The Nilambur assembly by-election recorded an impressive 75.27% voter turnout, according to the Election Commission’s final report. This marks a marginal rise from the 75.23% turnout in the 2021 Assembly polls, and stands out as one of the highest in recent bypolls held in Kerala. What makes the turnout more significant is that it surpassed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala’s Industries Minister P. Rajeev has firmly stated that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is not anti-private investment, but is actively promoting responsible and sustainable industrial growth. Dismissing long-held perceptions, Rajeev emphasized that the LDF opposes only exploitative practices, not private capital. “We welcome all investors who grow with the people of Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will replace all landline phones at its depots with dedicated mobile numbers starting July 1. The decision, made under the directive of KSRTC Chairman and Managing Director P.S. Pramoj Shankar, marks a significant leap toward modernizing the state-run transport service. An official order confirming the transition was issued Read More…
Kochi – The Kerala High Court has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Ashtamudi Local Wetland Authority to address the rising concerns over the environmental degradation and pollution threatening the Ashtamudi Lake, one of Kerala’s most ecologically significant wetlands. While hearing a public interest litigation, the Court observed that the current condition of the Ashtamudi Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – In a determined move to strengthen the fight against substance abuse, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced the launch of the fifth phase of the state’s anti-drug awareness campaign, set to begin on World Anti-Drug Day, June 26. The initiative will continue until January 30, 2026, focusing on long-term awareness and grassroots-level Read More…
The Kerala High Court has clarified that toilets at petrol pumps are intended exclusively for customers and cannot be mandated for use by the general public. The Court emphasized that privately maintained facilities at petroleum outlets are not required to function as public conveniences. The judgment came while considering a plea filed by a petrol Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The ambitious Sabarimala Ropeway project has taken a major leap forward with the Kerala State Wildlife Board granting its much-awaited approval. The clearance was given in an online meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, marking a crucial milestone for the project aimed at easing access to one of South India’s most revered Read More…
Voting has begun in the Nilambur Assembly constituency. Aryadan Shoukath, the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate, cast his vote at Booth No. 184 of the Government LP School at Vettikuthu in Nilambur. Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M Swaraj voted at Mankut LP School, while voting for the by-election was also held at Ayesha Mukkatt Read More…
Kozhikode: In a major boost to Kerala’s infrastructure, the ambitious Wayanad Tunnel Road project has received the green light from the Union Ministry of Environment, paving the way for construction to commence in July. The ₹2,134-crore project aims to provide a faster, safer alternative to the traffic-heavy Thamarassery Churam, linking Kozhikode and Wayanad districts through Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are climbing once more, with a sharp ₹400 increase per sovereign (8 grams) recorded today. The new rate now stands at ₹74,000 per sovereign, while the per gram rate has risen by ₹50, reaching ₹9,250. This marks another chapter in a series of volatile price swings seen in the gold Read More…