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KSRTC Rolls Out Digital Cloak Room System, Setting a National First

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has launched a fully digital cloak room system, becoming the first road transport corporation in India to introduce such a facility. Designed to replace outdated manual registers, the new system allows passengers to deposit and retrieve luggage using QR codes or digital tokens, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and Read More…

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Gold Prices Retreat Slightly in Kerala, But Hold Firm Above ₹1 Lakh Mark

After sparking expectations of another record-breaking rally, gold prices in Kerala reversed course on Wednesday, registering a modest decline while remaining comfortably above the ₹1 lakh milestone. The price of gold fell by ₹200 per sovereign, bringing the rate to ₹1,01,200, while the per-gram price slipped by ₹25 to ₹12,650. The correction comes after a Read More…

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Deep Depression Gathers Strength; Rain Set to Return to Kerala, Yellow Alert in Two Districts

A weather system over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, raising the likelihood of rainfall across Kerala from tomorrow, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In view of the possibility of heavy rain, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts on Saturday. The deep depression, which Read More…

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Hospital Cannot Detain Discharged Patient Until Bill Is Paid: Consumer Commission

Malappuram: The Malappuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that a hospital cannot detain a patient who has been discharged until the medical bill is fully paid. The order was issued while allowing a complaint filed by a resident of Chungathara in Malappuram district. The commission directed both the insurance company and the private Read More…

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SFI Unit Dissolved at Thiruvananthapuram University College Amid Allegations of Clashes and Financial Irregularities

Thiruvananthapuram: The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) unit committee at University College, Thiruvananthapuram, has been dissolved. The decision was taken by the SFI district committee following a series of allegations, including frequent clashes and financial irregularities. The move was decided at an emergency meeting convened by the district committee. Along with dissolving the unit committee, Read More…

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Kalpetta Sets National Benchmark as India’s First Fully Paperless Judicial District

Kochi: In a historic leap towards digital justice, the Kalpetta court has emerged as India’s first judicial district where all courts operate entirely without paper. The landmark paperless digital court system was inaugurated by Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant at a ceremony held at the High Court. Highlighting the significance of the achievement, the Read More…

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Kerala High Court Extends Arrest Stay for Rahul Mankoottil Till Jan 21; Complainant Made Party to Case

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has extended the interim stay on the arrest of MLA Rahul Mankoottil in a rape case until January 21, while also allowing the complainant to be impleaded as a party in his anticipatory bail plea. Granting the complainant two weeks to file a detailed counter-affidavit, the court adjourned the matter Read More…

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Will Gold Prices Hit Another Record? Prices Rise by ₹2,680 in Three Days

Kochi: The surge in gold prices continues across the state, raising speculation that a new record may be set soon. On Tuesday, the price of gold increased by ₹480 per sovereign, taking the rate to ₹1,02,280 per sovereign. The price per gram rose by ₹60 to ₹12,785. Over the last three days alone, gold prices Read More…

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Deep Depression Looms Over Bay of Bengal; Twin Cyclonic Systems to Bring Widespread Rain to Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: Weather conditions are set to turn active across Kerala as a strong low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression in the coming hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This marks the first low-pressure system of the new year, formed over the southeast Bay of Read More…

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Power Cut Cripples MVD Operations in Palakkad; AI Camera Surveillance Shut Down Over Unpaid Bills

Palakkad: In a major setback to traffic enforcement in Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has disconnected the power supply to the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Palakkad after electricity arrears crossed ₹50,000, bringing enforcement activities to a complete halt across the district. With the power cut, the office responsible for operating and monitoring Read More…