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…
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Thiruvananthapuram to attend the spectacular Navy Day celebrations at Shankhumukham Beach. President was warmly received at the airport by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. For the first time ever, Thiruvananthapuram is hosting Navy Day festivities, featuring a powerful maritime showcase this evening. Over 40 naval Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Bringing festive cheer ahead of Christmas and New Year, the Kerala government has announced that the December welfare pension will be distributed from December 15, with beneficiaries receiving the enhanced amount of ₹2,000. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has approved ₹1,045 crore to facilitate the distribution. This month, over 62 lakh beneficiaries will receive the Read More…
In a dramatic turn in the high-profile rape case, the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court has stated that it will deliver its decision on Rahul Mamkoottil’s anticipatory bail plea tomorrow, after completing the final round of arguments. Notably, the court has refused to grant protection from arrest until the verdict is announced. During the closed-door hearing, which Read More…
The Kerala High Court has granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) an additional one month to continue its probe. The order came from the High Court’s Devaswom Bench, providing crucial breathing space for investigators handling the high-profile case. The court also set aside the magistrate court’s earlier ruling that an FIR could not be registered—clearing Read More…
In a major setback for activist Rahul Easwar, the Vanchiyoor Additional Sessions Court has denied his bail and ordered that he remain in police custody until tomorrow evening. The case pertains to allegations that Easwar publicly humiliated the survivor in the Rahul Mankoottil rape case. Easwar had filed a bail application before the district court, Read More…
In a major boost to Thrissur’s development roadmap, Union Minister Suresh Gopi held high-level discussions in Delhi with three key Union Ministers to fast-track the implementation of the ‘Vikasit Thrissur’ Manifesto. He confirmed that Thrissur’s growth projects would receive top priority from the Centre. Suresh Gopi presented the manifesto to Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Read More…
Kerala’s capital is all set for a spectacular showcase of India’s maritime strength as President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Thiruvananthapuram today to attend the Navy Day celebrations at Shanghumukham Beach. The President will land at Thiruvananthapuram airport in the morning, where she will be welcomed by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and senior officials. The highlight Read More…
Kerala is gearing up for a fresh spell of active northeast monsoon showers as Cyclone Dithwa over the Bay of Bengal continues to weaken, paving the way for favorable easterly winds across the state. After nearly a week of subdued rainfall, several parts of Kerala witnessed a revival of showers from Wednesday. The India Meteorological Read More…