The High Court has stepped in to support Akshaya entrepreneurs by directing the state government to seriously consider their long-pending demand for increased service charges. Justice K. Salma Jennath, while hearing a petition from Akshaya centre operators, emphasized that the state must assess the issue objectively and respond within a reasonable timeframe. The Court recognized Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan was admitted to a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday morning after experiencing physical discomfort. Doctors later confirmed that the 101-year-old veteran had suffered a mild heart attack. Medical officials have stated that his condition is currently stable and under close observation. Achuthanandan, a Read More…
Malappuram: In a powerful political comeback for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), Aryadan Shoukath clinched a decisive victory in the Nilambur Assembly by-election, winning by a margin of 11,005 votes. The result sends a strong anti-incumbency message to the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala. Calling it a “victory for the people of Kerala,” Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A wet week awaits Kerala as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continuous rainfall over the next six days, triggered by a depression and cyclonic circulation over the region. Isolated heavy showers are expected through Friday, prompting officials to urge public caution. Yellow alerts have been sounded for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts Read More…
Malappuram: The political spotlight is firmly on Nilambur as the vote counting for the high-stakes by-election begins. UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath has taken an early lead, surging ahead by 183 votes in the postal ballot count. Counting is underway at Chungathara Marthoma Higher Secondary School. The constituency witnessed a strong voter turnout on June 19, Read More…
Kerala is rolling out a major education reform to boost academic performance and civic understanding among students. Under the Samagra Gunameenma Vidyabhyasa Padhathi, students in Classes 5 to 9 must now score a minimum of 30% in written exams for each subject to be promoted. Those who fall short will be offered summer support classes, Read More…
Kerala University is fast emerging as a global education destination, with a staggering 138% rise in international student applications over the past four years. For the 2025–26 academic year, the university has received 2,620 applications from 81 countries, compared to just 1,100 in 2021–22. The surge reflects a consistent upward trend—1,400 applications in 2022–23 and Read More…
The Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative mandating all actors and crew members to sign a “No-Drug Affidavit” before starting work on a film. Effective from June 26—coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking—this legally binding clause will be part of remuneration contracts. The affidavit includes a Read More…
A four-year-old girl was killed by a tiger in Valparai. The child, Rajani, was dragged into the forest while playing outside her home and was later found dead, her body partially consumed. The remains were discovered about 300 meters from the family’s residence. The shocking attack occurred around 6 PM yesterday as the girl played Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are once again on the rise, with a fresh hike of ₹200 per sovereign recorded today, pushing the rate to ₹73,880. The price per gram also climbed by ₹25, now pegged at ₹9,235. This surge follows the record-breaking spike on June 13, when gold surpassed the previous high of ₹74,320 Read More…