Kerala: Gold prices in the state surged dramatically today, opening at the highest level of the month, driven by movements in the international bullion market. In a steep overnight jump, the price of gold rose by ₹1,240 per sovereign, taking the rate to ₹1,04,240. The price per gram also climbed sharply by ₹155, reaching ₹13,030, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set for a major political mobilisation today as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) stages a powerful satyagraha under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, protesting what it calls the Union government’s financial blockade and continued neglect of the state. The day-long protest will be held from 10 am to 5 pm Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Voting is being held today in three local body wards across Kerala, where elections were earlier deferred following the death of candidates. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 6 pm. Voters are casting their ballots in the Payimpaadam ward of Moothedam Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district, the Onakkur ward of Pampakuda Read More…
Pathanamthitta: Rahul Mamkootathil, arrested in connection with a rape case, was on Monday remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by the Pathanamthitta District Magistrate. Rahul will be lodged at the Mavelikkara Special Sub Jail after the court rejected his bail application. Rahul Mamkootathil was produced before the magistrate after completing a medical examination at Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged once again, driven by fluctuations in the international market. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) of gold rose by ₹520, taking today’s rate to ₹1,01,720, while the price per gram increased by ₹65 to ₹12,715. After briefly cooling off from record highs, gold crossed the ₹1 lakh Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s school classrooms are poised for a major shift from the next academic year, as the state rolls out student-friendly reforms aimed at making learning more engaging and stress-free. The new measures will eliminate backbench seating and reduce the burden of heavy schoolbags, marking a decisive move away from traditional classroom practices. Under the Read More…
Kottayam: In a significant step towards strengthening dam safety, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has constituted a five-member independent expert committee to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection of the Mullaperiyar Dam. The move follows the provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, and the Centre has officially informed both Kerala and Tamil Nadu of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala, driven by a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea near southern Kerala. In view of the weather conditions, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts for tomorrow. According to the IMD, isolated heavy rain refers Read More…
In a major development in the MSC Els-3 ship accident case, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has deposited ₹1,227.62 crore as security before the Kerala High Court, leading to the release of the detained cargo vessel MSC Aquitaine-2 from Vizhinjam port. The vessel had been arrested and held at Vizhinjam following a High Court order Read More…
Healthcare services at government medical colleges across Kerala are heading for major disruption as medical college doctors have announced an indefinite strike starting on the 13th, with only emergency services set to continue. The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) said that teaching activities will be suspended from the 13th, followed by a complete Read More…