Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s ambitious internet initiative, Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON), has reached a landmark milestone by surpassing 1 lakh active internet connections, marking a major leap in the state’s digital revolution. Launched to bridge the digital divide, KFON provides free high-speed internet to over 11,400 Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and affordable connections to thousands Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Higher Secondary (Plus Two) exam results have been declared, with 77.81% of students clearing the exams — a slight dip from last year’s 78.69%. Out of 3.7 lakh students in the regular stream, over 2.88 lakh have qualified for higher studies. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a pass percentage of 86.65% Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved additional coaches for two key trains operating in Kerala — the Mangaluru–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express and the Kottayam–Nilambur Road Intercity Express. Union Minister of State George Kurian announced that the Vande Bharat Express will now operate with 16 coaches, up from the previous 8, doubling its passenger Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has lifted a nearly decade-long ban on river sand mining, aiming to balance economic needs with environmental responsibility. The ban, in place since 2016 due to ecological concerns, has been revoked following the formulation of detailed guidelines by the Revenue Department, in line with the Union Environment Ministry’s EMGSM 2020 and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A low-pressure system has taken shape over the east-central Arabian Sea near the north Karnataka-Goa coast, and is expected to intensify significantly within the next 36 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Triggered by a cyclonic circulation in the region, this weather system is poised to unleash widespread rainfall across Kerala over Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With COVID-19 cases rising across South Asia, Kerala is stepping up precautions amid signs of a local spike. Health Minister Veena George has urged residents—especially those with symptoms like cold, sore throat, cough, or breathing issues—to wear masks without fail. In May alone, 182 new COVID cases have been reported in Kerala, with Kottayam Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: On his 65th birthday, legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal gave his fans the ultimate gift — the announcement of his official biography, titled “Mukharagam”, chronicling his extraordinary 47-year journey in cinema. Authored by Bhanuprakash and published by Mathrubhumi Books, the biography features a foreword by iconic writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair. Mohanlal shared the news Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for lakhs of citizens, the Kerala government will begin distributing welfare pensions from Saturday, May 24, with each beneficiary set to receive ₹3,200, covering the May pension and one month’s arrears. The distribution will be completed by June 5, as per official directives. The move follows the government’s successful securing Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic rebound, gold prices in Kerala surged by ₹1,760 per sovereign (8 grams) today, pushing the rate back above the ₹71,000 mark to ₹71,440. The price per gram also saw a significant jump of ₹220, reaching ₹8,710. This sharp upswing follows a recent dip earlier this month, when gold dropped to ₹68,880 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a disturbing case of custodial abuse, a Dalit woman was allegedly subjected to overnight torture at the Peroorkada police station after being falsely accused of necklace theft — a charge that later proved baseless. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Prasannan, who was in charge during the incident, has been suspended following an internal investigation. The Read More…