Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rainfall across Kerala today, with a yellow alert issued in Idukki, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod due to the likelihood of heavy showers in select areas. The IMD also warned of strong surface winds reaching up to 40 km/h, which could impact daily life in some regions. Read More…
Kochi – The owners of the cargo vessel MSC Elsa 3, which recently sank off the coast of Kerala, have approached the Kerala High Court seeking to limit their legal liability under maritime law for the incident. The petition, filed under the Merchant Shipping Act, aims to cap the financial responsibility of the shipowners, arguing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has downgraded the red alert to an orange alert for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod, following a reduction in the intensity of rainfall. The change comes as weather conditions show signs of improvement after days of heavy downpours. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued for Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered a four-week suspension of toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, located on the Edappally–Mannuthy stretch of National Highway 544. The decision comes amid mounting complaints of severe traffic congestion and incomplete road infrastructure. The court intervened after a petition highlighted that motorists are being charged full toll rates Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Private bus operators in Kerala are set to meet Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar today, demanding a revision in student concession fares. Their key demand is to set the minimum student fare at ₹5. If the talks fail, the operators warn they will move forward with an intensified protest, including an indefinite strike. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience extremely heavy rainfall today, with Red Alerts issued for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod. Orange Alerts are in place for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad, where heavy to very heavy rain is expected. Central Kerala is likely to see moderate rainfall, and Yellow Alerts have been issued for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a Red Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts in northern Kerala for Wednesday, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within 24 hours. The alert signifies a grave risk of flash floods, landslides, and severe waterlogging, especially in low-lying and hilly areas. Residents have been urged to Read More…
Kerala: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Orange Alert for the districts of Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Malappuram, forecasting moderate to intense rainfall accompanied by gusty winds over the next three hours. According to the latest radar data, wind speeds may reach up to 50 kmph in Thrissur and Ernakulam, and up to 40 Read More…
Kerala reeled under the impact of relentless downpours on Tuesday morning, triggering urban flooding, traffic chaos, and dangerous conditions in several districts. Major cities including Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Idukki were the worst hit as streets turned into rivers, homes were inundated, and daily life came to a standstill. In Thrissur, the situation worsened as water Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a sharp upward swing once again, nearing the ₹75,000 mark per sovereign. On Tuesday, the price jumped ₹600 in a single day, pushing the rate to ₹74,960 per sovereign (8 grams). The price per gram now stands at ₹9,370, after a proportional hike of ₹75. Over the past Read More…