Thiruvananthapuram, September 30, 2025: In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court has directed a detailed inventory of all valuables at Sabarimala temple, following a suo motu proceeding triggered by a report from the Chief Security and Vigilance Officer highlighting discrepancies in the gold-plated copper coverings of the Dwarapalaka idols. The court has appointed retired Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Consumers in Kerala will face yet another hike in electricity bills this October, as a 10-paise per unit fuel surcharge is set to be added. The additional charge applies to both monthly and bi-monthly bills, further burdening households. The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission explained that the surcharge is aimed at recovering ₹27.42 crore, Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are on an unprecedented surge, climbing by a staggering ₹2,080 in just two days and inching closer to the ₹87,000 milestone. On Tuesday alone, the price shot up by ₹1,040 per sovereign (8 grams), setting a new all-time high of ₹86,760 per sovereign. The per-gram rate now stands at ₹10,845, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated light showers in parts of Kerala today, with no major rain alerts issued. Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts may see brief spells of rain. However, the bigger concern lies over the seas and coastal belts. Strong winds and rough weather are Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s southwest monsoon is on its last lap and could weaken noticeably after Navaratri, paving the way for the northeast monsoon (Thulavarsham), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The seasonal retreat has already begun in parts of northwestern India like Rajasthan. Adding to the weather activity, a strong low-pressure system over Gujarat and Read More…
The Kerala government has announced a comprehensive set of school safety protocols, inspired by the heartbreaking 2019 Wayanad incident where a schoolgirl lost her life after a snakebite inside her classroom. The new measures, framed under the direction of the Kerala High Court, call for close coordination between the education, health, forest, and local self-government Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have skyrocketed to an all-time high, crossing the ₹85,000 mark per sovereign (8 grams) for the very first time. In a dramatic single-day jump of ₹680, the price now stands at ₹85,360 per sovereign. On the per-gram scale, gold rose by ₹85 to touch ₹10,670. The rally has been relentless Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George has appealed to the Union government not to let political wrangling over the proposed site delay or derail the establishment of an AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in the state. Calling it a long-standing demand of the people of Kerala, the minister stressed that the institute’s sanction Read More…
Kollam: The Kerala government on Saturday honoured spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) on the silver jubilee of her historic address in Malayalam at the United Nations General Assembly, a moment celebrated as a global showcase of the language’s cultural strength. The felicitation took place at the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham campus in Amritapuri, during the grand Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala are back on the rise after a brief dip, soaring by ₹440 per sovereign (8 grams) on Friday to touch ₹84,680. The per gram rate also climbed by ₹55, reaching ₹10,585. At the start of September, gold was priced at ₹77,640 per sovereign. It crossed the ₹80,000 milestone on September Read More…