Kochi: Gold prices in the state have shifted into high gear once more, edging closer to the ₹1.19 lakh mark per pavan. The price climbed by ₹80 today, pushing the rate to ₹1,18,720 per pavan, while the per gram price rose by ₹10 to ₹14,840. The steady climb comes amid continued volatility in the bullion Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Israel is drawing heightened diplomatic attention amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in West Asia. The visit, expected to further strengthen strategic and defense ties between the two nations, comes at a time of escalating regional tensions and complex global alignments. India and Israel share robust cooperation in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant and much-awaited move, the state government has increased the upper age limit for candidates applying for Public Service Commission (PSC) examinations, bringing major relief to thousands of job aspirants. The Cabinet has approved the recommendation to raise the maximum age limit for the General category from 36 to 40 years — Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant relief to the Kerala government, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the High Court order that had cancelled the Nava Kerala Survey, allowing the ambitious public outreach initiative to continue. The apex court observed that there was nothing inherently wrong in the government seeking public feedback on projects implemented Read More…
Kochi: In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has ordered a special screening of The Kerala Story 2 after observing that the film’s teaser and trailer appear to portray the State in a misleading manner. The direction came during the hearing of petitions challenging the grant of censor certification to the movie. Justice Bechu Read More…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet is likely to take up the proposal to officially rename the state of Kerala as “Keralam,” following a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly seeking the change. The move aims to align the state’s official name with its Malayalam pronunciation and cultural identity. The Kerala Assembly had earlier unanimously Read More…
Kozhikode: In a landmark development for Kerala’s hill regions, the much-anticipated Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel road project has received its final clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Public Works Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas confirmed that the Stage-2 approval marks the last major hurdle, paving the way for construction to begin. The ambitious Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a surge in ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, with four regions recording a high UV Index of 8 over the past 24 hours. Kottarakkara, Konni, Changanassery, and Munnar have been placed under an Orange Alert, signaling a significant health risk due to intense sun exposure. Weather authorities state that a UV Index Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the achievement of 30 lakh households installing rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, calling it a major step in India’s clean energy journey. Describing the milestone as “commendable,” the Prime Minister highlighted how the scheme is empowering families to reduce electricity bills while contributing Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline trade stance has ignited fresh fears of global economic turbulence, as sweeping tariff threats and combative rhetoric unsettle international markets. By warning of heavy import duties on countries that fail to align with U.S. trade demands, Trump has intensified what many analysts describe as a widening “trade war.” The Read More…