Gold prices have risen again in Kerala, reflecting trends in the international market. On Thursday morning, the price of gold increased by ₹85 per gram, taking the rate to ₹14,970. The price of a sovereign (8 grams) also climbed by ₹680 to reach ₹1,19,760. Market analysts say the rise in prices is linked to developments Read More…
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Kerala Launches Zero-Profit Counters for Transplant Medicines
Thiruvananthapuram: The Government of Kerala has launched special zero-profit counters to provide transplant medicines at reduced prices for patients who have undergone organ transplant surgeries in the state. The medicines will be distributed through ‘Karunya Sparsham’ zero-profit counters functioning in 14 selected Karunya Community Pharmacies across Kerala. These counters aim to ensure that life-saving post-transplant Read More…
Kudumbashree to Launch High-Tech Healthy Food Products
Alappuzha: In an effort to promote healthier eating habits, Kudumbashree is preparing to introduce a range of high-tech food products that are sugar-free and rich in protein. The products will be launched under the ‘K-Ina’ component of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme (K‑TAP), which aims to integrate the agricultural livelihood sector with modern technology. As Read More…
KGMOA protests extension of OP hours in government hospitals
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has protested against the government decision to extend the OP (Outpatient) hours of doctors in government hospitals. The association stated that increasing OP hours instead of appointing more doctors in proportion to the growing number of patients is unacceptable and demanded that the order be withdrawn immediately. Read More…
Ganesh Kumar apologises; wife Bindu Menon says she is not interested in continuing controversy
Pathanapuram: A new turn has emerged in the controversy surrounding Kerala minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar after his wife Bindu Menon said he had apologised and expressed willingness to resolve the issue. Speaking to the media, Bindu Menon said the minister called her on Tuesday morning and conveyed that the matter was essentially a family Read More…
Azeezia Organic Farm: A 65-Acre Model of Healthy Food and Sustainable Farming in Thrissur
Thrissur: The idea that “good health begins with good food” is often discussed, but turning it into reality is not always easy. Driven by this very thought, a vast 65-acre organic farm has taken shape in the scenic village of Pazhuvil in Thrissur district, Kerala. Established under the Azeezia Group, the farm focuses on producing Read More…
Kerala Government Revises Pay for Private Hospital Nurses; Draft Notification Released
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant move for healthcare workers, the Kerala government has issued a draft notification revising the salaries of nurses and other employees in private hospitals across the state. As per the proposal, the minimum monthly salary for nurses has been fixed between ₹25,450 and ₹30,880, a step expected to benefit thousands working in Read More…
Gold Prices Jump Sharply; Sovereign Rate Climbs Back Above ₹1,20,000
Kochi: Gold prices have witnessed a sharp rebound in the state, with the rate per sovereign surging back above ₹1,20,000. In a single-day jump, the price increased by ₹1,840 per sovereign, while the per gram rate rose by ₹230, taking the price of one gram of gold to ₹15,000. The sudden spike comes after several Read More…
KSRTC to Launch Luxury Business Class Bus on March 15 with Airline-Style Comfort
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) will introduce its new business class bus service on March 15, Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar announced. The premium bus will feature modern facilities including a pantry and onboard toilet, offering passengers a comfortable travel experience. Initially, one bus will operate from Kochi Read More…
72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race Set for August 22 in Alappuzha
Alappuzha: The excitement of Kerala’s iconic snake boat race is set to return as the 72nd edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race will be held on August 22 in Alappuzha. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race Society executive committee, chaired by District Collector Alex Varghese, who is Read More…