Gold prices witnessed a sharp decline on Tuesday, with the rate of 22-carat (916) gold falling by ₹165 per gram, according to the latest market update. As per the new rates, one gram of 22-carat (916) gold is priced at ₹12,845, while an 8-gram sovereign costs ₹1,02,760. The price of 18-carat gold stands at ₹10,615 Read More…
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Dr. T. Sajitha Rani Appointed Vice-Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University
Thiruvananthapuram: Dr. T. Sajitha Rani has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). The appointment was notified by the Secretariat of the Governor, who serves as the Chancellor of the University, through an official order issued on June 27. Dr. Sajitha Rani is currently serving as the Dean of the Read More…
Operation Toofan Largest Anti-Narcotics Crackdown in Kerala’s History: Home Minister
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has described Operation Toofan as the largest anti-narcotics crackdown in the state’s history, saying the campaign is aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks operating across Kerala. Addressing the media, the minister said that Punjab was once considered the centre of the drug trade in India, but Kerala has now Read More…
Six New Shigella Cases Reported in Kerala; Nipah Patient Remains on Ventilator
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has reported six new cases of Shigella infection, with four cases confirmed in Kozhikode district and two in Malappuram, health authorities said. A total of 197 Shigella cases have been reported in the state so far this month, taking the total number of infections this year to 273. Meanwhile, the patient infected with Read More…
Heavy Rain Continues Across Kerala; Orange Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod
Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rainfall continues across Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms across the state until Thursday. The weather department has also warned of strong winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph in several areas. Rain alerts have been issued for all districts in Kerala. An Orange Alert has Read More…
Kerala to Add 120 New Plus One Batches in Palakkad and Malappuram to Address Seat Shortage
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala General Education Department has decided to sanction 120 new Plus One batches in Palakkad and Malappuram districts to address the ongoing shortage of Higher Secondary seats in the Malabar region. According to the department, the two districts have been facing a significant shortage of Plus One batches, resulting in thousands of students Read More…
Heavy Rain Likely Across Kerala Today; Orange Alert Issued for Four Districts
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Kerala on Sunday, issuing rain alerts for all districts in the state. An Orange Alert has been issued for Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts, while the remaining districts are under a Yellow Alert. The IMD has also warned that very Read More…
Ancy Sojan Sets New National Long Jump Record, Surpasses Anju Bobby George’s 22-Year Mark
BHUBANESWAR: Kerala athlete Ancy Sojan created history by setting a new national record in the women’s long jump at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. Ancy registered a leap of 6.88 metres, breaking the 22-year-old national record of 6.83 metres set by Anju Bobby George during the 2004 Olympics. With the remarkable jump, Read More…
Delhi University Opens UG Admission Registration for 2026–27 Academic Session
New Delhi: Delhi University has commenced the first phase of undergraduate admission registrations for the 2026–27 academic session through its Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal. According to a university notification issued on June 26, candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) 2026 and wish to secure admission to Delhi University’s colleges Read More…
FCRA Amendments Not Targeting Any Community, Says Kerala BJP Chief
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has defended the amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), stating that the changes were introduced to prevent the misuse of foreign funds for money laundering and were not aimed at targeting any particular community. Responding to concerns raised by several Christian organisations over the FCRA amendments, Chandrasekhar Read More…