Pathanamthitta: In a fresh development in the rape case involving him, MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was remanded again by the court on Monday and shifted to the Mavelikkara Sub Jail. He was produced before the Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) after the expiry of his police custody. The SIT did not seek Read More…
Washington: In a major escalation of its immigration crackdown, the United States has imposed visa restrictions on citizens from 75 countries, citing widespread abuse of its immigration system. The decision, announced by the US State Department on Wednesday, directs American embassies worldwide to stop processing and reject visa applications from nationals of the listed countries. Read More…
Kochi: After touching historic highs, gold prices in the State witnessed a sharp reversal on Friday, offering brief relief to buyers. The price of gold fell by ₹600 per sovereign, bringing the rate down to ₹1,05,000. On a per-gram basis, prices declined by ₹75, with one gram of gold now costing ₹13,125. The setback comes Read More…
Thrissur: The State School Kalolsavam witnessed high drama and electrifying performances on its opening day, with Kozhikode and Kannur emerging as joint leaders in a thrilling race for the championship. Both districts topped the points table with 130 points each, underlining the fierce competition at Kerala’s biggest cultural festival for students. Thrissur followed closely in Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15, marking a significant international parliamentary event hosted by India. The conference will bring together Speakers of Parliaments and Presiding Officers of Legislative bodies from across Commonwealth nations to discuss key issues related Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to conduct a detailed probe into the alleged misappropriation of ₹35 lakh related to the procurement of ghee at the Sabarimala temple, in what has come to be known as the Sabarimala ghee scam. The court issued the directive while considering a Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Pongal as a global festival that resonates deeply with the Tamil community worldwide, celebrating the spirit of gratitude, hard work and harmony with nature. The Prime Minister was speaking while taking part in Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister L. Murugan. Highlighting the essence Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Speaker A.N. Shamseer on Friday announced that the State Budget will be presented on January 29, while the final session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly will begin on January 20. The Governor’s policy address will be delivered on the opening day, and the session is scheduled to run for 32 days. Addressing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued rainfall today and tomorrow, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers across large parts of the state. According to the IMD, rain is likely today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Tomorrow, rainfall is expected mainly in Read More…
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has announced nine new Amrit Bharat Express train services connecting seven states, but Kerala has been left out of the latest expansion. The announcement was made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with West Bengal emerging as the biggest beneficiary. Of the nine new routes, seven have been allotted to Read More…