Thiruvananthapuram: In a strong intervention, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking a judicial probe into the death of real estate tycoon C.J. Roy, who died during an Income Tax search operation in Bengaluru on January 30. Expressing deep concern over the incident, the Chief Minister said the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for motorists, the Kerala government is set to revise the strict provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, deciding to cancel driving licences only after 10 or more traffic violations, instead of the earlier proposal of five. The move comes in response to strong public opposition to the existing rule. Read More…
Kochi: In a dramatic reversal after record highs, gold prices in Kerala have witnessed another sharp fall, with the price of one sovereign plunging by ₹6,640 in a single day. The current price of a sovereign (8 grams) now stands at ₹1,11,120, bringing relief to buyers who had stayed away during the recent surge. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Medical services at government medical colleges across Kerala are set to face major disruption as doctors launch an indefinite boycott of Outpatient Department (OPD) services from today, intensifying their long-running protest against the state government. The agitation, led by the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA), is part of a series of protest Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala SSLC (Class 10) public examinations will begin on March 5, with the results to be announced on May 8, State Education Minister V. Sivankutty has confirmed. The complete timeline — from the issue of notifications to the declaration of results — for SSLC, THSSLC and AHSSLC examinations has been finalised by the Read More…
Kerala has expressed strong disappointment over the Union Budget, with State Industries Minister P. Rajeeve stating that the proposals have once again overlooked the state’s key development priorities. He noted that Kerala was the first state in India to come forward with a high-speed rail project, yet it has been excluded from the Centre’s list Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief measure for coastal communities, the Kerala government has officially declared sea incursions occurring during high tide and low tide as a state-specific disaster. The move widens the scope of disaster recognition beyond extreme events such as cyclones and severe sea conditions. As per the government order, incidents where sea waves Read More…
Family Alleges Pressure During IT Raid; Funeral to Be Held Tomorrow Bengaluru: In the wake of the shocking suicide of Confident Group Chairman C.J. Roy during an Income Tax raid, authorities have constituted a special investigation team to probe the circumstances surrounding his death. The high-level team includes a Joint Commissioner and two Superintendents of Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has permitted the termination of a foetus over 31 weeks old after medical reports confirmed serious congenital abnormalities, observing that forcing the continuation of such a pregnancy would cause undue physical and mental trauma to the woman. The court issued the order after considering expert medical opinions which stated that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s Education Minister has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the academic burden on secondary school students, stressing the need to balance quality education with students’ mental health and overall well-being. The minister said the government is reviewing the existing curriculum, examination patterns, and assessment methods for classes at the secondary level Read More…