Thiruvananthapuram: The clock is ticking for students seeking Plus One (Class 11) admission in Kerala for the academic year 2025–26. Online applications must be submitted by 5 PM on May 20 via the official Higher Secondary admission portal, hscap.kerala.gov.in. This includes both general higher secondary schools and model residential schools. The trial allotment list will Read More…
Bengaluru: Heavy overnight rain lashed Bengaluru, triggering waterlogging and localized flooding across several parts of the city. The city recorded over 100 mm of rainfall, submerging low-lying areas and causing traffic disruptions early Monday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Bengaluru under a Yellow Alert until May 23, forecasting continued spells of moderate Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert as a low-pressure system is likely to form over the Arabian Sea by Thursday, bringing widespread and intense rainfall across the state, especially in the northern districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of isolated heavy to very heavy rains, primarily in the Malabar region. An Orange Alert Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Advocate Bailin Das, accused of assaulting junior lawyer J.V. Shyamili at his Vanchiyoor office, has been granted bail by the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on the fourth day of his judicial custody. In court, the defense argued that Das himself sustained injuries during the confrontation — including an eye injury and an ear Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Higher Secondary Examination Board will announce the results of the Plus Two (Class 12) and Vocational Higher Secondary examinations on May 22 at 3 PM, marking a crucial academic milestone for over 4.44 lakh students across the state. The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education has confirmed that the valuation process is complete, Read More…
Kozhikode: A devastating fire engulfed a commercial shopping complex near the Kozhikode bus stand, causing estimated losses exceeding ₹75 crore. The inferno completely destroyed the godown of Calicut Textiles and a nearby medical storage facility. The fire, which erupted around 4:30 PM yesterday, raged for hours and was brought under control only by 11 PM Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major shift affecting electric vehicle (EV) users across Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has hiked EV charging rates significantly during nighttime hours, while offering discounted rates during the day. The new time-based tariff structure, effective at all 63 KSEB-operated charging stations, is designed to promote the use of solar energy Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Senior CPI(M) leader and former MLA A. Pradeep Kumar has been appointed as the private secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. A prominent member of the CPI(M) state committee, Pradeep Kumar steps into the role vacated by K.K. Ragesh, who was recently appointed as the CPI(M) Kannur district secretary. Known for his Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala’s dream of hosting football icon Lionel Messi has hit a dead end, with Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman clarifying that the state government is not responsible for the cancellation. The blame, he said, lies squarely with the sponsoring company, not the government. “The government doesn’t have that kind of money,” the minister stated, Read More…
In a significant move to streamline government service access from birth, newborns in India can now be enrolled for Aadhaar as soon as they receive their birth certificate. While biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans will not be collected for children under five, parents must ensure mandatory biometric updates at age 5 and Read More…