Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala’s dream of hosting football icon Lionel Messi has hit a dead end, with Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman clarifying that the state government is not responsible for the cancellation. The blame, he said, lies squarely with the sponsoring company, not the government. “The government doesn’t have that kind of money,” the minister stated, Read More…
Alappuzha: A fresh wave of concern has gripped Kerala as the state reports its second cholera death this year. P.G. Raghu, 48, a resident of Thalavady in Alappuzha, succumbed to the disease in the early hours of the morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvalla. Raghu had been admitted just two days Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Advocate Beilin Das has been arrested by Thumba Police for allegedly assaulting a junior female lawyer, Shyamili, within the premises of the Vanchiyoor court. He was apprehended from Station Kadavu while traveling in a car, just as he was attempting to secure anticipatory bail. The alleged assault took place on Tuesday at an Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A major political controversy has erupted in Kerala after veteran CPM leader G. Sudhakaran openly admitted that postal ballots were tampered with during the 1989 Lok Sabha elections in Alappuzha district. His explosive revelation has shocked political circles and prompted swift action from the Election Commission of India, which has ordered an enquiry into Read More…
In a major stride toward transforming Palakkad into a next-generation industrial hub, the Kerala government has invited tenders worth ₹1,100 crore for the development of core infrastructure under the Palakkad Smart City project. This ambitious initiative is a key part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and is expected to fast-track industrial and technological growth in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The southwest monsoon has officially advanced over key regions of the Arabian Sea, marking the onset of the rainy season in South India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), monsoon activity is now active over the southeastern Arabian Sea, Maldives, Comorin region, parts of the Andaman Sea, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bold and unprecedented step, Southern Railway has taken full financial responsibility for the construction of 55 road overbridges (ROBs) across Kerala, following the state government’s inability to contribute its usual 50% share due to financial constraints. Breaking away from the traditional 50:50 cost-sharing model with state governments, Southern Railway’s decision highlights its Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant step toward addressing the ongoing strike by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, the Kerala government has formed a five-member high-level committee to examine their long-pending demands. The committee will hold detailed consultations with ASHA organisations and trade union representatives to assess their grievances, which include demands for better wages, official Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic market shift, gold prices in Kerala have dipped below the ₹70,000 mark per sovereign, marking the steepest weekly decline in recent times. On Thursday alone, gold dropped by a staggering ₹1,560 per sovereign, bringing the price down to ₹68,880. The per gram rate also slid by ₹195, now standing at ₹8,610. Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala have dipped slightly as of May 14, 2025, following a week marked by sharp fluctuations and record highs. The rate for 22K gold now stands at ₹8,805 per gram, and 24K gold is priced at ₹9,606 per gram. The cost of one sovereign (8 grams) of 22K gold has dropped to Read More…