Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to veteran Communist leader and former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on his first death anniversary, describing him as one of the most influential figures in Kerala’s political history. In a Facebook post, Pinarayi Vijayan said Achuthanandan was not just a political leader but the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala University and the University of Calicut have postponed examinations scheduled for Monday in view of the FIFA World Cup final. University authorities said the revised dates for the postponed examinations will be announced later. Earlier, the Kerala government declared a holiday for all educational institutions across the state on Monday to enable students Read More…
Srinagar: The annual Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes following forecasts of widespread heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days. Authorities announced that no pilgrims will be allowed to proceed from the Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari base camps in Kashmir, as well as the Bhagwati Read More…
New Delhi: The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced on Saturday, with Malayalam superstar Mammootty sharing the Best Actor honour with Kartik Aaryan. Mammootty received the award for his performance in Bramayugam, while Kartik Aaryan was recognised for Chandu Champion. Article 370 was named the Best Feature Film, while its lead actress Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala surged again on Saturday, with the price of 22-carat (916) gold rising by ₹70 per gram, pushing the rate of one sovereign (8 grams) above the ₹1.05 lakh mark. According to the latest market rates, 22-carat gold is priced at ₹13,135 per gram, while the price of one sovereign (8 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala today marks the beginning of Karkidakam, the last month of the Malayalam calendar, with the traditional commencement of Ramayana recitals in homes and temples across the state. For the next one month, temples and households will resonate with the chanting of the Ramayana, a centuries-old practice observed during Karkidakam. The arrival of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the power crisis in Kerala worsening, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to procure additional electricity to ensure uninterrupted supply across the state. KSEB plans to purchase 200 MW of electricity on a round-the-clock basis and has filed a petition before the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) seeking approval to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said the Opposition will raise several key issues during the upcoming Parliament session, including the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the NEET controversy, unemployment, inflation and the introduction of E20 ethanol-blended fuel. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor said the session could be constructive Read More…
Kochi: The much-awaited Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane service will be inaugurated on July 19, with regular commercial operations commencing from July 20. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu will inaugurate the service after the successful completion of trial flights. The seaplane service is aimed at improving connectivity to Lakshadweep and boosting tourism. It will be India’s Read More…
Kochi: Shigella infection has been confirmed in people who fell ill after consuming food from Al Reem Hotel in Kochi. The bacteria was detected in samples collected from three patients receiving treatment. Following the incident, the North Police registered a case against the hotel, while the Food Safety Department ordered its closure. A total of Read More…