Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in the Indian state of Kerala recorded a decline today, offering slight relief to buyers in the jewellery market. The price of 22-carat gold fell by ₹760 per sovereign (8 grams), bringing the rate down to around ₹1,17,080. The price of 22-carat gold per gram is now approximately ₹14,635. Meanwhile, 24-carat gold Read More…
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LPG Supply Crisis Triggers Protest in Lok Sabha; Speaker Om Birla Calls for Order
New Delhi: Protests erupted in the Parliament of India on Thursday as Opposition members raised the issue of an alleged LPG shortage affecting several parts of the country. The demonstrations disrupted proceedings in the Lok Sabha shortly after the House convened for the day. Members of the Opposition demanded an immediate discussion on the LPG Read More…
Gold, Silver Prices Decline in Kerala Amid Global Market Trends
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala have recorded a decline today. According to the latest market rates, the price of 22-carat gold has fallen by ₹360 per sovereign (8 grams), bringing the rate down to ₹1,18,960, while the price per gram stands at ₹14,870. Prices of other categories of gold have also been noted. 18-carat gold Read More…
Modi Reaffirms ‘India First’ Policy, Warns Against Fake News
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the central government firmly stands by the “India First” ideology and prioritizes the welfare of its citizens. Speaking at a public rally in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Modi said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has affected global energy supplies, but the government Read More…
Prime Minister Inaugurates Development Projects in Kochi; State Government Boycotts Event
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several major development projects in Kerala during a function held at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium complex in Kaloor. Projects worth around ₹10,800 crore were launched during the event. Among the key projects inaugurated were the six-lane stretch of National Highway 66 between Read More…
Gold Prices Rise Again in Kerala; Gram Rate Touches ₹14,970
Gold prices have risen again in Kerala, reflecting trends in the international market. On Thursday morning, the price of gold increased by ₹85 per gram, taking the rate to ₹14,970. The price of a sovereign (8 grams) also climbed by ₹680 to reach ₹1,19,760. Market analysts say the rise in prices is linked to developments Read More…
Kerala Launches Zero-Profit Counters for Transplant Medicines
Thiruvananthapuram: The Government of Kerala has launched special zero-profit counters to provide transplant medicines at reduced prices for patients who have undergone organ transplant surgeries in the state. The medicines will be distributed through ‘Karunya Sparsham’ zero-profit counters functioning in 14 selected Karunya Community Pharmacies across Kerala. These counters aim to ensure that life-saving post-transplant Read More…
Kudumbashree to Launch High-Tech Healthy Food Products
Alappuzha: In an effort to promote healthier eating habits, Kudumbashree is preparing to introduce a range of high-tech food products that are sugar-free and rich in protein. The products will be launched under the ‘K-Ina’ component of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K‑TAP), which aims to integrate the agricultural livelihood sector with modern technology. As Read More…
US Sinks Iranian Minelayer Ships Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Tensions in the Gulf region escalated on Tuesday after the United States said it had sunk several Iranian vessels near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. According to the United States Central Command, American forces destroyed multiple Iranian ships, including 16 minelayer vessels, amid reports that Tehran was attempting to place naval mines in the Read More…
Flight services partially resume after Iran–US tensions disrupt operations
Delhi: Flight services that were disrupted due to rising tensions between Iran and the United States have partially resumed. Oman Air and Air India Express flights from Kochi to Muscat resumed operations from Tuesday morning. Special flights have also been arranged to assist passengers who were stranded due to the disruption. Air India said that Read More…