A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Thiruvananthapuram was detained at the GVHSS Thykkavu exam centre in Pathanamthitta on Sunday for attempting to write the NEET UG 2025 exam using a forged admit card. The alert invigilators spotted discrepancies when they noticed that the main portion of the admit card displayed the name ‘Jithu’, while the self-declaration Read More…
The Kerala government has announced the much-awaited resumption of kerosene distribution to all ration card holders starting May 2025, following a major allocation from the central government. A total of 5,676 kilolitres (56.76 lakh litres) has been allotted to the state, out of which 5,088 kilolitres will be distributed through ration shops. The remaining will Read More…
Thrissur: The skies above Thrissur roared to life as the much-anticipated sample fireworks for Thrissur Pooram lit up the night in a spectacular blaze of color, sound, and excitement. Beginning at 7 PM, Thiruvambady’s breathtaking pyrotechnics set the tone, followed by an equally stunning display by Paramekkavu, leaving thousands in the crowd cheering in awe. Read More…
Kerala is bracing for intense weather conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a five-day alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds from May 4 to 8, 2025. The warning comes amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and wind speeds reaching up to 50 km/h, especially between May 7 and 8. Districts like Kottayam Read More…
Kerala is witnessing a worrying surge in rabies-related deaths, with 13 fatalities reported so far in 2025—just months after 22 were recorded in 2024 and 17 in 2023. The consistent rise has triggered alarm bells over the state’s treatment protocols and healthcare response. A tragic case involving a seven-year-old girl from Kollam, who died despite Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A seven-year-old girl from Kunnikkode in Kollam district is fighting for her life at the SAT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after contracting rabies—even though she had received timely vaccination following a dog bite. Her condition is reported to be critical. According to reports, the girl was bitten by a stray dog on April 8 while Read More…
Kochi: In a pioneering move toward sustainable energy, Kerala is set to commission South India’s first green hydrogen station, marking a significant step in the state’s clean energy ambitions. The ₹25-crore project, spearheaded by Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL), will soon become operational, positioning Kerala at the forefront of India’s hydrogen revolution. Once functional, the Read More…
Kochi: In a high-stakes raid, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) busted a cache of substandard and counterfeit products at Amazon’s warehouse in Kalamassery, Kochi. The surprise inspection, prompted by intelligence reports, uncovered a large stock of domestic appliances, kitchen tools, toys, and footwear—many fraudulently marked with fake ISI certification labels. Officials revealed that several Read More…
In a powerful verdict advancing women’s rights, the Kerala High Court has ruled that women can claim their ‘Sridhan’—gold, money, and gifts received during marriage—even without documentary evidence. Calling it her “exclusive property,” the court emphasized that lack of paperwork cannot deprive a woman of what is legally hers. A division bench of Justices Devan Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue their downward slide, marking a significant drop of over ₹4,000 per sovereign within just ten days. After a sharp ₹1,640 dip on Wednesday, prices fell again by ₹160 today, bringing the rate of one sovereign (8 grams) down to ₹70,040. The per-gram rate also dropped ₹20 to ₹8,755. This Read More…