Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant legislative move, the Kerala Nativity Card Bill was introduced in the State Assembly by Minister K Rajan, who termed it a “historic law” that will allow individuals to proudly affirm their identity as Keralites. The Bill, which has already received Cabinet approval, has now been referred to the Subject Committee for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant boost to Kerala’s maritime and industrial ambitions, the Vizhinjam International Seaport is poised for a massive infrastructure expansion with investment commitments worth ₹2,000 crore to be formalized today. The agreements will be signed in the presence of the Chief Minister, marking the launch of a comprehensive logistics master plan aimed at Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a deeply moving tribute, Kerala will accord official honours to 10-month-old Alin Sherin Abraham, the youngest organ donor in the state, who was declared brain dead after a tragic road accident in Pathanamthitta. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the funeral will take place at Nedungadappally St. Thomas Church on Sunday at 3:30 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As temperatures soar across Kerala with the onset of summer, the Labour Commissionerate has revised working hours for outdoor labourers to safeguard them from heatstroke and sun-related illnesses. Under the new directive, workers exposed to direct sunlight must take a compulsory break from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Total working hours have been restricted Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state have witnessed a sharp surge once again, climbing above ₹1.15 lakh per sovereign. In a single day, the price jumped by ₹1,920, taking the rate of one sovereign (8 grams) to ₹1,15,680. The price per gram also increased by ₹240, reaching ₹14,460. The rise comes just a day after Read More…
Kochi: Bringing much-needed relief to thousands of daily passengers, Indian Railways has approved the addition of four extra coaches to key MEMU services in Kerala. The Palakkad–Ernakulam MEMU, which had been operating with just eight coaches despite heavy overcrowding, will now run with 12 coaches from the 23rd of this month. The decision follows persistent Read More…
Kerala’s rail network is poised for a major transformation after approval was granted to conduct surveys for seven high-speed rail corridor projects capable of supporting speeds up to 160 km per hour. Covering a total stretch of 849 kilometers, the proposed corridors could significantly enhance connectivity and reduce travel time across the state. Once the Read More…
Pathanamthitta: In a story that has moved an entire state, young Alin Sherin Abraham has become a symbol of hope and humanity. Even in death, she gave the gift of life to several children through organ donation. The brave little girl will be laid to rest on Sunday at Nedungadappally St. Thomas Church. Alin had Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has witnessed the closure of 1,306 clinics and 444 small hospitals over the past five years, even as the overall number of private hospitals in the state has significantly increased. According to data released by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the total number of private hospitals rose from 3,677 in 2021 to 5,402 Read More…
The Ministry of Railways has approved surveys for preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for seven proposed high-speed rail corridors across the state. The proposed corridors are designed with the potential to support train speeds of up to 160 kmph, marking a major step toward modernising Kerala’s rail network. Officials said the DPR surveys will assess Read More…