Kochi – The Kerala High Court has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Ashtamudi Local Wetland Authority to address the rising concerns over the environmental degradation and pollution threatening the Ashtamudi Lake, one of Kerala’s most ecologically significant wetlands. While hearing a public interest litigation, the Court observed that the current condition of the Ashtamudi Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – In a determined move to strengthen the fight against substance abuse, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced the launch of the fifth phase of the state’s anti-drug awareness campaign, set to begin on World Anti-Drug Day, June 26. The initiative will continue until January 30, 2026, focusing on long-term awareness and grassroots-level Read More…
The Kerala High Court has clarified that toilets at petrol pumps are intended exclusively for customers and cannot be mandated for use by the general public. The Court emphasized that privately maintained facilities at petroleum outlets are not required to function as public conveniences. The judgment came while considering a plea filed by a petrol Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The ambitious Sabarimala Ropeway project has taken a major leap forward with the Kerala State Wildlife Board granting its much-awaited approval. The clearance was given in an online meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, marking a crucial milestone for the project aimed at easing access to one of South India’s most revered Read More…
Voting has begun in the Nilambur Assembly constituency. Aryadan Shoukath, the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate, cast his vote at Booth No. 184 of the Government LP School at Vettikuthu in Nilambur. Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M Swaraj voted at Mankut LP School, while voting for the by-election was also held at Ayesha Mukkatt Read More…
Kozhikode: In a major boost to Kerala’s infrastructure, the ambitious Wayanad Tunnel Road project has received the green light from the Union Ministry of Environment, paving the way for construction to commence in July. The ₹2,134-crore project aims to provide a faster, safer alternative to the traffic-heavy Thamarassery Churam, linking Kozhikode and Wayanad districts through Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are climbing once more, with a sharp ₹400 increase per sovereign (8 grams) recorded today. The new rate now stands at ₹74,000 per sovereign, while the per gram rate has risen by ₹50, reaching ₹9,250. This marks another chapter in a series of volatile price swings seen in the gold Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move that blends ecology with tradition, Kerala is likely to declare the non-venomous rat snake, locally known as Chera, as its official State Reptile. The Forest Department has put forward the proposal, which will be taken up in today’s State Wildlife Board meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. Often hailed as a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s schools have witnessed a sharp fall in new admissions to Class 1 this academic year, with 16,510 fewer students enrolled compared to last year. Public Education Minister V. Sivankutty revealed that only 2,34,476 students joined Class 1 this year, down from 2,50,986 the previous year. The minister pointed to a declining birth rate Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s school lunch program is getting a vibrant and nutritious makeover! In a move blending taste with health, the state’s Education Department is set to introduce an upgraded midday meal menu featuring popular dishes like veg biryani, lemon rice, vegetable fried rice, and millet-based sweets, all based on expert recommendations. Education Minister V. Sivankutty Read More…