Thiruvananthapuram: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Kerala has announced the successful deployment of 5,000 indigenous 4G sites across the state, marking a major milestone in its network expansion efforts. This initiative is part of BSNL’s nationwide rollout of homegrown 4G technology to enhance connectivity and improve service quality. The deployment, achieved using Indian-made telecom equipment, Read More…
Kochi: A petition has been filed before the Kerala High Court against temples allegedly flouting the ban on firecrackers in silent zones. The petitioner claims that despite restrictions, fireworks are frequently used near residential areas and beyond permissible hours, violating pollution control norms. According to the plea, temples in designated silent zones continue to burst Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant move, the Kerala government has proposed a hike in court fees after two decades as part of the 2025-26 state budget, presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. The revision is anticipated to generate an additional ₹150 crore in revenue, aimed at strengthening the state’s financial position while continuing to support welfare Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Budget 2025 has introduced a 50% hike in land tax, a move aimed at increasing state revenue to fund key developmental projects. While this decision impacts property owners, the government justifies it as essential for financial sustainability. Kollam and Kannur have emerged as key focus areas, receiving major allocations for infrastructure, transport, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has admitted the appeal of Greeshma, who was sentenced to death for the murder of her boyfriend, Sharon Raj. The court has also suspended the three-year prison sentence of her maternal uncle, Nirmalakumaran Nair, convicted for destroying evidence in the case. Greeshma’s appeal challenges the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A government survey has raised serious concerns, revealing that nearly half of Kerala’s population (45%) is at risk of lifestyle diseases, signaling a growing public health crisis. The survey, conducted as part of the ‘Aardram’ health mission, was carried out in two phases by the state health department. The screening programme focused on detecting Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has successfully overcome its financial crisis without compromising on welfare schemes or development projects, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal declared while presenting the fifth budget of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government. One of the budget’s key highlights was a ₹750 crore rehabilitation project for the victims of the Wayanad landslides that struck on July Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a surge in temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Thursday and Friday. Isolated areas across the state could witness temperatures rising by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal levels. With soaring temperatures and increased humidity, the weather is expected to be Read More…
Kerala has secured a major boost to its healthcare infrastructure with a ₹2,424.28 crore loan from the World Bank, aimed at transforming the state’s healthcare delivery. The initiative, approved by the state Cabinet under the leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, focuses on critical areas such as the management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), strengthening healthcare Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices continue their meteoric rise, shattering previous records and edging closer to the ₹63,500 mark. After breaching ₹63,000 per sovereign yesterday, prices climbed further by ₹200 today, reaching ₹63,440 per sovereign. The per-gram price also saw a ₹25 jump, now standing at ₹7,930. The surge is driven by investors flocking to gold as Read More…