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…
In a bold move that has stirred Kerala’s administrative circles, suspended IAS officer N. Prasanth has demanded immediate action on his long-delayed promotion, alleging a high-level conspiracy orchestrated by senior bureaucrats to sabotage his career. In a fiery Facebook post, Prasanth accused Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan, who is set to retire on April 30, and Read More…
In a major offensive against drug trafficking, the Kerala Police have launched an intensified anti-narcotics campaign dubbed Operation D-Hunt, targeting the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Between February 22 and April 13, 2025, the city police registered 488 cases and arrested 501 individuals as part of the sweeping crackdown aimed at dismantling drug supply chains and Read More…
Mumbai: In a groundbreaking move to enhance passenger convenience, Central Railway has installed an ATM onboard the Mumbai–Manmad Panchavati Express, marking the first-ever banking service on an Indian train. This pioneering initiative aims to bring banking services directly to commuters. The ATM, operated by a private bank, has been strategically set up in a secure Read More…
Kerala is set to make railway history as it becomes home to India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching soon on the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru route. Designed to transform overnight travel, the train will offer a perfect blend of speed, comfort, and modern amenities — redefining the experience of long-distance journeys in the country. Developed by the Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have once again climbed to a record high, with a sharp increase of ₹760 per sovereign, taking the price to ₹70,520. The rate per gram also rose by ₹95, reaching ₹8,815. This marks the highest-ever gold price recorded in the state. Although prices briefly dipped after crossing ₹70,000 for the Read More…
Kerala’s first regional airline, Air Kerala, is set to begin operations in June 2025, with its inaugural flight taking off from Kannur International Airport. The airline aims to boost regional connectivity by primarily focusing on Tier II and Tier III cities across South and Central India. Operating as an ultra-low-cost carrier, Air Kerala will initially Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has now become the second longest-serving Chief Minister in the history of the state. As of November 14, 2022, he set a new milestone by surpassing the record for holding the Chief Minister’s post continuously for the most number of days. Vijayan assumed office as Chief Minister on May Read More…