Kochi: The Kochi Water Metro’s smooth sail into success has caught the attention of the German government, which is now gearing up to offer more financial support for its expansion. Through the KfW Development Bank, Germany is preparing new loan provisions to help purchase additional boats, signaling a strong vote of confidence in the eco-friendly Read More…
New York: Dr. Nusrat Jahan has been named the International President of the United Nations Human Rights Commission. With over 20 years of dedicated service in the fields of social justice and human rights advocacy, Dr. Jahan’s elevation to this global role is being hailed as a powerful step toward strengthening human rights protections worldwide. Read More…
Thrissur, Kerala — The Kerala government has assured that the 2025 Thrissur Pooram will take place with its full traditional grandeur, including the much-awaited fireworks display, despite new central government regulations that impose stricter safety guidelines. Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, affirmed that efforts are ongoing to Read More…
Alappuzha, Kerala: In a sweeping crackdown on environmental violations, over 1,800 kilograms of banned plastic products were seized from an establishment in Vazhichery market, Alappuzha. The operation was part of Kerala’s aggressive push to eliminate single-use plastics and protect its delicate ecosystem. A joint task force comprising officials from the Pollution Control Board, Health Department, Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Manjusha, the wife of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, seeking a CBI investigation into his mysterious death. The bench, comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran, ruled that not every case can be handed over to the Central Bureau of Read More…
Kochi: In a remarkable rally, gold prices in Kerala have hit a historic high, breaching the ₹71,000 mark for the first time ever. On Thursday, prices soared by ₹840 in a single day, taking the rate to ₹71,360 per sovereign (8 grams). The per gram price now stands at ₹8,920 — a ₹105 increase. Over Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the inauguration of the Amravati Airport as a significant milestone for Maharashtra, especially the Vidarbha region, calling it “great news” that promises to boost commerce, connectivity, and regional development. Inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Read More…
As the Easter holidays draw near, travelers in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing bus fares, especially on high-demand inter-state routes such as Bengaluru–Kochi and Hyderabad–Thiruvananthapuram. Private bus operators have significantly hiked prices, with AC sleeper fares from Bengaluru to Kochi doubling from ₹1,500 to as high as ₹3,000–₹3,300. Shockingly, some Read More…
Kochi: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko is facing serious allegations after actress Vinci Aloysius lodged a formal complaint with the Film Chamber, accusing him of drug use and inappropriate behavior during the shooting of the film Sutravaakyam. According to Vinci’s complaint, Shine allegedly appeared to be under the influence of narcotics on set, causing frequent Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed strong disapproval of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s recent comments regarding a Supreme Court decision. During a press conference, CM Vijayan stated that it is generally expected that a Governor should not oppose a Supreme Court ruling. He suggested that the Governor’s stance in this instance appears to be Read More…