Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has been thrust into emergency power management mode as a sudden nationwide energy crisis forces the state to enforce widespread load shedding. Triggered by an unexpected dip in electricity generation — due to acute fuel shortages and spiking demand amid scorching heat — the situation has strained power grids across India. The Kerala Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India is set to examine whether its landmark ruling in the Tamil Nadu Governor’s case can be applied to a similar constitutional standoff in Kerala. The move comes after the Kerala government filed a petition challenging Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s delay in giving assent to eight bills passed by Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a key administrative move, the Kerala government has appointed senior IAS officer A. Jayathilak as the state’s 50th Chief Secretary. The decision was finalized during the cabinet meeting held today, ahead of the upcoming retirement of current Chief Secretary Dr. Sarada Muraleedharan on April 30. Jayathilak, currently the Additional Chief Secretary in the Read More…
Srinagar – The serene valley of Pahalgam turned into a scene of horror as a deadly terror attack claimed 28 lives, including 27 men and one woman. More than ten others remain hospitalized with serious injuries. The bodies of the deceased have been brought to Srinagar for postmortem, including that of Ramachandran, a native of Read More…
BJP Kerala State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has kickstarted the ambitious ‘Vikasita Kerala’ (Developed Kerala) campaign, promising a fresh developmental roadmap for the state and slamming the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) for what he called a “lost decade” of poor governance and economic mismanagement. Chandrasekhar accused the LDF of pushing Kerala into a financial crisis Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala will move forward with its ambitious ‘Global City’ project even after the Central government withdrew its support, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve confirmed on Monday. The decision underscores the state’s commitment to developing a world-class urban infrastructure hub aimed at boosting investment, employment, and sustainable growth. Originally, the project had a plan to acquire Read More…
India and Saudi Arabia have unveiled new joint initiatives aimed at deepening their strategic partnership across energy, trade, and infrastructure sectors. During his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that both nations are exploring collaborative ventures in refinery and petrochemical development, as well as groundbreaking plans for electricity grid interconnectivity spanning Read More…
Kochi: A bomb threat at the Kerala High Court on Monday led to heightened security and a tense atmosphere, but a detailed inspection by police and bomb squads confirmed there was no real danger. Acting swiftly on the alert, authorities cordoned off the area and deployed a dog squad and bomb detection experts to conduct Read More…
Vatican City: The Vatican has confirmed that the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, will be held on Saturday, April 26, with ceremonies beginning at 1:30 PM IST. Honoring his final wish, the Holy Father will be laid to rest at the St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome—one of the city’s most Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As a mark of respect for the late Pope Francis, the Kerala government has suspended all cultural programs linked to its annual celebrations in Wayanad and Kasaragod. Thursday’s events in Wayanad and Friday’s lineup in Kasaragod have been officially postponed. Authorities also confirmed that the inauguration of an exhibition in Wayanad, scheduled for today, Read More…