Thiruvananthapuram: In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor and recent cross-border incidents, the Kerala government has heightened security across critical infrastructure and strategic locations in the state. Security measures have been significantly tightened at airports, including Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, in response to intelligence alerts. The under-construction Vizhinjam International Seaport, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A major revamp in Kerala’s school academic calendar may be on the horizon, as a high-level expert committee has proposed scrapping the traditional Onam and Christmas exams while recommending an extension of high school class hours by 30 minutes daily. The five-member panel, led by Prof. V.P. Jyothish of the Central University of Kasaragod, Read More…
Malappuram: Kerala is once again grappling with a Nipah virus scare, as a 42-year-old woman from Valanchery has tested positive and is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Perinthalmanna. The woman, who had been battling high fever and respiratory issues for five days, was admitted to the hospital where doctors suspected Nipah infection. Read More…
Kochi: Gold is once again glittering in Kerala markets, with prices soaring past the ₹73,000 mark per sovereign, hinting at a fresh record high on the horizon. A sharp ₹440 surge today pushed the price to ₹73,040 per sovereign, while per gram rates climbed to ₹9,130, up by ₹55. This rally comes after a brief Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala SSLC (Class 10) examination results for the year 2025 will be declared tomorrow, May 9. The announcement will be made officially at 3 PM by the Minister for General Education, V. Sivankutty. A total of 4,27,021 students appeared for the SSLC examinations this year. Along with the SSLC results, the THSLC and Read More…
In a politically charged turn of events, the Kerala government’s request to withdraw its petitions against the Governor’s delay in approving state legislation has been challenged by the Centre in the Supreme Court. Representing the state, Senior Advocate K.K. Venugopal informed the court on May 6, 2025, that the matter had become moot, as the Read More…
Kerala continues to experience scattered rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts moderate showers accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h in multiple districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Wayanad. With the southwest monsoon likely to make landfall over the South Andaman Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Taking a firm stand against dangerous bus racing, the Kerala Transport Department has announced a major regulatory step—private buses on the same route must maintain a minimum 10-minute interval to receive operational permits. Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar said the move aims to reduce road accidents and ensure commuter safety. A government order formalizing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: The family of N. Ramachandran, a native of Kerala who was among the 26 victims killed in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has welcomed Operation Sindoor, calling it a long-awaited act of justice. Speaking to media after reports of India’s cross-border military operation emerged, Ramachandran’s wife said, “We Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a proactive response to rising national security concerns following the Pahalgam terror attack, Kerala today conducted a massive civil defence mock drill across all 14 districts. The exercise, part of the nationwide initiative ‘Operation Abhyaas’ by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, aimed to test and enhance emergency preparedness in the face of Read More…