Kochi: Prominent film producer Antony Perumbavoor, known for backing superstar Mohanlal’s much-anticipated film Empuraan, is under the scanner after the Income Tax Department issued a notice seeking detailed clarification on his financial dealings related to major films including Lucifer and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. The move is part of a continued probe following extensive raids in Read More…
Kerala’s government and aided schools are witnessing a remarkable surge in the enrollment of migrant students, with Ernakulam district emerging as the frontrunner. In the last academic year alone, 24,061 students from outside Kerala were admitted across various levels — from Lower Primary to Higher Secondary. Most of these students are children of migrant workers Read More…
Chennai: In a landmark decision, senior CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby has been nominated as the party’s next General Secretary, becoming the first leader from Kerala to hold the post since the legendary E.M.S. Namboodiripad. Baby will serve as the sixth General Secretary in the party’s history. The nomination, proposed by Polit Bureau Coordinator Prakash Karat, Read More…
Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran has received an Income Tax Department notic regarding his income from three major 2022 releases — Jana Gana Mana, Gold, and Kaduva. The notice, dated March 29, 2025, seeks clarification on his financial declarations and requests an official response by April 29. In all three films, Prithviraj played dual roles as both Read More…
In a major step towards sustainable living, the Kerala government has unveiled a draft energy policy mandating the installation of solar power systems in homes that consume over 500 units of electricity per month and have a rooftop space of at least 100 square meters. As per the draft, such households will be required to Read More…
The Kerala government’s General Education Department has announced a major revision to its grace marks policy, aimed at recognizing students’ achievements beyond the classroom. Under the new guidelines, students participating in extracurricular activities—such as sports, arts festivals, NSS, Scouts and Guides, and the Student Police Cadets (SPC)—will be eligible for grace marks based on their Read More…
Kochi: In a bold move to oppose the recent hike in court fees by the state government, the Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association (KHCAA) is preparing to take the matter to court. The association announced plans to file a petition in the Kerala High Court, warning that the revised fee structure could severely hamper public Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued heavy rainfall across Kerala until April 8, 2025, with a yellow alert in place for four districts on Saturday. The districts of Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfalls ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Alongside Read More…
Kasaragod: Visitors to Bekal Beach can now elevate their dining experience—literally! Kerala’s first-ever Sky Dining has been launched, offering a breathtaking meal 142 feet above the ground. Suspended by a crane, this unique adventure combines gourmet dining with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. With seating for 12 guests at a time, this exhilarating experience Read More…
New Delhi: In a major setback for Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has given the green light to prosecute Veena Vijayan, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) corruption case. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has named Veena and her Read More…