Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Economic Development Authority (KERA) has reached out to agri-business companies across India, inviting them to collaborate with Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in Kerala to unlock new market opportunities for the State’s premium agricultural produce. The initiative is aimed at building sustainable and long-term linkages that connect Kerala’s farm products with local, national, Read More…
Gold prices in the state fell sharply on Thursday, continuing a phase of intense volatility in the bullion market. The price of gold declined by ₹3,680 per sovereign, bringing the rate down to ₹1,13,240. Despite the significant fall, gold prices remain firmly above the ₹1 lakh mark. On a per-gram basis, gold dropped by ₹460, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is witnessing a remarkable turnaround, with its budget tourism initiative emerging as a major revenue booster, Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar informed the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The minister said budget tourism, which earlier generated around ₹1 crore per month, has seen a dramatic rise in earnings. Read More…
Bengaluru: Fresh findings by the investigation team probing the death of Confident Group owner C.J. Roy point to severe mental stress over the past six months, triggered by financial pressures and investor withdrawals, as a key factor behind his suicide. According to investigators, Roy had mobilised investments from political leaders and personalities from the film Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted a strongly worded resolution accusing the Union government of sidelining Kerala in the Union Budget, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asserting that the Centre has repeatedly ignored the state’s long-standing and legitimate demands. Moving the resolution, the Chief Minister said Kerala has, for years, placed reasonable development Read More…
The Kerala High Court has declared that maternity leave cannot be treated on par with other forms of leave, affirming that it is a statutory right that cannot be denied. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while allowing a petition filed by a woman doctor who was barred from continuing her postgraduate Read More…
Kozhikode: The PM Vishwakarma Exhibition-cum-Trade Fair, titled ‘Kaithara’, organised by the MSME Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Thrissur, concluded successfully at Aspin Courtyards, Kozhikode, after three vibrant days from January 30 to February 1, 2026. The exhibition aimed to showcase products crafted by beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, offering them valuable opportunities for market Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged once again, ending a brief period of decline and underlining the growing volatility in the market. After dropping by more than ₹20,000 per sovereign (pavan) over the past five days, gold staged a strong comeback on Thursday with a sharp ₹4,840 rise in a single day. With the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Offering much-needed relief to consumers amid rising market prices, the state government has announced a revision of prices for subsidised essential commodities sold through Supplyco. The move follows an assessment of price trends in the open market, the Food and Civil Supplies Department said. In a major highlight of the decision, the price of Read More…
Thrissur: The spiritually charged Mahamagha Mahotsavam, widely regarded as Kerala’s version of the Kumbh Mela, concludes today with the auspicious Amritsnanam, the most sacred ritual of the festival. From the early hours, thousands of devotees thronged the venue to take part in the holy bath, believed to purify the soul and bring divine blessings. Celebrated Read More…