Thiruvananthapuram — In the aftermath of the horrific assault aboard a Kerala Express train near Varkala, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Police have intensified raids and inspections across the state to nab intoxicated passengers and restore passenger safety. The move follows a shocking incident in which a 19-year-old woman, identified as Sreekutty, was Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala fell once again, continuing the recent trend of frequent fluctuations in the market. The price of gold dropped by ₹400 per sovereign (pavan) on Thursday, bringing the rate down to ₹89,480. The price per gram declined by ₹50, with the current rate standing at ₹11,185 per gram. The market has Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed authorities to ensure that physiotherapists and occupational therapists without recognised medical qualifications do not use the “Dr.” prefix before their names. The court issued this interim order while hearing a case linked to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), stressing that using the title “Dr.” without Read More…
After a short lull, monsoon showers are set to drench Kerala once again, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of isolated heavy rainfall across multiple districts starting Saturday. The weather department has already issued yellow alerts in several regions as a precautionary measure. According to the IMD forecast, Pathanamthitta and Idukki will be the Read More…
The state government has signed a ₹850 crore Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) deal with UAE-based Al Marzooqi Holdings FZC to develop the Meridian Tech Park in Technopark Phase III, Thiruvananthapuram. The landmark agreement marks one of the largest FDI inflows in Kerala’s technology sector in recent years. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the project Read More…
The Kerala government has officially enforced a new law mandating the delivery of all eligible public services through electronic mode. The reform aims to make timely service delivery a legal right for citizens while holding officials accountable for delays. Under the newly implemented Kerala Right to Public Service Bill, 2025, every government department must ensure Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has taken a decisive step in the ongoing Sabarimala gold theft investigation, granting permission to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a scientific examination of the temple’s gold-plated structures. The move aims to uncover the truth behind allegations of large-scale irregularities and possible gold misappropriation during the temple’s renovation. Read More…
Kerala’s gold market has taken a sharp dip, with prices falling for the second consecutive day, leaving buyers pleasantly surprised and sellers cautious. In just two days, gold prices have tumbled by a total of ₹1,240 per sovereign (pavan), signaling one of the steepest short-term declines in recent weeks. On Wednesday, prices dropped by ₹720 Read More…
Kerala has launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls, a crucial statewide exercise aimed at ensuring the accuracy and inclusiveness of voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. Beginning on November 4, 2025, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have started door-to-door visits across the state to verify and update voter details. The house-to-house enumeration Read More…
The Manjeri District Principal Sessions Court has come down heavily on the police for arresting a 32-year-old barber, Dhanesh of Painkannur near Tirur, for allegedly possessing just 10 millilitres of Indian-made foreign liquor. The arrest, made on October 25 under the Kerala Abkari Act, led to the accused spending a week in jail before being Read More…