MSME-DFO, Thrissur organized an Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP) on Craft & Design from 29th September to 13th November 2025 at the office premises. Over the duration of the programme, participants were trained in a wide range of craft-based modules aimed at enhancing creativity and skill proficiency. Hands-on training was provided in Nettipattam, Alavattom/Car Hanging, Read More…
The Kerala government has urged the High Court to defer the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until after the upcoming local body elections, citing a massive strain on administrative machinery. In its submission, the state explained that conducting both the SIR and local elections simultaneously would be logistically overwhelming, as it requires the Read More…
After a brief decline yesterday, gold prices have surged sharply once again, rising by ₹1,680 per sovereign (8 grams) today. The price of one sovereign now stands at ₹93,720, inching close to the ₹94,000 mark, with gold gaining ₹210 per gram to reach ₹11,715. At the beginning of this month, the price of gold was Read More…
The northeast monsoon continues to intensify, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across isolated parts of Kerala today and tomorrow. A yellow alert has been declared for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, where strong downpours are expected. The IMD has urged residents to stay vigilant, as intense rain may lead Read More…
In a shocking early-morning tragedy, a massive girder from the Arur–Thuravoor elevated highway construction site collapsed onto a moving pickup van, crushing its driver to death. The victim has been identified as Rajesh, a resident of Pathanamthitta. The fatal incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the region. According to reports, two Read More…
After a sharp rise of ₹1,800 yesterday, gold prices slipped today, marking a downward correction. The price of gold fell by ₹240 per sovereign, bringing the rate to ₹92,040. Correspondingly, the price per gram dropped by ₹30, now standing at ₹11,505. Yesterday morning, gold prices had surged by ₹1,800 per sovereign, but by noon, they Read More…
Alappuzha is set to get its own Water Metro service, modeled after the successful Kochi Water Metro project. The feasibility study for the project will be completed by December, according to officials from Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), which has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing the project. A similar Water Metro project is Read More…
Kerala’s vibrant port city, Kochi, has been named one of the world’s top 10 trending travel destinations to visit in 2026, according to the globally renowned travel platform Booking.com. Standing proudly alongside destinations like Vietnam, Spain, Colombia, China, Brazil, Australia, Germany, and the United States, Kochi is the only Indian city to feature on the Read More…
As relentless rain continues to lash Idukki, authorities have opened the Ponmudi Dam following a surge in water inflow. The second shutter was lifted by 20 centimeters, releasing nearly 15,000 liters of water per second into the Panniyar River. The district administration has issued an alert to people living along both banks of the river, Read More…
To manage the massive influx of devotees during the Sabarimala Mandala pilgrimage season, Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive special service schedule. A total of 274 train services will be operated, including 32 special trains running in both directions between Kerala and major cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Of Read More…