Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala dropped for the second time today, marking a total decline of ₹720 per sovereign. Prices fell by ₹240 in the morning and further dipped by ₹480 in the afternoon, bringing the new rate to ₹94,920 per sovereign. The price per gram also saw a two-stage reduction, decreasing by a total Read More…
The first phase of Kerala’s local body elections witnessed an impressive voter turnout, crossing 50% by noon on Tuesday. Ernakulam district recorded the highest polling percentage at 50.83%, emerging as the most active region so far. Thiruvananthapuram reported the lowest turnout at 44.50%.Other district-wise figures stood at: Kollam – 48.43%, Pathanamthitta – 46.99%, Alappuzha – Read More…
North Kerala is witnessing a high-energy political finale today as public campaigning for the second phase of the local body elections draws to a close at 6 PM. While seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam cast their votes on Tuesday, the focus now shifts to Thrissur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod — all Read More…
Kerala’s much-anticipated local body elections entered their first phase today (December 9), with polling beginning across seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. Voting will continue until 6 PM as lakhs of citizens head to the booths to choose their local representatives. A total of 11,168 wards across 595 local bodies Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), one of India’s most prestigious film events, is set to begin on December 12 — and it will open with the globally acclaimed Palestinian drama Palestine 36. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film has earned international praise for its powerful depiction of the 1936 Palestinian uprising Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue to remain volatile, with values fluctuating between ₹95,000 and ₹96,000 per sovereign over the past few days. Today, prices saw a fresh increase of ₹200, bringing the rate to ₹95,640 per sovereign. The price per gram rose by ₹25, reaching ₹11,955. The all-time high remains ₹97,360 per sovereign, recorded Read More…
In a dramatic turning point in one of Kerala’s most closely watched criminal trials, actor Dileep was acquitted on Monday in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case. The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against him beyond reasonable doubt, bringing an end to an eight-year legal battle Read More…
Kochi: Kerala is set for the first phase of its high-stakes local body elections tomorrow, with seven major districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam — heading to the polling booths. After days of intense campaigning across South and Central Kerala, the political fervor came to a close on Sunday, marking today Read More…
Thrissur city witnessed a vibrant political spectacle as BJP leader Khushbu Sundar led a highly charged women’s roadshow that drew massive participation and electrified the streets. The event began at the Amar Jawan memorial in Ayyanthole, where Khushbu offered floral tributes before stepping into the spirited procession. With traditional percussion bands setting the rhythm and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant setback for expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court on Saturday refused to grant him protection from arrest in the second sexual-assault case registered against him. The ruling came just hours after the Kerala High Court granted him protection from arrest in the first case, involving allegations of rape Read More…