Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George has flown to Delhi to discuss the ongoing ASHA workers’ strike with the Central government. The minister is expected to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and highlight the demands of ASHA workers, including a hike in honorarium and retirement benefits. The move comes as ASHA workers in Kerala Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over the increasing trend of seeking bail on medical grounds, stating that such a practice could be seen as an indirect challenge to the judiciary. Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan remarked that he would not allow this practice in his court, emphasizing that bail applications based on medical reasons Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to make history by launching India’s first-ever literary tourism circuit, an initiative led by Kerala Tourism to celebrate the state’s rich literary heritage. This unique project aims to transform the birthplaces of iconic Malayalam authors into cultural landmarks, offering tourists a deep dive into the lives and works of literary legends. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Asha workers in Kerala have decided to continue their strike after two rounds of conciliation talks with the state government failed to reach a resolution. The workers are demanding a hike in their monthly honorarium from the current ₹7,000 to ₹21,000, along with retirement benefits of a lump sum payment of ₹5 lakh when Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Police’s anti-drug campaign, Operation D-Hunt, launched in January 2024 to curb drug peddling in the state, has resulted in the arrest of 8,931 individuals and the registration of 8,646 cases so far. As part of the operation, police have intensified crackdowns across various districts, leading to the seizure of significant quantities of contraband, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have skyrocketed to a record-breaking ₹66,320 per sovereign, marking an unprecedented surge in the market. With a ₹320 hike today, the price of one gram of gold now stands at ₹8,290, reflecting a ₹40 increase. This milestone follows a steady upward trend, as gold touched ₹66,000 for the first time Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced ₹10 lakh in educational assistance for children who lost their parents in the devastating Meppadi landslide. The aid will support seven children who lost both parents and 14 children who lost one parent in the tragedy. The financial assistance aims to ensure uninterrupted education and overall well-being of the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has approved a ₹26.5 crore compensation package for land acquisition as part of the rehabilitation project in Wayanad. The amount will be allocated from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) to facilitate the resettlement of affected families. The decision comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address displacement Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended his heartfelt wishes to NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore upon their safe return to Earth after nearly nine months in space. In a social media post, CM Vijayan praised their determination and resilience in overcoming challenges during their extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts, applauding their dedication and perseverance in space exploration. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister praised their determination, stating, “Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts have once again shown us what perseverance truly means.” The Crew-9 mission, which Read More…