Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have witnessed a dramatic fall, bringing major relief to buyers after weeks of record highs. The price of gold dropped by a sharp ₹1,040 per sovereign in a single day, taking the cost of one sovereign (8 grams) to ₹1,11,280. On a per-gram basis, the price declined by ₹130, settling Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced key organisational appointments in Kerala, signalling a renewed push to strengthen its leadership structure. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has appointed Reji Lukose as the party’s state spokesperson. A former Left fellow traveller, Reji Lukose joined the BJP on January 8, citing the party’s development-driven vision championed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has announced a statewide Black Day on Wednesday, protesting what it calls the Centre’s continued neglect of Kerala in the Union Budget. The party has instructed its cadres to organise protest demonstrations at all polling booths across the state. The CPM alleged that none of the 29 demands Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic turnaround after weeks of record highs, gold prices in Kerala have suffered another massive fall, with the price of one sovereign (8 grams) dropping by ₹9,840 between morning and afternoon trade. The sovereign rate now stands at ₹1,07,920, offering unexpected relief to buyers. The per-gram price of gold also declined sharply, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a strong intervention, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking a judicial probe into the death of real estate tycoon C.J. Roy, who died during an Income Tax search operation in Bengaluru on January 30. Expressing deep concern over the incident, the Chief Minister said the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for motorists, the Kerala government is set to revise the strict provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, deciding to cancel driving licences only after 10 or more traffic violations, instead of the earlier proposal of five. The move comes in response to strong public opposition to the existing rule. Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic reversal after record highs, gold prices in Kerala have witnessed another sharp fall, with the price of one sovereign plunging by ₹6,640 in a single day. The current price of a sovereign (8 grams) now stands at ₹1,11,120, bringing relief to buyers who had stayed away during the recent surge. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Medical services at government medical colleges across Kerala are set to face major disruption as doctors launch an indefinite boycott of Outpatient Department (OPD) services from today, intensifying their long-running protest against the state government. The agitation, led by the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA), is part of a series of protest Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala SSLC (Class 10) public examinations will begin on March 5, with the results to be announced on May 8, State Education Minister V. Sivankutty has confirmed. The complete timeline — from the issue of notifications to the declaration of results — for SSLC, THSSLC and AHSSLC examinations has been finalised by the Read More…
Kerala has expressed strong disappointment over the Union Budget, with State Industries Minister P. Rajeeve stating that the proposals have once again overlooked the state’s key development priorities. He noted that Kerala was the first state in India to come forward with a high-speed rail project, yet it has been excluded from the Centre’s list Read More…