In a significant reversal, the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Central Tax, Central Excise, and Customs in Thiruvananthapuram has withdrawn its controversial order that denied leave to officers during Eid-ul-Fitr on March 29, 30, and 31. The initial directive, issued on March 28, instructed supervisory officers not to grant leave, sparking concerns among Muslim Read More…
Mohanlal and Prithviraj’s much-awaited film Empuraan continues its strong run at the box office. On its second day, the movie saw a 44% drop in collections, earning ₹11.75 crore on Friday. The Malayalam version alone contributed ₹10.75 crore to this total. Despite the decline, Empuraan has become the fastest Malayalam film to enter the ₹100 Read More…
Passengers using railway station parking facilities in Kerala will now have to pay higher fees, as parking charges have been increased across multiple stations. Additionally, those who wish to store their helmets separately will be required to pay an extra fee, adding to commuter expenses. The revised tariff, implemented by railway authorities, has sparked criticism Read More…
In a concerning development, 10 people have tested positive for HIV in the last two months in Malappuram district, Kerala, prompting health officials to issue warnings about a potential surge in cases. The outbreak has been linked to the shared use of drug-injecting syringes, raising alarms about the growing risk among substance users. Health authorities Read More…
The Kerala High Court has dismissed petitions seeking a Vigilance probe into the alleged pay-off case involving CMRL and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan. The court’s decision comes as a significant relief for the CM and his family. The revision petitions, filed by Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan and late RTI activist Girish Babu, Read More…
Kerala’s General Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, has announced that the minimum age for Class I admissions will be raised to six years, starting from the 2026-27 academic year. This move aligns with scientific research, which suggests that children are more cognitively and emotionally prepared for formal education at this age. Currently, children in Kerala can Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan laid the foundation stone for a large-scale township project on March 27, 2025, aimed at rehabilitating victims of the devastating Wayanad landslides from July 2024. The ceremony was held in Kalpetta, Wayanad district. The ₹750 crore project will develop two sustainable townships: one spanning 58.5 hectares in the Nedumbala Estate, Read More…
New Delhi: A recent survey has revealed that Kerala Police is the most likely to follow arrest procedures, while Karnataka ranks at the bottom. In Karnataka, 70% of respondents stated that legal provisions related to arrests are “rarely or never” followed. Only 13% reported that the procedures were always adhered to, while 17% said they Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on the rise again, making a strong comeback after a brief dip. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) has jumped by ₹320, reaching ₹65,880, while the per gram rate now stands at ₹8,235, marking a ₹40 increase. After hitting a record high of ₹66,480 on March 20, gold Read More…
Mohanlal’s much-anticipated film ‘L2: Empuraan’, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, has made a grand entry at the box office, collecting ₹5 crore on its first day in Kerala. The film has also broken pre-sales records, making it one of the most successful Malayalam openings ever. Globally, ‘L2: Empuraan’ has had a massive ₹80 crore opening, making Read More…