A herd of wild elephants attempted to breach solar fencing in the Perumbavoor forest region by targeting and damaging concrete support pillars along the protected stretch. The elephants reportedly tried to destroy two rows of solar fencing installed between Kodanad Abhayaranyam and Panamkuzhi. According to forest officials, the herd appears to have adapted tactics to […]
Mollywood’s beloved actor of emotions, Salim Kumar, was laid to rest with state honours at his residence in North Paravur at 3.40 pm on Sunday. The veteran actor passed away on Saturday night at a private hospital in Kochi following health complications. He was 56. Known for his remarkable versatility on screen and his openness […]
The Kerala government has imposed a 52-day ban on bottom trawling along the state’s coastline from June 10 to July 31 to protect marine fish resources during the monsoon breeding season. The Fisheries and Ports Department issued the order under the Kerala Marine Fishing Regulation Act and Rules, prohibiting the use of bottom trawl nets […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Sabarimala gold scam is set to submit a crucial scientific report prepared by the National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, before the Kerala High Court on Monday. The report is expected to play a key role in the ongoing investigation and could pave the way for the filing […]
The upcoming public holiday in the UAE will be the Islamic New Year, offering employees in both the public and private sectors a three-day long weekend. According to information available with Gold 101.3 FM, UAE’s No.1 radio station, Monday, June 15, has been declared a public holiday in the country to mark the Hijri New […]
Kerala’s lottery sector is witnessing a sharp decline in ticket sales, with daily sales dropping by an estimated 5 lakh to 10 lakh tickets, following the return of migrant workers to their home states. According to information available with Gold 101.3 FM, UAE’s No.1 radio station, the downturn has affected not only the construction and […]
Following days of speculation, K. Annamalai has officially ended his association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the party accepted his resignation from primary membership, marking a significant political development in Tamil Nadu. According to information available with Gold 101.3 FM, UAE’s No.1 radio station, the former IPS officer is expected to address a […]
Kerala has introduced a new four-category waste segregation system aimed at improving scientific waste management across the state. The directive, issued by the Suchitwa Mission, is based on revised Central Government solid waste management rules and recent Supreme Court guidelines. As part of the rollout, a week-long awareness campaign titled ‘Nalla 4 Varthamanam’ (Four Good […]
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has intensified measures to minimise commuter inconvenience caused by ongoing Phase II metro construction works between JLN Stadium and Palarivattom. Road restoration on the affected stretch is expected to be completed by June 6 following the laying of new drinking water pipelines. According to information available with Gold 101.3 FM, […]
The Kerala government has decided to restrict its key election promise of free bus travel for women to ordinary services operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), according to official sources. An expert committee appointed by KSRTC has reportedly concluded that extending the benefit to higher-category services, starting with Fast Passenger buses, would […]