Thiruvananthapuram: A wave of anticipation and nervous excitement is sweeping across Kerala as the SSLC and Plus One examinations begin tomorrow (March 5), marking the start of a crucial academic phase for lakhs of students. The Plus Two examinations will follow on Friday (March 6). Announcing that all preparations are complete, General Education Minister V. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited SSLC and Higher Secondary examinations for the academic year will begin across Kerala on Thursday, marking a crucial phase for lakhs of students. The exams will continue until March 30, with 3,031 centres set up statewide to ensure smooth conduct. As many as 4,17,497 students will appear for the SSLC (Class 10) Read More…
Kochi: After days of dramatic gains driven by global tensions, gold prices in Kerala have shown a modest correction, bringing a measure of relief to buyers. The price of gold fell by ₹360 per sovereign (8 grams) on Tuesday, settling at ₹1,24,680. On a per gram basis, the rate declined by ₹45 to ₹15,585. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Responding swiftly to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Kerala government has postponed the SSLC and Plus Two examinations scheduled in Gulf countries, prioritising student safety above all. The SSLC exam slated for Thursday and the Plus Two exams planned for the 5th, 6th, and 7th of this month have been deferred. Read More…
Kochi: In a striking market twist, gold prices in Kerala fell sharply despite a powerful rally in the global market driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The price of gold in the state dropped by ₹2,400 per sovereign to ₹1,24,520, while the per gram rate declined by ₹300 to ₹15,565. The correction comes Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a groundbreaking move on Rare Disease Day, the Kerala government has expanded free access to the life-saving drug Risdiplam for patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), raising the age limit from 12 to 25 years. Announcing the decision, Health Minister Veena George said the expansion comes under the state’s Comprehensive Rare Disease Care Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move aimed at ensuring continuity in police leadership, the State Cabinet has approved a one-year extension for Kerala Director General of Police Ravada Chandrasekhar. The decision comes in line with the Supreme Court’s directives in the landmark Prakash Singh case, which mandates fixed tenure norms as part of broader police reforms. Originally Read More…
Kochi: Even as the controversial film Kerala Story 2 hit theatres following a favourable High Court verdict, audience turnout painted a starkly different picture. In Kozhikode, the 10 pm screening at Regal Theatre had to be cancelled after just two tickets were sold. With barely any viewers, theatre authorities decided to call off the show. Read More…
The KSRTC has unveiled two innovative services — ‘Stop on Demand’ and ‘Dynamic Pricing’ — aimed at enhancing convenience and affordability in public transport. The initiatives were inaugurated by Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer. With the ‘Stop on Demand’ facility, passengers can now board or alight at locations of their choice, even if Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices have staged a strong comeback in the state, surging sharply to push the price of a sovereign (8 grams) back above the ₹1.20 lakh mark. The price jumped by ₹2,320 in a single day, taking the rate to ₹1,20,800 per sovereign, while the per gram price rose by ₹290 to ₹15,100. After Read More…