On November 19, 2024, Wayanad witnessed a joint hartal by the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in protest against the central government’s refusal to classify the recent devastating landslides in the Mundakkai-Chooralmala region as a national disaster. Both political fronts have strongly criticized the Union government’s stance, demanding immediate national Read More…
By our special correspondent Thiruvananthapuram: CPI(M) leader and Central Committee member E P jayarajan has described certain portions of his autobiography titled ‘Kattan Chayayum Parippu Vadayum (Black tea and Dal Vadai) came out on the day of byelection as the result of a well-knit conspiracy. Jayarajan has not entrusted with any one to publish his Read More…
The renowned Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple has opened its doors for the Mandala season, which will run until December 26. Devotees can begin their pilgrimage from Pamba starting at 1 PM on Friday. Virtual queue slots for November are fully booked, with some late November availability. For spot bookings, seven counters have been set up Read More…
By our political correspondent Kalpetta: Following an unexpected decline in polling per cent at by-election at the Wayanad Parliamentary Constituency held on Nov 13, a gloom is being prevailed at the UDF camp here . According to preliminary reports, 64.72 per cent voters cast their ballot in the constituency. Poll percentage in 2024 general election Read More…
Sabarimala: Plans are underway for a 2.7-kilometer ropeway system at the famous Sabarimala temple in Kerala, set to offer a safer and faster transit option for millions of pilgrims. This ropeway will span from Pampa to Sannidhanam, the temple’s central area, aiming to streamline pilgrim access, particularly during the peak Mandala-Makaravilakku season. The project, which Read More…
By Our Special Correspondent Thiruvananthapuram: Two fishermen here as a testament to community-led conservation have stepped up to rescue two whale sharks caught in their fishing nets and returned them successfully to the sea, said in a statement issued by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) here today. On November 09, a 16-foot-long whale shark Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a surprising disciplinary crackdown, Kerala has suspended two of its prominent IAS officers, including the popular N. Prasanth, widely known as ‘Collector Bro,’ alongside K. Gopalakrishnan, a 2013-batch officer. The suspensions were issued in response to alleged misconduct and violations of civil service rules. K. Gopalakrishnan’s suspension followed his creation of a WhatsApp Read More…
By Our legal Correspondent Kochi: A Division Bench of the High Court of Kerala has allowed the plea of a mother of a 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate medically her daughter’s 26-week pregnancy. The Bench passed the order while allowing an appeal filed against a single judge’s order declining permission for medical termination of the Read More…
The Indian Railways is witnessing an unprecedented surge in train bookings to Kerala due to the simultaneous rush for the Sabarimala pilgrimage and the Christmas holiday season. With limited seats available, travelers are advised to book early, as many trains on major routes from across India to Kerala are fully booked for the next 60 Read More…
The Kerala SSLC exams for 2025 will run from March 3 to March 26, announced Education Minister V. Sivankutty. The SSLC model exams are scheduled for February 17–21, while IT model exams will take place from January 20 to January 30. Valuation of answer sheets begins April 8, with results expected by the third week Read More…