Thrissur: The State School Kalolsavam witnessed high drama and electrifying performances on its opening day, with Kozhikode and Kannur emerging as joint leaders in a thrilling race for the championship. Both districts topped the points table with 130 points each, underlining the fierce competition at Kerala’s biggest cultural festival for students. Thrissur followed closely in Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to conduct a detailed probe into the alleged misappropriation of ₹35 lakh related to the procurement of ghee at the Sabarimala temple, in what has come to be known as the Sabarimala ghee scam. The court issued the directive while considering a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Speaker A.N. Shamseer on Friday announced that the State Budget will be presented on January 29, while the final session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly will begin on January 20. The Governor’s policy address will be delivered on the opening day, and the session is scheduled to run for 32 days. Addressing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued rainfall today and tomorrow, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers across large parts of the state. According to the IMD, rain is likely today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Tomorrow, rainfall is expected mainly in Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a relentless upward march, shattering records yet again. In a sharp single-day jump, the price of a sovereign rose by ₹800, taking the cost of 8 grams of gold to an all-time high of ₹1,05,320. The price per gram also climbed by ₹100, reaching ₹13,165. The surge has Read More…
Sabarimala: A deep sense of devotion and anticipation fills the hills of Sabarimala as lakhs of pilgrims, observing rigorous penance, await the sacred Makara Sankranti rituals and the divine Makarajyothi darshan today. Considered the spiritual pinnacle of the pilgrimage season, the ceremonies draw devotees from across the country. The temple will open at 2.45 p.m., Read More…
Thrissur: The much-awaited State School Arts Festival will come alive today, transforming Thrissur into a vibrant hub of creativity and celebration. The five-day festival, running till the 18th, will feature artistic competitions across 25 venues, with nearly 15,000 young talents from across the state taking part. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the festival at Read More…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will be among the distinguished participants at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), scheduled to be held in Kozhikode from January 22 to 25, organisers have announced. One of Asia’s largest literary gatherings, the Kerala Literature Festival will bring together influential voices from across literature, art, science, culture, and public life. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has scripted another milestone, recording the second-highest single-day ticket revenue in its history with a collection of ₹11.71 crore. The achievement marks KSRTC’s return to the coveted ₹10-crore club, reinforcing signs of a sustained turnaround in the public transport major. The all-time highest daily revenue of ₹13.01 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has extended the deadline for social security pension beneficiaries to submit income certificates by six months. Authorities have also been directed not to suspend pensions for beneficiaries who fail to submit the certificates within the earlier stipulated time. In May 2025, the government had instructed welfare pension beneficiaries who had never Read More…