Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet, in its meeting held on October 22, 2025, approved a series of major welfare and administrative reforms aimed at supporting long-neglected communities and public sector employees. A key highlight of the decisions is the Cabinet’s nod to provide financial aid to 1,031 Endosulfan victims from Kasaragod district, who were identified in Read More…
Kochi: After reaching record highs in recent days, gold prices fell again today, slipping below ₹92,000 per sovereign. A sovereign of gold is now priced at ₹91,720, down ₹600 from yesterday. Similarly, gram gold declined by ₹75, bringing the price to ₹11,465 per gram. Yesterday, gold had already dropped twice, by a total of ₹3,440. Read More…
In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Sabarimala Temple gold-plating scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court has arrested B. Murari Babu, the former administrative officer of the shrine. Murari Babu was taken into custody from his residence on Wednesday night and questioned at the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: President Draupadi Murmu is all set for a power-packed day in Kerala, marking a series of historic and cultural milestones on Thursday. The President will begin her day at 10 a.m. by unveiling the statue of former President K. R. Narayanan at the Raj Bhavan premises in Thiruvananthapuram, honouring India’s first Dalit President and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for days of heavy rain and thunderstorms as two low-pressure systems — one over the Arabian Sea and another over the Bay of Bengal — continue to intensify. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the state will face widespread showers, lightning, and strong winds up to 40 km/h through Read More…
Kochi: Kerala is all set to witness a transportation milestone as the state’s first underwater tunnel is nearing completion, promising to revolutionize commuting between Fort Kochi and Ernakulam. Once operational, the tunnel will allow passengers to save significant travel time and reduce monthly commuting expenses by an estimated ₹1,500 per person. The project, designed to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Meteorological Department has updated its rainfall warnings, withdrawing the earlier Red Alert issued for three districts. Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram may still experience isolated heavy showers today, according to the revised advisory. To ensure safety, an Orange Alert has been declared for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. The heavy Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is poised to make history by officially becoming India’s first state to eradicate extreme poverty, and the second in the world after China to achieve this remarkable milestone. The announcement will be made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on November 1 at 5 PM at the Trivandrum Central Stadium, according to a joint Read More…
A government audit has revealed serious financial discrepancies and asset mismanagement at Kerala’s iconic Guruvayur Temple, managed by the Guruvayur Devaswom Board. The reports, covering the fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21, expose widespread lapses in financial discipline and transparency, raising questions about the administration’s handling of temple wealth and offerings. According to the audit, there Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extremely heavy rainfall across several parts of the state today. The IMD has declared a Red Alert for the districts of Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rain that could trigger flooding and landslides in vulnerable Read More…