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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kerala is set to face major transportation disruptions as private bus operators across the state gear up for an indefinite strike starting July 22, following failed negotiations with the government. Their key demands include revising outdated ₹1 student concession fares, ensuring timely permit renewals for long-route services, withdrawing mandatory police clearances for staff, and cracking Read More…
Kochi has been declared the cleanest city in Kerala in the 9th edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2024, India’s largest annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The city saw an extraordinary improvement in its national ranking, jumping from 416th position in 2023 to 50th place in 2024. This Read More…
Sherin, the prime accused in the sensational Bhaskara Karanavar murder case from Chengannur, was released from Kannur Central Jail at 4 PM today following a remission of her sentence. The release came after the Kerala Governor approved the state government’s decision to grant sentence reduction to 11 inmates, including Sherin, who has completed 14 years Read More…
In a spectacular tradition marking the start of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, the Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur witnessed its iconic ‘Aanayoottu’ (feeding of elephants) ceremony, along with Maha Ganapathi Homam and Gajapooja rituals, drawing thousands of devotees from neighboring districts. A total of 63 elephants, including seven female elephants, were part of the celebration. Read More…