The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for five northern Kerala districts — Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram — warning of moderate to heavy rainfall (7–12 cm) within 24 hours. The alert comes amid the active southwest monsoon season, with isolated thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 40 km/h expected across Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPM leader VS Achuthanandan is showing signs of recovery after being hospitalized following a heart attack. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan personally visited him at Pattom SUT Hospital on Tuesday, where the 90-year-old leader is currently under treatment in the intensive care unit. Though the Chief Minister spoke Read More…
A looming environmental crisis is unfolding off the Kerala coast as the sunken cargo vessel ELSA 3, which went down on May 25, remains untouched with hundreds of tonnes of fuel and toxic chemicals still onboard. Located 14.6 nautical miles off Thottappally, the ship is carrying 367 tonnes of low-sulphur fuel oil and 84 tonnes Read More…
The Kerala government has scrapped mandatory parking space requirements for resorts and hotels under state highway building rules. The policy aims to remove long-standing barriers for hospitality developers, making way for faster growth in one of India’s top travel destinations. The change will allow resorts to channel more land into guest-focused features—such as swimming pools, Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala remain resilient above the ₹73,500 mark, even as a slight dip of ₹40 per sovereign was recorded today. The new rate stands at ₹73,840 per sovereign, with the price per gram easing by ₹5 to ₹9,230. This minor drop comes after weeks of price turbulence and follows a historic surge earlier Read More…
The High Court has stepped in to support Akshaya entrepreneurs by directing the state government to seriously consider their long-pending demand for increased service charges. Justice K. Salma Jennath, while hearing a petition from Akshaya centre operators, emphasized that the state must assess the issue objectively and respond within a reasonable timeframe. The Court recognized Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan was admitted to a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday morning after experiencing physical discomfort. Doctors later confirmed that the 101-year-old veteran had suffered a mild heart attack. Medical officials have stated that his condition is currently stable and under close observation. Achuthanandan, a Read More…
Malappuram: In a powerful political comeback for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), Aryadan Shoukath clinched a decisive victory in the Nilambur Assembly by-election, winning by a margin of 11,005 votes. The result sends a strong anti-incumbency message to the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala. Calling it a “victory for the people of Kerala,” Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A wet week awaits Kerala as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continuous rainfall over the next six days, triggered by a depression and cyclonic circulation over the region. Isolated heavy showers are expected through Friday, prompting officials to urge public caution. Yellow alerts have been sounded for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts Read More…
Malappuram: The political spotlight is firmly on Nilambur as the vote counting for the high-stakes by-election begins. UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath has taken an early lead, surging ahead by 183 votes in the postal ballot count. Counting is underway at Chungathara Marthoma Higher Secondary School. The constituency witnessed a strong voter turnout on June 19, Read More…