Thiruvananthapuram – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has revealed that the Centre is actively considering the construction of third and fourth railway lines in Kerala, running parallel to the state’s existing double tracks. The announcement came via a post on X (formerly Twitter) following his meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The proposed lines Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that individuals who voluntarily convert to another religion have the constitutional right to update their official school documents, including the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), to reflect the change. The case was brought by Sudhin Krishna C.S., born Mohammed Riyazudeen C.S., who was raised in the Hindu faith by Read More…
Kochi: Prominent businessman and social media personality Bobby Chemmanur has been officially charge-sheeted in a sexual harassment case involving a well-known actress. The Ernakulam Magistrate Court received the charge sheet filed by the Central Police, following a detailed investigation into the complaint lodged by the actress. The charge sheet alleges that Chemmanur made repeated sexually Read More…
The Kerala government has rolled out a bold new initiative: confidential complaint boxes in every school and the deployment of dedicated police officers to monitor them. This move aims to create a safe and supportive environment for students to report sensitive issues like drug abuse, bullying, and misconduct — all without fear of exposure. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – A heartfelt request from a little boy named Shanku has sparked a delicious transformation in Kerala’s Anganwadi kitchens. In a major upgrade to the state’s child nutrition program, the Women and Child Development Department has introduced a revamped, state-wide unified food menu featuring kid-favorite dishes like biryani, pulao, and nutriladdus — making Anganwadi Read More…
Kannur: Kerala is raising a toast to its very own indigenous spirit — Kannur Feni. The Payyavoor Service Cooperative Bank has received the final green light to produce this unique cashew apple-based liquor, inspired by Goa’s iconic feni but crafted with a distinct Kannur twist. The idea, first floated in 2016, was born from a Read More…
New Delhi: In a key move that could shape the future of Kerala’s most ambitious infrastructure venture, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will meet Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi today to push for Central approval of the ₹64,000-crore SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project. The 529-km corridor, designed to slash travel time between the state’s northern Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja has credited the state’s early success in combating COVID-19 to its hard-won experience with the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak. Speaking at a public health conference, the globally acclaimed health leader said that the tools and strategies developed during the Nipah crisis helped Kerala act swiftly and decisively when Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Police are set to close the final 14 cases registered on the basis of the Hema Committee report, following a lack of interest from key witnesses to pursue legal action. The committee, formed to investigate issues within the Malayalam film industry, had triggered a wave of testimonies and complaints, many of them Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) will now issue all appointment recommendations online starting July 1. Job aspirants can access their advice memos directly through their PSC profiles—eliminating delays and enhancing efficiency. The new digital memos will feature secure QR codes for verification, and candidates will receive instant SMS alerts on their registered mobile Read More…