Thiruvananthapuram: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Kerala, Rathan U. Kelkar, has confirmed that the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) will continue without delay, dismissing speculation about a possible postponement. The draft voters’ list will be published on December 9, exactly as planned. The clarification comes amid requests from political parties and the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to face intense rain and thunderstorms through Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue Yellow Alerts across several districts. The spell of unstable weather is expected to bring strong showers to isolated regions starting tomorrow. Idukki is likely to receive heavy rainfall on Sunday, while Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki Read More…
A major controversy has erupted in Kerala as senior bureaucrats and environmental experts have decided to approach the Governor, expressing strong opposition to the newly proposed wildlife bill. The group alleges that the bill undermines key ecological safeguards and violates national guidelines meant to protect endangered species. According to officials, the bill dilutes the authority Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has updated its weather advisory with a Yellow Alert issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, and Kannur, signaling the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall across these regions. Heavy rain is defined as precipitation ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours. The alert extends further in the coming days: The Meteorological Department Read More…
Kerala has kicked off the pre-test for India’s first fully digital census, marking a significant step toward the complete digitalisation of the 2027 national enumeration. The trial run is being carried out in selected regions of Palakkad, Ernakulam and Idukki, covering tribal villages, hilly terrains and urban wards to test the system under diverse conditions. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Education Department has proposed a streamlined schedule for this year’s school half-yearly examinations by conducting them in a single phase. As per the plan, exams will begin on December 15 and conclude on December 23, following which schools across the state will close for the Christmas vacation. Classes will resume on January 5, Read More…
The Kerala government has approached the High Court challenging the implementation of the Standardisation of Electoral Rolls (SIR) process in the state. The decision comes in line with the political consensus reached earlier this month, when an all-party meeting concluded that the SIR exercise should be legally contested. According to the state government, the SIR Read More…
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…