Counting of votes is underway on Monday in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, with early trends beginning to emerge from key states. In West Bengal, where a fierce contest is being witnessed between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, counting is being held in 293 out of 294 constituencies. Initial trends indicate Read More…
Counting of votes for the Kerala Assembly elections began on Monday, with results expected to determine whether the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) will retain power for a third consecutive term or if the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) will stage a comeback. The performance of the BJP-led NDA is also being closely watched. Polling Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a slight decline today, while silver prices showed a marginal increase, according to the latest market update. The price of 22-carat gold (916) is now ₹13,835 per gram, with 8 grams priced at ₹1,10,680. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is being sold at ₹11,425 per gram and ₹91,400 for 8 grams. In contrast, silver Read More…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said there is no cause for panic over the heat conditions expected in May, urging people to follow simple precautions and rely on official forecasts. Referring to the outlook issued by the Central Meteorological Department, he said some regions may witness above-normal temperatures and heatwave conditions, but these will Read More…
A 26-year-old nurse from Alappuzha succumbed to amoebic meningitis while undergoing treatment, officials said on Friday. The deceased, Aryamol, daughter of Vijayan and Ambili from Neerkunnam in Ambalappuzha, passed away at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. She had been receiving treatment after developing symptoms of the infection about a month ago and was Read More…
Hotels across the state will remain closed on May 6 in protest against the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The decision was taken at a state committee meeting of the Hotel and Restaurant Association, following a steep increase of ₹993 in the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders. The association said the sudden Read More…
Gold prices in the state witnessed a decline on Friday, with the rate falling by ₹35 per gram. The price of 916 gold now stands at ₹13,965 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams has come down to ₹1,11,720. Similarly, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,535 per gram and ₹92,280 for 8 grams. Silver Read More…
The Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code–based photo identity system to enhance security at counting centres and prevent unauthorised entry. The new system will be implemented from May 4 during vote counting for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, as well as by-elections in seven constituencies. It Read More…
Gold prices staged a strong comeback in the national capital on Thursday, rising by ₹2,000 to reach ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams, supported by firm global trends and a weakening US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity climbed ₹2,000, or 1.31 per cent, to ₹1,54,800 per 10 Read More…
A case has been registered against four government doctors in Kerala following the death of Niya a seven-year-old girl from rabies after a stray dog attack in Punalur, officials said on Thursday. The victim, Niya Faisal from Pathanapuram, was attacked by a stray dog while playing in front of her house. She later succumbed to Read More…