In a major political escalation, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) of enabling drug distribution in Kerala’s educational institutions. He further alleged that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is complicit in shielding the organization and demanded an immediate ban on the SFI. These claims surfaced following the recent seizure Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is facing a major staffing crunch following the retirement of 1,099 employees, including key operational staff like overseers and linemen, on May 31, 2024. This large-scale departure has significantly impacted field operations, intensifying an already existing manpower shortage. To counter the crisis, KSEB has initiated plans to rehire retirees Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has extended strong support to Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin’s campaign against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, which seeks to redraw parliamentary constituencies based on population figures. Vijayan has confirmed his participation in a high-profile solidarity meeting scheduled for March 22 in Chennai, aimed at forging a united front against Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has ranked among the top five states in India where a significant portion of the workforce logs more than 70 hours per week, according to recent data. Around 6.16% of workers in the state exceed this threshold, placing Kerala in the fifth position after Gujarat (7.21%), Punjab (7.09%), Maharashtra, and West Bengal. However, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has recorded a significant decline in the unnecessary consumption of antibiotics, earning praise from the central government for its effective healthcare model. The state’s stringent measures to curb the overuse of antibiotics, including awareness campaigns and strict prescription guidelines, have contributed to this achievement. Health authorities have attributed this success to Kerala’s proactive Read More…
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, has made it clear that he will not apologise or retract his remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking on the controversy, Tushar Gandhi stated, “They want me to apologise for what I said. They want me to retract my statement. I do not do that. I Read More…
The Indian Rupee symbol (₹), recently replaced by the Tamil Nadu government with “₹” in Tamil script, was originally designed by D. Udaya Kumar, a Tamilian and professor at IIT Guwahati. In 2010, Udaya Kumar’s design was selected from thousands of entries in a national competition to represent the Indian currency. The symbol, which creatively Read More…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, will not return to Earth before March 19, 2025, according to NASA’s latest update. Originally planned as an eight-day mission, their stay extended to nine months due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. During Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has ruled that printers and advertisers will be held responsible for illegal hoardings put up by their clients. The court clarified that even if a client requests it, no unauthorized hoarding or board can be printed or displayed. The court emphasized the need for strict action to curb the increasing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step toward promoting automated book sales, Kerala has introduced its first-ever book vending machine in Thiruvananthapuram. The innovative machine allows readers to scan, pay, and collect books instantly, making book purchasing more accessible and convenient. Installed at a prominent location in the city, the vending machine offers a wide range of Read More…