Thiruvananthapuram: As a low-pressure system intensifies over the Bay of Bengal near the Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a stern warning for Kerala: brace for continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Red alerts have been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod, where rainfall may exceed 204.4 mm within 24 hours. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala can expect lower bills in June, thanks to a reduction in the fuel surcharge announced by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The move comes as a welcome relief amid rising living costs. Starting June, the fuel surcharge will be slashed by 3 paise per unit for monthly bill payers, Read More…
The Kerala GST Department has launched a sweeping operation, Operation Fuego Marino, targeting illegal production and distribution of counterfeit diesel across the state. More than 400 officers from the Vigilance and Enforcement Wing conducted raids at over 50 locations, uncovering a widespread network supplying fake diesel—mainly to fishing boats and through unauthorized coastal pumps and Read More…
Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty has taken a strong stand against entrance exams and interviews for Class 1 admissions, calling such practices “unacceptable” and equating them to child abuse. He made it clear that these exams will no longer be allowed in government schools as part of a larger plan to create a stress-free, nurturing Read More…
A major shipwreck off the Kerala coast has sparked serious environmental concerns, even as port authorities continue to deny the occurrence of an oil spill. The Liberia-flagged cargo vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank about 38 nautical miles from the shore while en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, carrying 640 containers—including 13 with hazardous materials, 12 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bid to conserve marine resources and ensure the safety of fishing communities during the monsoon season, Kerala will enforce a 52-day trawling ban from midnight on June 9 to July 31. Announcing the decision, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian detailed several safety measures, including the deployment of 19 privately hired boats across nine Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high-alert warning, banning all fishing activities along the Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts from May 28 to June 1, 2025, due to the forecast of dangerously strong winds and turbulent sea conditions. Key Weather Alerts: Fishermen are strictly advised to avoid venturing into the sea during Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The grand prize of ₹12 crore in the highly anticipated Vishu Bumper Lottery has been claimed by ticket number VD 204266, sold by Jaswanth Agency in Palakkad, turning one lucky buyer into a multi-crore winner. The second prize of ₹1 crore each went to seven fortunate tickets, bearing the numbers:VA 699731, VB 699731, VB Read More…
Thrissur: The historic Ragam Theatre—long a cultural landmark in the heart of Thrissur—has officially come under the ownership of Bharat Lejan Multi-State Housing Cooperative Society (BLM). Backed by a High Court ruling, BLM successfully installed its board and inaugurated its office at the venue, signaling a new chapter in the theatre’s legacy. The board installation Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness intense downpours for the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting extremely heavy rainfall until Friday. The forecast attributes the weather to a strong westerly wind pattern and a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Red Alerts in High-Risk Districts IMD has sounded red alerts Read More…