Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala state government has increased the premium amount for Medisep, the health insurance scheme for government employees and pensioners. The monthly premium has been raised sharply from ₹500 to ₹810, according to an order issued by the State Finance Department. The hike amounts to an additional ₹310 per month. On an annual basis, Read More…
A bird flu outbreak has been officially confirmed in Alappuzha district after the death of more than 20,000 ducks across seven panchayats in the Kuttanad region. The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has informed the Kerala government of the confirmation. The mass deaths were reported from Nedumudi, Cheruthana, Karuvatta, Karthikappally, Ambalappuzha South, Read More…
Thodupuzha: The hill station of Munnar in Idukki district is once again in the grip of intense cold, with temperatures dipping below zero. The lowest temperature was recorded at the Letchmi Estate in Munnar, where the mercury fell to minus one degree Celsius, marking one of the coldest spells of the season. The sub-zero conditions Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have crossed the historic milestone of ₹1 lakh per sovereign, setting an all-time record. The sharp rise came after the price of gold jumped by ₹1,760 in a single day, taking the price of one sovereign (8 grams) to ₹1,01,600. The price of gold increased by ₹220 per gram, with Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala government has decided to file an appeal in the High Court challenging the trial court verdict in the actress assault case. An official order granting permission for the appeal was issued after the government accepted the recommendations of the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Special Public Prosecutor. The appeal will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The official vote-share figures of political parties in the local body elections have been released by the State Election Commission. According to the data, the United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged as the biggest gainer, with the Congress securing the highest vote share among parties. The Congress topped the list with a 29.17 percent vote Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp spike on Monday, surging by ₹800 in a single day and crossing the ₹99,000 mark per sovereign, reigniting market speculation over an imminent breach of the ₹1 lakh level. With the latest hike, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) rose to ₹99,200, edging closer to the Read More…
Kochi: Kerala is witnessing a remarkable digital payments boom, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions surging to new heights. According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the state recorded a staggering 444.9 million UPI transactions in November alone, underlining the rapid shift towards cashless payments. The state is registering an impressive Read More…
Kottekkad: Medical assistance will be provided to differently-abled children as part of the Pathamudaya Mahotsavam of Kottekkad Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple (Mammuṇṇi Thandan’s Kalari). The programme is being organised in collaboration with the SM (Shakthan Mammuṇṇi) Trust. The event will be held on December 23, 2025, at 7.30 pm at the temple premises. During the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards strengthening women’s welfare and social security, the Kerala government has opened applications for its flagship ‘Sthree Suraksha’ (Women’s Safety) Scheme from today (Monday). Under the scheme, eligible women will receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000, aimed at providing basic income support to those not covered under any other Read More…