Kochi: As Kerala prepares to celebrate Vishu, the golden hues of ‘kanikonna’ (Cassia fistula) are not just adorning local households, but also making their way to countries around the world. Bleeko Imports and Exports Pvt Ltd, based in Kochi, has begun exporting the iconic Vishu flower to nations including Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has approved the state’s new liquor policy for 2025–26, bringing significant changes, including a relaxation of restrictions on dry days. The new draft policy aims to streamline liquor regulations while also accommodating social and international events hosted in the state. A major highlight of the revised policy is that hotels rated Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced a state-wide intensified campaign against the rising drug menace, unveiling a detailed anti-narcotic action plan aimed at eradicating the threat from society. Declaring it as a “people’s movement,” the CM emphasized the need for collective action involving government agencies, educational institutions, and the public. The action plan Read More…
Kerala is on the frontline of climate change, with a new study warning that the state could see its average temperature rise by 1°C and rainfall increase by 10% in the coming years. The alarming projection follows 2024, which was officially the hottest year in Kerala since 1901, with annual mean temperatures nearly a full Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that most ASHA workers in the state understand that the government is committed to their welfare. Responding to the ongoing protests by a section of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers demanding better wages and benefits, the CM clarified that despite the small number of protestors, the government Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices soared to new heights today, marking a dramatic jump of ₹2,160 per sovereign and setting a fresh record at ₹66,480. The per gram price also shot up by ₹270, now standing at ₹8,560. This steep rise follows global market shifts and volatility in the stock market, with investors flocking to gold as Read More…
Kerala’s flagship digital governance platform, K-SMART (Kerala Solution for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation), is set to make a significant leap as the government prepares to roll out the app in over 1,000 rural local bodies across the state. The move marks a major step toward digitizing public services and empowering rural communities with access Read More…
The Kerala government has issued a strong warning against the rising trend of unassisted home births, calling the practice dangerous and unscientific. Health Minister Veena George emphasized that these unsupervised deliveries pose serious health risks to both mothers and newborns. The government is considering legal action under the Kerala Public Health Act and the Bharatiya Read More…
Lawyers across Kerala staged a statewide boycott of court proceedings today, protesting the recent hike in court fees implemented by the state government. The legal fraternity claims the increased fees have made access to justice unaffordable for many citizens, particularly the economically weaker sections. Courts, including the Kerala High Court, witnessed minimal activity as advocates Read More…
A strengthening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring thunderstorms and heavy rain to Kerala over the next four days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather system, currently intensifying over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is projected to move north-northwest over the central-west Bay before shifting to a Read More…