Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has submitted a new affidavit in the Supreme Court regarding the issue of women’s entry into the Sabarimala temple. The state has taken the position that if the court considers examining the long-standing customs followed at Sabarimala, such a process should be carried out only after detailed consultations with scholars and Read More…
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several major development projects in Kerala during a function held at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium complex in Kaloor. Projects worth around ₹10,800 crore were launched during the event. Among the key projects inaugurated were the six-lane stretch of National Highway 66 between Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has admitted the appeal filed by the Kerala government in the high-profile actress assault case in Kochi and issued notices to the accused, including actor Dileep. The court accepted the state government’s appeal challenging the trial court verdict that had acquitted the accused in the case. Following this, the High Read More…
Kochi: In a significant boost to Kerala’s clean energy and waste management initiatives, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at Brahmapuram, reinforcing the government’s commitment to sustainable development. The new facility converts organic waste into compressed biogas, transforming municipal waste into a valuable source of renewable energy. The initiative aims Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Sending a clear political and administrative signal ahead of the next national census, the Kerala government has issued a fresh order reaffirming that the National Population Register (NPR) will not be implemented in the state under any circumstances. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government said the order reinforces its long-standing and unequivocal opposition to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a strong intervention, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking a judicial probe into the death of real estate tycoon C.J. Roy, who died during an Income Tax search operation in Bengaluru on January 30. Expressing deep concern over the incident, the Chief Minister said the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that significant progress has been achieved on 28 proposals put forward through the Loka Kerala Sabha, underlining the state government’s commitment to strengthening ties with the global Malayali community. Speaking about the outcomes of the Loka Kerala Sabha, the Chief Minister noted that several suggestions and recommendations Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s flagship maritime project, the Vizhinjam International Seaport, took a major step forward on Saturday as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the second phase of construction, unlocking development works worth over ₹10,000 crore. The launch ceremony was held at Vizhinjam at 4 PM, where the Chief Minister formally switched on the piling works, signalling Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to accelerate its maritime ambitions with the inauguration of Phase-2 construction of the Adani Group’s Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday. The launch marks a decisive step towards positioning Vizhinjam as India’s largest transshipment hub and a key gateway in global shipping routes. Phase-2 development will Read More…
Kerala is set to declare an official state microbe, joining its state animal and bird in symbolising the region’s unique identity. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will make the historic announcement on January 23 at the Centre for Excellence in Microbiome at KINFRA, Kazhakkoottam. The innovative concept of a “state microbe” was proposed by Dr Sabu Read More…