties. The Congress topped the list with a 29.17 percent vote Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued a significant directive to High Courts, cautioning that habitual offenders should not be granted bail easily. The apex court stressed that while considering bail pleas in criminal cases, courts must carefully examine the criminal background of the accused and the seriousness of the offence. The observation came while Read More…