The Kerala government’s General Education Department has announced a major revision to its grace marks policy, aimed at recognizing students’ achievements beyond the classroom. Under the new guidelines, students participating in extracurricular activities—such as sports, arts festivals, NSS, Scouts and Guides, and the Student Police Cadets (SPC)—will be eligible for grace marks based on their Read More…
Kochi: In a bold move to oppose the recent hike in court fees by the state government, the Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) is preparing to take the matter to court. The association announced plans to file a petition in the Kerala High Court, warning that the revised fee structure could severely hamper public Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued heavy rainfall across Kerala until April 8, 2025, with a yellow alert in place for four districts on Saturday. The districts of Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfalls ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Alongside Read More…
New Delhi: The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 19.5 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 5, 2025 — slightly above the seasonal average by 0.7 degrees. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong surface winds are expected during the day, with the maximum temperature likely to soar to 39°C. The IMD has also Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced a visionary 21-Point Action Plan aimed at deepening cooperation among BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) nations. This strategic roadmap reinforces India’s commitment to regional integration and sustainable development. Key highlights of the initiative include a BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to enhance economic Read More…
Kasaragod: Visitors to Bekal Beach can now elevate their dining experience—literally! Kerala’s first-ever Sky Dining has been launched, offering a breathtaking meal 142 feet above the ground. Suspended by a crane, this unique adventure combines gourmet dining with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. With seating for 12 guests at a time, this exhilarating experience Read More…
New Delhi: In a major setback for Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has given the green light to prosecute Veena Vijayan, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) corruption case. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has named Veena and her Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s electricity demand is on a sharp upward trajectory, with projections indicating that the state’s peak power requirement could exceed 7,000 MW by 2026-27, according to a new report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The report estimates an energy requirement of 33,903 million units (MU) during the same period. To tackle this rising Read More…
Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the Chennai-based financial institution of businessman and L2: Empuraan producer Gokulam Gopalan. The action was taken following allegations of violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) related to chit fund transactions. Two years ago, Gokulam Gopalan was questioned by the ED in connection with alleged Read More…
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf Amendment Bill after over 12 hours of heated discussion. The voting, held at around 1:10 AM, saw 128 Members of Parliament supporting the bill and 95 opposing it. Earlier in the day, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had expressed its opposition to the bill but later Read More…