The Kerala government has turned down key demands from ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, who have been staging a relentless protest outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram for over 58 days. Labour Minister V Sivankutty stated that the government has already extended the maximum possible concessions, with Health Minister Veena George holding five rounds of Read More…
The Kerala government has given the green light to the ambitious Wayanad ropeway project, designed to dramatically improve connectivity between Kozhikode and Wayanad districts. The 3.9-kilometer aerial route will link Adivaram to Lakkidi, reducing the current 45-minute drive through the winding Thamarassery Ghat to a smooth 15–18-minute ride. Equipped with 40 air-conditioned cable cars, each Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Despite securing a massive central allocation for National Highway development, Kerala is facing a serious roadblock—its own inability to spend the funds effectively. Critical infrastructure projects across the state are bogged down by delays in land acquisition, environmental approvals, and bureaucratic hurdles, putting thousands of crores at risk of underutilization. The Union Ministry of Read More…
Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tightened its grip on industrialist and film producer Gokulam Gopalan, issuing yet another summons in connection with alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Gopalan has been asked to appear for questioning on April 22, either in person or through an authorized representative. This comes after an Read More…
Despite Kerala witnessing substantial summer rainfall since March 1, 2025, water storage in the state’s hydel reservoirs remains worryingly low. As of April 8, the reservoirs managed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) are operating at just 46% capacity. This trend mirrors previous years, where heavy rains failed to translate into adequate reservoir inflow. Read More…
In a dramatic turn in the ₹2 crore hybrid ganja case in Alappuzha, popular Malayalam actor Sreenath Bhasi has withdrawn his anticipatory bail plea from the Kerala High Court after the Excise Department confirmed he is not listed as an accused. The move comes as a relief to the actor, who had approached the court Read More…
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to the state government by staying an earlier single bench order that had nullified the formation of a judicial commission investigating the Munambam Waqf land dispute. The ruling allows the commission, headed by former High Court judge Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, to continue Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall across Kerala until April 13, 2025. In light of the expected weather conditions, a yellow alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts on April 7, and for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta districts on April 8. The IMD attributes the anticipated rainfall to Read More…
In a significant shift aimed at raising academic standards, nearly 10% of Class VIII students in Kerala have failed to secure the newly mandated minimum of 30% marks in one or more subjects during the annual examinations. Introduced as part of an education reform strategy, the new benchmark marks a departure from the earlier no-detention Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has rejected actor Dileep’s petition seeking a CBI investigation into the 2017 actress assault case, in which he is the eighth accused. A division bench comprising Justices A.M. Mustaque and P. Krishna Kumar stated that the trial in the Principal District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam, is at its concluding stage, Read More…