The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki, and Ernakulam as a new cyclonic circulation forms near southern Kerala, bringing with it the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms. According to the IMD, isolated heavy rainfall — between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours — is likely in Read More…
Electricity generation from the Idukki Hydroelectric Project will come to a complete or partial halt for about a month. Starting Tuesday, three of the six generators at the Moolamattom Powerhouse will be shut down for maintenance work. To compensate for the shortage in power generation, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is making arrangements to Read More…
Kerala is gearing up for another major democratic exercise as the State Election Commission officially announced the local body election dates. The polls will be held in two phases — on December 9 and 11 — while votes will be counted on December 13 (Saturday), State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan announced on Monday. With the Read More…
All interstate private bus services from Kerala have been suspended from today, following a decision by the Kerala State Committee of the Luxury Bus Owners’ Association. The move comes in response to what the association describes as unjust taxes, heavy fines, and vehicle seizures imposed by the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. According to Read More…
The much-anticipated announcement of the Kerala local body elections will be made today. State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan is set to announce the election schedule at a press conference scheduled for 12 noon. All preparations for the polls have been completed by the State Election Commission. According to early indications, voting is likely to be Read More…
A major disaster struck Kochi’s Thammanam area early Monday morning when a massive Kerala Water Authority (KWA) storage tank, reportedly over 40 years old, suddenly burst, unleashing nearly 1.25 million litres of water into nearby residential areas. The powerful surge flooded roads and houses, damaged vehicles, and swept away household belongings in a matter of Read More…
After a brief break, the southwest monsoon has become active again across Kerala. The southern districts are receiving the most rainfall. Heavy rain has been reported in the hilly regions of Thiruvananthapuram. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall is likely to spread to more areas, including the northern districts, by Wednesday or Thursday. Initially, most Read More…
Kochi: Public sector oil companies have announced that all domestic LPG consumers must complete e-KYC renewal every year to continue receiving the government’s LPG subsidy. The directive applies especially to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), who must complete their KYC update before March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has given in-principle approval for infrastructure projects worth ₹1,441.24 crore under Tranche 31 of the NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). The decision was taken by the High-Powered Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak, after reviewing project proposals submitted under the state’s normative allocation of ₹550 crore. The approved projects Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The alignment for the first phase of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro project has been approved. The first phase will cover a distance of 31 kilometers, stretching from Pappanamcode to Vizhinjam, with 27 stations along the route. According to initial reports, the project will be implemented by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL). The proposed stations include Read More…