Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala will continue to experience widespread rainfall until Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of isolated heavy downpours and urging the public to remain alert. A yellow alert has been sounded in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod for Saturday. On Sunday, alerts will cover Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while Kozhikode, Read More…
Thrissur: Commuters on the Thrissur–Ernakulam National Highway faced hours of misery as a massive traffic jam stretched for nearly 5 kilometers. The congestion, which started around 11 p.m. last night, spilled over into the morning rush, with vehicles crawling from Muringoor to Potta. The worst choke point was reported at Muringoor, leaving motorists stranded. Passengers Read More…
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has, for the first time in its history, elected women to its top leadership roles. Celebrated actress Shwetha Menon has taken charge as President, while Cuckoo Parameswaran has been chosen as General Secretary. Actor Unni Shivapal will serve as Treasurer. The closely watched election saw Shwetha triumph over Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: On Independence Day, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan issued a strong warning against forces attempting to fracture the nation by exploiting caste and religion. Addressing the gathering at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium after hoisting the national flag,CM urged citizens not to lose sight of India’s deeper social realities despite the country’s progress in science, technology, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another spell of heavy rain as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifies weather activity across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alerts for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode today, warning of rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Tomorrow, the Read More…
The Supreme Court has pulled up the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the dismal state of roads at Kerala’s Paliyekkara toll plaza, questioning why tolls are being collected without proper maintenance. “Why hasn’t the road been repaired despite collecting toll?” Chief Justice B.R. Gavai asked, highlighting that the severe traffic congestion is so Read More…
Kochi: In a major relief for highway commuters, the Kerala High Court has ruled that toilets at petrol pumps along national highways must be open to everyone — not just customers. Reversing its earlier order that restricted usage to patrons, the court clarified that the facilities should be accessible to the public at any time, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has approved a salary hike for government lawyers across the state, according to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The decision is aimed at recognising the contribution of legal professionals engaged in representing the state in various courts. Details of the revised pay structure are expected to be issued Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The State Delimitation Commission has completed the ward delimitation process for local bodies across Kerala, following a comprehensive review of petitions, complaints, and objections. Officials said the exercise involved hearing all petitioners and examining every representation before finalising the ward boundaries. The process is aimed at ensuring fair representation and balanced voter distribution ahead Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move to promote a reading culture among children, the Kerala government will award grace marks to school students who actively participate in reading activities starting from the next academic year. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced the initiative through a Facebook post, stating that one period every week will be dedicated to Read More…