Thiruvananthapuram: The State Delimitation Commission has completed the ward delimitation process for local bodies across Kerala, following a comprehensive review of petitions, complaints, and objections. Officials said the exercise involved hearing all petitioners and examining every representation before finalising the ward boundaries. The process is aimed at ensuring fair representation and balanced voter distribution ahead Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move to promote a reading culture among children, the Kerala government will award grace marks to school students who actively participate in reading activities starting from the next academic year. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced the initiative through a Facebook post, stating that one period every week will be dedicated to Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has thrown down a final ultimatum to the Central Government — take a clear decision by September 10 on waiving bank loans for victims of the devastating Mundakkai–Chooralmala landslide in Wayanad, or face the court’s displeasure. Hearing a suo motu petition on the tragedy, the Division Bench of Justice A.K. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Monsoon activity is set to pick up pace in Kerala as a fresh low-pressure system forms over the Bay of Bengal near the Andhra–Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced. The development is expected to bring widespread showers to the state today, with rain likely to linger through the week. Under the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to rely heavily on electricity imports, incurring an annual expenditure of nearly ₹10,000 crore, despite possessing significant hydropower infrastructure, including 61 dams and 42 hydroelectric stations. Officials point out that the state’s own generation capacity is insufficient to meet rising demand, particularly during summer months when water levels in reservoirs drop. Hydroelectric Read More…
Kochi: With Independence Day around the corner, airports across India, including Cochin International Airport, have ramped up security to the highest level. Passengers are being strongly advised to arrive well ahead of their flight time as enhanced checks could take longer than usual. According to airport authorities, stringent screening for both passengers and baggage, along Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to face another round of isolated heavy downpours today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kasaragod under a yellow alert. Alongside the rain, residents can expect thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h in certain areas. Weather experts predict a fresh surge Read More…
Kochi: Responding to mounting public outcry over soaring movie ticket rates, the Kerala government has told the High Court that it has formed a special committee to review and reform cinema ticket pricing. The move follows a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of what’s being called “exploitative” dynamic pricing in multiplexes. The PIL, filed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) has rolled out a fresh proposal to the state government, seeking the green light for home delivery of liquor via an online platform — an idea inspired by Swiggy’s earlier pitch. The plan aims to cut down long queues at the state’s limited liquor outlets and boost tax Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s startup landscape is on a meteoric rise, growing at an impressive 20% annually and powering over 3,500 ventures, as revealed by a recent Startup Genome report. This remarkable surge cements the state’s position as one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, driven by strong government backing, world-class incubation infrastructure, and strategic investments in Read More…