Kochi: The Kerala High Court has extended the stay on toll collection at Paliyekkara, stressing that people’s grievances and traffic woes must be addressed before resuming collection. The court directed Thrissur District Collector to verify compliance with earlier directives and submit a report. While the Union Government argued that toll collection cannot be indefinitely delayed Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue their record-breaking rally, with rates soaring to ₹81,040 per sovereign on Wednesday after a ₹160 jump in a single day. The price per gram now stands at ₹10,130, driven largely by the surge in international gold markets. For perspective, on September 1, gold was priced at ₹77,640 per sovereign, Read More…
Kochi: Popular rapper Vedan, legally known as Hirandas Murali, has been arrested in a rape case following a complaint by a young doctor who accused him of sexually exploiting her under the guise of marriage. The arrest came after two consecutive days of intense interrogation at the Thrikkakara police station. The Kerala High Court had Read More…
Kathmandu: Nepal has been rocked by a massive Gen-Z-led uprising, leaving 22 dead and thousands injured in violent clashes across the country. The unrest spiraled after protesters stormed prisons, enabling nearly 900 inmates to escape. With both the Prime Minister and President stepping down, the Army has taken over national security. Army Chief General Ashok Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared his readiness to engage in fresh talks with India, aiming to resolve trade disputes that have strained ties between the two nations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks, calling him a “very Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for five days of isolated heavy showers as twin cyclonic circulations — one over the Mannar Strait and another over the southern Odisha–northern Andhra coast — intensify weather activity in the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that the state may experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching Read More…
Kochi: Rapper Vedan, legally known as Hirandas Murali, is set to undergo another round of police interrogation today in connection with a young doctor’s complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation under the guise of marriage. On Tuesday, the Thrikkakara Police grilled the rapper for nearly six and a half hours. Vedan, who appeared before the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s cabinet has taken two landmark decisions aimed at strengthening infrastructure and modernising governance. The state approved a massive ₹8,862.95 crore NABARD loan to fund the Kerala Water Authority’s Jal Jeevan Mission, with ₹5,000 crore to be released in the first phase. The move is expected to accelerate efforts to provide safe drinking water Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to take a major step in road safety by making blind-spot mirrors compulsory for all heavy vehicles—including buses, lorries, and school buses—from November 1. To support this move, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) will launch a state-wide driver training and awareness campaign. Blind-spot mirrors are designed to cover critical visibility gaps Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a crucial day-long visit to Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on Monday to assess the devastation caused by floods and landslides. Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment, he declared that the “Government of India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with those affected in this tragic hour.” In Himachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister conducted Read More…