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Kerala’s Startup Ecosystem Soars with 20% Annual Growth, Outpacing Global Trends

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s startup landscape is on a meteoric rise, growing at an impressive 20% annually and powering over 3,500 ventures, as revealed by a recent Startup Genome report. This remarkable surge cements the state’s position as one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs, driven by strong government backing, world-class incubation infrastructure, and strategic investments in Read More…

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Bay of Bengal Low-Pressure Poised to End Kerala’s Monsoon Lull

Kerala: After days of subdued showers, Kerala could soon welcome the sound of steady rainfall again, with meteorologists tracking a low-pressure system expected to form over the northwest and west-central Bay of Bengal around August 13–14. The state is currently in a break-monsoon phase, caused by the monsoon trough drifting north of its normal position Read More…

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Rain Alert Revised; Yellow Alert in Three Districts of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised the rain warning for Kerala, issuing a yellow alert for three districts—Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam—where isolated heavy rainfall is expected. According to the IMD, “heavy rainfall” refers to precipitation between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. The forecast indicates that rain intensity will decrease from Read More…

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Pinarayi Vijayan Hands Over 348 New Homes to Coastal Families Displaced by Port Project

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday handed over 348 newly built flats to families displaced due to sea erosion and the Vizhinjam International Seaport project, under the state’s Punargeham rehabilitation scheme. The flats, designed to provide safe and modern housing, are part of the government’s efforts to resettle coastal communities affected by development Read More…

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US Tariff Hike Sparks Crisis for Kerala’s Export Economy, CM Vijayan Calls for Strong National Response

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued a strong condemnation of the United States’ recent move to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, warning that the decision could cripple Kerala’s key export sectors and threaten the livelihoods of thousands. Calling the tariff hike a “blatant violation of global trade norms” and a “direct Read More…

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Mystery of Vault B: Calls to Reopen Padmanabhaswamy Temple Chamber Resurface

Thiruvananthapuram: The long-standing mystery of Vault B at the iconic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is back in focus. Kerala government’s representative A. Velappan Nair has reignited debate by urging the temple committee to take a final decision on opening the sealed chamber, citing the Supreme Court’s directive that grants the committee full authority on the matter. Read More…

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Kochi Metro Steams Ahead with ₹33.34 Crore Profit, Marks Third Straight Year in the Green

Kochi Metro continues its upward journey, clocking an impressive ₹33.34 crore operating profit in FY 2024–25 — a ₹10.4 crore rise from the previous year. Kochi Metro has made a remarkable turnaround. After launching in 2017–18 with a loss of ₹24.19 crore, the Metro gradually cut down its deficit, finally entering the profit zone in Read More…

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Kerala Braces for More Rain and Rough Seas: Yellow Alert in 6 Districts, Fishermen Warned

Kerala continues to reel under unpredictable weather as isolated heavy rainfall is expected across parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for six districts — Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod — with rain intensity projected between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Meanwhile, coastal Read More…

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Kerala Parties Urge Voter List Deadline Extension Amid Technical Glitches and Confusion

Thiruvananthapuram: With the deadline for updating the voter list for Kerala’s upcoming local body elections ending today (August 7), major political parties are urging the State Election Commission to extend the timeline. The Congress has requested an extension until August 25, while the CPI is seeking an additional one-month window, citing widespread confusion and logistical Read More…