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…
Thiruvananthapuram: A controversy has erupted in Kerala’s film fraternity after the 55th Kerala State Film Awards failed to recognise any film in the children’s category, drawing criticism from young actress Deva Nandha. Responding to the backlash, Minister for Films and Culture Saji Cherian defended the jury’s decision, stating that none of the entries met the Read More…
The Kerala High Court has launched a Malayalam Legal Glossary featuring over 6,300 legal terms translated into the state’s native language. The initiative aims to bring greater clarity, accuracy, and consistency to the use of legal terminology in Malayalam, helping both legal professionals and the general public. The newly released glossary provides Malayalam equivalents for Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Kerala on Monday for a two-day official visit, marking his first trip to the state since assuming office. The visit will take him to Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on education, research, and innovation. The Vice President landed in Thiruvananthapuram around 1:55 p.m. and proceeded to Kollam by Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have once again slipped below the ₹90,000 mark per sovereign, following a sharp decline of ₹520 on Monday. With this drop, the price of gold stands at ₹89,800 per sovereign, while the price per gram has fallen by ₹65, bringing it down to ₹11,225. This marks the second time in Read More…
Thrissur is gearing up for the grand 64th edition of the Kerala State School Kalolsavam, the world’s largest youth cultural festival, with a revised schedule announced by the Department of General Education. The much-awaited event, originally planned for January 7 to 11, 2026, will now be held from January 14 to 18, 2026. Officials said Read More…
Kochi: In a startling revelation, Kerala has more Aadhaar cards than people. Official data shows that while the state’s population stands at 3.60 crore (36,063,000), as of September 30, 2025, over 4.09 crore (40,968,282) Aadhaar cards have been issued — a difference of 49 lakh. The finding has sparked serious concerns about the accuracy and Read More…
Malappuram: Football fever is set to grip Kerala once again — this time with a global twist. Kerala’s Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman has confirmed that the Argentina national football team, led by global superstar Lionel Messi, will visit the state in March next year. The confirmation came during a Vision Seminar organized by the Sports Read More…
Thrissur: The stage is set and anticipation is high as the 55th Kerala State Film Awards are scheduled to be announced today at 3 PM in Thrissur. The jury, led by acclaimed actor Prakash Raj, has finalized its verdict after weeks of intense evaluation. All eyes are now on Mammootty and Asif Ali, who are Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: After an unprecedented 265-day day-and-night protest outside the Kerala Secretariat, the state’s ASHA workers have decided to end their long sit-in. However, the Kerala ASHA Health Workers Association (KAHWA) has made it clear that the movement is far from over — announcing that the agitation will now continue at the district and grassroots levels Read More…