Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has enforced a complete ban on liquor sales today in connection with the counting of votes for the recently held local body elections. All bars, BEVCO outlets and Consumerfed liquor shops across the state will remain closed as part of the strict dry day measures. The prohibition applies statewide, with authorities making it Read More…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The flagship rural employment programme will be rechristened as Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojana, officials said. The proposed legislation also seeks to enhance the guaranteed number of employment days under the scheme from the existing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The political temperature in Kerala is set to rise as counting of votes for the recently held local body elections begins today. Vote counting will start at 8 am across 244 centres in the state, with the first indications of results expected by 8.30 am. The full picture is likely to emerge by the Read More…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,718-crore allocation for conducting Census 2027, marking the beginning of preparations for India’s largest data-collection exercise. The next census will be carried out in two phases, with the first phase scheduled between April and September 2026, followed by the second phase in February 2027. The first phase will include Read More…
To manage the heavy rush of passengers during the Christmas–New Year holiday season, the Railways has announced 38 special trains, of which 5 services are allotted to Kerala, offering much-needed relief to festive travellers. The additional trains will connect major cities and high-demand routes to accommodate the surge in passengers returning home or travelling for Read More…
In a major development in the 2017 Kochi actress assault case, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court has sentenced all six accused—Pulsar Suni, Martin Antony, B. Manikandan, Vijeesh V.P., Vadival Salim, and Pradeep—to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine of ₹50,000 each. The court described the incident as a sensational and grave crime, Read More…
New Delhi: In a major development linked to the ongoing IndiGo crisis, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed four senior officials responsible for monitoring the airline. The action marks the first time officials have been removed in connection with the crisis. Those dismissed include Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector Rishiraj Chatterjee, Senior Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp surge today, marking one of the biggest single-day jumps in recent weeks. The price of gold rose by ₹1,400 per sovereign (pavan), taking the new rate to ₹97,280. The per-gram price climbed by ₹175, reaching ₹12,160. The market had seen a brief dip yesterday morning, but prices rebounded Read More…
Amid growing speculation about a potential trade agreement between India and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and constructive phone conversation. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation across several key areas critical to both nations. According to an official statement, the leaders explored ways to deepen Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stayed the High Court verdict that declared the Munambam land as not Waqf property. With this order, the Munambam Inquiry Commission can continue its proceedings without interruption. The directive came while hearing an appeal filed by the Kerala Waqf Protection Forum, which sought a stay on the High Court Read More…