The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert in parts of Kerala, warning of renewed heavy rainfall from Wednesday with the possibility of intense downpours in isolated areas. Tomorrow, heavy rain is likely in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while by Thursday the alert extends to Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur. Read More…
Kerala witnessed a fresh gold rush on Sunday as prices skyrocketed to a historic high of ₹82,080 per sovereign (8 grams), after a sharp ₹640 single-day jump. The price per gram now stands at ₹10,260, up by ₹80. Just days earlier, gold had already hit a record ₹81,600 on Friday, before dipping slightly on Saturday. Read More…
The Kerala High Court has once again extended the suspension of toll collection at Paliyekkara on the Edappally–Mannuthy National Highway, directing authorities to prioritize public interest over revenue. Hearing a plea on the worsening congestion along the Thrissur–Ernakulam stretch of NH-544, the court criticized the district collector–led committee for submitting an “incomplete” report and warned Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is facing a growing health scare as two more people have died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but often fatal brain infection, pushing this year’s death toll to 19. The latest victims a 52-year-old woman from Thiruvananthapuram and a 91-year-old man from Kollam passed away on September 11, with lab results later confirming Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala have seen a slight decline. On Friday, prices touched an all-time high of ₹81,600 per sovereign (8 grams). However, they dropped by ₹80 on Saturday and again by ₹80 on Sunday, bringing the price down to ₹81,440 per sovereign. The fall was reflected in retail rates as well, with prices per Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a dramatic turn of events, suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil made his way into the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Monday, brushing aside objections from party leadership and Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan. Rahul entered the House during condolence references for departed leaders. Rahul, clad in a green khadi shirt and mundu, arrived in a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast thunderstorms with rain in isolated parts of Kerala from today through Thursday. Officials have warned that thunderstorms can endanger lives, harm livestock, and disrupt power and communication systems. Household electrical appliances connected to power lines are also at risk of damage. The State Disaster Management Authority has Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Tension gripped the capital on Friday after Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Attukal Devi Temple received bomb threat emails warning of an evening explosion. The alarming message, first spotted by Padmanabhaswamy Temple authorities, prompted immediate police inspections at both temples. However, no explosives or suspicious materials were found. Police revealed the threats bear striking similarity Read More…
A 79-year-old man from Padanayarkulangara, Kollam, lost ₹3.72 crore after falling victim to a “virtual arrest” scam. Fraudsters, posing as telecom staff and Mumbai Cyber Police officers, tricked him through WhatsApp and video calls by showing a fake arrest warrant and claiming that a bank account in his name was linked to illegal activities. Under Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has given the green light to a landmark bill that permits authorities to kill wild animals declared dangerous when they pose a threat to human life. Chaired online by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the special Cabinet meeting decided to table the bill in the Assembly session beginning Monday, with the objective Read More…