The Kerala government has come under intense scrutiny after a leaked draft—apparently aligned with the Centre’s newly notified labour codes—triggered political uproar and criticism from labour unions and opposition parties. The revelation has put the Left administration on the back foot, especially as it has consistently positioned itself as a strong opponent of the Centre’s Read More…
In a major breakthrough for hundreds of families in Munambam, the Kerala High Court has ordered the state government to resume accepting land tax from residents — effectively restoring their revenue rights — after a relentless 410-day agitation over a contentious land ownership dispute. The interim order comes as a huge relief to nearly 610 Read More…
A crucial hearing is set to take place in the Supreme Court today as multiple petitions challenge Kerala’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will examine the pleas, which call for an immediate halt to the revision exercise. The Kerala government has argued that Read More…
A low-pressure area formed over Malaysia and the Malacca Strait is likely to intensify into a cyclone over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the coming hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system has already strengthened into a deep depression and is expected to move in a west–northwest direction, gaining further intensity Read More…
Sabarimala: In a welcome move for lakhs of devotees, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced a major upgrade to the annadanam menu at Sabarimala. The current offering of pulao and sambar will soon be replaced with a full traditional Kerala sadya, complete with payasam. The new menu, designed to provide devotees with a wholesome Read More…
Special Arrangements Made for Eligible Voters Across the State Thiruvananthapuram: Ahead of the upcoming Kerala Local Body Elections, the Election Commission has announced that distribution of postal ballots will begin on the 26th of this month. The process will cover thousands of eligible voters who cannot cast their votes in person on election day. Postal Read More…
Eight-Year-Old Case Nears Closure as All Accused Remain Out on Bail Kochi: The highly publicized Kerala actress assault case, which has gripped the state for years, is set to reach a decisive moment on December 8, when the trial court will finally pronounce its verdict. The case, ongoing since 2017, has seen prolonged proceedings, multiple Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The countdown to Kerala’s biggest film celebration has begun as delegate registration for the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) opens today at 10 AM. Film lovers can register online via registration.iffk.in, while an on-site Delegate Cell is also operational at the festival’s main venue, Tagore Theatre. The Kerala State Chalachitra Academy will Read More…
The Kerala government has signalled a bold legal move, warning that it will approach the courts if the Governor or the President continues to keep state-passed Bills pending for what it calls “unreasonably long” periods. The strong stance comes amid a prolonged standoff, with several key Bills — including those related to public welfare and Read More…
Kerala is gearing up for a spell of intense weather after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow alerts across seven districts, warning of isolated heavy rainfall in the coming days. According to the forecast, regions including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam are likely to receive 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of Read More…