Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is launching a massive 37-acre campus in Kochi, Kerala, with an investment of ₹690 crore. This ambitious project, called the TCS Innovation Park, is set to house nearly 10,000 employees in phases, with the first phase slated to begin operations in the financial year 2023-24. The Kerala government has allocated 36.84 Read More…
The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) is expanding its footprint with the launch of 253 new liquor outlets across the state, fulfilling a long-awaited plan approved two years ago. This expansion is designed to improve accessibility and convenience for consumers, with the online leasing system ensuring a streamlined process, cutting out intermediaries. Approximately 500 building Read More…
A Kerala-based researcher has introduced an innovative board game, “Go with the Flo,” aimed at breaking the silence surrounding menstruation and encouraging open discussions on menstrual health. The game requires a minimum of two players or two teams of three, ensuring everyone gets the chance to answer questions from a comprehensive question bank. Designed to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for a surge in temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal levels, particularly in northern regions. The combination of intense heat and humidity is expected to cause widespread discomfort and potential health risks, prompting authorities to issue a public advisory. Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have soared to an all-time high, with one sovereign (8 grams) now priced at ₹60,760, reflecting a ₹680 increase. The price of one gram of gold has risen to ₹7,595, marking a ₹85 jump. Despite a slight dip in the past two days, gold rates continue to remain above the Read More…
Kerala’s Industries Minister, P. Rajeeve, has reaffirmed the state’s dedication to signing realistic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with investors, focusing on feasible proposals aligned with the state’s new industrial policy. Speaking ahead of the Invest Kerala Global Summit, set to take place on February 21-22, 2025, in Kochi, Rajeeve emphasized the summit’s focus on sustainable Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has recently addressed the growing concerns about the safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam, located on the Periyar River in Kerala. The Court, after reviewing the situation, emphasized the dam’s exceptional longevity, noting that it has successfully endured 2.5 times its original intended lifespan of 50 years. The 130-year-old dam, initially Read More…
Wayanad MP and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the grieving family of Radha, a 45-year-old tribal woman who tragically lost her life in a tiger attack in Pancharakolly, Mananthavady, Kerala. Radha was attacked on January 24 while walking through a forest path to her workplace. During her visit, Priyanka spent time consoling Radha’s Read More…
NITI Aayog’s latest Fiscal Health Index (FHI) has flagged Kerala as one of the most fiscally strained states in India. The index, which evaluates the financial performance of 18 major states across five parameters—Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilization, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and Debt Sustainability—ranked Kerala poorly due to concerns over debt sustainability and inefficient Read More…
During the Republic Day celebrations at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar delivered a stirring address, emphasizing Kerala’s profound cultural connection with the nation. He stated, “Our culture doesn’t differ; what differs are the shades of the culture,” highlighting the unity that binds India’s diverse cultural fabric. Governor Arlekar also praised Kerala’s Read More…