Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued rainfall today and tomorrow, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers across large parts of the state. According to the IMD, rain is likely today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Tomorrow, rainfall is expected mainly in Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a relentless upward march, shattering records yet again. In a sharp single-day jump, the price of a sovereign rose by ₹800, taking the cost of 8 grams of gold to an all-time high of ₹1,05,320. The price per gram also climbed by ₹100, reaching ₹13,165. The surge has Read More…
Sabarimala: A deep sense of devotion and anticipation fills the hills of Sabarimala as lakhs of pilgrims, observing rigorous penance, await the sacred Makara Sankranti rituals and the divine Makarajyothi darshan today. Considered the spiritual pinnacle of the pilgrimage season, the ceremonies draw devotees from across the country. The temple will open at 2.45 p.m., Read More…
Thrissur: The much-awaited State School Arts Festival will come alive today, transforming Thrissur into a vibrant hub of creativity and celebration. The five-day festival, running till the 18th, will feature artistic competitions across 25 venues, with nearly 15,000 young talents from across the state taking part. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the festival at Read More…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will be among the distinguished participants at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), scheduled to be held in Kozhikode from January 22 to 25, organisers have announced. One of Asia’s largest literary gatherings, the Kerala Literature Festival will bring together influential voices from across literature, art, science, culture, and public life. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has scripted another milestone, recording the second-highest single-day ticket revenue in its history with a collection of ₹11.71 crore. The achievement marks KSRTC’s return to the coveted ₹10-crore club, reinforcing signs of a sustained turnaround in the public transport major. The all-time highest daily revenue of ₹13.01 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has extended the deadline for social security pension beneficiaries to submit income certificates by six months. Authorities have also been directed not to suspend pensions for beneficiaries who fail to submit the certificates within the earlier stipulated time. In May 2025, the government had instructed welfare pension beneficiaries who had never Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged victorious in two of the three wards where local body elections were held in Kerala, winning the Vizhinjam ward of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and the Payimpadam ward of Moothedam Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) secured a win in the Onakkur ward of Pambakkuda Grama Read More…
Thrissur: The cultural heartbeat of Kerala is set to quicken as the 64th State School Arts Festival begins tomorrow, turning Thrissur into a grand arena of creativity, colour and competition. Nearly 10,000 gifted students will vie for top honours across 25 venues, with the festival running until the 18th. The iconic 117.5-pawn gold trophy has Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged to an all-time high, setting a new benchmark in the state’s bullion market. With a sharp rise of ₹280 per sovereign today, the price of gold climbed to ₹1,04,520, breaking the previous record of ₹1,04,440 set on December 27. On a per-gram basis, prices rose by ₹35, taking Read More…