The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that people can now take loans by pledging silver, just like gold. The new regulation, effective April 1, 2025, allows banks and financial institutions to accept silver as collateral, bringing a fresh wave of opportunity for investors and households alike. The RBI’s new Gold and Silver Loan Read More…
Electricity generation from the Idukki Hydroelectric Project will come to a complete or partial halt for about a month. Starting Tuesday, three of the six generators at the Moolamattom Powerhouse will be shut down for maintenance work. To compensate for the shortage in power generation, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is making arrangements to Read More…
Kerala is gearing up for another major democratic exercise as the State Election Commission officially announced the local body election dates. The polls will be held in two phases — on December 9 and 11 — while votes will be counted on December 13 (Saturday), State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan announced on Monday. With the Read More…
All interstate private bus services from Kerala have been suspended from today, following a decision by the Kerala State Committee of the Luxury Bus Owners’ Association. The move comes in response to what the association describes as unjust taxes, heavy fines, and vehicle seizures imposed by the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. According to Read More…
The much-anticipated announcement of the Kerala local body elections will be made today. State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan is set to announce the election schedule at a press conference scheduled for 12 noon. All preparations for the polls have been completed by the State Election Commission. According to early indications, voting is likely to be Read More…
A major disaster struck Kochi’s Thammanam area early Monday morning when a massive Kerala Water Authority (KWA) storage tank, reportedly over 40 years old, suddenly burst, unleashing nearly 1.25 million litres of water into nearby residential areas. The powerful surge flooded roads and houses, damaged vehicles, and swept away household belongings in a matter of Read More…
After a brief break, the southwest monsoon has become active again across Kerala. The southern districts are receiving the most rainfall. Heavy rain has been reported in the hilly regions of Thiruvananthapuram. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall is likely to spread to more areas, including the northern districts, by Wednesday or Thursday. Initially, most Read More…
Washington: The United States has introduced new visa guidelines restricting entry for individuals with certain health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, under fresh instructions issued by the State Department. According to the new policy, U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide have been directed to scrutinize visa applicants for lifestyle-related and chronic health conditions. The Read More…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kashi Viswanathan has confirmed that legendary captain MS Dhoni will continue to play in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and remain part of the CSK squad. The statement comes amid reports that the franchise was making a renewed effort to bring Malayali cricketer Sanju Samson Read More…
Kochi: Public sector oil companies have announced that all domestic LPG consumers must complete e-KYC renewal every year to continue receiving the government’s LPG subsidy. The directive applies especially to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), who must complete their KYC update before March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Read More…