Kerala continues to reel under unpredictable weather as isolated heavy rainfall is expected across parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for six districts — Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod — with rain intensity projected between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Meanwhile, coastal Read More…
South India is gearing up for a cinematic storm as Coolie, Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, hits theaters with early morning fanfare. Advance bookings opened in Kerala on August 8 at 10 AM, with select cinemas offering an exclusive 6 AM First Day First Show (FDFS) on August 14—a treat for Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have hit a new all-time high, soaring to ₹75,200 per sovereign (8 grams) after a ₹160 jump on Thursday. With a ₹20 hike per gram, gold is now priced at ₹9,400 per gram, breaking the previous record set on July 23. The surge follows a brief dip below ₹74,000 last Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the deadline for updating the voter list for Kerala’s upcoming local body elections ending today (August 7), major political parties are urging the State Election Commission to extend the timeline. The Congress has requested an extension until August 25, while the CPI is seeking an additional one-month window, citing widespread confusion and logistical Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated rainfall across Kerala today, with a yellow alert issued in Idukki, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod due to the likelihood of heavy showers in select areas. The IMD also warned of strong surface winds reaching up to 40 km/h, which could impact daily life in some regions. Read More…
Kochi – The owners of the cargo vessel MSC Elsa 3, which recently sank off the coast of Kerala, have approached the Kerala High Court seeking to limit their legal liability under maritime law for the incident. The petition, filed under the Merchant Shipping Act, aims to cap the financial responsibility of the shipowners, arguing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has downgraded the red alert to an orange alert for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod, following a reduction in the intensity of rainfall. The change comes as weather conditions show signs of improvement after days of heavy downpours. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued for Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered a four-week suspension of toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, located on the Edappally–Mannuthy stretch of National Highway 544. The decision comes amid mounting complaints of severe traffic congestion and incomplete road infrastructure. The court intervened after a petition highlighted that motorists are being charged full toll rates Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Private bus operators in Kerala are set to meet Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar today, demanding a revision in student concession fares. Their key demand is to set the minimum student fare at ₹5. If the talks fail, the operators warn they will move forward with an intensified protest, including an indefinite strike. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience extremely heavy rainfall today, with Red Alerts issued for the northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod. Orange Alerts are in place for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad, where heavy to very heavy rain is expected. Central Kerala is likely to see moderate rainfall, and Yellow Alerts have been issued for Read More…