Thiruvananthapuram — The Kerala government has launched high-level discussions with student unions amid mounting pressure from private bus operators demanding an increase in student concession fares. The move comes after bus owners temporarily called off their indefinite strike, following the government’s promise to initiate negotiations. Private bus owners are calling for a minimum student fare Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A high-level prison inquiry has revealed that notorious criminal Govindachamy acted alone in his daring jailbreak, with no evidence of assistance from either prison staff or fellow inmates. The detailed report, submitted by the Prison DIG to the DGP of Prisons, underscores serious security failures within the jail system. Investigators found that Govindachamy, known Read More…
Despite widespread media reports suggesting a breakthrough, the Indian government has not officially confirmed the revocation of the death sentence handed to Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya, who is currently imprisoned in Yemen. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that diplomatic discussions are still ongoing and that it will respond once full details are available. The Read More…
Kerala has rolled out its e-Health system across 800 government health institutions statewide. Announcing the milestone, Health Minister Veena George said the initiative is transforming patient care by making hospitals smarter, faster, and more accessible. The digital network now spans 18 medical college wings, 33 district/general hospitals, 88 taluk hospitals, 48 community health centres, 512 Read More…
Alappuzha — A country boat carrying around 20 passengers, including several women, capsized in the scenic backwaters of Kerala’s Alappuzha district on Monday, leaving one person missing and prompting an urgent search and rescue operation. Eyewitnesses reported that the boat overturned due to overloading and rough water currents, throwing passengers into the water. While most Read More…
The Kerala High Court has quashed a government order allowing a film shoot in a reserved forest area, ruling that ecological integrity must trump commercial pursuits. The court’s decision came in response to widespread criticism from conservationists, who warned that permitting such activity inside a protected ecosystem could set a dangerous precedent. Citing violations of Read More…
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir, his father Babu Shahir, and producer Shaun Antony in a high-profile fraud case linked to the blockbuster film Manjummel Boys. Citing that the matter appeared to be a civil dispute under arbitration, the apex court declined to intervene, prompting Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — A senior prison officer in Kerala has been suspended after giving a television interview about the sensational jailbreak attempt by Govindachamy, the convict in the Soumya murder case. The officer, identified as Sathar, faced disciplinary action for comments that reportedly tarnished the image of the Prisons Department and affected staff morale. The suspension Read More…
New Delhi — The Kerala government has strongly opposed the Presidential reference made to the Supreme Court seeking clarity on the time frame within which Governors should act on Bills passed by State legislatures. In a submission to the apex court, Kerala argued that the reference undermines the authority of binding Supreme Court judgments that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram:- After a prolonged spell of heavy rain across Kerala, weather conditions have eased significantly. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reduced rainfall alerts to just four northern districts: Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode, which remain under a yellow alert. Moderate rainfall accompanied by winds up to 40 km/h is likely in isolated parts of Read More…