The Central Government has granted Kerala permission to reinstate the state tax on All India Tourist Permit (AITP) vehicles entering Kerala. The approval restores the Motor Vehicles Department’s authority to collect a quarterly tax ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹41,000, depending on the vehicle’s seating capacity. With the Centre’s nod, the tax-collection module will once again Read More…
Kerala has taken a firm stand against the Centre’s newly introduced Labour Codes, with Labour Minister V. Sivankutty announcing that the State will officially urge the Union Government to withdraw the laws. The Minister, accompanied by representatives of major trade unions, will soon meet the Union Labour Minister in New Delhi to convey Kerala’s position. Read More…
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has reported a remarkable surge in its revenue, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing reforms and modernization efforts. On November 24, KSRTC achieved an operational revenue of ₹9.29 crore, marking the third-highest single-day revenue in its history. This is the third time this year that KSRTC has crossed such Read More…
Kerala is set to witness another spell of wet weather, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting four more days of rain triggered by an active low-pressure system and a distant cyclone. The IMD has also cautioned that isolated thunderstorms may occur across the state, urging the public to stay alert. A strong low-pressure system Read More…
Popular rapper Vedan has been hospitalised after a sudden health setback and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The update was confirmed through his official social media channels, sparking concern among fans. Vedan’s much-awaited Doha performance, originally scheduled for November 28, has now been postponed due to his medical emergency. The event has Read More…
The Kerala government has come under intense scrutiny after a leaked draft—apparently aligned with the Centre’s newly notified labour codes—triggered political uproar and criticism from labour unions and opposition parties. The revelation has put the Left administration on the back foot, especially as it has consistently positioned itself as a strong opponent of the Centre’s Read More…
In a major breakthrough for hundreds of families in Munambam, the Kerala High Court has ordered the state government to resume accepting land tax from residents — effectively restoring their revenue rights — after a relentless 410-day agitation over a contentious land ownership dispute. The interim order comes as a huge relief to nearly 610 Read More…
A crucial hearing is set to take place in the Supreme Court today as multiple petitions challenge Kerala’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will examine the pleas, which call for an immediate halt to the revision exercise. The Kerala government has argued that Read More…
A low-pressure area formed over Malaysia and the Malacca Strait is likely to intensify into a cyclone over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the coming hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system has already strengthened into a deep depression and is expected to move in a west–northwest direction, gaining further intensity Read More…
Sabarimala: In a welcome move for lakhs of devotees, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has announced a major upgrade to the annadanam menu at Sabarimala. The current offering of pulao and sambar will soon be replaced with a full traditional Kerala sadya, complete with payasam. The new menu, designed to provide devotees with a wholesome Read More…