Thiruvananthapuram: The monsoon has regained momentum over Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to revise its rain forecast with a warning of widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state in the coming days. Today, an orange alert has been issued in four districts—Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, and Kasaragod—signaling the possibility of intense rain. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has collected a staggering ₹41.14 crore in penalties over the last financial year. The enforcement drive, spearheaded by the Anti-Power Theft Squad, led to 31,213 inspections that uncovered 288 cases of power theft and 4,252 instances of electricity misuse. One defaulter even faces criminal prosecution for failing to Read More…
In a powerful display of maritime cooperation and humanitarian spirit, India has earned praise from China for its swift and heroic rescue of 22 crew members aboard a Chinese cargo vessel that caught fire off the coast of Kerala. The ship, MV SSL Mumbai, was traveling from Colombo to Nhava Sheva Port near Mumbai when Read More…
Kannur: Indian Coffee House has launched its own branded tea for the first time, starting from its Kannur branch. The new product, aptly named “Indian Coffee House Tea”, is crafted from premium tea leaves sourced from the state-run Priyadarshini Tea Estate in Wayanad. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the iconic workers’ cooperative, as Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Making travel safer and more responsive, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has rolled out a new three-digit emergency helpline 149 for passengers to instantly report complaints or seek urgent assistance. Until now, passengers had to rely on landline and mobile numbers to contact KSRTC’s operation control room. A WhatsApp number is also Read More…
Kochi – The Kerala High Court has stayed the implementation of a controversial order by the Lakshadweep administration that sought to introduce Hindi as a compulsory third language in schools across the Union Territory. The directive, which aimed to make Hindi mandatory from Class 6 onwards, drew sharp criticism from parents, educators, and cultural groups. Read More…
Kochi: In a surprising reversal, gold prices in Kerala have continued to fall for the third straight day, marking a sharp ₹1,500 decline in just 72 hours. On Saturday alone, the price dipped by ₹80 per sovereign, bringing the new rate down to ₹71,560. The per gram rate has also dropped proportionally, now standing at Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a key decision aimed at streamlining academic activities, the Kerala government will extend the working hours in high schools by 30 minutes starting next week. As per the new directive from the Education Department, school days will begin 15 minutes earlier and end 15 minutes later. The updated timetable will come into effect Read More…
Kochi: In a significant development for the Malayalam film industry, the Kerala High Court has given the Special Investigation Team (SIT) 10 days to submit its report on the Hema Committee findings, which investigated allegations of sexual harassment and safety violations in the cinema sector. The court’s firm directive comes amid growing public concern over Read More…
Venjaramoodu: In a heartfelt address at the nursing convocation ceremony of Gokulam Medical College, Sree Gokulam Group Chairman Gokulam Gopalan emphasized the need for compassion and humanity in the healthcare sector. “Every life is priceless, and this truth must resonate in the hearts of everyone serving in healthcare,” he said, while expressing pride in the Read More…