Scientific examination has confirmed that the tiger tooth seized from rapper Vedan is genuine. The test was conducted at a zoological laboratory in Kolkata, officials said. Following the confirmation, the Forest Department is preparing to file a chargesheet in the case. The incident dates back to April last year, when police conducted a raid at Read More…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be conducted on June 21 following the cancellation of the earlier test amid allegations of irregularities. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Dharmendra Pradhan said the government considers students’ future its highest priority and assured strict action against anyone involved in Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala registered a sharp decline on Friday, bringing relief to jewellery buyers across the state. According to the latest rates, the price of 22-carat gold dropped by ₹205 per gram compared to the previous day. With the latest revision, one gram of 22-carat gold (916 hallmark) is now priced at ₹14,675, while Read More…
Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on Friday expressed confidence that Chief Minister-designate V D Satheesan would emerge as a strong and effective leader for Kerala. Speaking to reporters, Radhakrishnan said Satheesan possesses the vision, competence and leadership qualities needed to serve as chief minister. He also stressed the importance of forming a capable team to Read More…
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction following the party’s decision on the Kerala chief ministership and is considering resigning as an MLA. According to party sources, Chennithala conveyed his decision to resign during a phone conversation with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who had contacted him to inform him about Read More…
Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre on Friday, marking the first fuel price hike in more than four years amid rising global crude oil prices. Following the revision, petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 97.77 per litre, up from Rs 94.77, while diesel prices increased from Rs 87.67 to Rs Read More…
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will take over as the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly. This will be the first time that Pinarayi Vijayan assumes the role of Opposition leader. The decision was taken at the CPIM state committee meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram. The announcement came shortly after the Congress high Read More…
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday criticised the Congress over its decision to appoint V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, alleging that the move was made under pressure from its ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). The Congress had earlier announced Satheesan as its chief ministerial choice, ending days of Read More…
The Congress has begun discussions on the formation of the new cabinet in Kerala following the appointment of V D Satheesan as the Congress Legislature Party leader. Satheesan met the Governor at Raj Bhavan and submitted a letter of support to stake claim to form the government. The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers has Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another increase on Thursday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹30 per gram, according to the latest market sources. As per the revised rates, one gram of 22-carat gold (916 hallmark) is priced at ₹14,880, while eight grams cost ₹1,19,040. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹12,290 Read More…