Gold prices in Kerala have slipped sharply, dropping ₹800 over the past two days as market fluctuations and shifting investor sentiments take their toll. On Thursday, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) fell by ₹320, bringing the rate down to ₹71,160, with the per-gram price now at ₹8,895. This downturn comes after a recent Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited first allotment list for Kerala’s Higher Secondary Plus One admissions will be published on June 2 at 5 PM, according to Education Minister V. Sivankutty. Students selected in the first round can complete their admissions between June 3 (10 AM) and June 5 (5 PM). Allotments for Model Residential Schools and Sports Read More…
New Delhi/Kerala: In a major breakthrough for Kerala’s infrastructure ambitions, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted environmental clearance for the much-awaited Kozhikode-Wayanad twin tunnel project — a transformative step poised to revolutionize travel through the Western Ghats. The ₹2,000 crore mega project envisions twin Read More…
Kollam: A potentially dangerous situation was narrowly avoided in Shaktikulangara, Kollam, when a fire broke out during the removal of a beached shipping container that had fallen from the cargo vessel MSC Els 3. The fire ignited while workers were using gas cutters to dismantle the container, with thermocol insulation inside catching fire and rapidly Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is preparing for a major transition in its government workforce, with nearly 10,000 employees set to retire on May 31, 2025 — one of the largest retirement drives in recent years. Among them, over 1,000 staff members from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will bid farewell to their roles. The retirement wave Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As a low-pressure system intensifies over the Bay of Bengal near the Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a stern warning for Kerala: brace for continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Red alerts have been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod, where rainfall may exceed 204.4 mm within 24 hours. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala can expect lower bills in June, thanks to a reduction in the fuel surcharge announced by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The move comes as a welcome relief amid rising living costs. Starting June, the fuel surcharge will be slashed by 3 paise per unit for monthly bill payers, Read More…
The Kerala GST Department has launched a sweeping operation, Operation Fuego Marino, targeting illegal production and distribution of counterfeit diesel across the state. More than 400 officers from the Vigilance and Enforcement Wing conducted raids at over 50 locations, uncovering a widespread network supplying fake diesel—mainly to fishing boats and through unauthorized coastal pumps and Read More…
Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty has taken a strong stand against entrance exams and interviews for Class 1 admissions, calling such practices “unacceptable” and equating them to child abuse. He made it clear that these exams will no longer be allowed in government schools as part of a larger plan to create a stress-free, nurturing Read More…
A major shipwreck off the Kerala coast has sparked serious environmental concerns, even as port authorities continue to deny the occurrence of an oil spill. The Liberia-flagged cargo vessel MSC ELSA 3 sank about 38 nautical miles from the shore while en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi, carrying 640 containers—including 13 with hazardous materials, 12 Read More…