In the aftermath of the tragic terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir — which claimed 26 lives — Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has confirmed that 575 Malayalis remain stranded in the region. The state government has swung into action, launching urgent measures to ensure their safety and organize their swift return home. To Read More…
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Fake Bomb Threats Rattle Kerala Collectorates; Swift Police Action Ensures Safety
Kottayam/Palakkad/Kollam: Panic gripped three districts in Kerala—Kottayam, Palakkad, and Kollam—on Thursday after bomb threat emails were sent to their respective collectorates by unidentified sources. The alarming messages led to immediate evacuations and extensive searches by police and bomb squads. In Kollam, the threat email was received early in the morning, prompting authorities to conduct a Read More…
Veena Vijayan at the Center of CMRL-Exalogic Scam: ₹2.78 Crore Paid for ‘Non-Existent Services’, Says SFIO
Kochi: In a major revelation, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has named Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan, as the key orchestrator in a high-profile financial scam involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and her firm, Exalogic Solutions. According to the SFIO chargesheet submitted before the 7th Additional Sessions Court in Read More…
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Likely in Kerala Till Monday; Yellow Alert Issued in Key Districts
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across Kerala until Monday. The alert urges residents to stay cautious as isolated areas are expected to experience intense downpours. Today, heavy rainfall is forecast in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Idukki districts, with similar conditions expected in Read More…
PM Modi Unveils Bold Vision for India’s Steel Industry at India Steel 2025
In a powerful virtual address at the India Steel 2025 programme on April 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out an ambitious roadmap to transform India into a global steel powerhouse. He announced plans to scale up the country’s steel production capacity from 179 million tonnes to 300 million tonnes by 2030, with per capita Read More…
Kerala Unveils Investor-Friendly Land Policy: 90-Year Leases and Flexible Terms to Attract Big IT and Industrial Projects
In a bold step to boost long-term industrial and IT investments, the Kerala government has overhauled its land allotment policy—extending lease durations, offering flexible payment options, and opening new opportunities in logistics and renewable energy sectors. Under the revised policy, industrial land leases have been increased from 30 to 60 years for general projects. High-value Read More…
NH66 Upgrade Brings Major Shift: Two-Wheelers Banned from Six-Lane Highway in Kerala, Allowed Only on Bridges
Kochi: In a major move to boost road safety, two-wheelers will no longer be allowed on the six-lane main carriageways of National Highway 66 (NH66) in Kerala. Instead, riders will be required to use dedicated service roads—except while crossing bridges, where access to the main highway will still be permitted. This restriction comes as part Read More…
Gold Takes a U-Turn: ₹2,280 Price Crash in Just Two Days After Record Highs
Kochi: After soaring to record-breaking levels, gold prices in Kerala have taken a sharp dip, falling by a total of ₹2,280 over the past two days. On Tuesday, prices plummeted by ₹2,200 per sovereign, followed by an additional ₹80 drop today. The current rate now stands at ₹72,040 per sovereign and ₹9,005 per gram. The Read More…
Kerala to Enforce Minimum Marks for Classes 5 to 7 from 2025; Stricter SSLC Exam Rules from 2026
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major move to uplift academic standards in public schools, the Kerala government will implement minimum mark requirements for students in Classes 5, 6, and 7 starting from the 2025-26 academic year, Education Minister V. Sivankutty announced. This decision comes after the successful rollout of the policy in Class 8, which garnered positive Read More…
Shine Tom Chacko Owns Up to Drug Use, Seeks Redemption—FEFKA Signals Possible Support with a Warning
Kochi: In a dramatic twist to Kerala’s ongoing drug crackdown, popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has reportedly admitted to drug addiction and appealed for a second chance to reclaim his place in the industry. The revelation follows mounting pressure from the Excise Department’s intensified investigation into the high-profile Alappuzha hybrid ganja case. Insiders from Read More…










