Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the century-long legacy of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital, describing it as a shining example of India’s timeless healthcare wisdom blended with modern service values. Addressing the hospital’s centenary celebrations, the Prime Minister praised the institution’s unwavering commitment to charity, ethical medical practice, and the global promotion Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards improving road safety, the Kerala Police are set to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict road accidents and identify accident-prone hotspots across the state. The initiative aims to curb the alarming rise in road mishaps by using data-driven insights for prevention and enforcement. The State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) Read More…
Rahul Mamkootathil, who has been in judicial custody in connection with a third rape case, has been granted bail by the Pathanamthitta Sessions Court. The court allowed his bail plea after earlier expressing doubts over the authenticity of the digital evidence submitted in the case. During the hearing, the defence argued that the relationship between Read More…
Kochi: In a significant development in the fight against dowry, the Kerala government has told the High Court that the Kerala Law Reforms Commission has recommended removing provisions that criminalise the act of giving dowry under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The proposal aims to shift the legal focus firmly onto those who demand dowry, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have hit a stunning new high, continuing their record-shattering surge in the state. In a single day, the price of gold jumped by ₹2,360 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the rate beyond the ₹1.20 lakh milestone to ₹1,21,120. The sharp rally also saw prices rise by ₹295 per gram, taking Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness a politically significant moment tomorrow as the second LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presents its final budget. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal will table the budget in the Assembly, with strong expectations of a slew of people-centric announcements as the state moves closer to Assembly elections. Read More…
Vadakara Member of Parliament Shafi Parambil has been convicted in connection with a case involving the blockade of a national highway in Palakkad. The Palakkad Judicial First Class Magistrate Court sentenced him to imprisonment till the rising of the court and imposed a fine of ₹1,000. The case relates to a protest held on June Read More…
The Kunnamangalam First Class Magistrate Court has rejected the bail plea of Shimjitha Musthafa, who was arrested in connection with the suicide of a Kozhikode native following the circulation of a controversial social media video alleging sexual harassment on a private bus. With the plea dismissed, Shimjitha will remain in judicial remand. The prosecution informed Read More…
After shattering multiple records in recent weeks, gold prices in Kerala showed no change today, remaining firmly above the ₹1.18 lakh mark. One sovereign of gold is priced at ₹1,18,760, while the per-gram rate stands at ₹14,845. With making charges and taxes added, the final cost for buyers is significantly higher. Gold touched a fresh Read More…
Medical college doctors across Kerala have launched a statewide strike today, limiting hospital services to emergency care alone, as they step up pressure on the government over long-pending service-related demands. Outpatient services have been suspended, and all non-emergency surgeries and routine medical procedures will not be carried out. The protest is being organised demanding the Read More…