Kochi: After days of decline, gold has regained its glitter in the Indian market. Prices surged sharply today, with a rise of ₹560 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the rate to ₹89,160 per sovereign. On a per-gram basis, gold climbed by ₹70, reaching ₹11,145 per gram. The rebound comes just a day after a steep Read More…
New Delhi: In a major move set to benefit millions of government employees and pensioners, the Central Government has announced the formation of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC). The decision, approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to review and revise the salaries, allowances, and pensions of central Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Even as Cyclone Montha loses strength after making landfall on the Andhra coast, Kerala continues to face the brunt of its aftereffects, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rainfall across several districts today. A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, and Thrissur, where isolated Read More…
Kochi: Cholera has resurfaced in Kerala, with a fresh case confirmed in Ernakulam district. The infection was detected in a migrant worker residing in Kakkanad, who is currently undergoing treatment at the Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital. The case was confirmed on October 25, raising health concerns as it comes amid reports of amoebic meningoencephalitis Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the mall’s practice of collecting parking fees from customers is fully legal, reaffirming a previous single-bench order that supported the mall’s right to do so under municipal and building regulations. A division bench comprising Justices S.A. Dharmadhikari and V.M. Shyam Kumar dismissed the plea challenging the practice, observing Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon India’s youth to actively participate in the “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2.0”, describing it as a unique platform for young minds to contribute to the nation’s journey toward becoming a developed India. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said that “the Read More…
Thodupuzha: Disaster was narrowly averted in Munnar after yet another landslide struck the Munnar–Pallivasal stretch of the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway, near the site of the ongoing second bridge construction. The night travel ban, already in place due to previous incidents, proved crucial in preventing a major tragedy — no vehicles were on the road when Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Medical college doctors across Kerala have launched another round of protests today, boycotting outpatient (OP) services under the banner of the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA). The agitation comes amid growing frustration over the state government’s continued inaction on a series of long-pending demands. Despite staging a similar boycott last Monday, the Read More…
Kerala’s largest hydroelectric power station — the Moolamattom Powerhouse, part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project — will undergo a complete shutdown for one month starting November 11 for critical maintenance and repair work. According to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), the temporary closure is expected to cause a power shortfall of around 600 megawatts Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across multiple states, including Kerala. Calling the move a “serious threat to democracy,” Vijayan warned that the plan could undermine the integrity of India’s Read More…