Thiruvananthapuram: Oscar-winning sound designer and filmmaker Resul Pookutty has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Actress Cuckoo Parameswaran will serve as the Vice Chairperson, while C. Ajay will continue as the Secretary. After director Ranjith stepped down as Chairperson, Premkumar, who was serving as the Vice Chairperson, had been acting Read More…
Sabarimala: The virtual queue booking for the Sabarimala pilgrimage will begin tomorrow. Every day, 70,000 devotees can book slots online, while an additional 20,000 devotees will be allowed darshan through spot booking. In total, 90,000 devotees will be permitted for darshan each day. At Pamba, ten resting sheds and a German tent will be set Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted approval for 48 seaplane routes in Kerala, marking a major milestone in the state government’s ambitious seaplane project. The announcement was made by Public Works and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas, who said that the project is now steadily moving toward becoming a reality. According to Read More…
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to move ahead with its ambitious ₹11,721 crore Aliyar Pumped-Storage Power Project, despite strong objections from Kerala. The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) has already invited applications for a transaction advisor, signalling that the state is determined to proceed with the 2,400-MW project under a public-private partnership (PPP) Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: One more person has died in Kerala after being infected with amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly brain infection caused by free-living amoebae. The deceased has been identified as Sarasamma, a resident of Thengumkodu, Kallara, in Thiruvananthapuram district. She was 85 years old. According to hospital authorities, Sarasamma had been undergoing treatment at the Read More…
The Kerala State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to cap the number of voters per polling station for the upcoming 2025 local body elections. According to the new guidelines, each polling station in civic bodies will have a maximum of 1,500 voters, while panchayat booths will be limited to 1,200 voters. The SEC stated that Read More…
On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid rich tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s “Iron Man,” highlighting his unmatched role in unifying the nation post-independence. Shah announced a series of grand celebrations to commemorate Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, including a Republic Day-style parade and nationwide unity Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The debate over Kerala’s participation in the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme has intensified, with Union Minister George Kurian warning that the state’s withdrawal or reluctance to cooperate could harm the progress of public education. Kurian, who serves as the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Read More…
Kochi: After a sharp two-phase rise of ₹1,400 on Wednesday that hinted gold prices might surge past ₹90,000 again, the market witnessed a surprising drop today. Gold prices fell by ₹1,400 per sovereign (pavan), bringing the rate down to ₹88,360. The price per gram also declined by ₹175, now standing at ₹11,045. After briefly dipping Read More…
Coimbatore: From November 1, tourists heading to the misty hill station of Valparai will need to secure an e-pass before entry, following a new directive from the Coimbatore District Collector. The move comes as Valparai witnesses a sharp rise in tourist inflow, leading to frequent traffic congestion and growing environmental concerns. Nearby destinations like Kodaikanal Read More…