Kozhikode: In a major boost to Kerala’s infrastructure, the ambitious Wayanad Tunnel Road project has received the green light from the Union Ministry of Environment, paving the way for construction to commence in July. The ₹2,134-crore project aims to provide a faster, safer alternative to the traffic-heavy Thamarassery Churam, linking Kozhikode and Wayanad districts through Read More…
The central government will roll out a FASTag-based annual toll pass starting August 15, replacing the traditional toll payment system for private vehicles across national highways. Announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the new system offers an annual pass for ₹3,000, which will cover either 200 highway trips or one full year of travel — Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are climbing once more, with a sharp ₹400 increase per sovereign (8 grams) recorded today. The new rate now stands at ₹74,000 per sovereign, while the per gram rate has risen by ₹50, reaching ₹9,250. This marks another chapter in a series of volatile price swings seen in the gold Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move that blends ecology with tradition, Kerala is likely to declare the non-venomous rat snake, locally known as Chera, as its official State Reptile. The Forest Department has put forward the proposal, which will be taken up in today’s State Wildlife Board meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. Often hailed as a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s schools have witnessed a sharp fall in new admissions to Class 1 this academic year, with 16,510 fewer students enrolled compared to last year. Public Education Minister V. Sivankutty revealed that only 2,34,476 students joined Class 1 this year, down from 2,50,986 the previous year. The minister pointed to a declining birth rate Read More…
Nagpur/New Delhi – High drama unfolded mid-air on Tuesday as an IndiGo flight (6E 2706), operating on the Muscat–Kochi–Delhi route, was forced to make an emergency landing in Nagpur after a bomb threat was received via email. The aircraft, carrying 157 passengers and 6 crew members, safely landed at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, where Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the Karnataka High Court for demanding an apology from actor Kamal Haasan over his controversial comments at the audio launch of his film ‘Thug Life’. The remarks—where Haasan said Kannada evolved from Tamil—had triggered backlash, leading to legal action and threats of a ban. A bench comprising Justices Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s school lunch program is getting a vibrant and nutritious makeover! In a move blending taste with health, the state’s Education Department is set to introduce an upgraded midday meal menu featuring popular dishes like veg biryani, lemon rice, vegetable fried rice, and millet-based sweets, all based on expert recommendations. Education Minister V. Sivankutty Read More…
The Kerala High Court has announced a comprehensive ban on plastic bottles and single-use plastic items in the state’s popular highland tourist regions. The new rules will come into force on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, marking a major shift toward sustainable tourism. Under the ban, soft drink bottles under 2 liters and water bottles under Read More…
Thrissur: In a determined effort to resolve the chronic urban flooding in Thrissur city, an expert-led high-level meeting was held following a directive from Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi. The initiative is spearheaded by Dr. K.G. Padmakumar, noted agricultural scientist and former member of the M.S. Swaminathan Committee. The meeting, hosted at the Gandhinagar Read More…