Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s school classrooms are poised for a major shift from the next academic year, as the state rolls out student-friendly reforms aimed at making learning more engaging and stress-free. The new measures will eliminate backbench seating and reduce the burden of heavy schoolbags, marking a decisive move away from traditional classroom practices. Under the Read More…
Kottayam: In a significant step towards strengthening dam safety, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has constituted a five-member independent expert committee to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection of the Mullaperiyar Dam. The move follows the provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, and the Centre has officially informed both Kerala and Tamil Nadu of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala, driven by a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea near southern Kerala. In view of the weather conditions, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts for tomorrow. According to the IMD, isolated heavy rain refers Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article underscoring the pivotal role of India’s youth in shaping a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), calling young citizens the driving force behind the nation’s transformation. In a post shared on social media, the Prime Minister said the article captures how India’s demographic strength, innovation, and aspirations of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level roundtable with leading Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups, reaffirming the government’s commitment to positioning India as a global leader in ethical and inclusive AI innovation. The interaction, held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, brought together 12 promising AI start-ups selected for the “AI for ALL: Global Read More…
In a major development in the MSC Els-3 ship accident case, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has deposited ₹1,227.62 crore as security before the Kerala High Court, leading to the release of the detained cargo vessel MSC Aquitaine-2 from Vizhinjam port. The vessel had been arrested and held at Vizhinjam following a High Court order Read More…
Healthcare services at government medical colleges across Kerala are heading for major disruption as medical college doctors have announced an indefinite strike starting on the 13th, with only emergency services set to continue. The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) said that teaching activities will be suspended from the 13th, followed by a complete Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has launched a fully digital cloak room system, becoming the first road transport corporation in India to introduce such a facility. Designed to replace outdated manual registers, the new system allows passengers to deposit and retrieve luggage using QR codes or digital tokens, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and Read More…
After sparking expectations of another record-breaking rally, gold prices in Kerala reversed course on Wednesday, registering a modest decline while remaining comfortably above the ₹1 lakh milestone. The price of gold fell by ₹200 per sovereign, bringing the rate to ₹1,01,200, while the per-gram price slipped by ₹25 to ₹12,650. The correction comes after a Read More…
The much-anticipated Vijay starrer ‘Jananayagan’ has had its release postponed, just days before it was scheduled to hit theatres on January 9. The announcement was made officially by the film’s distributors through their social media platforms. Citing unforeseen circumstances, the distributors said the release has been put on hold for now. They added that they Read More…