Thiruvananthapuram: With a low-pressure system brewing over the Arabian Sea, Kerala is on high alert as the state braces for intense rainfall over the next five days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for multiple northern districts, warning of extremely heavy rain from Saturday through Monday. Kannur and Kasaragod are under red Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices slipped below the ₹72,000 mark today, defying bullish market expectations. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) dropped by ₹280, settling at ₹71,520, while the per gram rate fell by ₹35 to ₹8,940. Just days ago, gold appeared to be on a strong upward trajectory after hitting a low of ₹68,880 per Read More…
Palakkad: Controversy erupted as BJP Palakkad Municipal Councillor Mini Krishna Kumar lodged a formal complaint with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) accusing rapper Vedan of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi through his song lyrics. The complaint alleges that Vedan referred to the PM as a “deceptive nationalist,” sparking demands for a thorough investigation. A parallel Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Marking four impactful years in office, the second Pinarayi Vijayan-led government is set to wrap up its anniversary celebrations with a grand public event at Putharikandam Maidan this evening. The highlight of the event, scheduled for 5 PM, will be the release of the government’s official Progress Report by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, detailing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: COVID-19 has made a concerning return to Kerala, claiming two lives in Thiruvananthapuram over the past week after a period of relative quiet. The deceased, both men over 70 and undergoing treatment for heart conditions, tested positive at the time of death, signaling a potential resurgence of the virus. Health Minister Veena George confirmed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s ambitious internet initiative, Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON), has reached a landmark milestone by surpassing 1 lakh active internet connections, marking a major leap in the state’s digital revolution. Launched to bridge the digital divide, KFON provides free high-speed internet to over 11,400 Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and affordable connections to thousands Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Higher Secondary (Plus Two) exam results have been declared, with 77.81% of students clearing the exams — a slight dip from last year’s 78.69%. Out of 3.7 lakh students in the regular stream, over 2.88 lakh have qualified for higher studies. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a pass percentage of 86.65% Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved additional coaches for two key trains operating in Kerala — the Mangaluru–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express and the Kottayam–Nilambur Road Intercity Express. Union Minister of State George Kurian announced that the Vande Bharat Express will now operate with 16 coaches, up from the previous 8, doubling its passenger Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has lifted a nearly decade-long ban on river sand mining, aiming to balance economic needs with environmental responsibility. The ban, in place since 2016 due to ecological concerns, has been revoked following the formulation of detailed guidelines by the Revenue Department, in line with the Union Environment Ministry’s EMGSM 2020 and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A low-pressure system has taken shape over the east-central Arabian Sea near the north Karnataka-Goa coast, and is expected to intensify significantly within the next 36 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Triggered by a cyclonic circulation in the region, this weather system is poised to unleash widespread rainfall across Kerala over Read More…