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…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has relaxed its strict economy orders to facilitate the payment of ₹2.40 crore towards the wet lease of a helicopter from Chipsan Aviation Private Limited. The decision, formalized through a government order issued by the Finance Department on March 6, allows the clearance of pending dues despite existing financial restrictions. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A recent NITI Aayog report has highlighted Kerala as one of the leading states in women’s financial independence and financial inclusion, ranking sixth in absolute numbers. The report, released on the occasion of International Women’s Day, underscores Kerala’s strong banking access, high female literacy, and progressive policies that have empowered women economically. The findings Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has emerged as the state with the highest percentage of working women earning fixed salaries, according to the latest data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Nearly 50% of employed women in Kerala receive regular wages or fixed salaries, significantly higher than the national average. This trend reflects the state’s strong emphasis Read More…