New Delhi: Marking World Health Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Indian government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening healthcare and ensuring overall well-being for all citizens. In a heartfelt message, PM Modi stated, “On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare Read More…
In a significant shift aimed at raising academic standards, nearly 10% of Class VIII students in Kerala have failed to secure the newly mandated minimum of 30% marks in one or more subjects during the annual examinations. Introduced as part of an education reform strategy, the new benchmark marks a departure from the earlier no-detention Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has rejected actor Dileep’s petition seeking a CBI investigation into the 2017 actress assault case, in which he is the eighth accused. A division bench comprising Justices A.M. Mustaque and P. Krishna Kumar stated that the trial in the Principal District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam, is at its concluding stage, Read More…
Kochi: Prominent film producer Antony Perumbavoor, known for backing superstar Mohanlal’s much-anticipated film Empuraan, is under the scanner after the Income Tax Department issued a notice seeking detailed clarification on his financial dealings related to major films including Lucifer and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. The move is part of a continued probe following extensive raids in Read More…
Kerala’s government and aided schools are witnessing a remarkable surge in the enrollment of migrant students, with Ernakulam district emerging as the frontrunner. In the last academic year alone, 24,061 students from outside Kerala were admitted across various levels — from Lower Primary to Higher Secondary. Most of these students are children of migrant workers Read More…
Chennai: In a landmark decision, senior CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby has been nominated as the party’s next General Secretary, becoming the first leader from Kerala to hold the post since the legendary E.M.S. Namboodiripad. Baby will serve as the sixth General Secretary in the party’s history. The nomination, proposed by Polit Bureau Coordinator Prakash Karat, Read More…
Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran has received an Income Tax Department notic regarding his income from three major 2022 releases — Jana Gana Mana, Gold, and Kaduva. The notice, dated March 29, 2025, seeks clarification on his financial declarations and requests an official response by April 29. In all three films, Prithviraj played dual roles as both Read More…
In a major step towards sustainable living, the Kerala government has unveiled a draft energy policy mandating the installation of solar power systems in homes that consume over 500 units of electricity per month and have a rooftop space of at least 100 square meters. As per the draft, such households will be required to Read More…
New Delhi: On the occasion of National Maritime Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to strengthening India’s maritime sector and port infrastructure. Highlighting the critical role of the maritime industry in the country’s economic growth and global trade, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize ports and enhance Read More…
The Kerala government’s General Education Department has announced a major revision to its grace marks policy, aimed at recognizing students’ achievements beyond the classroom. Under the new guidelines, students participating in extracurricular activities—such as sports, arts festivals, NSS, Scouts and Guides, and the Student Police Cadets (SPC)—will be eligible for grace marks based on their Read More…