Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have hit a stunning new high, continuing their record-shattering surge in the state. In a single day, the price of gold jumped by ₹2,360 per sovereign (8 grams), pushing the rate beyond the ₹1.20 lakh milestone to ₹1,21,120. The sharp rally also saw prices rise by ₹295 per gram, taking Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to witness a politically significant moment tomorrow as the second LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presents its final budget. Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal will table the budget in the Assembly, with strong expectations of a slew of people-centric announcements as the state moves closer to Assembly elections. Read More…
Vadakara Member of Parliament Shafi Parambil has been convicted in connection with a case involving the blockade of a national highway in Palakkad. The Palakkad Judicial First Class Magistrate Court sentenced him to imprisonment till the rising of the court and imposed a fine of ₹1,000. The case relates to a protest held on June Read More…
The Kunnamangalam First Class Magistrate Court has rejected the bail plea of Shimjitha Musthafa, who was arrested in connection with the suicide of a Kozhikode native following the circulation of a controversial social media video alleging sexual harassment on a private bus. With the plea dismissed, Shimjitha will remain in judicial remand. The prosecution informed Read More…
After shattering multiple records in recent weeks, gold prices in Kerala showed no change today, remaining firmly above the ₹1.18 lakh mark. One sovereign of gold is priced at ₹1,18,760, while the per-gram rate stands at ₹14,845. With making charges and taxes added, the final cost for buyers is significantly higher. Gold touched a fresh Read More…
Medical college doctors across Kerala have launched a statewide strike today, limiting hospital services to emergency care alone, as they step up pressure on the government over long-pending service-related demands. Outpatient services have been suspended, and all non-emergency surgeries and routine medical procedures will not be carried out. The protest is being organised demanding the Read More…
The Kerala Legislative Assembly will resume its session today after a three-day recess, with political temperatures expected to rise as the opposition prepares to intensify its protests over the alleged Sabarimala gold heist. The House will continue discussions on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s policy address. Proceedings were disrupted last Friday following vociferous Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has set a clear objective to emerge as a leading hub in South Asia for medical devices, diagnostics, and life sciences manufacturing, Minister for Industries P. Rajeev said. The minister stated that the state is focusing on strengthening its industrial ecosystem by promoting innovation, research, and investment in the MedTech and life sciences Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards rehabilitation of Wayanad disaster survivors, the Kerala government will hand over 178 newly built houses in the Kalpetta township in the first phase, with beneficiaries selecting their homes through a transparent lottery system, Minister O.R. Kelu announced. Top priority will be given to families who lost everything in the Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in the state continue their record-breaking rally, touching yet another historic high. In a sharp single-day surge, the price of gold jumped by ₹1,800 per sovereign, pushing rates close to the ₹1.20 lakh milestone. One sovereign (8 grams) of gold is now priced at ₹1,19,320, while the per-gram price has risen by Read More…