Kerala may soon witness football history in the making, as Argentina’s national football team is exploring the possibility of playing a match in the state before the next FIFA World Cup. The exciting update came from Leandro Petersen, Marketing Director of the Argentina Football Association (AFA), during an MoU signing event in Dubai with Lulu Read More…
The final journey of veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan turned into a massive public farewell, as thousands lined the roads to pay tribute to the beloved leader. The funeral procession, which began from Thiruvananthapuram, took more than 22 hours to reach his hometown Paravur in Kollam district — a distance Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged by ₹1,600 per sovereign over the past two days, reaching a monthly high. On Tuesday alone, the price jumped by ₹760, pushing the rate of one sovereign (8 grams) to a staggering ₹75,040. The price of 1 gram of gold now stands at ₹9,380, following a ₹95 increase. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a heartbreaking development, the body of Vipanchika Maniyan (33)—a Kollam native who was found dead along with her young daughter in Sharjah—was flown back to Kerala on Tuesday evening. Her remains arrived at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport via an Air India Express flight from the UAE. The decision to conduct a repostmortem was taken Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The monsoon remains active across Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing yellow alerts in eight districts and warning of continued heavy rain and gusty winds over the coming days. Districts under yellow alert today include Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. These areas may experience isolated heavy rainfall ranging Read More…
Kerala’s ambitious Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project has reached a major milestone with the successful deployment of a 35,000 km fiber backbone, thanks to a strategic partnership with Ribbon Communications. The project, which aims to provide high-speed, affordable internet across the state—especially to underserved communities—marks a bold step toward digital equity. Ribbon’s cutting-edge DWDM Read More…
Kochi: In a striking surge, gold prices in Kerala jumped by ₹840 per sovereign (8 grams) in a single day, setting a new benchmark of ₹74,280. The per gram rate now stands at ₹9,285, after a sharp ₹105 increase. This upward trend comes after prices had dipped to a monthly low of ₹72,000 on July Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi: The advanced F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which had been stranded at an airport in Kerala for the past five weeks, has finally taken off after undergoing critical repairs. The US-origin fifth-generation fighter, operated by a foreign military (reportedly the UK Royal Navy), had landed unexpectedly in Kerala in mid-June due to a Read More…
Alappuzha: As a mark of respect to the late former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, a public holiday has been declared in Alappuzha district tomorrow (Wednesday, July 23, 2025). All government offices and educational institutions, including professional colleges, will remain closed. V. S. Achuthanandan’s funeral will take place tomorrow evening at Valiya Chudukadu in Alappuzha Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall across Kerala, issuing a yellow alert in 12 districts for today. The districts under alert include Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. A cyclonic circulation over southern Odisha is currently influencing weather patterns, and a new low-pressure Read More…