Kerala is set to welcome President Droupadi Murmu on December 3 as she arrives in Thiruvananthapuram to grace the Navy Day celebrations. Touching down at the capital’s international airport at 4:20 PM, the President will receive a ceremonial Guard of Honour, marking the beginning of her brief but significant visit. As the chief guest of Read More…
Thulavarsham has roared back to life in Kerala after a brief lull, with rains intensifying across the state as Cyclone Dithva weakens over the Bay of Bengal. The shift has made easterly winds favourable again, triggering renewed showers that are expected to continue till Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts rain across all districts, Read More…
Kerala is once again exploring the possibility of introducing a five-day work week in all government offices, but the move has sparked fresh debate among employee unions. The state government has called service organisations for an online consultation on December 5 and asked them to submit suggestions by email — yet no draft proposal has Read More…
The Supreme Court is set to hear today the petitions challenging the state’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters’ list. The hearing will be led by a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant. The petitions seek an immediate stay on the SIR procedures, raising concerns about their impact during the local body Read More…
Kerala’s electricity consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced a notable cut in fuel surcharge for the month of December. According to KSEB, the fuel surcharge — which had gone up to 10 paise per unit during the September to November period — will now be Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Security forces in Kerala went into high alert after the Chief Minister’s official residence, Cliff House, received a chilling email threatening a “double explosion.” The message, sent to the Chief Minister’s private secretary, warned of two blasts at the residence and an additional explosion at the Kerala High Court. Within minutes of receiving the Read More…
Kerala has finalized arrangements for the upcoming local body elections with the establishment of 244 counting and distribution centres across the state. These centres will play a crucial dual role—serving both as hubs for the distribution and receipt of polling materials and as secure venues for storing Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and counting votes. Each Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Dubai this Sunday, marking the grand finale of his multi-nation Gulf tour. Arriving in Dubai on Sunday morning, the Chief Minister will engage in a series of high-level interactions, including meetings with the Indian Consul General, key business leaders, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have surged once more, crossing the ₹95,000 mark per sovereign. With a sudden increase of ₹1,000 per sovereign today, gold has reached its highest rate this month. The price of one sovereign now stands at ₹95,200, while the rate per gram has risen by ₹125, bringing it to ₹11,900 per Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The legal battle surrounding MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused in a rape case, is set to escalate as the Thiruvananthapuram Sessions Court will hear his anticipatory bail plea on Wednesday. The petition, filed on Monday, has created suspense over whether investigators will proceed with his arrest before the court reaches a decision. In his plea, Read More…