In a tragic and unexpected development, Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of Africa’s most influential political leaders, passed away in Kerala, India, following a sudden cardiac arrest. Raila Odinga was 80 years old. According to reports, Odinga collapsed during his morning walk at an Ayurvedic treatment centre in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam Read More…
Kochi: The glitter of gold is shining brighter than ever as prices soar to record highs, inching closer to the ₹95,000 mark per sovereign. In yet another historic jump, gold prices rose by ₹400 per sovereign (8 grams) on Wednesday, taking the new rate to ₹94,520. The price per gram also climbed by ₹50, reaching Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a fresh spell of heavy rain as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues yellow alerts across multiple districts. Central and southern parts of the state are expected to receive widespread rainfall over the next few days, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching up to 40 km/h. Weather experts predict that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is bracing for the arrival of the northeast monsoon (Thulavarsham) within the next two days, ushering in a fresh spell of widespread rainfall across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that this seasonal shift will coincide with the complete withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the rest of the country, Read More…
The Kerala High Court has decided to continue the ban on toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza along the Edappally–Mannuthy National Highway, citing poor road conditions. The bench stated that a final decision on resuming toll collection would be considered on Friday after reviewing the district administration’s findings. The directive came while hearing a Read More…
In a decisive move against the rampant use of loud and illegal air horns, Kerala Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar has launched a statewide special enforcement drive running from October 13 to 19. The initiative aims to seize unauthorized air horns from vehicles and publicly destroy them using road rollers — a strong message Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s ambitious Gulf tour is set to take off tomorrow, but without the Saudi Arabia leg, after the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) declined permission for the visit. The MEA, however, approved his travel to other Gulf nations, where he is scheduled to attend several public and expatriate outreach Read More…
Kochi: Gold continues its dazzling rally, edging closer to the historic ₹92,000 mark per sovereign — a new record in Kerala’s bullion market. Prices climbed by ₹240 per sovereign on Sunday, pushing the rate to an all-time high of ₹91,960. The price per gram also rose by ₹30, reaching ₹11,495. The precious metal has witnessed Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience another spell of intense rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy showers across several parts of the state today. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds reaching up to 40 kmph are also likely in some areas. A yellow alert has been declared in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A 2023 Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to Vivek Kiran, son of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has resurfaced in the media, reigniting political controversy in the state. According to multiple reports, the ED had summoned Vivek in connection with a money laundering investigation, reportedly linked to alleged irregularities in the Life Mission housing Read More…