Kochi: In a strong affirmation of dignity and equal rights, the Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea seeking separate digital recording of votes cast by persons with mental disabilities in the 2025 elections. Justice P. V. Kunhikrishnan ruled that merely living in a rehabilitation centre or assuming someone has a mental condition does not Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for another spell of isolated heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 40 km/h in select areas today. Despite the unstable weather, no district-specific alerts have been issued so far. A low-pressure system that originated over the Kanyakumari sea has now Read More…
The Supreme Court of India will hear on November 21 the Kerala government’s petition seeking to defer the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice B. R. Gavai, who agreed to list the case for hearing on Friday. The SIR, announced by the Election Commission Read More…
Pathanamthitta: With the annual pilgrimage season drawing massive crowds, authorities at Sabarimala have intensified crowd-control measures starting today. Officials reported that while the rush remains high, darshan has been progressing smoothly since the temple opened this morning. Pilgrims are being allowed to proceed from Nilakkal to Pampa only after real-time assessment of the crowd at Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to battle strengthening rainfall as a persistent low-pressure system impacts the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that isolated heavy showers will continue across the state, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching up to 40 km/h. In view of the rough sea conditions, fishing has been strictly banned along Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has made it mandatory for vehicle owners to link their Registration Certificate (RC) with an active mobile number, tightening digital compliance across the state. As per the new rule, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates will not be issued unless the owner’s mobile number is updated and linked to Read More…
Sabarimala: The annual pilgrimage season at Sabarimala continues to witness an overwhelming surge of devotees, with lakhs of pilgrims queueing for darshan over the past few days. However, the massive crowd has led to growing complaints about inadequate drinking water facilities along the queues. Devotees reported long waiting hours without access to sufficient water, especially Read More…
In a remarkable achievement, Ghazal J. Suhani of Deva Matha CMI Public School, Thrissur, clinched the first prize in Bharatanatyam (Category 2) at the State CBSE kalolsavam held in Kottayam. Her graceful performance earned high praise and stood out among talented participants from across the state.
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s weather warning has been revised once again, with the state bracing for widespread rainfall today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in ten districts, excluding only Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. No alerts have been issued for Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. However, a fresh yellow alert has been announced Read More…
New Delhi: The Kerala government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking an immediate suspension of the Statewide Inspection and Revision (SIR) process, arguing that continuing it alongside the upcoming local body elections could trigger an administrative crisis. The plea was submitted by Chief Secretary Dr. A. Jayathilak on behalf of the state. Read More…