Thiruvananthapuram: Isolated parts of Kerala are likely to receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms till Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its latest weather advisory. The IMD has cautioned that lightning can be extremely dangerous, posing serious risks to human and animal life. In addition, thunderstorms may cause significant damage to power and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced a key reshuffle in the IAS cadre. Arjun Pandian, who was serving as the District Collector of Thrissur, has been transferred and appointed as the new District Collector of Kasaragod. He fills the vacancy created following the transfer of the incumbent Collector, K Inbasekhar. At the same time, Shikha Read More…
The Kerala High Court has stayed the release of the controversial film ‘Kerala Story 2’, citing concerns that it allegedly portrays Kerala and the Muslim community in a negative light. The court restrained the filmmakers from releasing the movie as scheduled on Friday, observing that the petitions challenging the film carry prima facie merit. The Read More…
Thrissur: The election campaign of the NDA in the Thrissur Assembly constituency began on an energetic note as Padmaja Venugopal, National Executive Committee Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), inaugurated the wall-writing campaign by drawing the party’s lotus symbol near the Amarar Jawan Jyothi at Ayyanthole. Addressing party workers, she expressed confidence that the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a sharp rise in ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issuing an Orange Alert in Munnar (Idukki) and Konni (Pathanamthitta) after both regions recorded a UV Index of 8 in the past 24 hours. The alert signals a very high level of UV exposure, posing potential Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state witnessed a marginal dip on Friday, even as the yellow metal continues to trade above the ₹1.18 lakh mark per sovereign. After gaining over ₹3,000 in the past five days, the price of gold fell by ₹160 per sovereign, bringing it down to ₹1,18,560. On a per gram basis, Read More…
Thrissur: In a major boost to Kerala’s eco-tourism landscape, Puthur Zoological Park will officially open its gates to the public on February 28, Revenue Minister K. Rajan announced. The inaugural public entry will begin at 8 am in the presence of Forest Minister A. K. Saseendran, other ministers, and public representatives. Spread across multiple naturalistic Read More…
Kannur: Tensions flared dramatically at the Kannur railway station on Wednesday as Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured during a protest staged by KSU activists. The confrontation unfolded amid a black flag demonstration, with protesters allegedly breaking through the police cordon and clashing with the minister. The minister sustained injuries to her neck and Read More…
Kochi: In a sharp rebuke to the Central government, the Kerala High Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the delay in taking a decision on establishing an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the state. Making it clear that Kerala’s demand cannot be treated lightly, the court questioned why the proposal continues to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Legislative Assembly has witnessed a significant decline in the number of sitting days in recent years, sparking debate over legislative productivity and democratic functioning. Critics argue that fewer sittings reduce the scope for detailed discussions, scrutiny of government policies, and effective opposition participation. Responding to the concerns, Speaker A. N. Shamseer defended Read More…