Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has granted permission for the University Laws (Amendment) Bill to be tabled in the State Assembly. The Bill, which proposes key changes in the governance of universities, is expected to be scrutinized by the Governor before being circulated among legislators for further discussions. The move marks a significant step Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has relaxed its strict economy orders to facilitate the payment of ₹2.40 crore towards the wet lease of a helicopter from Chipsan Aviation Private Limited. The decision, formalized through a government order issued by the Finance Department on March 6, allows the clearance of pending dues despite existing financial restrictions. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A recent NITI Aayog report has highlighted Kerala as one of the leading states in women’s financial independence and financial inclusion, ranking sixth in absolute numbers. The report, released on the occasion of International Women’s Day, underscores Kerala’s strong banking access, high female literacy, and progressive policies that have empowered women economically. The findings Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has emerged as the state with the highest percentage of working women earning fixed salaries, according to the latest data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Nearly 50% of employed women in Kerala receive regular wages or fixed salaries, significantly higher than the national average. This trend reflects the state’s strong emphasis Read More…
Ernakulam: The shooting of the Malayalam film Cake Story, featuring renowned writer, filmmaker, and producer Dr. Rajeev Menon in a guest role, has been completed in Kochi. Dr. Rajeev Menon is the National General Secretary of the Republican Party of India, led by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Directed by hitmaker Sunil Karanthur, Cake Story marks Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s ambitious ‘New Kerala’ development plan proposes an income-based fee structure for various public services, aiming to promote economic equality and social justice. Under this model, fees for education, healthcare, and other government services could be determined based on individuals’ income levels, ensuring affordability for lower-income groups while generating necessary Read More…
Kochi: A large group of advocates staged a protest in the Kerala High Court, demanding a public apology from a judge who allegedly made insulting remarks to the wife of a deceased lawyer. The protestors expressed outrage, calling the comments deeply disrespectful and unacceptable. The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association has warned that if the Read More…
New Delhi: On the occasion of Jan Aushadhi Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government’s commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare for all citizens. He emphasized the success of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), which has significantly reduced the cost of essential medicines for millions of people across India. PM Modi Read More…
Silvassa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and launched various development projects worth over ₹2,580 crore in Silvassa, located in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi highlighted the region’s rapid progress, stating that Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu have achieved saturation in several Read More…
Kottayam: The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has announced plans to build a cricket stadium in Kottayam, further expanding its infrastructure for the sport in the state. As per an official release, CMS College will provide its existing grounds to KCA for 30 years under a long-term agreement. This initiative follows similar projects undertaken by KCA Read More…