The Kerala government has dissolved the management of Thevalakkara Boys High School in Sasthamcotta, Kollam, following the tragic electrocution death of eighth-grade student Mithun. The shocking incident exposed grave lapses in school safety, prompting stern action from the state. Education Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed that the school management failed to uphold its responsibilities and violated Read More…
Thrissur: Torrential rains in Kerala’s high-range areas have caused water levels in major dams to surge. At the Sholayar Dam, levels have reached 96% of capacity, prompting officials to raise the spillway shutter by half a foot to manage the inflow. The Peringalkuthu Dam has also responded to the rising levels by opening its sluice Read More…
The Central Government has significantly increased their financial benefits. Monthly incentives have been raised from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500, while retirement benefits have more than doubled—from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000. The announcement was made following a Mission Steering Group meeting held on March 4, with Union Minister of State for Health informing Parliament of the decision in Read More…
The Kerala government has confirmed it will continue with the revised school timings for the 2025–26 academic year, rejecting growing demands from religious and community organizations to roll back the changes. General Education Minister V. Sivankutty stated that the new schedule—starting classes for grades 8 to 10 at 9:45 AM and ending at 4:15 PM—is Read More…
The Supreme Court has allowed the Kerala government to withdraw two key petitions it had filed against former Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over delays in granting assent to state legislation. The petitions, filed in 2023, cited delays ranging from 7 to 23 months in approving bills passed by the state assembly. Representing Kerala, Senior Advocate Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to face more intense rainfall over the next two days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange Alerts in seven districts and Yellow Alerts across several others. The IMD warns of heavy downpours and isolated strong winds touching 50 km/h, raising concerns about potential landslides, flash floods, and travel Read More…
Govindachamy, the convict in the infamous Soumya rape and murder case who recently escaped from Kannur Central Jail and was later recaptured within hours, is set to be transferred to the Viyyur Central Jail in Thrissur. Authorities have decided to shift him to Viyyur due to its status as a high-security prison. The transfer process Read More…
Govindachamy, the convict in the sensational Soumya rape and murder case, was captured within Kannur city after his daring escape from Kannur Central Jail earlier today. The arrest took place in the Thalapp area, near the Kannur District Congress Committee office, after locals spotted a suspicious man matching Govindachamy’s appearance—wearing a checked shirt, dark trousers, Read More…
Govindachamy, the convict serving a life sentence in the infamous Soumya rape and murder case, has escaped from Kannur Central Jail, one of Kerala’s most secure prisons. Jail authorities discovered his absence during a routine cell inspection early Thursday morning, triggering a massive statewide manhunt. Lodged in Block 10, Govindachamy—who is disabled with only one Read More…
The Kerala government has greenlit ₹70 crore for land acquisition along the Kochi–Palakkad Hi-Tech Industrial Corridor, marking a significant step forward in the ambitious Kochi–Bangalore Industrial Corridor (KBIC) project. The funds, sanctioned to KINFRA, will be used to repay a loan from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), enabling critical land acquisition activities to Read More…