Thiruvananthapuram: In a groundbreaking move on Rare Disease Day, the Kerala government has expanded free access to the life-saving drug Risdiplam for patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), raising the age limit from 12 to 25 years. Announcing the decision, Health Minister Veena George said the expansion comes under the state’s Comprehensive Rare Disease Care Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move aimed at ensuring continuity in police leadership, the State Cabinet has approved a one-year extension for Kerala Director General of Police Ravada Chandrasekhar. The decision comes in line with the Supreme Court’s directives in the landmark Prakash Singh case, which mandates fixed tenure norms as part of broader police reforms. Originally Read More…
Kochi: Even as the controversial film Kerala Story 2 hit theatres following a favourable High Court verdict, audience turnout painted a starkly different picture. In Kozhikode, the 10 pm screening at Regal Theatre had to be cancelled after just two tickets were sold. With barely any viewers, theatre authorities decided to call off the show. Read More…
The KSRTC has unveiled two innovative services — ‘Stop on Demand’ and ‘Dynamic Pricing’ — aimed at enhancing convenience and affordability in public transport. The initiatives were inaugurated by Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer. With the ‘Stop on Demand’ facility, passengers can now board or alight at locations of their choice, even if Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices have staged a strong comeback in the state, surging sharply to push the price of a sovereign (8 grams) back above the ₹1.20 lakh mark. The price jumped by ₹2,320 in a single day, taking the rate to ₹1,20,800 per sovereign, while the per gram price rose by ₹290 to ₹15,100. After Read More…
Kochi: The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, will arrive in Kochi today for a two-day official visit, with elaborate arrangements in place across the city. He is scheduled to land at Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery, at 2:10 pm and will be accorded an official reception by the Kerala government. From there, he will Read More…
Kalpetta: In a powerful testament to resilience and collective care, the first phase of Wayanad’s model rehabilitation township—built for families who survived the devastating Mundakkai–Chooralmala disaster—will be inaugurated tomorrow at Elstone Estate. The township will be formally dedicated to the people by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at 3:30 pm, with State Revenue Minister K Read More…
The Kerala government has approached the High Court challenging the Sessions Court verdict that acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep and other accused in the sensational actress abduction and assault case in Kochi. Calling the trial court’s decision “legally flawed” and warning that it sends a disturbing message to society, the prosecution has formally filed an appeal Read More…
Kochi: In a significant boost to Kerala’s clean energy and waste management initiatives, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at Brahmapuram, reinforcing the government’s commitment to sustainable development. The new facility converts organic waste into compressed biogas, transforming municipal waste into a valuable source of renewable energy. The initiative aims Read More…
The Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has cleared the way for the release of The Kerala Story 2 (‘Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond’), staying an earlier order that had put the film’s release on hold. The appeal filed by the producers was heard during a special late-night sitting by Justices Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari Read More…