Kochi: In a dramatic twist to Kerala’s ongoing drug crackdown, popular Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko has reportedly admitted to drug addiction and appealed for a second chance to reclaim his place in the industry. The revelation follows mounting pressure from the Excise Department’s intensified investigation into the high-profile Alappuzha hybrid ganja case. Insiders from Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has been thrust into emergency power management mode as a sudden nationwide energy crisis forces the state to enforce widespread load shedding. Triggered by an unexpected dip in electricity generation — due to acute fuel shortages and spiking demand amid scorching heat — the situation has strained power grids across India. The Kerala Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India is set to examine whether its landmark ruling in the Tamil Nadu Governor’s case can be applied to a similar constitutional standoff in Kerala. The move comes after the Kerala government filed a petition challenging Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s delay in giving assent to eight bills passed by Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a key administrative move, the Kerala government has appointed senior IAS officer A. Jayathilak as the state’s 50th Chief Secretary. The decision was finalized during the cabinet meeting held today, ahead of the upcoming retirement of current Chief Secretary Dr. Sarada Muraleedharan on April 30. Jayathilak, currently the Additional Chief Secretary in the Read More…
BJP Kerala State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has kickstarted the ambitious ‘Vikasita Kerala’ (Developed Kerala) campaign, promising a fresh developmental roadmap for the state and slamming the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) for what he called a “lost decade” of poor governance and economic mismanagement. Chandrasekhar accused the LDF of pushing Kerala into a financial crisis Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala will move forward with its ambitious ‘Global City’ project even after the Central government withdrew its support, Industries Minister P. Rajeeve confirmed on Monday. The decision underscores the state’s commitment to developing a world-class urban infrastructure hub aimed at boosting investment, employment, and sustainable growth. Originally, the project had a plan to acquire Read More…
Kochi: A bomb threat at the Kerala High Court on Monday led to heightened security and a tense atmosphere, but a detailed inspection by police and bomb squads confirmed there was no real danger. Acting swiftly on the alert, authorities cordoned off the area and deployed a dog squad and bomb detection experts to conduct Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As a mark of respect for the late Pope Francis, the Kerala government has suspended all cultural programs linked to its annual celebrations in Wayanad and Kasaragod. Thursday’s events in Wayanad and Friday’s lineup in Kasaragod have been officially postponed. Authorities also confirmed that the inauguration of an exhibition in Wayanad, scheduled for today, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a remarkable display of administrative efficiency, Kerala has emerged as the top-performing state in government job recommendations for the first half of 2024, outshining much larger states across India. According to data released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) recommended 18,051 appointments between January and June—more Read More…
Kochi: In a powerful affirmation of Kerala’s cultural heritage, the Kerala High Court has stressed the deep communal and cultural value of temple festivals, describing them as a vibrant expression of a community’s collective joy, unlike the personal nature of individual worship. This strong observation came from a division bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran Read More…