Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s electricity demand is on a sharp upward trajectory, with projections indicating that the state’s peak power requirement could exceed 7,000 MW by 2026-27, according to a new report by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The report estimates an energy requirement of 33,903 million units (MU) during the same period. To tackle this rising Read More…
Chennai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the Chennai-based financial institution of businessman and L2: Empuraan producer Gokulam Gopalan. The action was taken following allegations of violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) related to chit fund transactions. Two years ago, Gokulam Gopalan was questioned by the ED in connection with alleged Read More…
Recent government data has revealed a major disparity in the allocation of funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for the fiscal year 2024-25. While Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal received no funds, Uttar Pradesh was allocated ₹4,487 crore, sparking concerns over fairness in resource distribution. The SSA is a central government program aimed Read More…
Kerala’s Health and Women and Child Development Minister, Veena George, has stressed the need for a more women-friendly film industry, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for women both on and off-screen. Speaking at the launch of a training program organized by the Women and Child Development Department in collaboration with Gender Park, Minister George Read More…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from April 2 to April 6, 2025. A yellow alert indicates rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Districts Under Yellow Alert: The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms with lightning Read More…
Renowned playback singer M.G. Sreekumar has been slapped with a ₹25,000 fine by the Mulavukad Panchayat for allegedly dumping waste into the Kochi backwaters. The incident came to light after a foreign tourist captured a video showing garbage being discarded from a residence in Mulavukad Panchayat. The footage, which was shared on social media and Read More…
Kerala’s AI-driven traffic monitoring system has identified an astonishing 9.8 million traffic violations since its rollout in June 2023, as per the latest data from the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD). Over this period, ₹631 crore in fines were issued, with ₹400 crore collected so far. In the 2024-25 financial year, e-challans worth ₹273 crore were Read More…
The Kerala government has invited Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers for a fresh round of discussions after their 52-day-long protest outside the Secretariat. Health Minister Veena George will meet with representatives of the protesting workers and trade union leaders at her office on Thursday at 3 PM. ASHA workers have been demanding a hike Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Sabari Rail project remains in limbo as the Central government insists that Kerala provide unconditional consent for cost-sharing. The Railways has made it clear that the project will only move forward if the state agrees to the financial terms without any conditions. The project, aimed at improving rail connectivity to the Sabarimala pilgrimage Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant move to prioritize student well-being, the Kerala government has officially banned summer classes in all government-owned schools. The education department has issued a formal notification enforcing this decision. The initiative aims to reduce academic pressure on students during their vacation while also lightening the workload of teachers. Although summer classes were Read More…