Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Assembly witnessed chaotic scenes on Tuesday as the Opposition staged strong protests over the alleged loss of gold at the Sabarimala temple, disrupting proceedings and forcing repeated adjournments. The controversy erupted after reports surfaced about a discrepancy in the quantity of gold linked to Sabarimala, one of the most revered pilgrimage centres Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has clarified the extent of liability of celebrities endorsing products and services in consumer disputes, ruling that endorsers cannot be held automatically responsible for deficiencies unless there is clear evidence of misrepresentation, false claims, or active participation in unfair trade practices. The court observed that celebrities primarily act as brand Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to accelerate its maritime ambitions with the inauguration of Phase-2 construction of the Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday. The launch marks a decisive step towards positioning Vizhinjam as India’s largest transshipment hub and a key gateway in global shipping routes. Phase-2 development will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to formally launch the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections with a massive roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram, following the party’s historic victory in the city’s mayoral election. The roadshow, scheduled as part of the Prime Minister’s visit to the state, is expected to cover key stretches of Read More…
Kochi: After shattering records in recent weeks, gold prices witnessed a sharp correction on Wednesday, with the price of gold falling by ₹1,680 per pavan in a single day. A pavan of gold is now priced at ₹1,13,160, while the rate per gram has dropped by ₹210 to ₹14,145. The decline comes on the heels Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala State Lottery’s Christmas–New Year Bumper has created history with record-breaking sales crossing the 50 lakh mark. As of yesterday afternoon, 51,66,810 tickets had already been sold, surpassing last year’s total sales of 47,65,650 tickets. The overwhelming public response to the bumper lottery, which offers a ₹20 crore first prize, prompted the Lottery Department Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place across Thiruvananthapuram city. Shankhumukham, the Airport area, Putharikandam and East Fort (Kizhakke Kotta) have been declared temporary red zones for today and tomorrow. As part of heightened security, the use of drone cameras has been completely banned within Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is facing serious financial pressure due to the curtailment of funds and fiscal restrictions imposed by the Centre, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said on Tuesday. Addressing a function in the state capital, the Governor said that limitations on borrowing and reduced financial flexibility have placed additional stress on Kerala’s economy. He noted that Read More…
Kozhikode: Kerala Police have arrested Shimjitha Musthafa in connection with the suicide of Deepak U, a man she had earlier accused of sexual harassment through a social media video that went viral. According to police, Deepak was found dead by suicide days after Shimjitha posted a video publicly alleging that he had harassed her. The Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are continuing their unstoppable surge, smashing records and setting a new all-time high. After rising by ₹3,160 in multiple hikes on the previous day, gold witnessed another sharp increase of ₹3,680 per sovereign on Tuesday. With the latest jump, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) has climbed to ₹1,13,520, Read More…