Thiruvananthapuram: In a key administrative move, the Kerala government has appointed senior IAS officer A. Jayathilak as the state’s 50th Chief Secretary. The decision was finalized during the cabinet meeting held today, ahead of the upcoming retirement of current Chief Secretary Dr. Sarada Muraleedharan on April 30. Jayathilak, currently the Additional Chief Secretary in the Read More…
BJP Kerala State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has kickstarted the ambitious ‘Vikasita Kerala’ (Developed Kerala) campaign, promising a fresh developmental roadmap for the state and slamming the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) for what he called a “lost decade” of poor governance and economic mismanagement. Chandrasekhar accused the LDF of pushing Kerala into a financial crisis Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala will move forward with its ambitious ‘Global City’ project even after the Central government withdrew its support, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve confirmed on Monday. The decision underscores the state’s commitment to developing a world-class urban infrastructure hub aimed at boosting investment, employment, and sustainable growth. Originally, the project had a plan to acquire Read More…
Kochi: A bomb threat at the Kerala High Court on Monday led to heightened security and a tense atmosphere, but a detailed inspection by police and bomb squads confirmed there was no real danger. Acting swiftly on the alert, authorities cordoned off the area and deployed a dog squad and bomb detection experts to conduct Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As a mark of respect for the late Pope Francis, the Kerala government has suspended all cultural programs linked to its annual celebrations in Wayanad and Kasaragod. Thursday’s events in Wayanad and Friday’s lineup in Kasaragod have been officially postponed. Authorities also confirmed that the inauguration of an exhibition in Wayanad, scheduled for today, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a remarkable display of administrative efficiency, Kerala has emerged as the top-performing state in government job recommendations for the first half of 2024, outshining much larger states across India. According to data released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) recommended 18,051 appointments between January and June—more Read More…
Kochi: In a powerful affirmation of Kerala’s cultural heritage, the Kerala High Court has stressed the deep communal and cultural value of temple festivals, describing them as a vibrant expression of a community’s collective joy, unlike the personal nature of individual worship. This strong observation came from a division bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran Read More…
New Delhi: In a key constitutional face-off, the Supreme Court will today hear petitions filed by the Kerala government challenging prolonged delays by the Governor and the President in approving state assembly bills. The matter will be taken up by a bench led by Justice P. S. Narasimha. The petitions, jointly submitted by the Kerala Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience more wet weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts isolated rain and thunderstorms across the state through Thursday. Gusty winds reaching up to 40 km/h may accompany the storms in several regions. With lightning posing a significant risk, authorities have urged the public to stay alert and take Read More…
In a bold step to amplify their long-standing demands, Kerala’s ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers are set to launch a 45-day protest march from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram, from May 5 to June 17, 2025. The march comes as their ongoing strike — now entering its 71st day — continues without any response from the Read More…