As the Vizhinjam International Seaport edges closer to completion, the coastal town is preparing to not just welcome a new era of maritime trade but also to celebrate its visionary past. The first formal proposal for a modern port at Vizhinjam dates back to the mid-1940s, when C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, then Diwan of Travancore, recognized Read More…
Thrissur: The cultural heartbeat of Kerala comes alive today as the iconic Thrissur Pooram begins with spectacular flag hoisting ceremonies at the main temples—Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu—and eight participating temples. Known for its unmatched grandeur and tradition, the week-long festival promises vibrant displays, thrilling percussion, majestic elephants, and dazzling fireworks. The celebrations will build up over Read More…
Thrissur – In a bold move to tackle worsening traffic snarls, the Thrissur District Collector has ordered the immediate suspension of toll collection at Paliekkara toll plaza on National Highway 544. The decision, effective until traffic flow is normalized, comes after repeated failures by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ease gridlock caused Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala ASHA Health Workers Association has announced a massive statewide protest march beginning on May 5 from Kasaragod, aiming to raise awareness and garner support for their long-standing demands related to wages, job security, and recognition. The march will cover all districts in Kerala over a six-week period and will culminate in Thiruvananthapuram Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced that the SSLC (Class 10) examination results will be declared on May 9, and assured that Plus One (Class 11) admissions will be granted to all students who pass. Classes are set to begin on schedule. A total of 4,27,021 students took the SSLC exams under the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan paid heartfelt tribute to acclaimed filmmaker Shaji N. Karun, describing him as an icon of world cinema whose contributions brought global recognition to Malayalam cinema. In a condolence message following Karun’s passing, the Chief Minister said that the filmmaker’s works transcended regional boundaries and earned widespread admiration both nationally Read More…
Ernakulam: The winds of political change are blowing across Kerala, and the NDA is poised to seize power in the 2026 assembly elections, declared Dr. Rajeev Menon, National Secretary General of the Republican Party of India (Athawale). He made this bold prediction while inaugurating the RPI (Athawale) state-level membership campaign in Ernakulam, where RC Rajeevdas Read More…
Kochi: Rapper Vedan, also known as Hiran Das Murali, is facing serious legal trouble after being booked under wildlife protection laws for possession of a tiger tooth — an offense that could result in up to seven years of imprisonment, according to Kerala Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran. The case surfaced during an excise department raid Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The iconic Malayalam film director Shaji N. Karun, whose groundbreaking work earned global recognition for Malayalam cinema, has passed away at the age of 73. He breathed his last at 5 p.m. at his residence on Udarsirumani Road in Vazhuthakkad after battling a prolonged illness. Karun, who recently received the prestigious J.C. Daniel Award, Read More…
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has put on hold the environmental clearance for Kerala’s ambitious 8.75-km twin-tube tunnel road connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad. The proposed route slices through the fragile ecosystems of the Western Ghats and the Chooralmala-Mundakkai region, which witnessed a devastating landslide in July 2024 Read More…