Renowned playback singer M.G. Sreekumar has been slapped with a ₹25,000 fine by the Mulavukad Panchayat for allegedly dumping waste into the Kochi backwaters. The incident came to light after a foreign tourist captured a video showing garbage being discarded from a residence in Mulavukad Panchayat. The footage, which was shared on social media and Read More…
Kerala’s AI-driven traffic monitoring system has identified an astonishing 9.8 million traffic violations since its rollout in June 2023, as per the latest data from the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD). Over this period, ₹631 crore in fines were issued, with ₹400 crore collected so far. In the 2024-25 financial year, e-challans worth ₹273 crore were Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar has proposed a fine for pedestrians caught using mobile phones while crossing roads, citing it as a major cause of accidents. The minister believes that enforcing such a rule will enhance road safety and reduce mishaps caused by distracted walking. Addressing the state assembly, Ganesh Kumar pointed out Read More…