Kochi: The Kerala High Court has granted significant relief to actor Dulquer Salmaan, allowing him to approach the Customs Department to reclaim his seized Land Rover Defender, which was confiscated as part of Operation Nummkhor—a nationwide probe into luxury car tax evasion. The court directed Customs officials to decide within a week of receiving Dulquer’s Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s gold market is glittering brighter than ever, with prices soaring close to the ₹90,000 mark per sovereign — the highest in the state’s history. On Tuesday, gold prices skyrocketed by ₹920 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the new rate to ₹89,480. The price per gram now stands at ₹11,185, marking a sharp ₹2,500 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a first-of-its-kind outreach initiative ahead of the upcoming elections, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government has launched the ‘Nava Kerala Welfare Survey’ — an ambitious state-wide exercise designed to assess the impact of welfare schemes and understand people’s priorities directly from their homes. The mega survey will cover 8 million households across Kerala, making Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a spell of intense weather this week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain across several parts of the state till Friday. The IMD has warned of isolated heavy showers and strong winds up to 40 kmph, urging the public to remain alert and take Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Renowned actor and filmmaker Prakash Raj has been appointed as the chairperson of the jury for the Kerala State Film Awards 2024, marking another milestone in his illustrious career that spans over three decades across Indian cinema. According to the announcement by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, a total of 128 films have been Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In the wake of alarming reports of child deaths in other states linked to toxic cough syrups, the Kerala Health Department has taken decisive action — banning the sale of all medicines to children below 12 years of age without a valid doctor’s prescription. Health Minister Veena George announced that the move aims to Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition filed by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan seeking a vigilance probe into alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions, a firm once owned by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan. A Bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Read More…
Kochi: In a strong rebuke to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Kerala High Court has once again extended the ban on toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, citing ongoing safety and traffic issues along the Edappally–Mannuthy National Highway. The case will be reconsidered on Friday. A Division Bench of Justice A. Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s jewellery tycoon Joy Alukkas, Chairman of the Joy Alukkas Group, has claimed the top position on Forbes’ latest list of the richest Keralites, surpassing retail magnate M.A. Yusuff Ali of Lulu Group. Joy Alukkas’ net worth has soared to $6.7 billion (approximately ₹59,450 crore) — a stunning leap from $4.4 billion (₹38,980 crore) Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have soared to historic levels, smashing previous records in a dramatic surge. On Monday, the price of gold shot up by ₹1,000 per sovereign (8 grams), reaching an unprecedented ₹88,560 per sovereign, while the price per gram climbed to ₹11,070, marking a ₹125 rise in a single day. This record-breaking Read More…