Alappuzha — A country boat carrying around 20 passengers, including several women, capsized in the scenic backwaters of Kerala’s Alappuzha district on Monday, leaving one person missing and prompting an urgent search and rescue operation. Eyewitnesses reported that the boat overturned due to overloading and rough water currents, throwing passengers into the water. While most Read More…
The Kerala High Court has quashed a government order allowing a film shoot in a reserved forest area, ruling that ecological integrity must trump commercial pursuits. The court’s decision came in response to widespread criticism from conservationists, who warned that permitting such activity inside a protected ecosystem could set a dangerous precedent. Citing violations of Read More…
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir, his father Babu Shahir, and producer Shaun Antony in a high-profile fraud case linked to the blockbuster film Manjummel Boys. Citing that the matter appeared to be a civil dispute under arbitration, the apex court declined to intervene, prompting Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — A senior prison officer in Kerala has been suspended after giving a television interview about the sensational jailbreak attempt by Govindachamy, the convict in the Soumya murder case. The officer, identified as Sathar, faced disciplinary action for comments that reportedly tarnished the image of the Prisons Department and affected staff morale. The suspension Read More…
New Delhi — The Kerala government has strongly opposed the Presidential reference made to the Supreme Court seeking clarity on the time frame within which Governors should act on Bills passed by State legislatures. In a submission to the apex court, Kerala argued that the reference undermines the authority of binding Supreme Court judgments that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram:- After a prolonged spell of heavy rain across Kerala, weather conditions have eased significantly. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reduced rainfall alerts to just four northern districts: Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode, which remain under a yellow alert. Moderate rainfall accompanied by winds up to 40 km/h is likely in isolated parts of Read More…
The long-delayed Angamaly–Sabarimala railway line is poised to move forward, with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declaring in the Rajya Sabha that construction can resume once the Kerala government begins land acquisition by contributing its 50% share of the project cost. The 111 km line, vital for pilgrims traveling to Sabarimala and boosting regional connectivity, Read More…
Wayanad has been officially identified as the next startup hub in the state by Startup India, a flagship initiative of the Central Government. The announcement was made by Mamatha Venkatesh, Head of Startup India, during the Kerala Innovation Festival held in Kochi. Wayanad’s selection stems from its inclusion in the Aspirational Districts Programme, making it Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its rain alerts across Kerala as the intensity of rainfall increases. A Red Alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts due to extremely heavy rainfall. An Orange Alert has been declared in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Read More…
Thrissur: Due to persistent heavy rainfall, the shutters of the Peechi Dam in Thrissur will be raised further to manage increasing water inflow. Currently, all four shutters are open by 8 inches (20 cm). As rainfall continues in the dam’s catchment areas, inflow into the reservoir has increased significantly. To regulate the water level, authorities Read More…