The Kerala High Court has called on the state government to enact a stringent anti-ragging law with severe criminal penalties. Citing the 2024 suicide of Pookode veterinary student J. S. Sidharthan as a tragic wake-up call, Justice D. K. Singh emphasized that existing UGC regulations are inadequate to curb violent campus behavior. The court warned that unless Read More…
The Kerala High Court has decided to personally screen the controversial Malayalam film JSK – Janaki vs State of Kerala on July 5, before delivering a verdict on the certification dispute raised by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The decision, made by Justice N. Nagaresh, comes in response to the CBFC’s objection to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – A brewing cyclonic circulation over southern Jharkhand is set to intensify monsoon conditions across Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days. Today (July 2), the state is expected to receive isolated intense showers, with moderate to heavy rain likely to continue until Read More…
Kochi – After weeks of decline, gold is once again glittering in the markets. In a strong comeback, 22K gold prices surged by ₹1,200 over the last two days, with today’s rate climbing by ₹360 per sovereign (8 grams) to ₹72,520. The price per gram also rose by ₹45, now standing at ₹9,065. This rebound Read More…
Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal has been honoured as the highest GST-paying actor in Kerala for the fiscal year 2024–25, marking a proud moment for the state’s entertainment industry. The recognition came during the GST Day celebrations held at Tagore Theatre, where State Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal presented the award, lauding the veteran actor’s outstanding Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a renewed spell of heavy rainfall across Kerala starting Wednesday, with northern districts expected to bear the brunt. As a precaution, yellow alerts have been issued for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Wednesday. The alert continues into the week, with Kannur and Kasaragod on the radar for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister and senior CPM stalwart V.S. Achuthanandan remains in an extremely critical condition, with doctors reporting significant deterioration in vital organ functions. A medical board constituted by the government has stated that his internal organs are not responding adequately, raising serious concerns about his recovery. Achuthanandan’s blood pressure and kidney functions Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government’s appointment of Ravada Chandrasekhar IPS as the new Director General of Police (DGP) is being described by insiders as a “bittersweet” and strategic decision made more out of necessity than preference. While the state officially welcomed Chandrasekhar as Kerala’s 41st Police Chief, government sources reveal that his selection was driven by Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced the launch of a special three-tier File Adalat system aimed at expediting the clearance of long-pending government files. Set to run from July 1 to August 31, the initiative will function at three levels: the State Secretariat, offices of department heads, and public-facing administrative units across the state. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Aryadan Shoukath was officially sworn in as the new MLA from Nilambur, following a decisive bypoll victory where he defeated LDF’s M. Swaraj by a margin of 11,077 votes. The oath ceremony, held at the R. Sankaranarayanan Thampi Hall in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, witnessed the presence of top leaders including Chief Minister Read More…