Alappuzha: Concrete girders of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Kerala’s Alappuzha district. The cause of the collapse is not immediately known. Sources stated that the girders were placed about a week ago. There are no reports of casualties or injuries yet. Following the incident, traffic in the area was partially disrupted. Authorities have reached the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is facing an annual GST revenue loss of over ₹100 crore due to the import of spirit, according to Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh. The Minister revealed that in 2024 alone, four major petroleum companies imported 30.26 crore litres of ethanol into the state, significantly impacting Kerala’s tax revenue. The import of spirit, particularly Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the death of ADM Naveen Babu, stating that personal feelings and suspicions cannot be the basis for handing over a case to the central agency. The plea was filed by Naveen Babu’s wife, Manjusha, after a single bench rejected the request Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the state government not to take any coercive action against victims of the Wayanad landslide who have defaulted on their loans, until the Central Government decides on a loan waiver. The court issued the directive while hearing a plea from landslide-affected families who have been struggling with financial Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor has clarified his stance on Kerala’s startup ecosystem after facing backlash over his recent critical remarks. Tharoor had earlier pointed out the closure of MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) in the state, raising concerns about the ground reality of Kerala’s industrial and startup growth. His comments Read More…
New Delhi: An Indian national, Thomas Gabriel Perera, a resident of Kerala, was shot dead while attempting to cross into Israel from Jordan. According to reports, he had entered Jordan on a visitor visa before trying to make an unauthorized entry into Israel. Local authorities have confirmed that border security forces opened fire after he Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala has attracted four foreign companies over the last five years, placing it ahead of Bihar in terms of foreign investments but trailing behind most other Indian states. While the state has made some progress, it still struggles to compete with top investment destinations like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat, which have drawn a Read More…
Kochi: Renowned nephrologist and senior urologist Dr. George P. Abraham was found dead at his farmhouse near Nedumbassery, Ernakulam. He was 70. Dr. Abraham, a leading expert in kidney transplantation, had reportedly performed over 2,000 kidney transplants and numerous laparoscopic urological surgeries over a career spanning 25 years. According to reports, Dr. Abraham and his Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The summer rains in Kerala’s southern districts are expected to continue for the next five days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Light to moderate rainfall is likely in isolated areas of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam districts. With scorching temperatures during the daytime, the showers are expected to bring some relief. Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered the immediate suspension of the Community Policing Project at Sabarimala after a preliminary police report uncovered unauthorized fund collection by the project’s coordinator. The court intervened following allegations that funds were being raised illegally under the guise of community policing. Authorities are now investigating the financial irregularities linked to Read More…