In a major stride toward transforming Palakkad into a next-generation industrial hub, the Kerala government has invited tenders worth ₹1,100 crore for the development of core infrastructure under the Palakkad Smart City project. This ambitious initiative is a key part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and is expected to fast-track industrial and technological growth in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The southwest monsoon has officially advanced over key regions of the Arabian Sea, marking the onset of the rainy season in South India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), monsoon activity is now active over the southeastern Arabian Sea, Maldives, Comorin region, parts of the Andaman Sea, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bold and unprecedented step, Southern Railway has taken full financial responsibility for the construction of 55 road overbridges (ROBs) across Kerala, following the state government’s inability to contribute its usual 50% share due to financial constraints. Breaking away from the traditional 50:50 cost-sharing model with state governments, Southern Railway’s decision highlights its Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant step toward addressing the ongoing strike by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, the Kerala government has formed a five-member high-level committee to examine their long-pending demands. The committee will hold detailed consultations with ASHA organisations and trade union representatives to assess their grievances, which include demands for better wages, official Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic market shift, gold prices in Kerala have dipped below the ₹70,000 mark per sovereign, marking the steepest weekly decline in recent times. On Thursday alone, gold dropped by a staggering ₹1,560 per sovereign, bringing the price down to ₹68,880. The per gram rate also slid by ₹195, now standing at ₹8,610. Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong declaration of intent to completely eliminate Naxal violence and usher in a new era of peace and progress in affected regions across the country. Reaffirming the government’s commitment, the Prime Minister stated that efforts are being intensified to secure a safe and prosperous future for Read More…
Srinagar: In a major success for counterterrorism efforts, security forces gunned down three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists during a fierce encounter in Pulwama’s Tral area on Wednesday. The encounter took place in Nadir village, where the terrorists had taken shelter. The deceased militants were identified as Asif Sheikh, Aamir Nasir Wani, and Yawar Ahmad Bhat, all Read More…
NASA scientists have discovered 26 brand-new bacterial species thriving in the ultra-sterile cleanrooms where spacecraft are assembled. Despite rigorous sterilization protocols, these microbes have evolved to survive in some of the harshest, most controlled environments on Earth—conditions that mimic aspects of space itself. Published in the journal Microbiome, the research was a global collaboration involving Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala have dipped slightly as of May 14, 2025, following a week marked by sharp fluctuations and record highs. The rate for 22K gold now stands at ₹8,805 per gram, and 24K gold is priced at ₹9,606 per gram. The cost of one sovereign (8 grams) of 22K gold has dropped to Read More…
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath in the presence of a distinguished gathering that included Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and senior Union Ministers such as Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh. Justice Gavai’s appointment marks a significant milestone Read More…