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…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi: The advanced F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which had been stranded at an airport in Kerala for the past five weeks, has finally taken off after undergoing critical repairs. The US-origin fifth-generation fighter, operated by a foreign military (reportedly the UK Royal Navy), had landed unexpectedly in Kerala in mid-June due to a Read More…
Alappuzha: As a mark of respect to the late former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, a public holiday has been declared in Alappuzha district tomorrow (Wednesday, July 23, 2025). All government offices and educational institutions, including professional colleges, will remain closed. V. S. Achuthanandan’s funeral will take place tomorrow evening at Valiya Chudukadu in Alappuzha Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued heavy rainfall across Kerala, issuing a yellow alert in 12 districts for today. The districts under alert include Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. A cyclonic circulation over southern Odisha is currently influencing weather patterns, and a new low-pressure Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: An outpouring of love and grief marked Kerala’s farewell to one of its tallest political figures, V. S. Achuthanandan, as thousands gathered to honor the legacy of the former Chief Minister and veteran Communist leader. From ordinary citizens to political dignitaries, all came together to bid a tearful goodbye to the beloved statesman. Achuthanandan, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — The bus owners’ strike in Kerala has been called off after a conciliatory meeting with the state Transport Minister. The decision comes following a mutual agreement to hold further discussions on the contentious student concession fare issue. It was decided that a joint meeting involving student organization leaders, bus owners’ association representatives, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — The Kerala government has declared a public holiday on July 22 (Tuesday) as a mark of respect following the demise of former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan. All government offices, educational institutions, public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, and institutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act across the state will remain closed for the day. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram :- In a move aimed at preserving the sanctity of one of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites, the Kerala High Court has barred media outlets from using drone cameras at the Sabarimala temple. The court cited privacy concerns and the need to maintain the spiritual atmosphere of the shrine, especially during the crowded pilgrimage Read More…
The US Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport over five weeks ago, is set to take off tomorrow, July 22. The jet was grounded since June 14 after it experienced a hydraulic failure mid-flight while on a transit mission from the United Kingdom to Read More…