Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is grappling with a power crisis as electricity consumption during nighttime has surged to 6000 MW. The sharp increase in demand has put immense pressure on the state’s power grid, prompting the government to consider purchasing additional power to prevent shortages. According to officials, the rise in temperature and increased use of cooling Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has scrapped its earlier proposal to offer free rides to passengers if auto-rickshaw meters were found faulty. The decision comes amid opposition from auto unions and concerns over practical implementation. The initial plan aimed to curb fare manipulation by ensuring that drivers maintained properly functioning meters. However, auto-rickshaw associations argued that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has dismissed allegations by the UDF regarding delays in the Wayanad rehabilitation process. State Revenue Minister K Rajan stated that the delay was due to a lack of financial assistance from the Central government, not the state’s inefficiency. According to the minister, the Centre had not provided any funds for rehabilitation Read More…
New Delhi: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) is facing a growing challenge of balancing its regional and national political stances, leading to contradictions that affect its credibility. The party often takes different positions on key political issues at the regional level compared to its national outlook, creating confusion among supporters and weakening its Read More…
Kollam: Kollam has recorded the highest ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels in Kerala, prompting authorities to issue warnings for public safety. The extreme UV exposure poses health risks, including sunburn and skin-related issues, especially during peak afternoon hours. Along with UV alerts, several districts in the state are also under rain warnings due to changing weather Read More…
Thrissur: In a significant move towards cruelty-free temple rituals, a Kerala temple has introduced a life-sized robotic elephant in place of live elephants for its ceremonies. This initiative, supported by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), aims to eliminate animal suffering and promote ethical treatment of elephants. The use of elephants in temple Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the crucial Kerala Assembly elections approaching, the Congress party is making efforts to bring veteran leader A.K. Antony back into active politics. The move comes in response to Rahul Gandhi’s firm directive to resolve internal conflicts within the party. As part of this strategy, the party has decided to form an empowered committee Read More…
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…