Thrissur: In a tragic repeat of Kerala’s worsening road safety crisis, 24-year-old Abil Chacko, a resident of Laloor, lost his life after being run over by a private bus in Ayyanthole, Thrissur. The fatal accident occurred when Abil, en route to his workplace in Kunnamkulam, swerved his scooter to avoid a pothole. A private bus Read More…
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P.P. Divya Petitions High Court to Dismiss Chargesheet, Cites Evidence of ADM’s Bribery Confession
Kannur: CPI(M) leader and former district panchayat president P.P. Divya has moved the Kerala High Court seeking to quash the chargesheet filed against her in connection with the death of ADM Naveen Babu. Her legal counsel argues that the case is rooted in political and personal vendetta, not factual evidence. According to Advocate K. Vishwan, Read More…
Kerala Finance Minister Files Police Complaint Against Facebook Page Over ‘Fake’ ₹1.91 Lakh Hospital Bill Claim
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal has lodged a police complaint against a Facebook page for spreading what he termed as a fake hospital bill related to his recent medical treatment. The post claimed that the Minister incurred ₹1.91 lakh in medical expenses, allegedly at a private facility. Dismissing the claim as false and Read More…
Kerala University Stalemate Nears Resolution: V-C and Syndicate to Join Hands, Confirms Minister R. Bindu
Thiruvananthapuram: The prolonged administrative gridlock at Kerala University appears to be heading towards a positive resolution, with Higher Education Minister R. Bindu announcing a breakthrough in talks between the Vice-Chancellor and the University Syndicate. Both parties have agreed to set aside their differences and work collaboratively to restore normalcy in university operations. The feud, which Read More…
Kerala Braces for Torrential Rain: Red Alert in 5 Districts, Schools Shut Across Affected Regions
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in multiple parts of the state today. Red Alerts have been issued in five districts, Orange Alerts in four, and Yellow Alerts across the remaining regions. The districts under Red Alert today include Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. Read More…
Slight Increase in Gold Prices; ₹40 Hike Per Sovereign
Kochi – Gold prices in Kerala have seen a slight uptick, with the rate increasing by ₹40 per sovereign on Saturday. The current price for one sovereign (8 grams) of gold is ₹72,840, while the rate per gram has risen by ₹5, reaching ₹9,105. After fluctuating over the past few days, gold prices began climbing Read More…
Five-Week Drama Ends: British F-35 Fighter Jet to Finally Fly Home from Kerala on July 22, Airport Earns ₹8 Lakh in Parking Fees
Thiruvananthapuram – After nearly five weeks of turning heads and sparking memes, the British Royal Air Force’s F-35 fighter jet is finally preparing to take off from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on July 22, heading back to the UK. The state-of-the-art stealth jet made an unexpected emergency landing on June 14, after adverse weather disrupted its Read More…
Kerala Student’s Electrocution Tragedy: Headmistress Suspended, Govt Pledges ₹3 Lakh Aid and New Home for Bereaved Family
Thiruvananthapuram – In response to the shocking death of Mithun, a student who was electrocuted at a school in Thevalakkara, Kollam, Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has announced a series of urgent actions, including the suspension of the school’s headmistress and a ₹3 lakh emergency relief package for the grieving family. The minister directed the Read More…
Heavy Rains Paralyse Northern Kerala: Schools Closed, Red Alert Issued in Three Districts
Thiruvananthapuram: Torrential rains have forced the closure of all educational institutions today (Friday) in the northern Kerala districts of Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, as the region grapples with intense weather conditions. In Wayanad, the District Collector announced that all schools, colleges, professional institutions, religious study centres, anganwadis, and tuition centres will remain shut, excluding residential Read More…
Last-Minute Travel Made Easy: Real-Time Ticket Booking Now on Vande Bharat via Alappuzha
Indian Railways has rolled out real-time ticket booking (current reservation) for the Vande Bharat Express service via Alappuzha, enabling travelers to book seats even after the train departs from its origin station. The facility is now available on both the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru and Mangaluru–Thiruvananthapuram routes. Tickets can be booked through online platforms or at station counters Read More…