The Kerala High Court has directed the state Governor to submit a detailed report on the utilization of ₹120 crore allocated by the Centre for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation. The fund, freed up after a special NDRF rule relaxation, was intended to assist victims of the 2024 disaster that devastated large parts of the hilly district. Read More…
The Kerala government’s handling of rising student drug abuse, the Kerala High Court has spotlighted Ernakulam as the state’s most affected district, with 53 NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) cases involving minors reported between 2015 and 2024. Expressing deep concern, the court warned that without detailed studies and data-driven strategies, efforts to combat Read More…
Kerala is staring at a festive season price shock as coconut oil—a kitchen staple in the state—may soar to ₹600 per litre by Onam. The surge is driven by a severe global copra shortage, which has sent fresh coconut prices skyrocketing from ₹35 to ₹85 per kg in just six months. With Supplyco, the state-run Read More…
With Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline fast approaching, India is in a high-stakes race to finalize a critical trade deal and avoid a fresh wave of steep U.S. tariffs. As part of a last-minute diplomatic push, Indian and American negotiators are working overtime to iron out the final wrinkles in a mini trade agreement that’s Read More…
Port of Spain – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago, declared that India is rapidly advancing toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy, powered by innovation in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing. Calling India a “land of limitless opportunities,” Modi emphasized that the country’s growth is inclusive, reaching even its Read More…
Kerala is witnessing a wave of intense protests and political unrest following the tragic death of a young woman, Bindu, after a building collapse at Kottayam Medical College. Holding Health Minister Veena George morally accountable, opposition parties including the Congress, BJP, Youth League, and their respective youth and women’s wings have launched coordinated, statewide demonstrations Read More…
Palakkad- Kerala has confirmed a new case of Nipah virus after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal Kizhakkumpuram in Palakkad tested positive. The confirmation came from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, where her samples were sent for advanced testing. The woman, currently under treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, began experiencing symptoms nearly Read More…
Palakkad- A potential Nipah virus case has sparked fresh concerns in Kerala after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal, Palakkad, was hospitalized with symptoms resembling the deadly infection. The woman is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. Her condition prompted immediate action from health officials, who have sent her samples to the National Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The Kerala Finance Department has allowed civil service officers such as IAS, IPS, and IFS officers employed by the state to opt into the Union Government’s Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This new pension option, which offers around 50% of the last drawn salary as post-retirement benefits, is seen as a significant improvement over Read More…
Alappuzha: In a deeply disturbing case of suspected honour killing, a 28-year-old woman, Angel Jasmine, was strangled to death by her father in Omanapuzha, Alappuzha, following a heated argument over her late-night outings. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has sent shockwaves through the local community. The accused, Francis (alias Josemon), allegedly used a Read More…