Kerala has witnessed an extraordinary deluge since the early onset of the southwest monsoon on May 24, 2025—the earliest arrival in 16 years. In just a week, the state received approximately 40 cm of rainfall, nearly six times the seasonal average of 7 cm, marking a staggering 440% excess. The downpour has been most intense Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a swift update to its weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, and Kasaragod, warning of isolated heavy rainfall across these districts today. The revised alert comes after earlier predictions had indicated no severe weather warnings. Now, all districts in Kerala are expected to Read More…
Bengaluru: In a major boost to India’s aerospace ambitions, Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) are teaming up to establish the country’s first privately-owned helicopter assembly plant in Kolar, Karnataka. The facility will produce Airbus’s top-selling H125 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in India’s “Make in India” initiative. This Final Assembly Line (FAL) will Read More…
Palakkad: Fear is mounting in Kerala’s Attappadi region as another fatal wild elephant attack has claimed the life of a 60-year-old man, marking the second such tragedy in just ten days. The victim, Mallan of Cheerakadavu, was fatally injured after a wild elephant struck him with its trunk while he was tending to his cattle Read More…
New Delhi: In a fresh surge, India’s active COVID-19 cases have risen to 2,710, as per the latest figures released by the Union Health Ministry. Alongside the rise, 1,170 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours, while 7 deaths have been reported across the country. Health authorities have called for heightened alertness amid this Read More…
Kanyakumari: In a dramatic turn along the Tamil Nadu coast, an expert recovery team has successfully retrieved a mysterious container from a shipwreck that washed ashore at Vaniyakudi, a fishing village near Colachel in Kanyakumari district. The container, found roughly one kilometre from Colachel, is believed to have drifted in due to powerful sea currents. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move to boost learning time and improve academic outcomes, the Kerala government has rolled out a revamped academic calendar for the upcoming school year. High school students in government and aided schools will now spend an extra 30 minutes in class each day, with 15 minutes added to both the morning and Read More…
Thrissur: Union Minister Suresh Gopi lauded the relentless efforts of Kerala Revenue Minister K. Rajan in making the 2025 Thrissur Pooram a grand success. Speaking at the “Suchitwa Pooram” event held to honor the sanitation and support workers of the festival, Gopi expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying he felt like hugging and kissing the minister Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: After a refreshing two-month summer break, schools across Kerala will reopen on June 2, 2025, ushering in a new academic year filled with innovation, inspiration, and impactful learning. The break, which began on March 28, was carefully overseen by the state government, with special focus on student health and safety amid soaring temperatures. As Read More…
New Delhi: In a move to protect consumers from deceptive marketing, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strong warning against the casual use of the term ‘100%’ on food packaging, advertisements, and labels. The regulator says the phrase is undefined in current food safety laws and often used in Read More…