Thiruvananthapuram: Starting today, the Kerala government will distribute September’s social security and welfare pensions, benefiting nearly 62 lakh people across the state. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said the government has sanctioned ₹841 crore for the payouts, with each beneficiary receiving ₹1,600. Of the total, 26.62 lakh beneficiaries will have the amount credited directly to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness another spell of heavy showers as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert in seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam. Isolated heavy rainfall, measuring 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours, is likely, the IMD said. Along with rains, strong Read More…
Kerala: A deadly outbreak of Naegleria fowleri, or the brain-eating amoeba, has claimed 21 lives and infected 80 people in Kerala, raising alarms across the state. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions, particularly during the hot months when the amoeba thrives in freshwater and stagnant water sources. The amoeba enters the human body Read More…
Kochi: After a record-breaking surge, gold prices in Kerala saw a marginal correction today. The rate of one sovereign (8 grams) slipped by ₹240, bringing the price to ₹84,600, while the price per gram fell by ₹30 to ₹10,575. The dip comes a day after prices skyrocketed by ₹1,920 in two jumps, pushing gold to Read More…
New Delhi: Cinema icon Mohanlal was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema’s highest recognition, at the 71st National Film Awards. With this, he became only the second Malayali ever to receive the coveted honour, after acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The legendary actor received a standing ovation from the packed auditorium of dignitaries, filmmakers, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Weather activity over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify, with Kerala bracing for spells of rain in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal, northern Odisha, and adjoining northwestern Bay of Bengal, which is likely to weaken within 24 hours. However, a fresh Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness heavy monsoon showers from Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of back-to-back low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal. Yellow alerts have been sounded across several districts, cautioning residents of intense rainfall through the weekend. Currently, a low-pressure area lingers over Gangetic West Bengal, northern Odisha, and Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a record-breaking rally, climbing to unprecedented heights within hours. On Monday afternoon, rates jumped by another ₹1,000 per sovereign, bringing the price to ₹84,840—just shy of the ₹85,000 milestone. In total, prices surged ₹1,920 in two quick revisions today. This marks the highest gold price ever recorded in Read More…
Kochi: The Customs Department has intensified its nationwide crackdown under Operation Namkhor, seizing two luxury cars owned by actor Dulquer Salmaan during surprise raids in Kerala. In all, 11 vehicles were confiscated from seven locations across Kozhikode and Malappuram districts. Dulquer has also been served a summons, directing him to produce any additional vehicles in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to begin the distribution of Welfare Pension and social security funds for September from Thursday, September 25. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal announced that a total of ₹841 crore has been allocated, benefitting around 62 lakh people, each receiving ₹1,600. Of the total beneficiaries, 26.62 lakh will receive the pension directly Read More…