After shattering multiple records in recent weeks, gold prices in Kerala showed no change today, remaining firmly above the ₹1.18 lakh mark. One sovereign of gold is priced at ₹1,18,760, while the per-gram rate stands at ₹14,845. With making charges and taxes added, the final cost for buyers is significantly higher. Gold touched a fresh Read More…
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the Railways to pay ₹9.10 lakh in compensation to a student who missed her entrance examination after her train was delayed by over two hours. The order was passed in favour of Samriddhi, a resident of Basti district in Uttar Pradesh. The Commission has also instructed the Read More…
Medical college doctors across Kerala have launched a statewide strike today, limiting hospital services to emergency care alone, as they step up pressure on the government over long-pending service-related demands. Outpatient services have been suspended, and all non-emergency surgeries and routine medical procedures will not be carried out. The protest is being organised demanding the Read More…
The Kerala Legislative Assembly will resume its session today after a three-day recess, with political temperatures expected to rise as the opposition prepares to intensify its protests over the alleged Sabarimala gold heist. The House will continue discussions on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s policy address. Proceedings were disrupted last Friday following vociferous Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that India is firmly on course to emerge as the world’s third-largest economy, even as the global landscape remains marked by uncertainty and economic challenges. Addressing the nation, the President highlighted India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, resilient growth, and structural reforms as key drivers behind the country’s steady Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has set a clear objective to emerge as a leading hub in South Asia for medical devices, diagnostics, and life sciences manufacturing, Minister for Industries P. Rajeev said. The minister stated that the state is focusing on strengthening its industrial ecosystem by promoting innovation, research, and investment in the MedTech and life sciences Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to citizens across the country on the occasion of Republic Day, celebrating the spirit of India’s democracy and constitutional values. In his message, the Prime Minister wished the people happiness and prosperity, and said Republic Day is a moment to remember the ideals enshrined in the Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant decision ahead of the Char Dham pilgrimage season, the temple administration has announced that entry to the historic Badrinath and Kedarnath temples in the Himalayas will be limited exclusively to Hindu devotees. Non-Hindus will not be permitted to enter these two sacred shrines, officials said. The restriction will apply not Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards rehabilitation of Wayanad disaster survivors, the Kerala government will hand over 178 newly built houses in the Kalpetta township in the first phase, with beneficiaries selecting their homes through a transparent lottery system, Minister O.R. Kelu announced. Top priority will be given to families who lost everything in the Read More…
New Delhi: Former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Inderjit Singh Bindra, popularly known as I.S. Bindra, passed away on Sunday. He was 84. He breathed his last in New Delhi. An IAS officer by profession, I.S. Bindra entered cricket administration in 1975. Bindra served as the President of the Read More…