Kottayam: In a significant step towards strengthening dam safety, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has constituted a five-member independent expert committee to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection of the Mullaperiyar Dam. The move follows the provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, and the Centre has officially informed both Kerala and Tamil Nadu of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala, driven by a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea near southern Kerala. In view of the weather conditions, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts for tomorrow. According to the IMD, isolated heavy rain refers Read More…
In a major development in the MSC Els-3 ship accident case, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has deposited ₹1,227.62 crore as security before the Kerala High Court, leading to the release of the detained cargo vessel MSC Aquitaine-2 from Vizhinjam port. The vessel had been arrested and held at Vizhinjam following a High Court order Read More…
Healthcare services at government medical colleges across Kerala are heading for major disruption as medical college doctors have announced an indefinite strike starting on the 13th, with only emergency services set to continue. The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) said that teaching activities will be suspended from the 13th, followed by a complete Read More…
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 Designed to replace outdated manual registers, the new system allows passengers to deposit and retrieve luggage using QR codes or digital tokens, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and Read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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…