GURUVAYUR: Devotees visiting the Guruvayur Temple on Tuesday, June 23, are advised that darshan timings will be temporarily revised due to the performance of the Ashta Bandham ritual at the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum). According to temple authorities, entry for devotees into the Nalambalam will be stopped before 1:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the Ucha Read More…
THRISSUR: A court in Thrissur has sentenced a lorry driver to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh in connection with a fatal road accident caused by an illegally operated sand-laden lorry. The Second Additional Sessions Judge, Ramesh Kumar S., convicted Nishad (42), son of Hamsa, a resident of Pallur Read More…
THRISSUR: The Principal District and Sessions Court, Thrissur, has rejected the bail applications of two accused in a case involving the alleged cheating of ₹5.34 lakh by offering a fake clerk job in the Guruvayur Devaswom Board using forged documents purportedly issued in the name of the Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board. The accused are Geetha Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed an increase on Monday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹40 per gram. According to market rates, the price of 22-carat (916) gold stands at ₹13,430 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams has reached ₹1,07,440. The price of 18-carat gold is ₹11,090 per gram and ₹88,720 Read More…
The general discussion on the state budget presented by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will begin in the Legislative Assembly today. The Opposition is expected to raise issues related to the government’s private investment policy and the tax concessions announced for low-alcohol beverages. The Opposition is also likely to move an adjournment motion in the Assembly, Read More…
A 60-year-old woman undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis has died. The deceased has been identified as Chandrika, a resident of Kulathupuzha in Kollam district. She was admitted to the Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram after developing severe symptoms of the infection. Chandrika had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she passed away Read More…
The NEET UG re-examination will be conducted across the country today under stringent security arrangements. Around 2.3 million students are expected to appear for the exam at 5,440 centres nationwide. Authorities have put in place extensive security measures to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed at Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has indicated that load shedding may have to be extended as the state continues to face a severe power crisis. The utility also stated that it may be forced to procure electricity at rates exceeding the existing price cap. At present, the upper limit for purchasing power has been Read More…
Thrissur: The district-level activities of the state-wide Dry Day and Chlorination Campaign aimed at preventing communicable diseases have been launched in Thrissur under the title ‘Vrithi Campaign – Prevention Through Cleanliness’, led by the district administration and the Health Department. The campaign will continue until July 31. The campaign poster was released by Rajan J. Read More…
Former BJP Kerala State President K. Surendran has expressed deep condolences on the passing of noted poet Narayanan Kurup. In his condolence message, Surendran said that Narayanan Kurup was a poet who consistently fought against social and political evils through his writings, blending humour with sharp criticism in his poetry. He noted that the poet Read More…