Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan remains in critical condition following a heart attack and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. On Sunday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan visited the hospital to inquire about his predecessor’s health. He also spoke with Achuthanandan’s family members and the team of doctors overseeing the Read More…
Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty has announced a statewide emergency safety audit across all schools from July 25 to 31. The audit will involve direct inspections by officials, with oversight from a dedicated vigilance team from the Education Department. A high-level review meeting will be held at Shikshak Sadan, Thiruvananthapuram, on July 23 at 9:30 Read More…
The Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division is all set to launch India’s first mobile app designed exclusively to assist differently-abled passengers, especially those using wheelchairs. This pioneering initiative aims to simplify and enhance the travel experience for thousands who face mobility challenges. The app will allow wheelchair users to notify station authorities in advance about their travel Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Private buses across Kerala will go on an indefinite strike starting tomorrow, demanding fare hikes for student concessions and resolution of issues related to permit renewals. The strike has been called by a joint action committee of bus owners’ organizations. Although Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar held discussions with bus owners recently, the Read More…
Kerala’s Education Minister V. Sivankutty has sharply criticized the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) for the prolonged delay in supplying printed textbooks to Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in the state. Despite the academic year commencing on April 1, students in Classes 5 and 8 are still without physical textbooks and are forced to Read More…
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram, has partnered with the Kerala Police to develop AI-based tools for crime monitoring and analysis. Leveraging decades of digital crime data, including FIRs and intelligence records, the initiative aims to introduce predictive policing, pattern recognition, and suspect tracking through advanced artificial intelligence. As part of Read More…
In a significant move aimed at promoting tourism and improving investor confidence, the Kerala government has relaxed its dry day policy, allowing licensed bar hotels (three-star and above) to serve liquor on the first day of every month, which was previously observed as a statewide dry day. The decision was taken following repeated appeals from Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the state police to ensure full protection during the Calicut University Union election, scheduled for July 22, 2025, citing serious concerns over possible unrest and threats to candidates. The decision came after Shifana P.K., a chairperson candidate, filed a petition alleging threats and intimidation by Student Federation of India Read More…
The Kerala government has approved ₹16.5 crore for the development and upgrading of seven schools in the Alappuzha constituency. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram, attended by Alappuzha MLA P.P. Chitharanjan and senior education department officials. The sanctioned amount will be used to enhance infrastructure, modernize classrooms, and improve facilities Read More…
Thrissur: In a tragic repeat of Kerala’s worsening road safety crisis, 24-year-old Abil Chacko, a resident of Laloor, lost his life after being run over by a private bus in Ayyanthole, Thrissur. The fatal accident occurred when Abil, en route to his workplace in Kunnamkulam, swerved his scooter to avoid a pothole. A private bus Read More…