A major shipwreck off the Kerala coast has sparked serious environmental concerns, even as port authorities continue to deny the occurrence of an oil spill. The Liberia-flagged cargo vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank about 38 nautical miles from the shore while en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, carrying 640 containers—including 13 with hazardous materials, 12 Read More…
The Trump administration has temporarily halted the scheduling of new student visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Announced on May 27, 2025, the pause is part of a broader plan to intensify social media vetting for F, M, and J visa applicants—categories that cover most international students and exchange visitors. While already scheduled Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bid to conserve marine resources and ensure the safety of fishing communities during the monsoon season, Kerala will enforce a 52-day trawling ban from midnight on June 9 to July 31. Announcing the decision, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian detailed several safety measures, including the deployment of 19 privately hired boats across nine Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high-alert warning, banning all fishing activities along the Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts from May 28 to June 1, 2025, due to the forecast of dangerously strong winds and turbulent sea conditions. Key Weather Alerts: Fishermen are strictly advised to avoid venturing into the sea during Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The grand prize of ₹12 crore in the highly anticipated Vishu Bumper Lottery has been claimed by ticket number VD 204266, sold by Jaswanth Agency in Palakkad, turning one lucky buyer into a multi-crore winner. The second prize of ₹1 crore each went to seven fortunate tickets, bearing the numbers:VA 699731, VB 699731, VB Read More…
Thrissur: The historic Ragam Theatre—long a cultural landmark in the heart of Thrissur—has officially come under the ownership of Bharat Lejan Multi-State Housing Cooperative Society (BLM). Backed by a High Court ruling, BLM successfully installed its board and inaugurated its office at the venue, signaling a new chapter in the theatre’s legacy. The board installation Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness intense downpours for the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting extremely heavy rainfall until Friday. The forecast attributes the weather to a strong westerly wind pattern and a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. Red Alerts in High-Risk Districts IMD has sounded red alerts Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant relief to taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the assessment year 2025. The new deadline is now September 15, 2025, replacing the earlier cutoff of July 31, 2025. The extension comes in light of key revisions to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has officially submitted a list of six senior IPS officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the selection of the next Director General of Police (DGP). Among the top names is M R Ajithkumar, currently serving as the head of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau. The move comes as the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A total of 34 containers from a sunken cargo vessel have been washed ashore along the Thiruvananthapuram coast, prompting a coordinated recovery and security operation by local authorities and maritime agencies. The containers were part of the cargo onboard a ship that reportedly sank off the Kerala coast due to rough sea conditions earlier Read More…