Thiruvananthapuram: The spell of heavy rain shows no sign of letting up across Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing orange alerts in five districts and yellow alerts in another five. Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod are under orange alert, where very heavy rainfall—between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm in 24 hours—is expected Read More…
The Kerala government has announced that distribution of welfare and social security pensions for October will begin on the 27th. A total of over 62 lakh beneficiaries will receive ₹1,600 each, with the state’s Finance Department sanctioning ₹812 crore for the payout. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said that pension amounts will be directly credited Read More…
Kerala is once again gearing up for a spell of intense rainfall as two powerful low-pressure systems — one over the Arabian Sea and another over the Bay of Bengal — strengthen simultaneously, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to revise its rain warnings. The IMD has now issued Orange Alerts for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Read More…
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of former President K. R. Narayanan at the Kerala Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. The ceremony celebrated Narayanan’s enduring legacy as a symbol of courage, integrity, and democratic values. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu described Narayanan’s life as “a story of courage, perseverance, and self-belief.” She noted how, through education Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet, in its meeting held on October 22, 2025, approved a series of major welfare and administrative reforms aimed at supporting long-neglected communities and public sector employees. A key highlight of the decisions is the Cabinet’s nod to provide financial aid to 1,031 Endosulfan victims from Kasaragod district, who were identified in Read More…
Kochi: After reaching record highs in recent days, gold prices fell again today, slipping below ₹92,000 per sovereign. A sovereign of gold is now priced at ₹91,720, down ₹600 from yesterday. Similarly, gram gold declined by ₹75, bringing the price to ₹11,465 per gram. Yesterday, gold had already dropped twice, by a total of ₹3,440. Read More…
In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing Sabarimala Temple gold-plating scam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court has arrested B. Murari Babu, the former administrative officer of the shrine. Murari Babu was taken into custody from his residence on Wednesday night and questioned at the Crime Branch office in Thiruvananthapuram. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: President Draupadi Murmu is all set for a power-packed day in Kerala, marking a series of historic and cultural milestones on Thursday. The President will begin her day at 10 a.m. by unveiling the statue of former President K. R. Narayanan at the Raj Bhavan premises in Thiruvananthapuram, honouring India’s first Dalit President and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for days of heavy rain and thunderstorms as two low-pressure systems — one over the Arabian Sea and another over the Bay of Bengal — continue to intensify. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the state will face widespread showers, lightning, and strong winds up to 40 km/h through Read More…
Kochi: Kerala is all set to witness a transportation milestone as the state’s first underwater tunnel is nearing completion, promising to revolutionize commuting between Fort Kochi and Ernakulam. Once operational, the tunnel will allow passengers to save significant travel time and reduce monthly commuting expenses by an estimated ₹1,500 per person. The project, designed to Read More…