Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to raise several key issues concerning the state, including central fund allocation and regional development priorities, at the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog. The meeting, to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, is expected to bring together chief ministers and Read More…
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rainfall in more than 15 districts of Tamil Nadu as conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon over the next three to four days. According to the latest weather bulletin issued on Thursday, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching Read More…
Veena T., daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has requested the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to postpone her scheduled appearance for questioning in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) money laundering case, sources said on Thursday. The ED had summoned Veena to appear before its investigation team at the agency’s Kochi Read More…
A plantation worker who was seriously injured in a wild elephant attack at Kattikulam in Thirunelli, Wayanad, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Raju (50), a native of Vellanchery. He was attacked by a wild elephant that had strayed into a residential area earlier in the Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to people across the country for their greetings and messages following his achievement of becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister. In a statement, Modi said he was deeply touched by the wishes conveyed by people from all walks of life over the past few days. Read More…
A case of Nipah virus infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode district. The patient, a 43-year-old resident of Farook, is currently undergoing treatment at MIMS Hospital. Following the confirmation, healthcare workers at MIMS Hospital who came into contact with the patient are expected to enter quarantine as part of precautionary measures. State Health Minister K. Read More…
Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history. In a message shared on social media, the Vice-President described the achievement as a historic milestone and said it reflected a transformative phase in India’s development journey under Modi’s leadership. Read More…
District Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Shikha Surendran, has directed all departments to implement precautionary measures after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for Thrissur district on Thursday. The Collector instructed authorities to complete all preparedness activities in accordance with the State Disaster Management Authority’s 2025 Monsoon and Read More…
The annual trawling ban along the Kerala coast came into effect on Wednesday, imposing restrictions on mechanised fishing operations for the next 52 days. Under the ban, fishing activities are prohibited within 12 nautical miles from the shore until July 31. The measure is aimed at protecting marine resources and allowing fish stocks to breed Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a significant decline on today, with the rate of 916 hallmark gold falling by ₹395 per gram. According to the latest market rates, 916 gold is priced at ₹13,645 per gram, while the rate for eight grams stands at ₹1,09,160. The price of 18-carat gold has also eased, reaching ₹11,270 Read More…