A court in Thrissur has sentenced a 50-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his elderly parents after accusing them of being responsible for his wife leaving him. The convict, Pradeep, a native of Ezhukampani in Avinissery Village, was also fined ₹1 lakh by the Thrissur Second Additional Sessions Court. The judgment was delivered by Read More…
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Gold Prices Rise in Kerala; Silver Remains Stable
Gold prices increased in Kerala on Thursday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹45 per gram, according to the latest market updates. The price of one gram of 916 purity gold reached ₹14,660, while the rate for eight grams stood at ₹1,17,280. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold was priced at ₹12,110 per gram and ₹96,880 Read More…
World Bee Day: Protecting Bees Means Protecting Humanity
By M. A. Sudheer Babu, Pattambi Honey bees are among the most socially organised insects on Earth and play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. They are among the most efficient pollinators of agricultural crops and wild plant species. Recognising their importance in ensuring global food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, the United Nations Read More…
Kerala Cabinet Portfolios Finalised; CM V D Satheesan Retains Finance, General Administration
The portfolio allocation in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has been finalised for the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. Satheesan will handle key departments including General Administration, Finance, Law and Ports. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala has been given the Home and Vigilance portfolios. The distribution of other major departments is as follows: Read More…
Milma Hikes Milk Price by ₹4 Per Litre from June 1
Milma has announced a hike of ₹4 per litre in milk prices across Kerala. With the revision, the price of milk will increase to ₹56 per litre from June 1. The decision was taken after discussions by Milma’s Board of Directors. Sources said the federation had decided during a meeting held in April to implement Read More…
G Sudhakaran Sworn In as Pro Tem Speaker of Kerala Assembly
Veteran MLA G. Sudhakaran was on Wednesday sworn in as the pro tem Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly during a brief ceremony held at Lok Bhavan. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan and members of the state cabinet. A former leader of the Communist Read More…
Gold Prices Surge Again in Kerala; Silver Rates Continue to Fall
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another sharp increase on May 20, with the rate rising by ₹120 per gram compared to the previous day. According to rates released on today, the price of 916 hallmark gold has climbed to ₹14,515 per gram. The rate for eight grams (one sovereign) now stands at ₹1,16,120. Meanwhile, 18-carat Read More…
Sharp Criticism Against CPM Leadership After Kerala Poll Defeat
Strong criticism has reportedly emerged within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) following the party’s heavy defeat in the Kerala Assembly elections, with leaders targeting state secretary M. V. Govindan during internal party meetings. At the CPM district secretariat meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, several members reportedly described Govindan’s leadership during the elections as a “complete failure”. Read More…
Gold Prices Rise in Kerala; Silver Rates Decline Further
Gold prices in Kerala increased again on May 19, with the rate rising by ₹75 per gram compared to the previous day. According to rates released on today, the price of 916 hallmark gold has reached ₹14,395 per gram. The rate for eight grams (one sovereign) now stands at ₹1,15,160. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced Read More…
Demand Raised Within CPM to Replace Pinarayi Vijayan as Opposition Leader
Differences have reportedly surfaced within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) during a district secretariat meeting in Alappuzha, with some members demanding the removal of Pinarayi Vijayan from the post of Leader of the Opposition. According to sources, a section of leaders questioned why “special concessions” were being repeatedly given to Pinarayi Vijayan, both during Read More…