A vehicle belonging to Ashkar, the stepfather accused in the death of one-and-a-half-year-old Arshid in Nedumangad, was vandalised by unidentified persons in the early hours of Sunday. The vehicle, which was parked outside his rented house at Panavoor, was allegedly damaged by two men who arrived on a motorcycle, according to local residents. Ashkar, a Read More…
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Kerala Government Allows Late Registration for Second Crop Paddy Procurement
The Kerala government has granted a special concession for farmers who were unable to complete registration for the 2025-26 second crop paddy procurement within the stipulated deadline of March 31, 2026. The decision was taken on the direction of the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies to facilitate eligible farmers who missed the registration process Read More…
Shikha Surendran Takes Charge as Guruvayur Devaswom Administrator
Shikha Surendran, the District Collector of Thrissur, has assumed additional charge as the Administrator of Guruvayur Devaswom. The Collector took charge at the Devaswom office on Friday evening, receiving the responsibilities from outgoing Administrator O B Arun Kumar. The arrangement follows the government’s decision to recall Arun Kumar to his parent department. He will now Read More…
Special Court Sentences Man to 76 Years in Child Sexual Assault Case
A special court in Thrissur has sentenced a 59-year-old man to 76 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹7.6 lakh for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl on multiple occasions. The convict, Premlal, a resident of Panayampadam in Edakkunni village, was found guilty of repeatedly subjecting the minor to aggravated sexual assault at Read More…
Guruvayur Devaswom to Introduce Virtual Queue System for Devotees
The Guruvayur Devaswom will introduce an online virtual queue system on a trial basis to facilitate a smoother and more convenient darshan experience for devotees, Devaswom Chairman A V Gopinath announced. The virtual queue system is being implemented as a precursor to the Devaswom’s proposed Face App-based darshan management system. The chairman said the initiative Read More…
Gold Prices Fall in Kerala; Sovereign Drops by ₹440
Gold prices in Kerala declined on today, with the rate falling by ₹55 per gram amid fluctuations in the bullion market. The price of 22-carat gold dropped to ₹14,395 per gram, while the price of a sovereign (8 grams) fell by ₹440 to ₹1,15,160. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,895 per gram and ₹95,160 Read More…
Gold Prices Rebound in Kerala; Rate Rises by ₹145 per Gram
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp increase on Friday, with the rate rising by ₹145 per gram, according to the latest market update. The price of one gram of 22-carat gold has increased to ₹14,450, while the rate for eight grams (one sovereign) has climbed to ₹1,15,600. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at ₹11,940 Read More…
India Likely to Receive 90% of Average Monsoon Rainfall, Says IMD
India is expected to receive 90 per cent of its long period average (LPA) rainfall during the Southwest monsoon season this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its second forecast for the Southwest monsoon, released on Friday, the IMD said rainfall across the country is likely to remain below normal overall. However, Read More…
12 Arrested for Attack on ED Officials After Search at Pinarayi Vijayan’s Residence
Police on Thursday said 12 people have been arrested so far in connection with the attack on vehicles belonging to Enforcement Directorate officials following searches conducted at the rented residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. According to police, more arrests are likely as several others, including local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Read More…
C P Radhakrishnan to Visit Karnataka, Goa and Kerala from May 29 to 31
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will undertake a three-day visit to Karnataka, Goa and Kerala from May 29 to 31. On May 29, the Vice President will attend the global celebrations marking 45 years of the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru. Later, he will participate in the platinum jubilee celebrations of University BDT College Read More…