Alappuzha, Kerala: In a sweeping crackdown on environmental violations, over 1,800 kilograms of banned plastic products were seized from an establishment in Vazhichery market, Alappuzha. The operation was part of Kerala’s aggressive push to eliminate single-use plastics and protect its delicate ecosystem. A joint task force comprising officials from the Pollution Control Board, Health Department, Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Manjusha, the wife of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, seeking a CBI investigation into his mysterious death. The bench, comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran, ruled that not every case can be handed over to the Central Bureau of Read More…
Kochi: In a remarkable rally, gold prices in Kerala have hit a historic high, breaching the ₹71,000 mark for the first time ever. On Thursday, prices soared by ₹840 in a single day, taking the rate to ₹71,360 per sovereign (8 grams). The per gram price now stands at ₹8,920 — a ₹105 increase. Over Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the inauguration of the Amravati Airport as a significant milestone for Maharashtra, especially the Vidarbha region, calling it “great news” that promises to boost commerce, connectivity, and regional development. Inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Read More…
As the Easter holidays draw near, travelers in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing bus fares, especially on high-demand inter-state routes such as Bengaluru–Kochi and Hyderabad–Thiruvananthapuram. Private bus operators have significantly hiked prices, with AC sleeper fares from Bengaluru to Kochi doubling from ₹1,500 to as high as ₹3,000–₹3,300. Shockingly, some Read More…
Kochi: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko is facing serious allegations after actress Vinci Aloysius lodged a formal complaint with the Film Chamber, accusing him of drug use and inappropriate behavior during the shooting of the film Sutravaakyam. According to Vinci’s complaint, Shine allegedly appeared to be under the influence of narcotics on set, causing frequent Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed strong disapproval of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s recent comments regarding a Supreme Court decision. During a press conference, CM Vijayan stated that it is generally expected that a Governor should not oppose a Supreme Court ruling. He suggested that the Governor’s stance in this instance appears to be Read More…
In a bold move that has stirred Kerala’s administrative circles, suspended IAS officer N. Prasanth has demanded immediate action on his long-delayed promotion, alleging a high-level conspiracy orchestrated by senior bureaucrats to sabotage his career. In a fiery Facebook post, Prasanth accused Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan, who is set to retire on April 30, and Read More…
In a major offensive against drug trafficking, the Kerala Police have launched an intensified anti-narcotics campaign dubbed Operation D-Hunt, targeting the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Between February 22 and April 13, 2025, the city police registered 488 cases and arrested 501 individuals as part of the sweeping crackdown aimed at dismantling drug supply chains and Read More…
Mumbai: In a groundbreaking move to enhance passenger convenience, Central Railway has installed an ATM onboard the Mumbai–Manmad Panchavati Express, marking the first-ever banking service on an Indian train. This pioneering initiative aims to bring banking services directly to commuters. The ATM, operated by a private bank, has been strategically set up in a secure Read More…