Indian Railways has rolled out real-time ticket booking (current reservation) for the Vande Bharat Express service via Alappuzha, enabling travelers to book seats even after the train departs from its origin station. The facility is now available on both the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru and Mangaluru–Thiruvananthapuram routes. Tickets can be booked through online platforms or at station counters Read More…
Kerala is set to face major transportation disruptions as private bus operators across the state gear up for an indefinite strike starting July 22, following failed negotiations with the government. Their key demands include revising outdated ₹1 student concession fares, ensuring timely permit renewals for long-route services, withdrawing mandatory police clearances for staff, and cracking Read More…
Kochi has been declared the cleanest city in Kerala in the 9th edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2024, India’s largest annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The city saw an extraordinary improvement in its national ranking, jumping from 416th position in 2023 to 50th place in 2024. This Read More…
Sherin, the prime accused in the sensational Bhaskara Karanavar murder case from Chengannur, was released from Kannur Central Jail at 4 PM today following a remission of her sentence. The release came after the Kerala Governor approved the state government’s decision to grant sentence reduction to 11 inmates, including Sherin, who has completed 14 years Read More…
In a spectacular tradition marking the start of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, the Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur witnessed its iconic ‘Aanayoottu’ (feeding of elephants) ceremony, along with Maha Ganapathi Homam and Gajapooja rituals, drawing thousands of devotees from neighboring districts. A total of 63 elephants, including seven female elephants, were part of the celebration. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bold push for inclusive development and climate resilience, the Kerala Cabinet has cleared a trio of impactful initiatives. Leading the list is the approval of a new Model Residential School in Thonnakkal under the Scheduled Caste Development Department, initially enrolling 35 students in Grade 5, with phased expansion and new teacher appointments Read More…
Kollam, Kerala: A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Thevalakkara Boys High School, where 13-year-old Class 8 student Mithun was electrocuted to death after accidentally coming into contact with a live overhead power line while trying to retrieve his slipper from the rooftop of a newly constructed cycle shed. The accident occurred during school hours when students Read More…
Amid a worrying rise in rabies cases and over 1.31 lakh dog bites reported this year alone, the Kerala government has announced a bold new action plan to tackle the crisis. The strategy combines sterilisation, mass vaccination, and conditional euthanasia of severely ill or contagious stray dogs. Key to the plan is the rollout of Read More…
Heavy rains have been lashing Kerala’s Malabar region since Wednesday afternoon, causing severe disruptions across Kozhikode and neighboring districts. The sudden surge in rainfall led to rising water levels in the Kadantharapuzha area of Maruthonkara panchayat, forcing the evacuation of 49 people from 16 families to relief camps. Authorities have issued warnings to residents along Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jet that was grounded in Kerala earlier this year is now close to resuming its journey, with repair works entering the final stage and the aircraft successfully refueled. While U.K. authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the completion of the maintenance or the exact Read More…