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…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has accepted the Central Government’s ₹817.80 crore Viability Gap Fund (VGF) for the Vizhinjam International Seaport project. The funding is expected to provide crucial financial support for the port’s infrastructure development and ensure its timely completion. The Vizhinjam Port, being developed as a major transshipment hub, is a key project for Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has strongly criticised a Grama Panchayat for unnecessarily prolonging a legal dispute involving just ₹50,000. The court observed that repeated litigation in such a minor financial matter was unjustified, particularly since the legal expenses were being covered using public funds. The bench expressed displeasure over the misuse of taxpayer money Read More…
Environmentalists in Wayanad have strongly opposed any move to relax the night traffic ban through Bandipur Tiger Reserve, citing ecological concerns and the potential threat to wildlife. The ban, enforced since 2009, has been a long-standing issue for Wayanad residents, who argue that it affects connectivity and economic activities. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) Read More…
In a significant policy shift, the Kerala government has announced plans to renew bar licenses for approximately 200 hotels without official star classification. This move is aimed at revitalizing the hospitality sector and addressing challenges faced by numerous establishments due to past liquor restrictions. Historically, Kerala’s liquor policies have evolved from limiting bar licenses to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant achievement for Kerala’s space industry, SpaceX successfully launched the ‘Nila’ satellite, developed by Thiruvananthapuram-based space startup HEX20. The launch marks a major milestone for the startup and Kerala’s growing presence in the space sector. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) played a crucial role in supporting the project, providing necessary guidance Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The latest report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reveals that Kerala’s public sector enterprises (PSEs) have doubled their overall profit, but some key entities continue to suffer heavy losses. Among the profit-making enterprises, Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) led the way with a record profit of Rs 736 crore, contributing 53.79% Read More…