In a move to curb distractions, the Kerala High Court has imposed a ban on the use of social media by its employees during office hours, including lunch breaks. The decision comes after an assessment revealed that activities such as playing online games, browsing social media, watching movies, and engaging in online trading were affecting Read More…
Alappuzha: Five medical students lost their lives in a devastating accident when their car collided with a KSRTC bus near Kayamkulam in Kerala. Two other students sustained critical injuries and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The incident occurred on the national highway at Changanassery Junction, where the students’ car, traveling at high speed, Read More…
The Kerala High Court has postponed its ruling on a petition seeking approval to parade 15 elephants during the iconic Poornathrayeesa Temple festival. Temple authorities, who filed the plea, emphasized that the presence of elephants is a vital aspect of the event’s traditional and cultural heritage. However, animal rights advocates have strongly opposed the proposal, Read More…
In the wake of allegations surrounding welfare pension fraud, the Finance Department has expressed hesitancy to initiate a centralized investigation into the matter. The controversy has raised concerns over the distribution and disbursal process of welfare pensions, with claims of irregularities and potential misuse of funds. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to hold a Read More…
In a decisive win, Congress candidate Rahul Mamkootathil triumphed in the recent Palakkad Assembly by-election, securing the highest ever victory margin in the constituency—over 18,000 votes. Despite expectations of a tough three-way contest, Mamkootathil’s lead was largely unchallenged as BJP’s C. Krishnakumar, who had briefly surged ahead, faltered in the latter part of the vote Read More…
Priyanka Gandhi is on track for a decisive win in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls, with her lead surpassing one lakh votes within the first two hours of counting. The Congress party is optimistic, projecting a final margin of over four lakh votes. From the very beginning of the counting process, Priyanka took a commanding Read More…
The Indian government has approved a significant financial aid of Rs. 153 crore to support relief and rehabilitation efforts in Wayanad, Kerala, following the devastating landslide in July 2024. This funding will primarily go towards debris clearance and covering the costs of Indian Air Force (IAF) operations, which played a crucial role in the rescue Read More…
Thrissur has secured an impressive fourth place in the national air quality index (AQI) rankings, making it the leading city in Kerala in terms of air quality. The city scored 44 points, placing it among the twelve cities nationwide with the best air quality. This achievement is especially remarkable as other major cities like Delhi Read More…
By our financial correspondent Kochi: Total business turnover of the Kerala-based five private sector banks touched to Rs 8.15 trillion at the end of the second quarter of the financial year 2024-25 , the banking sources said. They are : Federal Bank (FDL) Ltd, Aluva, The Southan Indian Bank (SIB), Thrissur, CSB Bank Limited , Read More…
Kerala is set to enhance its rail connectivity with the introduction of a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express, replacing the current 8-coach service. The new train will operate on the busy Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram route, promising quicker and more comfortable travel across the state. This upgrade aligns with the state’s efforts to modernize its railway infrastructure, Read More…