The Kerala government has given the green light to the ambitious Wayanad ropeway project, designed to dramatically improve connectivity between Kozhikode and Wayanad districts. The 3.9-kilometer aerial route will link Adivaram to Lakkidi, reducing the current 45-minute drive through the winding Thamarassery Ghat to a smooth 15–18-minute ride. Equipped with 40 air-conditioned cable cars, each Read More…
New Delhi: In a historic ruling that could redefine Centre-state relations, the Supreme Court has held that Governors cannot indefinitely withhold bills passed by the state legislatures. The verdict came in response to a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government against Governor RN Ravi, who had kept several bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Despite securing a massive central allocation for National Highway development, Kerala is facing a serious roadblock—its own inability to spend the funds effectively. Critical infrastructure projects across the state are bogged down by delays in land acquisition, environmental approvals, and bureaucratic hurdles, putting thousands of crores at risk of underutilization. The Union Ministry of Read More…
Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tightened its grip on industrialist and film producer Gokulam Gopalan, issuing yet another summons in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Gopalan has been asked to appear for questioning on April 22, either in person or through an authorized representative. This comes after an Read More…
Despite Kerala witnessing substantial summer rainfall since March 1, 2025, water storage in the state’s hydel reservoirs remains worryingly low. As of April 8, the reservoirs managed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) are operating at just 46% capacity. This trend mirrors previous years, where heavy rains failed to translate into adequate reservoir inflow. Read More…
On the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the scheme’s transformative impact on millions of lives across the country. Speaking on April 8, 2025, the Prime Minister applauded the program’s role in driving inclusive economic growth and enabling grassroots entrepreneurship. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Read More…
In a dramatic turn in the ₹2 crore hybrid ganja case in Alappuzha, popular Malayalam actor Sreenath Bhasi has withdrawn his anticipatory bail plea from the Kerala High Court after the Excise Department confirmed he is not listed as an accused. The move comes as a relief to the actor, who had approached the court Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Navkar Mahamantra Divas on April 9, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, centered around the sacred Jain chant “Navkar Mahamantra,” aims to foster global peace, non-violence, and compassion. Scheduled from 8:01 AM to 9:36 AM IST, the gathering is expected to bring together Read More…
New Delhi: The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders has been increased by ₹50, impacting both regular consumers and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that starting April 8, 2025, a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will cost ₹853 for general consumers, up from ₹803. For PMUY Read More…
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to the state government by staying an earlier single bench order that had nullified the formation of a judicial commission investigating the Munambam Waqf land dispute. The ruling allows the commission, headed by former High Court judge Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, to continue Read More…