The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced a ₹176–179 crore project to replace hazardous bare overhead power lines with insulated aerial bunched cables (ABC) and underground cabling in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode. The decision comes in the wake of several electrical accidents and growing public concern over exposed wires endangering pedestrians and motorists. Under Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman has confirmed that football superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team will not be visiting Kerala this year. The announcement comes after earlier claims that the team would arrive in October, based on preliminary agreements. According to the minister, the Kerala government had signed a contract with the Read More…
The Kerala government has announced that Supplyco will sell up to 2 litres of coconut oil per ration card at a subsidised rate. Priced at ₹349 per litre (₹179 for 500 ml), the move comes as part of a broader initiative to curb rising living costs during the festive season. Non-subsidised variants will also be Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have seen a significant spike, rising by over ₹1,000 in just three days. On Sunday, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) increased by ₹40, bringing the total to ₹74,360, while the per-gram rate rose by ₹5 to ₹9,295. This rebound follows a recent decline after gold hit a record Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has stirred widespread controversy with his recent comments on a Kerala government initiative aimed at empowering filmmakers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) communities. Speaking at a public event, Adoor stressed that while he supports financial aid for marginalised creators, such assistance should follow proper training and orientation to Read More…
Kerala is set to experience four more days of intense monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing orange alerts for several districts. A cyclonic circulation over the Mannar Sea and southern Tamil Nadu is fueling the widespread rainfall, prompting authorities to urge public caution. On Monday, six districts — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Read More…
Kochi: With vegetable prices shooting up by 20% to 60% in just a month, households across Kerala are feeling the heat. Following the spike in coconut oil prices, everyday essentials like ginger and green chilies have now crossed ₹100 per kg, throwing kitchen budgets into disarray just as the festive season approaches. The primary reason Read More…
Kochi: The Malayalam film industry is in deep shock following the sudden demise of acclaimed actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas, who passed away late last night, reportedly due to a heart attack. He was 52. His funeral will be held today at 4 PM at Aluva Town Juma Masjid, following public homage from 4 Read More…
Heavy rains are set to lash Kerala from today, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue yellow alerts in multiple districts through Tuesday. Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur are under alert on Saturday, followed by warnings for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and more on Sunday. Alerts extend to northern districts like Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Read More…
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reappointed Dr. Ciza Thomas and Dr. K. Sivaprasad as interim Vice-Chancellors of Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), respectively. This follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 30, which upheld the Governor’s authority—as Chancellor of state universities—to appoint Read More…