The Supreme Court of India will hear on November 21 the Kerala government’s petition seeking to defer the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice B. R. Gavai, who agreed to list the case for hearing on Friday. The SIR, announced by the Election Commission Read More…
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NDRF Arrives at Sannidhanam as Sabarimala Tightens Crowd Controls Amid Surging Pilgrim Rush
Pathanamthitta: With the annual pilgrimage season drawing massive crowds, authorities at Sabarimala have intensified crowd-control measures starting today. Officials reported that while the rush remains high, darshan has been progressing smoothly since the temple opened this morning. Pilgrims are being allowed to proceed from Nilakkal to Pampa only after real-time assessment of the crowd at Read More…
Intensifying Low-Pressure Triggers Heavy Rains in Kerala; Coastal Fishing Halted
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to battle strengthening rainfall as a persistent low-pressure system impacts the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that isolated heavy showers will continue across the state, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching up to 40 km/h. In view of the rough sea conditions, fishing has been strictly banned along Read More…
Kerala Makes RC–Mobile Number Linking Mandatory; Pollution Certificate to Be Denied Without Compliance
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has made it mandatory for vehicle owners to link their Registration Certificate (RC) with an active mobile number, tightening digital compliance across the state. As per the new rule, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates will not be issued unless the owner’s mobile number is updated and linked to Read More…
Lakhs Queue Up for Sabarimala Pilgrimage; Devotees Complain of Water Shortage
Sabarimala: The annual pilgrimage season at Sabarimala continues to witness an overwhelming surge of devotees, with lakhs of pilgrims queueing for darshan over the past few days. However, the massive crowd has led to growing complaints about inadequate drinking water facilities along the queues. Devotees reported long waiting hours without access to sufficient water, especially Read More…
Thrissur’s Ghazal J. Suhani Shines at State CBSE kalolsavam, Wins First Prize in Bharatanatyam
In a remarkable achievement, Ghazal J. Suhani of Deva Matha CMI Public School, Thrissur, clinched the first prize in Bharatanatyam (Category 2) at the State CBSE kalolsavam held in Kottayam. Her graceful performance earned high praise and stood out among talented participants from across the state.
Heavy Rains Lash Kerala Today; Yellow Alert Issued in 10 Districts
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s weather warning has been revised once again, with the state bracing for widespread rainfall today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in ten districts, excluding only Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. No alerts have been issued for Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. However, a fresh yellow alert has been announced Read More…
Kerala Urges Supreme Court to Halt SIR Process Until Local Body Polls Conclude
New Delhi: The Kerala government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking an immediate suspension of the Statewide Inspection and Revision (SIR) process, arguing that continuing it alongside the upcoming local body elections could trigger an administrative crisis. The plea was submitted by Chief Secretary Dr. A. Jayathilak on behalf of the state. Read More…
SSLC Exam Registration Opens Today; Strict Deadline and Fee Rules Announced
Thiruvananthapuram: Registration for the SSLC and THSLC examinations scheduled for March has officially begun today. Students must complete the registration process by the 30th, with the Examination Bhavan making it clear that no extensions or timeline changes will be allowed. Importantly, registration can be done only after paying the examination fee. The fee can be Read More…
Kerala MVD Exposes Major Scam Involving Re-Registration of Government-Scrapped Vehicles
The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has uncovered a suspected fraud ring involved in illegally re-registering vehicles that had already been officially scrapped by the State government. The shocking discovery suggests that several condemned vehicles, previously deemed unfit for use and removed from records, were fraudulently brought back onto the roads. The MVD highlighted the Read More…









