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…
Thiruvananthapuram: The United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged victorious in two of the three wards where local body elections were held in Kerala, winning the Vizhinjam ward of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and the Payimpadam ward of Moothedam Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) secured a win in the Onakkur ward of Pambakkuda Grama Read More…
Thrissur: The cultural heartbeat of Kerala is set to quicken as the 64th State School Arts Festival begins tomorrow, turning Thrissur into a grand arena of creativity, colour and competition. Nearly 10,000 gifted students will vie for top honours across 25 venues, with the festival running until the 18th. The iconic 117.5-pawn gold trophy has Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged to an all-time high, setting a new benchmark in the state’s bullion market. With a sharp rise of ₹280 per sovereign today, the price of gold climbed to ₹1,04,520, breaking the previous record of ₹1,04,440 set on December 27. On a per-gram basis, prices rose by ₹35, taking Read More…
Pathanamthitta: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has sought seven days’ custody of Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested in connection with a rape case. The custody plea will be considered today by the Thiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. Rahul is currently lodged at the Mavelikkara Special Sub Jail. As per the magistrate’s direction, Rahul will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Counting of votes will take place today in three local body wards across Kerala where polling was held yesterday after elections were postponed due to the death of candidates. The results are expected to be declared by around 10 am. Polling was conducted in the Payimpadam ward of Moothedam Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Medical college doctors across the state have announced an indefinite strike starting tomorrow, stepping up their protest over a range of long-pending demands. From January 13, doctors will suspend teaching activities, and from the following week, they plan to stop all non-emergency medical services, while intensifying their non-cooperation movement. State-level office-bearers made it clear Read More…
Pathanamthitta: In a welcome move for young talents, the Kerala government has increased the prize money for A-grade winners at the State School Kalolsavam from ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, bringing added excitement to the state’s biggest school-level cultural festival. Until last year, students securing an A grade were awarded a trophy and ₹1,000, officially known as Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Marking Thai Pongal, the grand harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, the Kerala government has declared a local holiday on Thursday, January 15, in six districts bordering the neighbouring state. The holiday will be observed in Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Palakkad, and Wayanad—districts that share close cultural and geographical ties with Tamil Nadu. The declaration Read More…
Chennai: The Railways have officially announced ticket fares for the much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, setting a minimum fare of ₹960 in Third AC, making it the base price for travel anywhere in Kerala. Even passengers covering shorter distances will be charged for a minimum journey of 400 kilometres. A key highlight of the new Read More…