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…
Thrissur: In a major legal escalation, the Bharat Lajna Multi-State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd. (BLM) has filed a ₹10.25 crore defamation suit against the YouTube channel Marunadan Malayali, accusing it of persistently spreading fabricated and defamatory news. The action follows a recent video by the channel that linked BLM to the attack on Sunil, the Read More…
A new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, adding to the impact of two existing cyclonic circulations over the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that, due to these combined weather systems, Kerala is likely to experience widespread rain with thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall Read More…
Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar has reassured that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are under no pressure during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, emphasizing that every effort is being made to support them on the ground. Kelkar stated that the workload given to BLOs is aimed purely at ensuring Read More…
A fresh low-pressure area is set to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal by November 22, with the system expected to track west-northwest and intensify into a deep depression over the central south Bay of Bengal by November 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Kerala is bracing for two days of heavy Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s ambitious Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project has crossed a major milestone, delivering over 1.3 lakh internet connections across the state. The achievement marks a significant step in Kerala’s mission to build an inclusive digital infrastructure and ensure internet access as a basic right. According to officials, the majority of these connections have Read More…
Kozhikode: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday launched extensive searches at the residences and establishments of former MLA P.V. Anvar and his relatives across Kerala in connection with a loan fraud and money-laundering investigation. According to sources, multiple ED teams from Chennai, Kochi, and Kozhikode units, backed by personnel from the Central police force, began Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of petitions today challenging the ongoing Social Impact Review (SIR) proceedings in Kerala. The state government, along with major political parties including the CPI(M), CPI, Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim League, has urged the court to temporarily suspend the SIR process. With local Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience intense rainfall today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. The alert comes as a result of a low-pressure system and an accompanying cyclonic circulation, both of which are expected to trigger widespread rain Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief to pensioners across Kerala, the state government has kick-started the distribution of social security and welfare fund pensions, crediting ₹3,600 to each beneficiary as part of a two-month payout. The disbursal includes ₹1,600, marking the final installment of long-pending arrears, along with the ₹2,000 pension amount for November. With this Read More…