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Gold Prices Slip by ₹520 in a Day, Yet Stay Above ₹1 Lakh; Silver Rates Also Tumble

After a record-breaking rally that pushed prices beyond the ₹1 lakh mark, gold prices in the state saw a sharp correction today. The price of gold fell by ₹520 per sovereign, settling at ₹1,03,920, though it continues to remain above the historic ₹1 lakh level. On a per-gram basis, gold dropped by ₹65 to ₹12,990. Read More…

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Vice President in Thiruvananthapuram Today; Trivandrum Fest Chief Guest, Traffic Curbs Announced

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan arrives in the state capital today on a two-day visit, with a packed schedule of cultural and academic engagements. In view of the high-profile visit, traffic restrictions have been imposed in parts of Thiruvananthapuram. The Vice President is scheduled to reach the city around 7 pm and will attend the Read More…

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Standing Committee Elections in Local Bodies from January 5; Women’s Reservation Mandatory

Elections to the Standing Committees of local self-government institutions across the state will be held from January 5 to 7, 2026, State Election Commissioner A. Shahjahan announced. Following the election of committee members, the election of Chairpersons will be conducted without delay by the respective Returning Officers. In grama panchayats and block panchayats, four Standing Read More…

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Gold Prices Continue Record-Breaking Surge in Kerala, Crossing ₹1 Lakh Mark

Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue their unstoppable rally, shattering records after crossing the ₹1 lakh mark. The price of gold rose by ₹240 per sovereign today, taking the rate to ₹1,02,120 per sovereign. On a gram basis, the price increased by ₹30, with one gram of gold now costing ₹12,765. Gold prices crossed the Read More…

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Mayor, Deputy Mayor Elections Today; Municipal Chairperson Polls Also Underway

Thiruvananthapuram: Elections to choose heads and deputy heads of local self-government institutions across Kerala are being held today. In municipal corporations, the mayoral elections will take place at 10 a.m., followed by the deputy mayor elections at 2.30 p.m. The mayoral posts in Kannur, Thrissur and Kochi corporations are reserved for women. Elections for chairpersons Read More…

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Sabarimala Gold Loss Row: Kerala BJP Alleges Sacrilege, Demands CBI Probe

The Kerala BJP has raised serious allegations over the reported loss of gold at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, calling it an act of sacrilege and demanding a CBI investigation into the incident. State BJP leaders alleged that the disappearance of gold ornaments and offerings linked to the temple amounts to a grave violation of Read More…

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Clean Toilets on the Go Made Easy: Kerala Government Launches ‘Kloo’ Mobile App

Finding a clean and safe toilet while travelling in Kerala has now become easier with the launch of the ‘Kloo’ mobile application, developed under the leadership of the State Suchitwa Mission. The app was inaugurated by Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh at the Mascot Hotel here. The minister said the app is a major initiative Read More…

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Justice at Faster Pace: Kerala High Court Clears Over 1.09 Lakh Cases in 2025

The Kerala High Court marked a major milestone in judicial efficiency in 2025 by disposing of more than 1.09 lakh cases, significantly easing the burden of pending litigation and reinforcing public confidence in the justice delivery system. Official figures show that the court maintained a strong disposal rate across both civil and criminal cases, despite Read More…

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Electoral Shake-Up in Kerala: Over 24 Lakh Voters Dropped After Special Revision, 6.45 Lakh ‘Untraceable’

Kerala’s electoral landscape has witnessed a major churn following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with over 24 lakh voters excluded from the updated list. Official figures reveal that 24,80,503 voters have been placed in the Absent, Shifted, Dead (ASD) category after the door-to-door verification process. Among them, a significant 6.45 lakh voters Read More…