The serene coastal town of Varkala came alive this weekend as Yaanam 2025, India’s first travel-literature festival, wrapped up in spectacular fashion. Organized by Kerala Tourism, the three-day celebration (October 17–19) brought together an inspiring mix of travel writers, authors, vloggers, influencers, and storytellers from around the world to explore the intersections of journeys, narratives, Read More…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared that Kerala is on the verge of becoming the first Indian state to completely eradicate extreme poverty, marking a new chapter in the state’s social development journey. The Chief Minister, who conceptualised and spearheaded the initiative, said that the project—built on interdepartmental coordination and rigorous monitoring—is now in its final Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move aimed at providing relief to thousands of beneficiaries, the Kerala government is preparing to raise the state welfare pension from ₹1,600 to ₹1,800 per month, according to official sources. The Finance Department is currently reviewing the proposal, and a final decision is expected before the upcoming local body elections. The Left Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. The state has been placed under orange and yellow alerts in various districts, with rainfall warnings remaining in effect until Friday. Today, an orange alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, Read More…
Kochi: After weeks of record-breaking highs, gold prices have taken a surprising dip, falling for the second consecutive day. The yellow metal, which recently appeared poised to cross the ₹1 lakh per sovereign mark, has now dropped by ₹1,520 in just two days, cooling the market’s bullish momentum. On Sunday, gold prices slipped by ₹120 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: President Draupadi Murmu is set to arrive in Kerala on Tuesday for a four-day official visit, highlighted by her much-anticipated pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple on Wednesday. The President will land at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport at 6:20 p.m. tomorrow and stay overnight at Raj Bhavan. On Wednesday morning, she will depart by helicopter at Read More…
India is glowing bright today as millions celebrate Diwali — the Festival of Lights, a vibrant symbol of joy, hope, and the triumph of good over evil. Observed on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Ashwin, this sacred day — also known as Naraka Chaturdashi — marks the victory of Read More…
Kochi: A major boost for Kerala’s transport infrastructure is on the horizon as the long-awaited Nedumbassery Airport Railway Station project is finally set to begin construction soon. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a recent meeting with Union Minister George Kurian, confirmed that preparatory steps for the much-anticipated project are underway. The new station — Read More…
Kochi: After a stunning rally that pushed prices to record levels, gold has finally lost some of its shine. In a sharp correction, prices fell by ₹1,400 per sovereign (8 grams) on Saturday, bringing the rate down to ₹95,960 per sovereign and ₹11,995 per gram — a drop of ₹175 per gram. Just a day Read More…
Kumily: Idukki district is reeling under relentless downpours, forcing the opening of the Mullaperiyar Dam after water levels surged past the rule curve. Authorities have opened three shutters, releasing water at a rate of 1,400 cubic feet per second (cusecs) to ease the pressure. By 8 a.m., the dam level had climbed to 138.25 feet, Read More…