Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have slightly dipped, with the price of one sovereign falling by ₹80 to ₹65,680, while the price per gram has dropped by ₹10 to ₹8,210. After soaring past ₹65,000 on Friday, gold rates saw a slight correction over the weekend. Market experts cite stock market fluctuations and global economic trends Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government is considering amending the existing anti-ragging law to include stricter provisions, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu informed the Assembly. The move aims to strengthen measures against ragging in educational institutions across the state. Speaking in the Assembly, the minister highlighted that anti-ragging committees had already been established in all higher education Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The price of ration rice for non-priority cardholders in Kerala is likely to increase, as the state government considers revising rates due to rising procurement costs. The hike is expected to affect Above Poverty Line (APL) families who receive subsidized rice through the Public Distribution System (PDS). According to sources, the price adjustment is Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Hundreds of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers laid siege to the Kerala Secretariat today, demanding better wages and improved working conditions. The protest, organized by ASHA worker unions, saw massive participation, causing traffic disruptions in the capital city. The police imposed tight security around the Secretariat, barricading important roads and deploying additional personnel Read More…
Kochi: In a significant setback to the Kerala government, the High Court has quashed the State’s decision to appoint a judicial commission to investigate the Munambam Waqf land dispute. The verdict was delivered by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while allowing a petition filed by the Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi. The court observed that a judicial Read More…
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has stated that school teachers are allowed to carry canes for maintaining discipline in classrooms, but they must not use them to physically harm students. The verdict was delivered by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan while hearing a petition regarding the legal boundaries of corporal punishment in schools. The Read More…
In a major political escalation, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) of enabling drug distribution in Kerala’s educational institutions. He further alleged that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is complicit in shielding the organization and demanded an immediate ban on the SFI. These claims surfaced following the recent seizure Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is facing a major staffing crunch following the retirement of 1,099 employees, including key operational staff like overseers and linemen, on May 31, 2024. This large-scale departure has significantly impacted field operations, intensifying an already existing manpower shortage. To counter the crisis, KSEB has initiated plans to rehire retirees Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has extended strong support to Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin’s campaign against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, which seeks to redraw parliamentary constituencies based on population figures. Vijayan has confirmed his participation in a high-profile solidarity meeting scheduled for March 22 in Chennai, aimed at forging a united front against Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has ranked among the top five states in India where a significant portion of the workforce logs more than 70 hours per week, according to recent data. Around 6.16% of workers in the state exceed this threshold, placing Kerala in the fifth position after Gujarat (7.21%), Punjab (7.09%), Maharashtra, and West Bengal. However, Read More…