The Kerala High Court has directed authorities to ensure that physiotherapists and occupational therapists without recognised medical qualifications do not use the “Dr.” prefix before their names. The court issued this interim order while hearing a case linked to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), stressing that using the title “Dr.” without Read More…
After a short lull, monsoon showers are set to drench Kerala once again, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of isolated heavy rainfall across multiple districts starting Saturday. The weather department has already issued yellow alerts in several regions as a precautionary measure. According to the IMD forecast, Pathanamthitta and Idukki will be the Read More…
The state government has signed a ₹850 crore Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) deal with UAE-based Al Marzooqi Holdings FZC to develop the Meridian Tech Park in Technopark Phase III, Thiruvananthapuram. The landmark agreement marks one of the largest FDI inflows in Kerala’s technology sector in recent years. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the project Read More…
The Kerala government has officially enforced a new law mandating the delivery of all eligible public services through electronic mode. The reform aims to make timely service delivery a legal right for citizens while holding officials accountable for delays. Under the newly implemented Kerala Right to Public Service Bill, 2025, every government department must ensure Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has taken a decisive step in the ongoing Sabarimala gold theft investigation, granting permission to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a scientific examination of the temple’s gold-plated structures. The move aims to uncover the truth behind allegations of large-scale irregularities and possible gold misappropriation during the temple’s renovation. Read More…
Kerala’s gold market has taken a sharp dip, with prices falling for the second consecutive day, leaving buyers pleasantly surprised and sellers cautious. In just two days, gold prices have tumbled by a total of ₹1,240 per sovereign (pavan), signaling one of the steepest short-term declines in recent weeks. On Wednesday, prices dropped by ₹720 Read More…
The Manjeri District Principal Sessions Court has come down heavily on the police for arresting a 32-year-old barber, Dhanesh of Painkannur near Tirur, for allegedly possessing just 10 millilitres of Indian-made foreign liquor. The arrest, made on October 25 under the Kerala Abkari Act, led to the accused spending a week in jail before being Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A controversy has erupted in Kerala’s film fraternity after the 55th Kerala State Film Awards failed to recognise any film in the children’s category, drawing criticism from young actress Deva Nandha. Responding to the backlash, Minister for Films and Culture Saji Cherian defended the jury’s decision, stating that none of the entries met the Read More…
The Kerala High Court has launched a Malayalam Legal Glossary featuring over 6,300 legal terms translated into the state’s native language. The initiative aims to bring greater clarity, accuracy, and consistency to the use of legal terminology in Malayalam, helping both legal professionals and the general public. The newly released glossary provides Malayalam equivalents for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Kerala on Monday for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip to the state since assuming office. The visit will take him to Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on education, research, and innovation. The Vice President landed in Thiruvananthapuram around 1:55 p.m. and proceeded to Kollam by Read More…