Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government will streamline the functioning of welfare fund boards, ensuring better efficiency and support for beneficiaries, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced in the Assembly. Responding to the Opposition’s concerns regarding the financial struggles of these boards, Balagopal assured that welfare fund board pensions will not be reduced but increased. He emphasized the Read More…
Kannur: In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old girl from Kerala’s Kannur district lost her life due to severe health complications caused by extreme dieting. The teenager, reportedly influenced by online weight-loss plans, developed an intense fear of gaining weight and drastically reduced her food intake. Family members revealed that she had been following unverified online Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience intense weather fluctuations as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall and soaring temperatures over the next two days. A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta on Tuesday, while Malappuram and Wayanad will be on alert Wednesday. Rainfall is expected to range between 64.5 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a sweeping anti-narcotic operation, Kerala Police’s “Operation D-Hunt” has resulted in the arrest of over 4,200 individuals across the state in the last two weeks. The large-scale crackdown comes in response to a surge in drug-related crimes, prompting authorities to tighten the noose around narcotics networks. With more than 4,000 cases registered, law Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has launched an investigation after tantris (chief priests) refused to perform rituals at a temple managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) due to the appointment of an Ezhava community member to the temple staff. The controversy erupted after the newly appointed staff member was initially assigned Kazhakam Read More…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] successfully wrapped up its 24th Kerala State Conference with a massive rally in Kollam, reaffirming the party’s unity and influence in the state. The grand event witnessed an overwhelming public response, emphasizing strong support for CPI(M)’s policies and governance. The conference, held from March 6 to 9 at Read More…
Kerala is witnessing a sharp rise in ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels, with multiple regions, including Kollam’s Kottarakkara and Munnar, recording dangerously high UV indices. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has issued a warning after UV levels soared to an alarming index of 9 in districts such as Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, and Idukki. A Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has highlighted the state’s emergence as a leading investment-friendly destination, attributing this progress to improved infrastructure and proactive government policies. Speaking at the Invest Kerala Global Summit, Vijayan announced that the state has secured investment commitments exceeding ₹1.75 lakh crore, marking a significant milestone in its development trajectory. The Chief Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A Kerala man was tragically killed at the Israel-Jordan border, with his family alleging that he fell victim to a job scam. The deceased, whose identity has not yet been officially confirmed, had reportedly traveled to the region after being promised employment but ended up in a dangerous situation. According to the family, the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has granted permission for the University Laws (Amendment) Bill to be tabled in the State Assembly. The Bill, which proposes key changes in the governance of universities, is expected to be scrutinized by the Governor before being circulated among legislators for further discussions. The move marks a significant step Read More…