Kochi: After a brief dip, gold prices in Kerala are shining bright once again. The yellow metal surged by ₹1,520 per sovereign (pavan) on Monday, pushing the rate to ₹97,360 — inching closer to the ₹1 lakh milestone. On a per-gram basis, the price rose by ₹190, now standing at ₹12,170 per gram. The rebound Read More…
Kerala remains under the grip of relentless rain, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert across 12 districts as wet weather shows no sign of easing. The warning covers Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. The IMD has predicted that heavy rain will persist until Read More…
Kerala has decided to join the Union government’s Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, marking a pragmatic move to secure long-pending central funds. Announcing the decision, Education Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed that the state will participate in the initiative to access nearly ₹1,466 crore in educational grants that had been withheld due Read More…
The serene coastal town of Varkala came alive this weekend as Yaanam 2025, India’s first travel-literature festival, wrapped up in spectacular fashion. Organized by Kerala Tourism, the three-day celebration (October 17–19) brought together an inspiring mix of travel writers, authors, vloggers, influencers, and storytellers from around the world to explore the intersections of journeys, narratives, Read More…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared that Kerala is on the verge of becoming the first Indian state to completely eradicate extreme poverty, marking a new chapter in the state’s social development journey. The Chief Minister, who conceptualised and spearheaded the initiative, said that the project—built on interdepartmental coordination and rigorous monitoring—is now in its final Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move aimed at providing relief to thousands of beneficiaries, the Kerala government is preparing to raise the state welfare pension from ₹1,600 to ₹1,800 per month, according to official sources. The Finance Department is currently reviewing the proposal, and a final decision is expected before the upcoming local body elections. The Left Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. The state has been placed under orange and yellow alerts in various districts, with rainfall warnings remaining in effect until Friday. Today, an orange alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, Read More…
Kochi: After weeks of record-breaking highs, gold prices have taken a surprising dip, falling for the second consecutive day. The yellow metal, which recently appeared poised to cross the ₹1 lakh per sovereign mark, has now dropped by ₹1,520 in just two days, cooling the market’s bullish momentum. On Sunday, gold prices slipped by ₹120 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: President Draupadi Murmu is set to arrive in Kerala on Tuesday for a four-day official visit, highlighted by her much-anticipated pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple on Wednesday. The President will land at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at 6:20 p.m. tomorrow and stay overnight at Raj Bhavan. On Wednesday morning, she will depart by helicopter at Read More…
India is glowing bright today as millions celebrate Diwali — the Festival of Lights, a vibrant symbol of joy, hope, and the triumph of good over evil. Observed on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Ashwin, this sacred day — also known as Naraka Chaturdashi — marks the victory of Read More…