Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian has issued a strong warning against illegal activities in the Malayalam film industry, following a serious complaint from actress Vinci Aloysius. The actress alleged that a co-actor used drugs and behaved inappropriately during a film shoot. Calling the complaint “grave and concerning,” Minister Cherian praised Vinci’s courage in Read More…
Kochi: The Kochi Water Metro’s smooth sail into success has caught the attention of the German government, which is now gearing up to offer more financial support for its expansion. Through the KfW Development Bank, Germany is preparing new loan provisions to help purchase additional boats, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the eco-friendly Read More…
Thrissur, Kerala — The Kerala government has assured that the 2025 Thrissur Pooram will take place with its full traditional grandeur, including the much-awaited fireworks display, despite new central government regulations that impose stricter safety guidelines. Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, affirmed that efforts are ongoing to Read More…
Alappuzha, Kerala: In a sweeping crackdown on environmental violations, over 1,800 kilograms of banned plastic products were seized from an establishment in Vazhichery market, Alappuzha. The operation was part of Kerala’s aggressive push to eliminate single-use plastics and protect its delicate ecosystem. A joint task force comprising officials from the Pollution Control Board, Health Department, Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Manjusha, the wife of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, seeking a CBI investigation into his mysterious death. The bench, comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran, ruled that not every case can be handed over to the Central Bureau of Read More…
Kochi: In a remarkable rally, gold prices in Kerala have hit a historic high, breaching the ₹71,000 mark for the first time ever. On Thursday, prices soared by ₹840 in a single day, taking the rate to ₹71,360 per sovereign (8 grams). The per gram price now stands at ₹8,920 — a ₹105 increase. Over Read More…
As the Easter holidays draw near, travelers in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing bus fares, especially on high-demand inter-state routes such as Bengaluru–Kochi and Hyderabad–Thiruvananthapuram. Private bus operators have significantly hiked prices, with AC sleeper fares from Bengaluru to Kochi doubling from ₹1,500 to as high as ₹3,000–₹3,300. Shockingly, some Read More…
Kochi: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko is facing serious allegations after actress Vinci Aloysius lodged a formal complaint with the Film Chamber, accusing him of drug use and inappropriate behavior during the shooting of the film Sutravaakyam. According to Vinci’s complaint, Shine allegedly appeared to be under the influence of narcotics on set, causing frequent Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed strong disapproval of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s recent comments regarding a Supreme Court decision. During a press conference, CM Vijayan stated that it is generally expected that a Governor should not oppose a Supreme Court ruling. He suggested that the Governor’s stance in this instance appears to be Read More…
In a bold move that has stirred Kerala’s administrative circles, suspended IAS officer N. Prasanth has demanded immediate action on his long-delayed promotion, alleging a high-level conspiracy orchestrated by senior bureaucrats to sabotage his career. In a fiery Facebook post, Prasanth accused Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan, who is set to retire on April 30, and Read More…