Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan arrives in the state capital today on a two-day visit, with a packed schedule of cultural and academic engagements. In view of the high-profile visit, traffic restrictions have been imposed in parts of Thiruvananthapuram. The Vice President is scheduled to reach the city around 7 pm and will attend the Read More…
Elections to the Standing Committees of local self-government institutions across the state will be held from January 5 to 7, 2026, State Election Commissioner A. Shahjahan announced. Following the election of committee members, the election of Chairpersons will be conducted without delay by the respective Returning Officers. In grama panchayats and block panchayats, four Standing Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue their unstoppable rally, shattering records after crossing the ₹1 lakh mark. The price of gold rose by ₹240 per sovereign today, taking the rate to ₹1,02,120 per sovereign. On a gram basis, the price increased by ₹30, with one gram of gold now costing ₹12,765. Gold prices crossed the Read More…
New Delhi: Train journeys across India have become more expensive from today, as the Indian Railways’ revised passenger fare structure officially comes into effect. The increase applies to both non-AC and AC coaches in Mail and Express trains, with fares raised by 2 paise per kilometre. For non-AC passengers, this translates into an additional ₹10 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Elections to choose heads and deputy heads of local self-government institutions across Kerala are being held today. In municipal corporations, the mayoral elections will take place at 10 a.m., followed by the deputy mayor elections at 2.30 p.m. The mayoral posts in Kannur, Thrissur and Kochi corporations are reserved for women. Elections for chairpersons Read More…
The Kerala BJP has raised serious allegations over the reported loss of gold at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, calling it an act of sacrilege and demanding a CBI investigation into the incident. State BJP leaders alleged that the disappearance of gold ornaments and offerings linked to the temple amounts to a grave violation of Read More…
India is preparing to release its first-ever comprehensive national anti-terror policy, aimed at addressing emerging and evolving threats to internal security. Senior government sources said the policy is in its final stages and is expected to be unveiled soon. The proposed framework places strong emphasis on digital radicalisation, acknowledging the growing role of online platforms, Read More…
Finding a clean and safe toilet while travelling in Kerala has now become easier with the launch of the ‘Kloo’ mobile application, developed under the leadership of the State Suchitwa Mission. The app was inaugurated by Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh at the Mascot Hotel here. The minister said the app is a major initiative Read More…
India’s aviation sector is set for a fresh wave of competition with the entry of three new airlines, including Kerala-based Alhind Air, as the Centre moves to broaden passenger choice and curb market dominance. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Alhind Air and Fly Express, while Uttar Pradesh–based Shankh Read More…
Biryani has continued to dominate India’s food preferences, retaining the top position among restaurant orders across the country. According to Swiggy’s 2025 order data, biryani emerged once again as the most ordered food item on the platform. As per Swiggy’s annual report titled “How India Swiggy’d” (10th edition), a staggering 9.3 crore biryani orders were Read More…