The Kerala government has decided to impose a 52-day trawling ban in the state’s coastal waters from midnight on June 9 to midnight on July 31 to protect marine resources and ensure sustainable fishing practices. According to the Fisheries Department, the southwest monsoon period is the peak breeding season for many fish species. The ban Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared key highlights from the 134th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, praising young athletes, community initiatives and India’s rich cultural and natural diversity. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said his interaction with sprinters Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur reflected the Read More…
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday underscored the importance of responsible and constructive journalism while addressing the 140th Foundation Day celebrations of Deepika Malayalam Daily in Kottayam. Speaking at the event, the Vice President described Deepika’s 140-year journey as a remarkable legacy of commitment, courage, credibility and public service. He said the true dharma of Read More…
A vehicle belonging to Ashkar, the stepfather accused in the death of one-and-a-half-year-old Arshid in Nedumangad, was vandalised by unidentified persons in the early hours of Sunday. The vehicle, which was parked outside his rented house at Panavoor, was allegedly damaged by two men who arrived on a motorcycle, according to local residents. Ashkar, a Read More…
The Kerala government has granted a special concession for farmers who were unable to complete registration for the 2025-26 second crop paddy procurement within the stipulated deadline of March 31, 2026. The decision was taken on the direction of the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies to facilitate eligible farmers who missed the registration process Read More…
Shikha Surendran, the District Collector of Thrissur, has assumed additional charge as the Administrator of Guruvayur Devaswom. The Collector took charge at the Devaswom office on Friday evening, receiving the responsibilities from outgoing Administrator O B Arun Kumar. The arrangement follows the government’s decision to recall Arun Kumar to his parent department. He will now Read More…
A special court in Thrissur has sentenced a 59-year-old man to 76 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹7.6 lakh for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl on multiple occasions. The convict, Premlal, a resident of Panayampadam in Edakkunni village, was found guilty of repeatedly subjecting the minor to aggravated sexual assault at Read More…
The Guruvayur Devaswom will introduce an online virtual queue system on a trial basis to facilitate a smoother and more convenient darshan experience for devotees, Devaswom Chairman A V Gopinath announced. The virtual queue system is being implemented as a precursor to the Devaswom’s proposed Face App-based darshan management system. The chairman said the initiative Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala declined on today, with the rate falling by ₹55 per gram amid fluctuations in the bullion market. The price of 22-carat gold dropped to ₹14,395 per gram, while the price of a sovereign (8 grams) fell by ₹440 to ₹1,15,160. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,895 per gram and ₹95,160 Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with the rate rising by ₹145 per gram, according to the latest market update. The price of one gram of 22-carat gold has increased to ₹14,450, while the rate for eight grams (one sovereign) has climbed to ₹1,15,600. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,940 Read More…