Kochi: This Onam, Kerala once again raised the bar in festive spending, with liquor sales surging to an all-time high. The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) reported sales worth ₹920.74 crore during the festival season, marking a 9.34% jump from last year’s figure of ₹842.07 crore. The biggest spike came on Uthradam day, when Bevco Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has set a new record in liquor sales this Onam season, with an astonishing ₹826 crore worth of alcohol sold in just 10 days. On Uthradam day alone—the eve of Thiruvonam—sales touched ₹137 crore, surpassing last year’s ₹126 crore. The Karunagappally outlet in Kollam district emerged as the top seller, followed by the Read More…
Kozhikode, September 2 — To meet the festive rush during Onam, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has rolled out 90 special bus services to Kerala in addition to its regular schedules. The extra services will run from September 2 until Uthradam day (September 4), while special return trips are planned from Thiruvonam onwards Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major relief for households ahead of Onam, the Kerala government has announced that through Supplyco’s market intervention, every ration card holder—BPL or APL—will be eligible to buy 20 kg of rice at just ₹25, along with subsidized essentials through mobile Maveli stores. From August 26 to September 4, free Onam kits containing Read More…
The Kerala government has announced that Supplyco will sell up to 2 litres of coconut oil per ration card at a subsidised rate. Priced at ₹349 per litre (₹179 for 500 ml), the move comes as part of a broader initiative to curb rising living costs during the festive season. Non-subsidised variants will also be Read More…
Kerala is staring at a festive season price shock as coconut oil—a kitchen staple in the state—may soar to ₹600 per litre by Onam. The surge is driven by a severe global copra shortage, which has sent fresh coconut prices skyrocketing from ₹35 to ₹85 per kg in just six months. With Supplyco, the state-run Read More…
The Kerala government’s move to borrow Rs 4,800 crore ahead of Onam has sparked alarm among financial experts. The funds, intended to cover festival expenses such as welfare payments and employee bonuses, come at a time when the state is already grappling with a growing fiscal crisis. With debt levels soaring and expenditures consistently outpacing Read More…
As Onam approaches, Tamil Nadu is gearing up for the festival with a vibrant and bustling flower market. The state has witnessed a surge in the trade of flowers, reflecting the significance of the festival in the region. Flower vendors are stocking up on a variety of blooms, from traditional marigolds and jasmine to exotic Read More…