Kozhikode: Senior IUML leader and Koduvally MLA Dr. M. K. Muneer has been hospitalized in Kozhikode after suffering a heart attack triggered by dangerously low potassium levels, hospital sources confirmed. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the close watch of a multidisciplinary team of doctors. While his condition is serious, the latest Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has ordered that the gold-plated copper sheets, earlier seized over alleged irregularities, be handed back to the Sabarimala temple authorities. A Division Bench noted that sacred materials belonging to the shrine cannot be withheld indefinitely and must be restored for ritual use. The court also directed the temple administration to Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to consider a plea seeking cancellation of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan cricket match scheduled for Sunday. A bench of Justices J. K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi turned down the urgent hearing request, remarking, “Why the rush? It’s just a match — let it happen. What can we do Read More…
New Delhi: In a major policy reversal, the Central Government has barred physiotherapists from using the honorific “Doctor” with their names. The order, issued on September 9 by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), comes after repeated appeals from the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The IMA argued that physiotherapists adopting the “Dr.” prefix violates Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kathmandu: Close to 100 tourists from Kerala, including families and senior citizens, are stranded in Nepal after heavy rains and adverse weather disrupted travel services. Sudden flight cancellations and roadblocks have left the group unable to return home as planned. Local authorities, in coordination with Indian officials, are working to arrange safe passage. The Indian Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has firmly denied viral social media claims that e-challans are being scrapped. Calling the reports “fake and misleading,” officials clarified that all challans remain valid and enforceable. The department stressed that even violations by its own vehicles are penalized, underscoring its zero-tolerance approach. Importantly, once issued, an e-challan can Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated rainfall across Kerala today, with chances of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph. While no district-specific heavy rain alerts have been issued, residents are advised to stay cautious. The active weather spell is driven by a cyclonic circulation over the Mannar Gulf and Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has begun deliberations on a Presidential Reference challenging its April 2025 ruling that set strict deadlines for Governors and the President to act on state legislation. A five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai is examining whether such timelines—one month for Governors to clear re-enacted bills and Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a one-day visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on September 11, blending diplomacy with disaster management. In the morning, he will host Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi to strengthen historic civilizational ties and explore cooperation in sectors such as healthcare, education, renewable energy, infrastructure, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal has sounded a warning that states may face a “demonetisation-style fallout” if the Centre proceeds with restructuring the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system without ensuring compensation. Minister cautioned that such a move, without adequate safeguards, could place severe financial strain on state economies. Balagopal urged the Union Read More…