Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited results of the Kerala State Lottery’s Christmas–New Year Bumper draw were announced on Saturday, bringing festive cheer to Kottayam, where a ticket sold with number XC 138455 won the bumper first prize of ₹20 crore. The draw was held at 2:00 PM at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, amid massive public interest. The Christmas–New Read More…
Kochi: In an unusual and politically significant move, the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation has imposed a ₹20 lakh fine on the BJP City District Committee for installing unauthorised banners, flags, and flex boards in public spaces during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. The action comes after the BJP failed to comply with repeated directions to Read More…
New Delhi: In a major push towards employment generation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today distribute appointment letters to 61,000 candidates selected for government jobs under the Centre’s Rozgar Mela initiative. The programme will be held at 11:00 AM through video conferencing, with simultaneous events taking place at 45 centres across India. The new recruits Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The lucky winner of the New Year will be known today as the Kerala State Lottery conducts the Christmas–New Year Bumper Lottery draw on Saturday. The draw will take place at 2:00 PM at Gorky Bhavan, the official venue of the Kerala State Lottery Department in Thiruvananthapuram. The Christmas–New Year Bumper lottery, which offers Read More…
Kochi: After witnessing a steep fall a day earlier, gold prices in Kerala made a strong comeback on Thursday. The price of gold rose by ₹1,080 per sovereign (8 grams), reversing part of Wednesday’s sharp decline of ₹1,880. With the latest increase, the price of one sovereign of gold stands at ₹1,16,320, while the price Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for vehicle owners, the Kerala government has brought into effect a sharp reduction in vehicle fitness test fees, slashing charges by up to 50 per cent across multiple categories. Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar said the decision was taken using the state government’s discretionary powers. The revised fee structure Read More…
Bengaluru: In a major relief for ride-hailing platforms and two-wheeler owners, the Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban imposed by the Siddaramaiah-led government on bike taxi services in the state. The ruling paves the way for the return of bike taxis operated by aggregators such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido. A Division Bench comprising Read More…
Thodupuzha: Munnar has slipped back into biting cold after a brief lull, with temperatures plunging sharply in the high ranges. Chenduvara recorded a chilling low of just 1 degree Celsius in the early hours of Thursday, signalling the return of severe winter conditions. The cold spell was also felt across nearby regions such as Silent Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Declaring that the vision of a Developed India can be achieved only through a Developed Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the state’s development journey is entering a new phase. Addressing a large gathering in Thiruvananthapuram, the Prime Minister assured Kerala of the Centre’s full support and announced plans to transform the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move set to make long-distance bus journeys more comfortable and convenient, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will soon offer hot meals from popular food chain Chicking onboard its long-route services. Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar announced that passengers will be able to order food directly from their seats and Read More…