Thiruvananthapuram: Legendary actress Sharada, whose powerful performances defined generations of Malayalam cinema, has been selected for the J.C. Daniel Award 2024, the highest cinematic honour of the Kerala government, in recognition of her extraordinary lifetime contribution to the film industry. The award, which carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, a citation, and a sculpture, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The long-awaited dream of a railway station near Nedumbassery International Airport is finally moving towards realization, with the Railways officially inviting tenders for the construction project. The station will be built at an estimated cost of ₹7.56 crore, with the Railway Gati Shakti division calling for bids to be submitted by February 5. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is poised for a significant upgrade in rail connectivity with the announcement of four new train services, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains, bringing faster and more modern travel options to the State. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off these new services during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram next week. Of the six Read More…
After touching historic peaks, gold prices in Kerala have taken a U-turn, slipping for the second consecutive day amid shifting global cues. Market experts say the decline is driven by global market fluctuations, a stronger US dollar, and profit-booking by investors. In today’s trading, the price of one sovereign (pavan) of gold dropped to ₹1,05,160, Read More…
Thrissur: A vibrant product exhibition and trade fair for beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme was successfully organised in Thrissur on January 14 and 15, providing a major boost to traditional artisans and craftsmen across the State. The event was hosted by the MSME Development & Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Thrissur, under the Union Ministry of Read More…
Malappuram: The spiritually vibrant Mahamagha Mahotsavam, popularly hailed as Kerala’s Kumbhamela, begins today at Tirunavaya on the sacred banks of the Bharathapuzha, with elaborate rituals marking its ceremonial opening. The revered festival will be observed from January 19 to February 3, drawing devotees from across the State and beyond. The Kumbhamela will be formally inaugurated Read More…
Kochi: After a brief morning dip, gold prices in the State staged a swift recovery by afternoon, once again moving closer to record levels. The price of gold, which had fallen by ₹600 per sovereign in the morning, rebounded by ₹320 by noon, taking the rate to ₹1,05,320 per sovereign. On a per-gram basis, gold Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a clutch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala on Tuesday, in a case that has drawn sharp political and constitutional attention. The matter will be taken up by a Bench comprising Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. The Read More…
Pathanamthitta: In a fresh development in the rape case involving him, MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was remanded again by the court on Monday and shifted to the Mavelikkara Sub Jail. He was produced before the Pathanamthitta Magistrate Court by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) after the expiry of his police custody. The SIT did not seek Read More…
Kochi: After touching historic highs, gold prices in the State witnessed a sharp reversal on Friday, offering brief relief to buyers. The price of gold fell by ₹600 per sovereign, bringing the rate down to ₹1,05,000. On a per-gram basis, prices declined by ₹75, with one gram of gold now costing ₹13,125. The setback comes Read More…