Kochi: In a significant boost to Kerala’s clean energy and waste management initiatives, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at Brahmapuram, reinforcing the government’s commitment to sustainable development. The new facility converts organic waste into compressed biogas, transforming municipal waste into a valuable source of renewable energy. The initiative aims Read More…
The Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has cleared the way for the release of The Kerala Story 2 (‘Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond’), staying an earlier order that had put the film’s release on hold. The appeal filed by the producers was heard during a special late-night sitting by Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices have staged a strong comeback after slipping ₹640 in two phases yesterday. In a fresh upward move, the price of gold rose by ₹400 per sovereign, pushing the rate to ₹1,18,480. On the per gram front, prices climbed by ₹50, taking the rate to ₹14,810. The yellow metal continues to witness sharp Read More…
Milma has stepped into the fast-growing health and wellness market with the launch of ‘Nutrilevel’, its first-ever protein-enriched product. The dairy cooperative also introduced two new milkshake variants, marking a fresh push towards product diversification. The official launch was carried out by Kerala Minister J Chinchurani, who presented the product to Milma Chairman K S Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Isolated parts of Kerala are likely to receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms till Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its latest weather advisory. The IMD has cautioned that lightning can be extremely dangerous, posing serious risks to human and animal life. In addition, thunderstorms may cause significant damage to power and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced a key reshuffle in the IAS cadre. Arjun Pandian, who was serving as the District Collector of Thrissur, has been transferred and appointed as the new District Collector of Kasaragod. He fills the vacancy created following the transfer of the incumbent Collector, K Inbasekhar. At the same time, Shikha Read More…
The Kerala High Court has stayed the release of the controversial film ‘Kerala Story 2’, citing concerns that it allegedly portrays Kerala and the Muslim community in a negative light. The court restrained the filmmakers from releasing the movie as scheduled on Friday, observing that the petitions challenging the film carry prima facie merit. The Read More…
Thrissur: The election campaign of the NDA in the Thrissur Assembly constituency began on an energetic note as Padmaja Venugopal, National Executive Committee Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), inaugurated the wall-writing campaign by drawing the party’s lotus symbol near the Amarar Jawan Jyothi at Ayyanthole. Addressing party workers, she expressed confidence that the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a sharp rise in ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issuing an Orange Alert in Munnar (Idukki) and Konni (Pathanamthitta) after both regions recorded a UV Index of 8 in the past 24 hours. The alert signals a very high level of UV exposure, posing potential Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state witnessed a marginal dip on Friday, even as the yellow metal continues to trade above the ₹1.18 lakh mark per sovereign. After gaining over ₹3,000 in the past five days, the price of gold fell by ₹160 per sovereign, bringing it down to ₹1,18,560. On a per gram basis, Read More…