Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have once again risen above ₹99,000 per sovereign. After falling below the ₹99,000 mark yesterday—following a cumulative drop of ₹960 in three phases—the price rebounded today with an increase of ₹120 per sovereign, taking it back above the psychological level. The price of one sovereign of gold now stands at Read More…
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Gold Price Falls Again; Hovers Just Above ₹99,000
Kochi: After slipping below the ₹1 lakh mark yesterday, gold prices declined once again on Wednesday afternoon. The price of gold fell sharply by ₹480 per sovereign at one go, taking the rate to ₹99,160 per sovereign (8 grams). Earlier in the day, the price had already dropped by ₹240 per sovereign. Correspondingly, the price Read More…
Sabarimala Women’s Entry Case: Supreme Court Considering Referral to Nine-Judge Constitution Bench
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is considering referring the case related to the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple to a nine-judge Constitution Bench, Chief Justice Justice Suryakant has said. Speaking to a national media outlet, the Chief Justice stated that the court is examining the possibility of placing issues related to freedom of Read More…
Kalamassery Stadium Accident: Uma Thomas Seeks ₹2 Crore Compensation
Congress MLA Uma Thomas has issued a legal notice to the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA), the owners of the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium at Kaloor, seeking ₹2 crore as compensation after she was injured in an accident at the stadium. The incident occurred during “Mridanganadam,” a dance event organized with the aim of setting Read More…
Gold Price Remains Below ₹1 Lakh; Drops by ₹4,800 in Four Days
The price of gold, which fell below ₹1 lakh per sovereign yesterday, declined further today. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) dropped by ₹240, taking the current rate to ₹99,640. Accordingly, the price of gold per gram fell by ₹30 to ₹12,455. It was yesterday that gold prices slipped below the ₹1 lakh mark Read More…
World Gears Up to Welcome the New Year; Grand Celebrations and Tight Security Across Kerala
As the world prepares to usher in the New Year, the first place to welcome 2026 will be Kiribati Island in the Pacific Ocean. Kerala too is all set for New Year celebrations, with clubs and various venues organizing a wide range of programmes. Special arrangements and strict security measures have been put in place Read More…
Bars Allowed to Operate Till Midnight Tomorrow
Kochi: As part of New Year celebrations, the Kerala government has granted relaxation in the operating hours of bars. On Wednesday, December 31, bars will be permitted to remain open until midnight. The operating hours of beer and wine parlours have also been extended. A government order announcing the relaxation has been issued. The decision Read More…
Salaries of Private Hospital Employees to Increase; Government Notification Within a Month
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government will issue a notification within one month revising the wages of employees working in private hospitals. The proposed revision recommends an increase of up to 60 percent over the existing pay structure. Labour Minister V. Sivankutty gave the directive to notify the wage revision within a month during a meeting of Read More…
Gold Retreats from ₹1 Lakh Mark; Price Drops by ₹2,240 per Pavan in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp decline today, pulling back from the historic ₹1 lakh mark. The price of one pavan (8 grams) fell by ₹2,240 to settle at ₹99,880, while the price per gram dropped by ₹280 to ₹12,485. Gold prices had fallen four times on the previous day as well. On Read More…
Makaravilakku Festival: Sabarimala Temple to Open Today; Entry Limited to 30,000 Devotees
Pathanamthitta: As part of the Makaravilakku festival, the Sabarimala temple will open on Tuesday. The shrine will be opened at 5 pm by Tantri Kandaru Mahesh Mohanar in the presence of Melsanthi E. D. Prasad Namboothiri. After the sacred fire is lit in the azhi at the Sannidhanam, devotees will be allowed to have darshan Read More…









