The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has proposed a sweeping revision to its water tariff system, introducing building size as a new factor in determining water bills—alongside actual consumption. If approved by the state government, this could result in significantly higher water bills, especially for larger homes and commercial establishments. Under the new proposal, a minimum Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Real estate developers in Kerala have urged the Central Government to revise the outdated price cap of ₹45 lakh for affordable housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) scheme. The builders argue that the current cap, which has remained unchanged for nearly a decade, no longer reflects the ground realities of construction costs Read More…
Thousands of Reliance Jio users across Kerala faced a major service disruption on Monday afternoon, as mobile networks, JioFiber broadband, and voice calls went offline for nearly two hours. The outage began around 1 PM and affected over 11,000 users, causing widespread inconvenience. According to Downdetector, 56% of complaints were related to mobile internet, 32% Read More…
Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced that this month’s welfare pensions will be disbursed starting June 20, benefiting over 62 lakh people with ₹1,600 each. Highlighting the government’s unwavering commitment to social security, Balagopal revealed that the current LDF government has spent ₹38,500 crore on welfare pensions over the past four years alone. Combined with Read More…
New Delhi: Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have triggered a sharp spike in global crude oil prices, sending Brent crude — India’s key oil benchmark — surging past $75 per barrel. The 1.24% uptick from the previous day’s close reflects growing concerns over supply disruptions in the region. The escalation began after Israel’s airstrike Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides came together in Limassol for a high-profile business roundtable, marking a pivotal moment in India-Cyprus relations. This is Modi’s first visit to the island nation in over two decades, and it has already set the stage for a new era of strategic collaboration. Top CEOs and Read More…
New Delhi: One of India’s most celebrated bureaucrats, Amitabh Kant, has formally retired after an illustrious 45-year career in public service, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape modern India’s tourism image and economic policy landscape. The former G20 Sherpa and CEO of NITI Aayog, Kant announced his resignation, stating his desire to embrace new Read More…
Kochi: In the wake of a major fire aboard the container vessel MV Wan Hai 503, authorities have issued a high alert along parts of Kerala’s coastline as fallen cargo containers are expected to begin washing ashore between today and Wednesday. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has warned residents, especially in the southern Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for intense monsoon activity as twin cyclonic systems—one over southern Maharashtra and another above the northwest Bay of Bengal—combine with strong westerly winds to trigger widespread heavy rainfall across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for five northern districts: Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram, warning Read More…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for free online updates of Aadhaar card demographic details by one more year, until June 14, 2026. The announcement came just as the earlier deadline was set to expire on June 14, 2025. Now, cardholders can update key details like name, address, and date Read More…