Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) exam results for 2025 have been officially announced, marking another impressive academic milestone for the state. A remarkable 99.5% of students passed, with 4,24,583 qualifying for higher studies. Education Minister V. Sivankutty declared the results, noting a slight dip of 0.1% from last year’s stellar 99.69% pass Read More…
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Sunny Joseph Takes Over as KPCC Chief, Adoor Prakash Named New UDF Convener in Major Congress Reshuffle
New Delhi: Bringing an end to weeks of speculation and internal deliberations, the Congress high command has appointed Sunny Joseph as the new President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), replacing K. Sudhakaran. The announcement was made by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, who added that Sudhakaran will remain a permanent invitee to the Read More…
Nipah Scare in Malappuram: Masks Mandated and Local Lockdowns Enforced After Virus Confirmed in 42-Year-Old Woman
Malappuram: A fresh Nipah virus scare has gripped Kerala’s Malappuram district after a 42-year-old woman from Valanchery tested positive, prompting health authorities to enforce strict containment measures and place the region on high alert. Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the infected woman was not frequently outdoors, suggesting limited exposure. However, contact tracing is actively Read More…
De-addiction Centres to Be Established in All Districts: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced that de-addiction centres will be set up in every district across the state to combat the increasing use of drugs and addiction-related issues. The initiative aims to provide better support and rehabilitation for those affected by substance abuse. Addressing the media, the Chief Minister highlighted the state’s Read More…
Messi’s Kerala Visit Cancelled Due to ₹100 Crore Fund Shortfall; Fans Disappointed
Kerala’s much-awaited football event featuring Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team has been officially cancelled due to a failure to secure the required ₹100 crore in funding. The organizers fell short by a significant margin, with ₹70 crore needed to cover the team’s appearance fee alone. Initially, the All Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Read More…
Centre Denies Travel Clearance to Kerala Health Minister for Lecture at US University
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Government has denied travel clearance to Kerala Health Minister Veena George, who was scheduled to travel to the United States to deliver a lecture at Johns Hopkins University. According to the minister’s office, she had received an official invitation from the renowned university to speak at a global health event. The minister Read More…
Kerala Steps Up Security Amid Rising India-Pakistan TensionsHeightened Vigil at Airports, Ports, Military Bases and Key Installations
Thiruvananthapuram: In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor and recent cross-border incidents, the Kerala government has heightened security across critical infrastructure and strategic locations in the state. Security measures have been significantly tightened at airports, including Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, in response to intelligence alerts. The under-construction Vizhinjam International Seaport, Read More…
Big Shake-Up in Kerala School System: Onam and Christmas Exams May Go, Longer Hours for High Schools Proposed
Thiruvananthapuram: A major revamp in Kerala’s school academic calendar may be on the horizon, as a high-level expert committee has proposed scrapping the traditional Onam and Christmas exams while recommending an extension of high school class hours by 30 minutes daily. The five-member panel, led by Prof. V.P. Jyothish of the Central University of Kasaragod, Read More…
Kerala on Alert as Nipah Virus Strikes Again: 42-Year-Old Woman from Valanchery Tests Positive
Malappuram: Kerala is once again grappling with a Nipah virus scare, as a 42-year-old woman from Valanchery has tested positive and is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Perinthalmanna. The woman, who had been battling high fever and respiratory issues for five days, was admitted to the hospital where doctors suspected Nipah infection. Read More…
Gold Rush Returns: Price Soars Past ₹73,000 With ₹3,000 Spike in Just 4 Days
Kochi: Gold is once again glittering in Kerala markets, with prices soaring past the ₹73,000 mark per sovereign, hinting at a fresh record high on the horizon. A sharp ₹440 surge today pushed the price to ₹73,040 per sovereign, while per gram rates climbed to ₹9,130, up by ₹55. This rally comes after a brief Read More…