Kerala has finalized arrangements for the upcoming local body elections with the establishment of 244 counting and distribution centres across the state. These centres will play a crucial dual role—serving both as hubs for the distribution and receipt of polling materials and as secure venues for storing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and counting votes. Each Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Dubai this Sunday, marking the grand finale of his multi-nation Gulf tour. Arriving in Dubai on Sunday morning, the Chief Minister will engage in a series of high-level interactions, including meetings with the Indian Consul General, key business leaders, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged once more, crossing the ₹95,000 mark per sovereign. With a sudden increase of ₹1,000 per sovereign today, gold has reached its highest rate this month. The price of one sovereign now stands at ₹95,200, while the rate per gram has risen by ₹125, bringing it to ₹11,900 per Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The legal battle surrounding MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused in a rape case, is set to escalate as the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court will hear his anticipatory bail plea on Wednesday. The petition, filed on Monday, has created suspense over whether investigators will proceed with his arrest before the court reaches a decision. In his plea, Read More…
The Kerala State Election Commission (SEC) has instructed all private companies and commercial establishments to grant paid leave to employees on the upcoming local-body election days. Elections are scheduled to be held on December 9 and 11, and the SEC has made it clear that factory workers, plantation employees, and staff in industrial and commercial Read More…
The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that the Kerala Governor cannot indefinitely sit on the report recommending names for Vice-Chancellor (V-C) appointments in state universities. The court emphasized that the Governor, who serves as the Chancellor of state universities, must act on the recommendations and cannot treat the report as an “ordinary piece Read More…
The influence of Cyclone Ditwah has intensified weather conditions across Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to predict heavy rainfall in several parts of the state today. As a precautionary measure, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts, where isolated heavy showers are expected. Cyclone Ditwah, currently Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state have increased once again, with the rate of one sovereign rising by ₹520. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) today stands at ₹94,200, while the price per gram has risen by ₹65, reaching ₹11,775. This is the first time in two weeks that the price of gold has Read More…
Ahead of the upcoming local body polls, Kerala has announced a series of statewide dry days to ensure peaceful and fair elections. The State Election Commission (SEC) has imposed strict restrictions on the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcohol during the polling and counting phases. As per the schedule, the first phase of polling on Read More…
Kerala is facing a concerning surge in HIV/AIDS cases among young people, with health officials warning of shifting risk patterns and rising vulnerabilities. Over the past year, the state reported 1,213 new HIV infections, pushing the total number of people living with HIV to more than 23,600. What has alarmed authorities most is the rapid Read More…