Thiruvananthapuram: Activist Rahul Easwar, currently under judicial custody, was rushed to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital after his health deteriorated due to an ongoing hunger strike inside the Poojappura Central Jail. Rahul was initially taken for routine medical evaluation on Friday afternoon, with plans to return him to the jail. However, doctors ordered immediate admission, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Public campaigning for the first phase of the Kerala local body elections will end on December 7 at 6 PM, State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan has announced. The restriction applies to the districts where polling is scheduled for December 9 — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. The Election Commissioner instructed that Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear and possibly deliver a crucial ruling today on the contentious appointments of Vice Chancellors to Kerala’s Technical University and Digital University. The case will be taken up by a bench headed by Justice J.B. Pardiwala, following the Court’s earlier instruction directing the state to finalize decisions Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Christmas and New Year holidays around the corner, KSRTC has announced a major travel boost by launching special additional bus services to popular destinations such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chennai. These services will run from December 19, 2025, to January 5, 2026, ensuring smoother holiday travel for thousands of passengers. KSRTC confirmed Read More…
Kochi: After days of steady climb, gold prices in Kerala saw a mild correction today. The rate of one sovereign (8 grams) slipped by ₹160, bringing the new price to ₹95,600. The per-gram price also dipped by ₹20, now standing at ₹11,950. The slight decline comes just a day after gold witnessed a sharp surge Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another day of intense downpours as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued heavy rainfall across the State today. In response, authorities have issued a Yellow Alert in five districts — Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Wayanad. According to the IMD, these regions may experience isolated heavy showers, with Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major setback for MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, the Thiruvananthapuram District Principal Sessions Court has dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the rape and forced abortion case filed against him. The court ruled against granting any relief after the prosecution submitted fresh evidence, intensifying the legal trouble for the legislator. Rahul’s bail plea was Read More…
Bengaluru: In a strong appeal to support democratic participation, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged companies in Bengaluru to grant three days of paid leave to Malayali employees so they can travel to Kerala and cast their votes in the upcoming local body elections. Shivakumar’s office has already sent letters to IT companies, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Vizhinjam International Seaport has delivered a blockbuster first year, marking one of the fastest growth stories in India’s maritime sector. Within just 12 months of commercial operations, the port has handled an impressive 615 ships and 1.32 million TEU containers, showcasing its rapid rise as a global maritime hub, Minister V. N. Vasavan Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to receive intense showers today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for Thrissur, Malappuram, and Wayanad. Several parts of the state are likely to experience heavy, isolated downpours as weather conditions intensify. The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, associated with the Ditva cyclone, has begun Read More…