Kochi: In an unusual and politically significant move, the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation has imposed a ₹20 lakh fine on the BJP City District Committee for installing unauthorised banners, flags, and flex boards in public spaces during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. The action comes after the BJP failed to comply with repeated directions to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The lucky winner of the New Year will be known today as the Kerala State Lottery conducts the Christmas–New Year Bumper Lottery draw on Saturday. The draw will take place at 2:00 PM at Gorky Bhavan, the official venue of the Kerala State Lottery Department in Thiruvananthapuram. The Christmas–New Year Bumper lottery, which offers Read More…
Kochi: After witnessing a steep fall a day earlier, gold prices in Kerala made a strong comeback on Thursday. The price of gold rose by ₹1,080 per sovereign (8 grams), reversing part of Wednesday’s sharp decline of ₹1,880. With the latest increase, the price of one sovereign of gold stands at ₹1,16,320, while the price Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for vehicle owners, the Kerala government has brought into effect a sharp reduction in vehicle fitness test fees, slashing charges by up to 50 per cent across multiple categories. Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar said the decision was taken using the state government’s discretionary powers. The revised fee structure Read More…
Thodupuzha: Munnar has slipped back into biting cold after a brief lull, with temperatures plunging sharply in the high ranges. Chenduvara recorded a chilling low of just 1 degree Celsius in the early hours of Thursday, signalling the return of severe winter conditions. The cold spell was also felt across nearby regions such as Silent Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Declaring that the vision of a Developed India can be achieved only through a Developed Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the state’s development journey is entering a new phase. Addressing a large gathering in Thiruvananthapuram, the Prime Minister assured Kerala of the Centre’s full support and announced plans to transform the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move set to make long-distance bus journeys more comfortable and convenient, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will soon offer hot meals from popular food chain Chicking onboard its long-route services. Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar announced that passengers will be able to order food directly from their seats and Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue their record-breaking rally, surging sharply today and crossing the ₹1.17 lakh mark per sovereign for the first time. With an increase of ₹3,960 in a single day, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) has risen to ₹1,17,120. On a per-gram basis, gold gained ₹495, taking the price of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, receiving a warm welcome from Governor Rajendra Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the airport. Following his arrival, the Prime Minister held a roadshow from the Thampanoor Overbridge to Putharikandam Maidan, drawing massive crowds of BJP workers and supporters from across the city. Tight Read More…
Kochi: In a major boost to Kerala’s rail infrastructure, the Union government has granted approval for a high-speed rail corridor in the state as an alternative to the controversial SilverLine project. The Railway Ministry has entrusted the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) with the task of preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the ambitious Read More…