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Kalladi Landslide: Konkan Railway Fully Responsible, Says Minister P.K. Basheer

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer has held Konkan Railway solely responsible for the landslide at the tunnel construction site in Kalladi, stating that repeated warnings to remove the accumulated soil at the project area were ignored. The minister said the Public Works Department (PWD) had directed the contractors twice to clear the dumped Read More…

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Wayanad Landslide: Four Dead, Seven Missing; CM Calls It a Tragic Disaster

Meppadi: Kerala Chief Minister has termed the landslide at the tunnel construction site in Meppadi, Wayanad, a tragic disaster, confirming that four people have died while seven others remain missing. The Chief Minister said seven injured persons are undergoing treatment in hospital, while rescue operations are continuing despite heavy rain hampering efforts at the site. Read More…

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Yellow Alert Issued for Five Districts in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for five districts in Kerala on Tuesday in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall. The alert has been declared for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. According to the IMD, isolated heavy showers are likely in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. Strong Read More…

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CPIM Learnt Nothing from Election Defeat, Alleges Former Leader V. Kunjikrishnan

KANNUR: Former CPM leader and Payyannur MLA V. Kunjikrishnan has alleged that the CPIM has failed to learn any lessons from its heavy defeat in the Kerala Assembly elections. Criticising the party’s leadership, Kunjikrishnan said the CPIM was attempting to “cover up its failures instead of addressing them.” He claimed the party was avoiding introspection Read More…

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Gold Price Remains Unchanged in Kerala; Silver at ₹250 Per Gram

Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala remained unchanged on Sunday, with the price of 22-carat (916) gold standing at ₹13,450 per gram. The price of an eight-gram sovereign remained at ₹1,07,600. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold was priced at ₹11,110 per gram, taking the price of an eight-gram ornament to ₹88,880. Silver prices also remained steady at ₹250 Read More…

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Heavy Rain Likely to Continue Across Kerala; Yellow Alert in Three Districts

Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Kerala on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a Yellow Alert for three northern districts. The alert has been issued for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts, where heavy rainfall is likely. The weather department has also forecast that the wet spell may continue until Tuesday. Read More…

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Government to Appoint Committee to Review Complaints Against Priyadarshini Scheme

Thiruvananthapuram: The Transport Department has decided to appoint a committee to examine complaints raised by private bus operators against the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation’s (KSRTC) new Priyadarshini scheme. The decision was taken after Transport Minister C.P. John held discussions with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The committee will study the impact of the scheme and Read More…

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India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Comes into Force

New Delhi: The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel officially came into force on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in strengthening economic and investment ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed on September 8, 2025, in New Delhi by the Governments of India and Israel. It aims to provide a secure, Read More…