The U.S. Court of International Trade has struck down a series of sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, declaring that he exceeded his executive authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling invalidates key tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, which were justified by Trump as responses to Read More…
India is experiencing a fresh uptick in COVID-19 infections, with 1,010 active cases reported across the country as of May 29, 2025. Kerala leads the surge with 430 active cases, followed by Maharashtra (210), Karnataka (126, including 40 new infections), and Delhi (104). Health experts attribute the rise to the emergence of two new Omicron Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a ₹1,010 crore City Gas Distribution (CGD) project in Alipurduar, West Bengal, marking a major push toward clean and affordable energy access in the region. The ambitious project will bring Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to over 2.5 lakh homes and more than 100 commercial units across Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited first allotment list for Kerala’s Higher Secondary Plus One admissions will be published on June 2 at 5 PM, according to Education Minister V. Sivankutty. Students selected in the first round can complete their admissions between June 3 (10 AM) and June 5 (5 PM). Allotments for Model Residential Schools and Sports Read More…
New Delhi/Kerala: In a major breakthrough for Kerala’s infrastructure ambitions, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted environmental clearance for the much-awaited Kozhikode-Wayanad twin tunnel project — a transformative step poised to revolutionize travel through the Western Ghats. The ₹2,000 crore mega project envisions twin Read More…
Kollam: A potentially dangerous situation was narrowly avoided in Shaktikulangara, Kollam, when a fire broke out during the removal of a beached shipping container that had fallen from the cargo vessel MSC Els 3. The fire ignited while workers were using gas cutters to dismantle the container, with thermocol insulation inside catching fire and rapidly Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is preparing for a major transition in its government workforce, with nearly 10,000 employees set to retire on May 31, 2025 — one of the largest retirement drives in recent years. Among them, over 1,000 staff members from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will bid farewell to their roles. The retirement wave Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As a low-pressure system intensifies over the Bay of Bengal near the Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a stern warning for Kerala: brace for continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Red alerts have been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod, where rainfall may exceed 204.4 mm within 24 hours. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala can expect lower bills in June, thanks to a reduction in the fuel surcharge announced by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The move comes as a welcome relief amid rising living costs. Starting June, the fuel surcharge will be slashed by 3 paise per unit for monthly bill payers, Read More…
The Kerala GST Department has launched a sweeping operation, Operation Fuego Marino, targeting illegal production and distribution of counterfeit diesel across the state. More than 400 officers from the Vigilance and Enforcement Wing conducted raids at over 50 locations, uncovering a widespread network supplying fake diesel—mainly to fishing boats and through unauthorized coastal pumps and Read More…