Thiruvananthapuram: The Education Department has proposed a streamlined schedule for this year’s school half-yearly examinations by conducting them in a single phase. As per the plan, exams will begin on December 15 and conclude on December 23, following which schools across the state will close for the Christmas vacation. Classes will resume on January 5, Read More…
The Kerala government has approached the High Court challenging the implementation of the Standardisation of Electoral Rolls (SIR) process in the state. The decision comes in line with the political consensus reached earlier this month, when an all-party meeting concluded that the SIR exercise should be legally contested. According to the state government, the SIR Read More…
MSME-DFO, Thrissur organized an Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) on Craft & Design from 29th September to 13th November 2025 at the office premises. Over the duration of the programme, participants were trained in a wide range of craft-based modules aimed at enhancing creativity and skill proficiency. Hands-on training was provided in Nettipattam, Alavattom/Car Hanging, Read More…
The Kerala government has urged the High Court to defer the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until after the upcoming local body elections, citing a massive strain on administrative machinery. In its submission, the state explained that conducting both the SIR and local elections simultaneously would be logistically overwhelming, as it requires the Read More…
After a brief decline yesterday, gold prices have surged sharply once again, rising by ₹1,680 per sovereign (8 grams) today. The price of one sovereign now stands at ₹93,720, inching close to the ₹94,000 mark, with gold gaining ₹210 per gram to reach ₹11,715. At the beginning of this month, the price of gold was Read More…
The northeast monsoon continues to intensify, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across isolated parts of Kerala today and tomorrow. A yellow alert has been declared for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, where strong downpours are expected. The IMD has urged residents to stay vigilant, as intense rain may lead Read More…
In a shocking early-morning tragedy, a massive girder from the Arur–Thuravoor elevated highway construction site collapsed onto a moving pickup van, crushing its driver to death. The victim has been identified as Rajesh, a resident of Pathanamthitta. The fatal incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the region. According to reports, two Read More…
After a sharp rise of ₹1,800 yesterday, gold prices slipped today, marking a downward correction. The price of gold fell by ₹240 per sovereign, bringing the rate to ₹92,040. Correspondingly, the price per gram dropped by ₹30, now standing at ₹11,505. Yesterday morning, gold prices had surged by ₹1,800 per sovereign, but by noon, they Read More…
Alappuzha is set to get its own Water Metro service, modeled after the successful Kochi Water Metro project. The feasibility study for the project will be completed by December, according to officials from Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), which has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing the project. A similar Water Metro project is Read More…
Kerala’s vibrant port city, Kochi, has been named one of the world’s top 10 trending travel destinations to visit in 2026, according to the globally renowned travel platform Booking.com. Standing proudly alongside destinations like Vietnam, Spain, Colombia, China, Brazil, Australia, Germany, and the United States, Kochi is the only Indian city to feature on the Read More…