Thiruvananthapuram: The political temperature in Kerala is set to rise as counting of votes for the recently held local body elections begins today. Vote counting will start at 8 am across 244 centres in the state, with the first indications of results expected by 8.30 am. The full picture is likely to emerge by the Read More…
To manage the heavy rush of passengers during the Christmas–New Year holiday season, the Railways has announced 38 special trains, of which 5 services are allotted to Kerala, offering much-needed relief to festive travellers. The additional trains will connect major cities and high-demand routes to accommodate the surge in passengers returning home or travelling for Read More…
In a major development in the 2017 Kochi actress assault case, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court has sentenced all six accused—Pulsar Suni, Martin Antony, B. Manikandan, Vijeesh V.P., Vadival Salim, and Pradeep—to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, along with a fine of ₹50,000 each. The court described the incident as a sensational and grave crime, Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp surge today, marking one of the biggest single-day jumps in recent weeks. The price of gold rose by ₹1,400 per sovereign (pavan), taking the new rate to ₹97,280. The per-gram price climbed by ₹175, reaching ₹12,160. The market had seen a brief dip yesterday morning, but prices rebounded Read More…
After an intense and closely fought electoral battle, all eyes are now on the results. The counting of votes for the two-phase local body elections will be held on Saturday across 244 designated counting centres in the state. Most results are expected to be known before noon, with a clear picture likely to emerge by Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) lifts its curtain today, bringing eight vibrant days of world cinema to the state capital. A magnificent lineup of 206 films from 82 countries, screened across 16 theatres, promises an exceptional cinematic journey for audiences. The films are categorized into 26 sections, showcasing Read More…
Kozhikode: Northern Kerala turned out in full strength as the second phase of the local body elections concluded with an impressive 75.38% voter turnout, reflecting strong public engagement and high political enthusiasm. Voting began at 7 a.m. and continued steadily until closing time at 6 p.m., marking a peaceful and energetic polling day across the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Christmas has come early for school students in Kerala, with the state government announcing an extended 11-day holiday this year. The festive break, typically lasting 10 days, has been stretched after Christmas exam dates were shifted to accommodate the local body elections. The Christmas examinations, which began on December 15, will wrap up on Read More…
Kerala witnessed a vibrant second phase of the local body elections on Tuesday, with polling crossing 50% across all seven districts by 1 PM, driven by heavy voter participation in North Kerala. Long queues formed at several booths as Thrissur recorded 50.02%, Malappuram 53.41%, Palakkad 52.14%, Kozhikode 51.96%, Wayanad 51.16%, Kannur 50.13% and Kasaragod 50.19%. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The newly elected members of Kerala’s local self-governing bodies will take oath of office on Sunday, December 21, officially marking the formation of new councils across the state. The state government has issued a notification confirming the schedule, coming into effect as the term of the current councils expires on December 20. Traditionally, meetings Read More…