Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have seen a significant spike, rising by over ₹1,000 in just three days. On Sunday, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) increased by ₹40, bringing the total to ₹74,360, while the per-gram rate rose by ₹5 to ₹9,295. This rebound follows a recent decline after gold hit a record Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Acclaimed filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has stirred widespread controversy with his recent comments on a Kerala government initiative aimed at empowering filmmakers from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) communities. Speaking at a public event, Adoor stressed that while he supports financial aid for marginalised creators, such assistance should follow proper training and orientation to Read More…
Kerala is set to experience four more days of intense monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing orange alerts for several districts. A cyclonic circulation over the Mannar Sea and southern Tamil Nadu is fueling the widespread rainfall, prompting authorities to urge public caution. On Monday, six districts — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Read More…
Kochi: With vegetable prices shooting up by 20% to 60% in just a month, households across Kerala are feeling the heat. Following the spike in coconut oil prices, everyday essentials like ginger and green chilies have now crossed ₹100 per kg, throwing kitchen budgets into disarray just as the festive season approaches. The primary reason Read More…
Kochi: The Malayalam film industry is in deep shock following the sudden demise of acclaimed actor and mimicry artist Kalabhavan Navas, who passed away late last night, reportedly due to a heart attack. He was 52. His funeral will be held today at 4 PM at Aluva Town Juma Masjid, following public homage from 4 Read More…
Heavy rains are set to lash Kerala from today, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue yellow alerts in multiple districts through Tuesday. Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur are under alert on Saturday, followed by warnings for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and more on Sunday. Alerts extend to northern districts like Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Read More…
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has reappointed Dr. Ciza Thomas and Dr. K. Sivaprasad as interim Vice-Chancellors of Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), respectively. This follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 30, which upheld the Governor’s authority—as Chancellor of state universities—to appoint Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness continued scattered rainfall and gusty winds today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light showers across all districts. While no district has been placed under immediate warning today, wind speeds may touch up to 40 km/h in parts of the state. Starting tomorrow, the intensity of rain is Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: A grand memorial meeting honoring the legacy of veteran communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will be held today at 4 PM at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. Organized by the CPI(M), the event will witness the presence of top political leaders and prominent religious and cultural figures from across the state, Read More…
The Kerala government has announced a new “drink-and-return” scheme under which a ₹20 refundable deposit will be levied on every plastic liquor bottle starting this September. Announced by Excise Minister M. B. Rajesh, the initiative aims to encourage customers to return used bottles to the same BEVCO outlet—with labels intact—for a refund. The pilot will Read More…