Alappuzha: Kerala paid its last respects to one of its tallest political figures, V.S. Achuthanandan, as he was cremated with full State honours at the Punnapra-Vayalar Martyrs’ Memorial in Valiya Chudukkad at 9.15 p.m. on Wednesday. The cremation took place on the very soil that profoundly shaped his life, ideology, and decades-long political journey. Thousands Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Monsoon showers continue to lash Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing multiple alerts across the state. While no heavy rainfall warning is in effect for today, yellow alerts are in place for eight districts — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod — due to the possibility of moderate rain Read More…
Malappuram: A routine Air India Express flight from Karipur (Calicut International Airport) to Doha turned into a tense mid-air situation on Wednesday after a technical malfunction forced the aircraft to return just two hours after takeoff. The flight, carrying 188 people including crew, took off at 9:07 AM and was forced to land back at Read More…
Kerala may soon witness football history in the making, as Argentina’s national football team is exploring the possibility of playing a match in the state before the next FIFA World Cup. The exciting update came from Leandro Petersen, Marketing Director of the Argentina Football Association (AFA), during an MoU signing event in Dubai with Lulu Read More…
The final journey of veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan turned into a massive public farewell, as thousands lined the roads to pay tribute to the beloved leader. The funeral procession, which began from Thiruvananthapuram, took more than 22 hours to reach his hometown Paravur in Kollam district — a distance Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged by ₹1,600 per sovereign over the past two days, reaching a monthly high. On Tuesday alone, the price jumped by ₹760, pushing the rate of one sovereign (8 grams) to a staggering ₹75,040. The price of 1 gram of gold now stands at ₹9,380, following a ₹95 increase. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a heartbreaking development, the body of Vipanchika Maniyan (33)—a Kollam native who was found dead along with her young daughter in Sharjah—was flown back to Kerala on Tuesday evening. Her remains arrived at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport via an Air India Express flight from the UAE. The decision to conduct a repostmortem was taken Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The monsoon remains active across Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing yellow alerts in eight districts and warning of continued heavy rain and gusty winds over the coming days. Districts under yellow alert today include Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. These areas may experience isolated heavy rainfall ranging Read More…
Kerala’s ambitious Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project has reached a major milestone with the successful deployment of a 35,000 km fiber backbone, thanks to a strategic partnership with Ribbon Communications. The project, which aims to provide high-speed, affordable internet across the state—especially to underserved communities—marks a bold step toward digital equity. Ribbon’s cutting-edge DWDM Read More…
Kochi: In a striking surge, gold prices in Kerala jumped by ₹840 per sovereign (8 grams) in a single day, setting a new benchmark of ₹74,280. The per gram rate now stands at ₹9,285, after a sharp ₹105 increase. This upward trend comes after prices had dipped to a monthly low of ₹72,000 on July Read More…