The Kerala state budget has announced plans for a new tunnel road between Kattappana and Theni, aimed at easing long-standing travel hardships along the winding ghat route. The project is expected to significantly improve mobility for residents and travellers across the high ranges. Finance Minister K N Balagopal said the government is exploring the construction Read More…
Kerala is set to take a major leap in public transport as the state government moves ahead with plans to implement a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), reigniting discussions on high-speed rail connectivity. The ambitious project envisions a 583-kilometre corridor from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, designed to transform mobility across the state. The Cabinet has given Read More…
Kerala’s gold market has witnessed a historic surge, with prices recording the largest single-day increase ever. The price of gold shot up by a staggering ₹8,640 per pavan, taking the cost of one pavan (8 grams) to ₹1,31,160, while the per-gram rate climbed by ₹1,080 to ₹16,395. This unprecedented rise marks the sharpest daily jump Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has firmly told the High Court that it cannot grant menstrual leave to its women conductors, citing financial constraints and the risk of serious disruption to bus services across the state. Responding to a petition filed by women conductors seeking two days of menstrual leave per month, KSRTC Read More…
Kerala is set to witness a crucial moment in its economic journey today as Finance Minister K N Balagopal presents the sixth budget of the second Pinarayi Vijayan–led LDF government in the State Assembly. Describing the budget as a roadmap for Kerala’s future, the Finance Minister said it will feature several projects and policy announcements Read More…
Kochi: Kochi International Airport continued its upward momentum in 2025, registering a 3.7 per cent increase in passenger traffic and securing the eighth position among India’s 20 busiest airports, according to the latest report by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). A total of 11.36 million passengers travelled through the Nedumbassery airport during the year. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the century-long legacy of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital, describing it as a shining example of India’s timeless healthcare wisdom blended with modern service values. Addressing the hospital’s centenary celebrations, the Prime Minister praised the institution’s unwavering commitment to charity, ethical medical practice, and the global promotion Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards improving road safety, the Kerala Police are set to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict road accidents and identify accident-prone hotspots across the state. The initiative aims to curb the alarming rise in road mishaps by using data-driven insights for prevention and enforcement. The State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) Read More…
Rahul Mamkootathil, who has been in judicial custody in connection with a third rape case, has been granted bail by the Pathanamthitta Sessions Court. The court allowed his bail plea after earlier expressing doubts over the authenticity of the digital evidence submitted in the case. During the hearing, the defence argued that the relationship between Read More…
Kochi: In a significant development in the fight against dowry, the Kerala government has told the High Court that the Kerala Law Reforms Commission has recommended removing provisions that criminalise the act of giving dowry under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. The proposal aims to shift the legal focus firmly onto those who demand dowry, Read More…