The Kerala government has dissolved the management of Thevalakkara Boys High School in Kollam, following the tragic electrocution death of eighth-grade student Mithun. The shocking incident exposed grave lapses in school safety, prompting stern action from the state. Education Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed that the school management failed to uphold its responsibilities and violated key Read More…
Thrissur: Torrential rains in Kerala’s high-range areas have caused water levels in major dams to surge. At the Sholayar Dam, levels have reached 96% of capacity, prompting officials to raise the spillway shutter by half a foot to manage the inflow. The Peringalkuthu Dam has also responded to the rising levels by opening its sluice Read More…
The Central Government has significantly increased their financial benefits. Monthly incentives have been raised from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500, while retirement benefits have more than doubled—from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000. The announcement was made following a Mission Steering Group meeting held on March 4, with Union Minister of State for Health informing Parliament of the decision in Read More…
The Kerala government has confirmed it will continue with the revised school timings for the 2025–26 academic year, rejecting growing demands from religious and community organizations to roll back the changes. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty stated that the new schedule—starting classes for grades 8 to 10 at 9:45 AM and ending at 4:15 PM—is Read More…
The Supreme Court has allowed the Kerala government to withdraw two key petitions it had filed against former Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over delays in granting assent to state legislation. The petitions, filed in 2023, cited delays ranging from 7 to 23 months in approving bills passed by the state assembly. Representing Kerala, Senior Advocate Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to face more intense rainfall over the next two days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange Alerts in seven districts and Yellow Alerts across several others. The IMD warns of heavy downpours and isolated strong winds touching 50 km/h, raising concerns about potential landslides, flash floods, and travel Read More…
Govindachamy, the convict in the infamous Soumya rape and murder case who recently escaped from Kannur Central Jail and was later recaptured within hours, is set to be transferred to the Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur. Authorities have decided to shift him to Viyyur due to its status as a high-security prison. The transfer process Read More…
New Delhi/London – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thrown his weight behind the landmark India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), calling it a transformative leap in the two nations’ economic ties. Sharing an article on the newly signed pact, Modi hailed it as a “blueprint for shared prosperity” and a cornerstone of the India–UK Read More…
The Indian government has disclosed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits from 2021 to 2025 have cost the exchequer over ₹350 crore — and the final figure could climb further, as bills for trips between March and July 2025 remain pending. The data, shared by the Ministry of External Affairs in response to a Read More…
Indian Railways has officially banned the filming of reels and short videos at railway stations, on train tracks, and inside trains. Citing safety hazards and disruptions to passengers, the Southern Railway has announced that violators will face a ₹1000 fine, and in serious cases, arrest under Railway Safety Rules. Authorities warn that shooting videos in Read More…