The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has stepped up its scientific examination at the sanctum sanctorum of the revered Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple. The move aims to secure clearer forensic evidence regarding the alleged gold theft. Led by SP S. Sashidharan, the SIT began collecting fresh samples on Thursday evening after the temple doors opened Read More…
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the people of Kerala are “fed up” with both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF),and are now looking toward the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) with renewed hope. The Prime Minister made the remarks after hosting newly Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant policy reversal, the Kerala government has suspended its controversial order restricting firearms licence holders from participating in wild boar culling operations. The earlier directive had barred individuals holding arms licences for sports or institutional purposes from engaging in culling, limiting the task to those licensed for crop protection or self-defence. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to reel under intense heat, with Kannur recording the highest temperature in the past 24 hours at a sweltering 37°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Daytime temperatures climbed to 35°C in Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded the lowest daytime temperature at 31°C. The lowest night temperature of 20°C Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A sweeping 24-hour nationwide strike has brought large parts of India to a standstill, with Kerala witnessing near-total shutdown as millions of workers unite in protest against the Centre’s labour policies. The strike, called by a Joint Trade Union Committee, began at midnight and is expected to see participation from nearly 300 million workers Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue to witness sharp fluctuations. After rising sharply a day earlier, the price of gold fell by ₹200 per sovereign on Thursday, taking the rate to ₹1,16,240 per sovereign. The price of gold per gram also declined by ₹25, settling at ₹14,530. The record high gold price in the state Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is reeling under intense heat conditions, prompting authorities to issue an Orange Alert in Idukki district, where UV radiation levels have surged sharply. Munnar recorded a UV Index of 8, the highest in the state, signalling a very high health risk from sun exposure. Meanwhile, Yellow Alerts have been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala’s railway infrastructure is set for a major upgrade as the Centre has cleared rail projects worth ₹487.73 crore, paving the way for faster trains, improved freight movement, and fewer delays. The approved projects include doubling of the Alappuzha railway line and the long-awaited Palakkad railway bypass, both expected to significantly enhance rail Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Rising temperatures across Kerala have triggered a sharp increase in the Ultraviolet (UV) Index, prompting health and disaster management authorities to issue a cautionary alert. In the past 24 hours, Idukki district recorded the highest UV Index at 7, while Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad reported a UV level of 6, indicating a Read More…
Kochi: After a period of sharp swings, gold prices in the state took a breather on Wednesday, remaining unchanged while still hovering above the ₹1.15 lakh mark. A pavan of gold is priced at ₹1,15,800, with the per-gram rate steady at ₹14,475, offering a brief sense of stability to the market after days of turbulence. Read More…