The standoff between the Kerala Government and the Governor over Vice Chancellor appointments has deepened, as yet another round of talks failed to produce a breakthrough. Ministers P. Rajeev and R. Bindu met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday morning in an effort to reach a compromise, following a directive from the Supreme Court. But Read More…
Rahul Mamkootathil has received a major legal breather as the Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions Court granted him anticipatory bail in the second sexual assault case filed by a 23-year-old woman from Bengaluru. The order came after detailed arguments from both sides, following the bail plea submitted last Saturday. The complaint, sent via email to the KPCC Read More…
A shocking twist has emerged in the disappearance of 19-year-old Chithrapriya from Malayattoor. What began as a missing-person search has now turned into a full-fledged murder investigation. Police have arrested her friend Alan, after interrogation revealed crucial details suggesting he committed the crime while intoxicated. Chithrapriya, an aviation student in Bengaluru, had gone missing on Read More…
Kerala is all set for the second phase of the local body elections, with seven northern districts heading to the polls tomorrow. Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod will witness intense electoral action as voters decide the fate of thousands of candidates. A total of 604 local bodies comprising 12,391 wards are going Read More…
Kerala witnessed an impressive voter response in the first phase of the local body elections, with turnout soaring past 70% across seven districts. Despite polling hours ending at 6 PM, voters who were already in queues were allowed to cast their ballots, ensuring maximum participation. Ernakulam emerged as the top-performing district with a remarkable 73.16% Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala dropped for the second time today, marking a total decline of ₹720 per sovereign. Prices fell by ₹240 in the morning and further dipped by ₹480 in the afternoon, bringing the new rate to ₹94,920 per sovereign. The price per gram also saw a two-stage reduction, decreasing by a total Read More…
The first phase of Kerala’s local body elections witnessed an impressive voter turnout, crossing 50% by noon on Tuesday. Ernakulam district recorded the highest polling percentage at 50.83%, emerging as the most active region so far. Thiruvananthapuram reported the lowest turnout at 44.50%.Other district-wise figures stood at: Kollam – 48.43%, Pathanamthitta – 46.99%, Alappuzha – Read More…
North Kerala is witnessing a high-energy political finale today as public campaigning for the second phase of the local body elections draws to a close at 6 PM. While seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam cast their votes on Tuesday, the focus now shifts to Thrissur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod — all Read More…
Kerala’s much-anticipated local body elections entered their first phase today (December 9), with polling beginning across seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. Voting will continue until 6 PM as lakhs of citizens head to the booths to choose their local representatives. A total of 11,168 wards across 595 local bodies Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), one of India’s most prestigious film events, is set to begin on December 12 — and it will open with the globally acclaimed Palestinian drama Palestine 36. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film has earned international praise for its powerful depiction of the 1936 Palestinian uprising Read More…