The Kerala State Election Commission (SEC) has instructed all private companies and commercial establishments to grant paid leave to employees on the upcoming local-body election days. Elections are scheduled to be held on December 9 and 11, and the SEC has made it clear that factory workers, plantation employees, and staff in industrial and commercial Read More…
The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that the Kerala Governor cannot indefinitely sit on the report recommending names for Vice-Chancellor (V-C) appointments in state universities. The court emphasized that the Governor, who serves as the Chancellor of state universities, must act on the recommendations and cannot treat the report as an “ordinary piece Read More…
The influence of Cyclone Ditwah has intensified weather conditions across Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to predict heavy rainfall in several parts of the state today. As a precautionary measure, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts, where isolated heavy showers are expected. Cyclone Ditwah, currently Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state have increased once again, with the rate of one sovereign rising by ₹520. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) today stands at ₹94,200, while the price per gram has risen by ₹65, reaching ₹11,775. This is the first time in two weeks that the price of gold has Read More…
Ahead of the upcoming local body polls, Kerala has announced a series of statewide dry days to ensure peaceful and fair elections. The State Election Commission (SEC) has imposed strict restrictions on the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcohol during the polling and counting phases. As per the schedule, the first phase of polling on Read More…
Kerala is facing a concerning surge in HIV/AIDS cases among young people, with health officials warning of shifting risk patterns and rising vulnerabilities. Over the past year, the state reported 1,213 new HIV infections, pushing the total number of people living with HIV to more than 23,600. What has alarmed authorities most is the rapid Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has called on all MPs from the state to join forces and push for the President’s approval of the Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2025, a legislation the government considers crucial for addressing the state’s growing human–wildlife conflict. During a virtual meeting, the Chief Minister stressed that obtaining presidential assent Read More…
The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has announced that driving licences of motorists who violate zebra-crossing rules will now be cancelled. The decision comes after an alarming surge in pedestrian fatalities this year, prompting authorities to enforce stricter road-safety measures. According to the new directive, drivers must stop at least three metres before a zebra Read More…
A major political storm has erupted in Kerala after police registered a serious case against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, following a woman’s complaint accusing him of rape, sexual exploitation, threats, and forcing her to undergo an abortion. The FIR names multiple grave offences, including rape on the pretext of marriage, obtaining consent through deception, criminal Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience continued isolated rainfall as Cyclone Ditwah strengthens over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki districts, warning of isolated heavy rain ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies Near Sri Read More…