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…
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…
Kochi: Kerala’s glittering gold market witnessed a sharp dip today as prices fell below ₹90,000 per sovereign for the first time in weeks, signaling a major shift in the bullion trend. The yellow metal tumbled by ₹600 per sovereign today, bringing the price down to ₹89,800. The rate per gram dropped by ₹75, now standing Read More…
Thrissur: A new chapter in India’s wildlife heritage begins today as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates the Puthur Zoological Park in Thrissur — the country’s first design-based zoo, which also stands as Asia’s second-largest and Kerala’s first zoological park. Developed at a cost of ₹337 crore — including ₹331 crore from KIIFB and ₹40 crore Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Cyclone Monta, swirling over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall today, bringing heavy rain and strong winds across southern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed seven Kerala districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Idukki — under a yellow alert, warning of intense showers throughout the day. Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another sharp decline today, falling below the ₹92,000 mark per sovereign after a brief surge in the previous session. The price of gold fell by ₹840 per sovereign (8 grams) today, bringing the rate down to ₹91,280 per sovereign. The price per gram dropped by ₹105, with the new Read More…