Sabarimala: A deep sense of devotion and anticipation fills the hills of Sabarimala as lakhs of pilgrims, observing rigorous penance, await the sacred Makara Sankranti rituals and the divine Makarajyothi darshan today. Considered the spiritual pinnacle of the pilgrimage season, the ceremonies draw devotees from across the country. The temple will open at 2.45 p.m., Read More…
Thrissur: The much-awaited State School Arts Festival will come alive today, transforming Thrissur into a vibrant hub of creativity and celebration. The five-day festival, running till the 18th, will feature artistic competitions across 25 venues, with nearly 15,000 young talents from across the state taking part. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the festival at Read More…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will be among the distinguished participants at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), scheduled to be held in Kozhikode from January 22 to 25, organisers have announced. One of Asia’s largest literary gatherings, the Kerala Literature Festival will bring together influential voices from across literature, art, science, culture, and public life. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has scripted another milestone, recording the second-highest single-day ticket revenue in its history with a collection of ₹11.71 crore. The achievement marks KSRTC’s return to the coveted ₹10-crore club, reinforcing signs of a sustained turnaround in the public transport major. The all-time highest daily revenue of ₹13.01 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has extended the deadline for social security pension beneficiaries to submit income certificates by six months. Authorities have also been directed not to suspend pensions for beneficiaries who fail to submit the certificates within the earlier stipulated time. In May 2025, the government had instructed welfare pension beneficiaries who had never Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged victorious in two of the three wards where local body elections were held in Kerala, winning the Vizhinjam ward of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and the Payimpadam ward of Moothedam Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) secured a win in the Onakkur ward of Pambakkuda Grama Read More…
Thrissur: The cultural heartbeat of Kerala is set to quicken as the 64th State School Arts Festival begins tomorrow, turning Thrissur into a grand arena of creativity, colour and competition. Nearly 10,000 gifted students will vie for top honours across 25 venues, with the festival running until the 18th. The iconic 117.5-pawn gold trophy has Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged to an all-time high, setting a new benchmark in the state’s bullion market. With a sharp rise of ₹280 per sovereign today, the price of gold climbed to ₹1,04,520, breaking the previous record of ₹1,04,440 set on December 27. On a per-gram basis, prices rose by ₹35, taking Read More…
Pathanamthitta: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has sought seven days’ custody of Rahul Mamkootathil, who was arrested in connection with a rape case. The custody plea will be considered today by the Thiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. Rahul is currently lodged at the Mavelikkara Special Sub Jail. As per the magistrate’s direction, Rahul will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Counting of votes will take place today in three local body wards across Kerala where polling was held yesterday after elections were postponed due to the death of candidates. The results are expected to be declared by around 10 am. Polling was conducted in the Payimpadam ward of Moothedam Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district, Read More…