The long-delayed Angamaly–Sabarimala railway line is poised to move forward, with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declaring in the Rajya Sabha that construction can resume once the Kerala government begins land acquisition by contributing its 50% share of the project cost. The 111 km line, vital for pilgrims traveling to Sabarimala and boosting regional connectivity, Read More…
Wayanad has been officially identified as the next startup hub in the state by Startup India, a flagship initiative of the Central Government. The announcement was made by Mamatha Venkatesh, Head of Startup India, during the Kerala Innovation Festival held in Kochi. Wayanad’s selection stems from its inclusion in the Aspirational Districts Programme, making it Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its rain alerts across Kerala as the intensity of rainfall increases. A Red Alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts due to extremely heavy rainfall. An Orange Alert has been declared in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Read More…
Thrissur: Due to persistent heavy rainfall, the shutters of the Peechi Dam in Thrissur will be raised further to manage increasing water inflow. Currently, all four shutters are open by 8 inches (20 cm). As rainfall continues in the dam’s catchment areas, inflow into the reservoir has increased significantly. To regulate the water level, authorities Read More…
The Kerala High Court has upheld the state government’s 2019 ban on single-use plastic (SUP) items. The court, led by Justice Viju Abraham, dismissed petitions from trade bodies and reaffirmed the state’s authority under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The ban, effective since January 1, 2020, covers plastic carry bags, sheets, disposable cutlery, cling film, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have witnessed another significant drop. On Friday, the price of gold fell by ₹400 per sovereign, bringing the new rate down to ₹73,280. The price per gram decreased by ₹50, now standing at ₹9,160. This decline comes just days after gold prices hit a record high of over ₹75,000 per Read More…
The Kerala government has dissolved the management of Thevalakkara Boys High School in Kollam, following the tragic electrocution death of eighth-grade student Mithun. The shocking incident exposed grave lapses in school safety, prompting stern action from the state. Education Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed that the school management failed to uphold its responsibilities and violated key Read More…
Thrissur: Torrential rains in Kerala’s high-range areas have caused water levels in major dams to surge. At the Sholayar Dam, levels have reached 96% of capacity, prompting officials to raise the spillway shutter by half a foot to manage the inflow. The Peringalkuthu Dam has also responded to the rising levels by opening its sluice Read More…
The Central Government has significantly increased their financial benefits. Monthly incentives have been raised from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500, while retirement benefits have more than doubled—from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000. The announcement was made following a Mission Steering Group meeting held on March 4, with Union Minister of State for Health informing Parliament of the decision in Read More…
The Kerala government has confirmed it will continue with the revised school timings for the 2025–26 academic year, rejecting growing demands from religious and community organizations to roll back the changes. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty stated that the new schedule—starting classes for grades 8 to 10 at 9:45 AM and ending at 4:15 PM—is Read More…