The Congress high command on Wednesday announced V D Satheesan as the next Chief Minister of Kerala, ending days of speculation following the Assembly election results. Earlier, there were strong indications that K C Venugopal could be considered for the top post. However, party sources said Satheesan enjoyed greater public support and wider acceptance within Read More…
Ten days after the Kerala Assembly election results were declared, the Congress high command is expected to announce the next Chief Minister on Thursday. Ahead of the announcement, a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party will be held in Thiruvananthapuram at 1 pm. According to party sources, the high command has decided to convey the Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a massive surge in Kerala on Wednesday, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of 916 hallmark gold climbing to Rs 1,23,120. According to the latest market rates released on today the price of one gram of 916 gold increased sharply to Rs 15,390, marking a rise of Rs 1,275 per Read More…
In response to rising economic pressure linked to the West Asia conflict, the Central government has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent in an effort to curb overseas purchases and conserve foreign exchange reserves. Officials stated that the revised tariff includes higher customs duty and additional cess charges aimed at Read More…
Investigators probing the alleged NEET examination paper leak have arrested another student from Nashik, taking the total number of arrests across five states to nine. According to officials, the question paper was allegedly leaked through the messaging platform Telegram. The newly arrested student has been identified as Shubham Khairnar, who is accused of paying Rs Read More…
Gold prices recorded a sharp increase in Kerala on Tuesday, pushing the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of 916 gold to Rs 1,12,920. The rate went up by Rs 50 per gram compared to the previous day’s prices. According to the latest market rates released on May 12, 2026, one gram of 916 gold Read More…
Four students were killed after being struck by lightning at Mankada in Kerala’s Malappuram district on Tuesday evening. The deceased were identified as Fahad, Siyad, Rahees and Wahas. The incident occurred around 5 pm at the Panthallur View Point in Vellila near Mankada, where a group of students had gathered. According to reports, the students Read More…
Hotel food prices have increased across Kerala following the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. Tea prices have gone up by around Rs 4, taking the cost of a cup to Rs 16 in many hotels and restaurants. The price of meals has also increased by nearly Rs 30, with a standard meal now Read More…
Summer rains have intensified across Kerala following the formation of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. A cyclonic circulation has also developed over Lakshadweep and nearby Kerala coast in the Arabian Sea, contributing to widespread rainfall in the state. The Central Meteorological Department has warned of isolated heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and Read More…
A week after the Kerala Assembly election results were announced, the Congress leadership is yet to finalise its choice for the next Chief Minister. Senior leaders KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala and VD Satheesan are among the main names being discussed for the post. As part of the consultation process, the party high command has called Read More…