Heavy rains are set to lash Kerala from today, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue yellow alerts in multiple districts through Tuesday. Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur are under alert on Saturday, followed by warnings for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and more on Sunday. Alerts extend to northern districts like Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Read More…
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reappointed Dr. Ciza Thomas and Dr. K. Sivaprasad as interim Vice-Chancellors of Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), respectively. This follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 30, which upheld the Governor’s authority—as Chancellor of state universities—to appoint Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued scattered rainfall and gusty winds today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light showers across all districts. While no district has been placed under immediate warning today, wind speeds may touch up to 40 km/h in parts of the state. Starting tomorrow, the intensity of rain is Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A grand memorial meeting honoring the legacy of veteran communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will be held today at 4 PM at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. Organized by the CPI(M), the event will witness the presence of top political leaders and prominent religious and cultural figures from across the state, Read More…
The Kerala government has announced a new “drink-and-return” scheme under which a ₹20 refundable deposit will be levied on every plastic liquor bottle starting this September. Announced by Excise Minister M. B. Rajesh, the initiative aims to encourage customers to return used bottles to the same BEVCO outlet—with labels intact—for a refund. The pilot will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has proposed a bold change to the state’s academic calendar—replacing the traditional April–May summer vacation with a monsoon break in June–July. The proposal comes in response to rising concerns over extreme summer heat and frequent class disruptions due to heavy rains during reopening. The minister emphasized that the move Read More…
Kollam: In a long-overdue move, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has suspended a senior overseer following the tragic electrocution of a young student, Mithun, at a government school in Thevalakkara. The action comes after mounting public pressure and a scathing internal report highlighting gross negligence. S. Biju, the overseer of the Thevalakkara section, was Read More…
Kochi: Rapper Vedan has denied the rape allegations made against him and announced his decision to seek anticipatory bail from the Kerala High Court. Claiming that the case is a targeted and planned conspiracy, Vedan stated he has evidence to prove his innocence, which he intends to make public soon. The Thrikkakara Police registered the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s annual monsoon-season trawling ban, which lasted 52 days, is set to end at midnight on Thursday. With the restriction lifted, fishing activity is expected to resume early Friday morning as preparations gather pace across the state’s coastal harbours. A total of 4,200 boats—including mechanized and engine-powered vessels—are getting ready to set sail from Read More…
The Kerala government has transferred 20 senior IAS officers, including the District Collectors of four prominent districts — Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, and Palakkad. The reshuffle, approved during a recent state cabinet meeting, is aimed at revitalizing district administrations and enhancing the pace of governance and development projects across the state. Among the most notable changes, Read More…