Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a Red Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts in northern Kerala for Wednesday, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within 24 hours. The alert signifies a grave risk of flash floods, landslides, and severe waterlogging, especially in low-lying and hilly areas. Residents have been urged to Read More…
Kerala: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Orange Alert for the districts of Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Malappuram, forecasting moderate to intense rainfall accompanied by gusty winds over the next three hours. According to the latest radar data, wind speeds may reach up to 50 kmph in Thrissur and Ernakulam, and up to 40 Read More…
Kerala reeled under the impact of relentless downpours on Tuesday morning, triggering urban flooding, traffic chaos, and dangerous conditions in several districts. Major cities including Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Idukki were the worst hit as streets turned into rivers, homes were inundated, and daily life came to a standstill. In Thrissur, the situation worsened as water Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on a sharp upward swing once again, nearing the ₹75,000 mark per sovereign. On Tuesday, the price jumped ₹600 in a single day, pushing the rate to ₹74,960 per sovereign (8 grams). The price per gram now stands at ₹9,370, after a proportional hike of ₹75. Over the past Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a state-wide warning for heavy rainfall across Kerala, with alerts in all 14 districts for today. A Red Alert has been declared in Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur, where extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm is expected within 24 hours. A Orange Alert has been announced for Pathanamthitta, Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has announced a ₹176–179 crore project to replace hazardous bare overhead power lines with insulated aerial bunched cables (ABC) and underground cabling in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode. The decision comes in the wake of several electrical accidents and growing public concern over exposed wires endangering pedestrians and motorists. Under Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman has confirmed that football superstar Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team will not be visiting Kerala this year. The announcement comes after earlier claims that the team would arrive in October, based on preliminary agreements. According to the minister, the Kerala government had signed a contract with the Read More…
The Kerala government has announced that Supplyco will sell up to 2 litres of coconut oil per ration card at a subsidised rate. Priced at ₹349 per litre (₹179 for 500 ml), the move comes as part of a broader initiative to curb rising living costs during the festive season. Non-subsidised variants will also be Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have seen a significant spike, rising by over ₹1,000 in just three days. On Sunday, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) increased by ₹40, bringing the total to ₹74,360, while the per-gram rate rose by ₹5 to ₹9,295. This rebound follows a recent decline after gold hit a record Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has stirred widespread controversy with his recent comments on a Kerala government initiative aimed at empowering filmmakers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) communities. Speaking at a public event, Adoor stressed that while he supports financial aid for marginalised creators, such assistance should follow proper training and orientation to Read More…