Thiruvananthapuram: The southwest monsoon has officially advanced over key regions of the Arabian Sea, marking the onset of the rainy season in South India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), monsoon activity is now active over the southeastern Arabian Sea, Maldives, Comorin region, parts of the Andaman Sea, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bold and unprecedented step, Southern Railway has taken full financial responsibility for the construction of 55 road overbridges (ROBs) across Kerala, following the state government’s inability to contribute its usual 50% share due to financial constraints. Breaking away from the traditional 50:50 cost-sharing model with state governments, Southern Railway’s decision highlights its Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant step toward addressing the ongoing strike by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, the Kerala government has formed a five-member high-level committee to examine their long-pending demands. The committee will hold detailed consultations with ASHA organisations and trade union representatives to assess their grievances, which include demands for better wages, official Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic market shift, gold prices in Kerala have dipped below the ₹70,000 mark per sovereign, marking the steepest weekly decline in recent times. On Thursday alone, gold dropped by a staggering ₹1,560 per sovereign, bringing the price down to ₹68,880. The per gram rate also slid by ₹195, now standing at ₹8,610. Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala have dipped slightly as of May 14, 2025, following a week marked by sharp fluctuations and record highs. The rate for 22K gold now stands at ₹8,805 per gram, and 24K gold is priced at ₹9,606 per gram. The cost of one sovereign (8 grams) of 22K gold has dropped to Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a renewed warning for heavy rainfall across Kerala, predicting intense showers to continue through Sunday. In response, a yellow alert has been sounded in eight districts today, urging residents to remain cautious. Districts under yellow alert on Wednesday include Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur. Read More…
A woman advocate from Kerala, Shyamily, has accused her senior, Advocate Beylin Das, of physical assault. Determined to seek justice, she has vowed to initiate legal proceedings to bar him from practicing law. Shyamily has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing police investigation and remains hopeful that her senior will be arrested soon. This case adds Read More…
Kochi: In a major health and safety breach, officials have seized stale and foul-smelling food prepared for passengers aboard Vande Bharat and other trains. The raid took place at an unlicensed catering facility operating under the name ‘Brindhavan Food Production’ in Kochi’s Kadavanthra area. The seized items included spoiled eggs, sambar, and chapatis stored in Read More…
The re-release of Chotta Mumbai, the cult classic starring Mohanlal and directed by Anwar Rasheed, has been postponed to June. Originally scheduled to return to theatres on May 21 in a 4K Dolby Atmos version, the release has now been rescheduled, confirmed producer Maniyanpilla Raju through social media. The decision comes in light of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited admission process for Plus One (Higher Secondary First Year) in Kerala officially begins today at 4 PM. Students can submit their applications online through the official Higher Secondary admission portal: https://hscap.kerala.gov.in. To support applicants, help desks have been set up in all high schools and higher secondary schools across the state. The Read More…