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…
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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…
Azeezia Organic Farm: A 65-Acre Model of Healthy Food and Sustainable Farming in Thrissur
Thrissur: The idea that “good health begins with good food” is often discussed, but turning it into reality is not always easy. Driven by this very thought, a vast 65-acre organic farm has taken shape in the scenic village of Pazhuvil in Thrissur district, Kerala. Established under the Azeezia Group, the farm focuses on producing Read More…
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as West Asia Tensions Escalate
Global oil prices have crossed the $100 mark for the first time in four years as tensions intensify in West Asia, raising serious concerns over global energy supply. The disruption in oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and reduced production by major oil-producing countries have pushed crude prices sharply higher. Brent crude surged Read More…
Gold Prices Jump Sharply; Sovereign Rate Climbs Back Above ₹1,20,000
Kochi: Gold prices have witnessed a sharp rebound in the state, with the rate per sovereign surging back above ₹1,20,000. In a single-day jump, the price increased by ₹1,840 per sovereign, while the per gram rate rose by ₹230, taking the price of one gram of gold to ₹15,000. The sudden spike comes after several Read More…
Gold Prices Slide in Kerala: Rate Falls Below ₹1.20 Lakh Per Sovereign After Sharp Drop
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another notable decline on Thursday, with the rate falling ₹720 per sovereign, pushing the price below the ₹1.20 lakh mark once again. Following the latest drop, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of gold now stands at ₹1,19,920, while the per gram rate has decreased by ₹90 to Read More…
Middle East Conflict Pushes Indian Rupee to Record Low; Markets React Cautiously
New Delhi: The escalating conflict in the Middle East has weighed heavily on global financial markets, dragging the Indian rupee to a record low against the U.S. dollar. Heightened geopolitical tensions have triggered a surge in crude oil prices and strengthened the dollar, putting additional pressure on emerging market currencies, including the rupee. Despite the Read More…