Kerala is set to declare an official state microbe, joining its state animal and bird in symbolising the region’s unique identity. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will make the historic announcement on January 23 at the Centre for Excellence in Microbiome at KINFRA, Kazhakkoottam. The innovative concept of a “state microbe” was proposed by Dr Sabu Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala continue their relentless rally, smashing records for yet another day. On Tuesday, the price of gold surged by ₹760 per sovereign in a single jump, pushing it to an all-time high of ₹1,08,000. The price per gram rose by ₹95 to reach ₹13,500, marking one of the sharpest single-day increases in Read More…
The 16th session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly, the last before the upcoming Assembly elections, begins today (Tuesday), setting the stage for high-voltage political exchanges between the ruling front and the Opposition. With the election battle looming, the session is expected to become a key platform for both sides to showcase their agendas and Read More…
Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Monday said the State is witnessing a positive transformation in its industrial culture and entrepreneurial mindset, driven by policy reforms and improved governance. Addressing a public function, the Minister said Kerala’s significant improvement in the Ease of Doing Business rankings has restored investor confidence and encouraged entrepreneurs to return Read More…
The Kerala government has suffered a major legal setback in the long-pending Cheruvally Estate case, raising serious uncertainty over the proposed Sabarimala Greenfield Airport project. The adverse verdict has put a question mark over the state’s plan to use the Cheruvally Estate land for the airport, which was envisioned to improve connectivity for pilgrims visiting Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala have soared to an all-time high once again, breaking the previous record of ₹1,05,600 set earlier this month. In a sharp single-day jump of ₹1,400, the price of gold has climbed to a new peak of ₹1,06,840 per sovereign. The per-gram price also witnessed a significant rise of ₹175, taking the Read More…
The final session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly will commence on Tuesday. The Assembly will meet for 32 days, from Tuesday until March 26. The session will begin with the Governor’s policy address. Discussions on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor’s address are scheduled on January 22, 27, and 28. The Budget for Read More…
Thrissur: With the Kerala School Kalolsavam entering its thrilling final stages, Kannur district has taken a narrow but decisive lead in the race for the coveted Golden Cup. Kannur surged ahead with 802 points, setting the pace in a tightly contested competition. Hot on Kannur’s heels are Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Palakkad, all locked together at Read More…
Pathanamthitta: In a major setback for Rahul Mamkootathil , the Tiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court has rejected his bail plea in the third rape case registered against him, ordering that he remain in jail. The order was passed by Magistrate Arundhati Dileep after detailed arguments were heard in a closed courtroom on Tuesday. The Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continued their upward march on Wednesday, coming close to breaching the all-time record once again. The price of gold rose by ₹280 per sovereign, pushing the rate to ₹1,05,440, while the price per gram increased by ₹35 to reach ₹13,180. The precious metal saw sharp fluctuations a day earlier, with Read More…