As relentless rain continues to lash Idukki, authorities have opened the Ponmudi Dam following a surge in water inflow. The second shutter was lifted by 20 centimeters, releasing nearly 15,000 liters of water per second into the Panniyar River. The district administration has issued an alert to people living along both banks of the river, Read More…
To manage the massive influx of devotees during the Sabarimala Mandala pilgrimage season, Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive special service schedule. A total of 274 train services will be operated, including 32 special trains running in both directions between Kerala and major cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Of Read More…
A cyclonic circulation over the southern coast is expected to bring isolated spells of rain across Kerala today, according to the Meteorological Centre. The system is also likely to trigger strong winds, with speeds reaching up to 55 km per hour along the southern Kerala and Lakshadweep coasts. The weather department has urged residents, especially Read More…
The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has confirmed that the Mullaperiyar Dam is structurally sound and poses no safety threat. Following an on-site inspection and a detailed review meeting, NDSA Chairman Anil Jain stated that the dam remains in excellent condition and there is no cause for alarm. The inspection team thoroughly assessed the dam’s Read More…
Kerala’s gold market is glittering once more as prices witnessed a sharp jump of ₹1,800 per sovereign in a single day, crossing the ₹92,000 mark after weeks of fluctuation. According to market updates, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) of gold now stands at ₹92,600, while the price per gram has surged by ₹225, Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki, and Ernakulam as a new cyclonic circulation forms near southern Kerala, bringing with it the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms. According to the IMD, isolated heavy rainfall — between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours — is likely in Read More…
Electricity generation from the Idukki Hydroelectric Project will come to a complete or partial halt for about a month. Starting Tuesday, three of the six generators at the Moolamattom Powerhouse will be shut down for maintenance work. To compensate for the shortage in power generation, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is making arrangements to Read More…
Kerala is gearing up for another major democratic exercise as the State Election Commission officially announced the local body election dates. The polls will be held in two phases — on December 9 and 11 — while votes will be counted on December 13 (Saturday), State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan announced on Monday. With the Read More…
All interstate private bus services from Kerala have been suspended from today, following a decision by the Kerala State Committee of the Luxury Bus Owners’ Association. The move comes in response to what the association describes as unjust taxes, heavy fines, and vehicle seizures imposed by the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. According to Read More…
The much-anticipated announcement of the Kerala local body elections will be made today. State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan is set to announce the election schedule at a press conference scheduled for 12 noon. All preparations for the polls have been completed by the State Election Commission. According to early indications, voting is likely to be Read More…