Kochi: In a sharp turnaround, gold prices in Kerala have dropped significantly, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) falling by ₹1,000. The new rate stands at ₹74,040 per sovereign. This comes just a day after the price had surged past ₹75,000. Over the past two days, gold prices had risen by ₹1,600 per Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Putting an end to the recent standoff, the Kerala government has officially cleared the posting of seven police officers to the Governor’s security wing at Raj Bhavan. The updated list includes Arun Kumar V S, Gopakumar A, Himesh M S, Subhash S, Aneesh J B, Rajesh Kumar S, and Rajesh C R, as per Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government will begin disbursing welfare pensions for July from this Friday, announced Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. A total of ₹831 crore has been earmarked to provide ₹1,600 each to around 62 lakh beneficiaries across the state. More than 26 lakh recipients will receive the pension directly in their bank accounts, while the Read More…
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…