New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of petitions today challenging the ongoing Social Impact Review (SIR) proceedings in Kerala. The state government, along with major political parties including the CPI(M), CPI, Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim League, has urged the court to temporarily suspend the SIR process. With local Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience intense rainfall today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. The alert comes as a result of a low-pressure system and an accompanying cyclonic circulation, both of which are expected to trigger widespread rain Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief to pensioners across Kerala, the state government has kick-started the distribution of social security and welfare fund pensions, crediting ₹3,600 to each beneficiary as part of a two-month payout. The disbursal includes ₹1,600, marking the final installment of long-pending arrears, along with the ₹2,000 pension amount for November. With this Read More…
Kochi: In a strong affirmation of dignity and equal rights, the Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea seeking separate digital recording of votes cast by persons with mental disabilities in the 2025 elections. Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan ruled that merely living in a rehabilitation centre or assuming someone has a mental condition does not Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another spell of isolated heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 40 km/h in select areas today. Despite the unstable weather, no district-specific alerts have been issued so far. A low-pressure system that originated over the Kanyakumari sea has now Read More…
The Supreme Court of India will hear on November 21 the Kerala government’s petition seeking to defer the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice B. R. Gavai, who agreed to list the case for hearing on Friday. The SIR, announced by the Election Commission Read More…
Pathanamthitta: With the annual pilgrimage season drawing massive crowds, authorities at Sabarimala have intensified crowd-control measures starting today. Officials reported that while the rush remains high, darshan has been progressing smoothly since the temple opened this morning. Pilgrims are being allowed to proceed from Nilakkal to Pampa only after real-time assessment of the crowd at Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to battle strengthening rainfall as a persistent low-pressure system impacts the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that isolated heavy showers will continue across the state, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching up to 40 km/h. In view of the rough sea conditions, fishing has been strictly banned along Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has made it mandatory for vehicle owners to link their Registration Certificate (RC) with an active mobile number, tightening digital compliance across the state. As per the new rule, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates will not be issued unless the owner’s mobile number is updated and linked to Read More…
Sabarimala: The annual pilgrimage season at Sabarimala continues to witness an overwhelming surge of devotees, with lakhs of pilgrims queueing for darshan over the past few days. However, the massive crowd has led to growing complaints about inadequate drinking water facilities along the queues. Devotees reported long waiting hours without access to sufficient water, especially Read More…