The Kerala High Court has upheld the state government’s 2019 ban on single-use plastic (SUP) items. The court, led by Justice Viju Abraham, dismissed petitions from trade bodies and reaffirmed the state’s authority under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The ban, effective since January 1, 2020, covers plastic carry bags, sheets, disposable cutlery, cling film, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have witnessed another significant drop. On Friday, the price of gold fell by ₹400 per sovereign, bringing the new rate down to ₹73,280. The price per gram decreased by ₹50, now standing at ₹9,160. This decline comes just days after gold prices hit a record high of over ₹75,000 per Read More…
The Kerala government has dissolved the management of Thevalakkara Boys High School in Kollam, following the tragic electrocution death of eighth-grade student Mithun. The shocking incident exposed grave lapses in school safety, prompting stern action from the state. Education Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed that the school management failed to uphold its responsibilities and violated key Read More…
Thrissur: Torrential rains in Kerala’s high-range areas have caused water levels in major dams to surge. At the Sholayar Dam, levels have reached 96% of capacity, prompting officials to raise the spillway shutter by half a foot to manage the inflow. The Peringalkuthu Dam has also responded to the rising levels by opening its sluice Read More…
The Central Government has significantly increased their financial benefits. Monthly incentives have been raised from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500, while retirement benefits have more than doubled—from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000. The announcement was made following a Mission Steering Group meeting held on March 4, with Union Minister of State for Health informing Parliament of the decision in Read More…
The Kerala government has confirmed it will continue with the revised school timings for the 2025–26 academic year, rejecting growing demands from religious and community organizations to roll back the changes. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty stated that the new schedule—starting classes for grades 8 to 10 at 9:45 AM and ending at 4:15 PM—is Read More…
The Supreme Court has allowed the Kerala government to withdraw two key petitions it had filed against former Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over delays in granting assent to state legislation. The petitions, filed in 2023, cited delays ranging from 7 to 23 months in approving bills passed by the state assembly. Representing Kerala, Senior Advocate Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to face more intense rainfall over the next two days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange Alerts in seven districts and Yellow Alerts across several others. The IMD warns of heavy downpours and isolated strong winds touching 50 km/h, raising concerns about potential landslides, flash floods, and travel Read More…
Govindachamy, the convict in the infamous Soumya rape and murder case who recently escaped from Kannur Central Jail and was later recaptured within hours, is set to be transferred to the Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur. Authorities have decided to shift him to Viyyur due to its status as a high-security prison. The transfer process Read More…
Govindachamy, the convict in the sensational Soumya rape and murder case, was captured within Kannur city after his daring escape from Kannur Central Jail earlier today. The arrest took place in the Thalapp area, near the Kannur District Congress Committee office, after locals spotted a suspicious man matching Govindachamy’s appearance—wearing a checked shirt, dark trousers, Read More…