Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is reeling under intense heat conditions, prompting authorities to issue an Orange Alert in Idukki district, where UV radiation levels have surged sharply. Munnar recorded a UV Index of 8, the highest in the state, signalling a very high health risk from sun exposure. Meanwhile, Yellow Alerts have been sounded in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala’s railway infrastructure is set for a major upgrade as the Centre has cleared rail projects worth ₹487.73 crore, paving the way for faster trains, improved freight movement, and fewer delays. The approved projects include doubling of the Alappuzha railway line and the long-awaited Palakkad railway bypass, both expected to significantly enhance rail Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Rising temperatures across Kerala have triggered a sharp increase in the Ultraviolet (UV) Index, prompting health and disaster management authorities to issue a cautionary alert. In the past 24 hours, Idukki district recorded the highest UV Index at 7, while Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad reported a UV level of 6, indicating a Read More…
Kochi: After a period of sharp swings, gold prices in the state took a breather on Wednesday, remaining unchanged while still hovering above the ₹1.15 lakh mark. A pavan of gold is priced at ₹1,15,800, with the per-gram rate steady at ₹14,475, offering a brief sense of stability to the market after days of turbulence. Read More…
Kochi: Kerala has announced an ambitious roadmap to transform Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) into a complete aviation ecosystem, elevating it beyond a passenger airport to a multi-dimensional aviation hub. At the heart of this transformation is the CIAL Aero Park, envisioned to function with all the key features of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Read More…
The state government has given its approval for setting up two multi-modal logistics parks linked to the Vizhinjam International Seaport. The decision is aimed at strengthening supply-chain infrastructure and positioning Vizhinjam as a key transshipment and logistics hub in the region. The proposed logistics parks will integrate road, rail, and port connectivity, enabling seamless movement Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a sharp surge on Tuesday, with the rate of one sovereign climbing by ₹1,640 in a single day. The sudden rise has pushed the price of a sovereign to ₹1,16,480, while the per-gram price increased by ₹205 to settle at ₹14,560. Market analysts noted that gold prices continue to fluctuate Read More…
The bail plea of Shimjitha, the accused in the suicide case of Govindapuram native Deepak, was once again deferred by the Kozhikode District Sessions Court on Monday. The court will now consider the application on Tuesday, as the judge who heard arguments on the plea was on leave. With repeated adjournments, the accused will continue Read More…
Kerala is heading into a spell of scorching weather, with experts warning that daytime temperatures could rise by up to 4 degrees Celsius above normal in the coming days. The state is unlikely to receive any rainfall over the next five days, intensifying heat conditions across districts. While nights and early mornings remain relatively cooler, Read More…
Thrissur: The Bharatiya Janata Party formally launched its campaign for the Thrissur Assembly constituency with a grassroots outreach programme led by BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin. The campaign began with the inauguration of election wall writing at Booth No. 164 in Ollukkara, signalling the start of the party’s election activities at the booth level. Read More…