Malappuram: The Malappuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that a hospital cannot detain a patient who has been discharged until the medical bill is fully paid. The order was issued while allowing a complaint filed by a resident of Chungathara in Malappuram district. The commission directed both the insurance company and the private Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) unit committee at University College, Thiruvananthapuram, has been dissolved. The decision was taken by the SFI district committee following a series of allegations, including frequent clashes and financial irregularities. The move was decided at an emergency meeting convened by the district committee. Along with dissolving the unit committee, Read More…
Kochi: In a historic leap towards digital justice, the Kalpetta court has emerged as India’s first judicial district where all courts operate entirely without paper. The landmark paperless digital court system was inaugurated by Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant at a ceremony held at the High Court. Highlighting the significance of the achievement, the Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has extended the interim stay on the arrest of MLA Rahul Mankoottil in a rape case until January 21, while also allowing the complainant to be impleaded as a party in his anticipatory bail plea. Granting the complainant two weeks to file a detailed counter-affidavit, the court adjourned the matter Read More…
Kochi: The surge in gold prices continues across the state, raising speculation that a new record may be set soon. On Tuesday, the price of gold increased by ₹480 per sovereign, taking the rate to ₹1,02,280 per sovereign. The price per gram rose by ₹60 to ₹12,785. Over the last three days alone, gold prices Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Weather conditions are set to turn active across Kerala as a strong low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression in the coming hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This marks the first low-pressure system of the new year, formed over the southeast Bay of Read More…
Palakkad: In a major setback to traffic enforcement in Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has disconnected the power supply to the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) in Palakkad after electricity arrears crossed ₹50,000, bringing enforcement activities to a complete halt across the district. With the power cut, the office responsible for operating and monitoring Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major boost to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal has agreed to serve as the Goodwill Ambassador of the state-run transport utility. Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar announced that the actor accepted the role free of charge, expressing personal interest and goodwill towards KSRTC. Speaking at a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The first low-pressure system of the new year has taken shape over the Bay of Bengal, setting the stage for widespread rainfall across Kerala on Friday and Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced. The system has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining equatorial Read More…
Kochi: V.K. Ebrahim Kunju, former Kerala minister and State Vice President of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), passed away on Monday at the age of 73. He was undergoing treatment for lung cancer at a private hospital in Kochi. A seasoned politician, Ebrahim Kunju served as a four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Read More…