Kerala’s Minister for General Education and Employment, V. Sivankutty, has strongly criticized the NCERT’s recent decision to assign Hindi titles to English-medium textbooks, calling it a “grave illogicality” and a blatant act of “cultural imposition.” He warned that such moves threaten the federal values and linguistic diversity enshrined in India’s Constitution. Sparking fresh controversy, NCERT Read More…
Mohanlal’s latest cinematic spectacle, L2: Empuraan, is rewriting box office history. The high-octane political thriller has officially dethroned the superstar’s own 2016 blockbuster Pulimurugan to become the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film in Kerala. With a stunning ₹81 crore earned from the Kerala box office alone, Empuraan now trails only the 2023 survival drama 2018, which tops Read More…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared that Kerala will officially be recognized as a state free from extreme poverty on November 1, 2025. The announcement comes as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government marks the fourth anniversary of its second term, showcasing one of its most ambitious and transformative social achievements. Speaking at a public function Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has made history by becoming the first state in India to launch online Permanent Lok Adalat (PLA) services, offering citizens a convenient and efficient way to resolve legal disputes without physically appearing in court. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA), is set to be fully operational from the Read More…
Kochi: Gold has hit a historic high in Kerala, crossing the ₹70,000 mark per sovereign (8 grams) for the first time ever. On Saturday, prices climbed to ₹70,160, with a ₹200 jump in a single day. The price per gram now stands at ₹8,770, up by ₹25. This surge continues a three-day rally in gold Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Kerala, warning of thunderstorms with lightning, gusty winds, and the possibility of heavy rainfall today, Saturday, April 12, 2025. Wind speeds are expected to reach 30–40 km/h, with isolated regions likely to receive 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain within 24 Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has granted permission to the state government to take possession of land for the rehabilitation of victims affected by landslides in Wayanad. The court directed the government to deposit an additional ₹17 crore in the High Court registry, in addition to the ₹26 crore that has already been deposited. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 11, 2025: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in five districts of Kerala—Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram, Wayanad, and Kannur—as the state prepares for isolated heavy rainfall on Friday. This is an expansion from the previous alert for three districts, following updated weather predictions. The IMD forecasts rainfall between 64.5 mm Read More…
In anticipation of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s visit to Alappuzha, local police issued a directive instructing beach vendors to cease operations temporarily. The circular, aimed at ensuring security and order during the high-profile event, has sparked discontent among the vendor community. Vendors expressed frustration over the abrupt notice, highlighting the financial strain caused by Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a series of groundbreaking development projects in Varanasi, spotlighting the city’s dual role as a beacon of spiritual tradition and a rising center of modern infrastructure. In a passionate address, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s vision of holistic progress—where timeless cultural heritage and state-of-the-art facilities grow hand in hand. Read More…