Football is the lifeblood of Kerala, and every World Cup brings that passion to the streets, with villages and towns transforming into colourful pockets of different footballing nations. For millions of Malayalis, Lionel Messi has been at the centre of that football culture — captivating fans with his mesmerising movement and magical left foot. Even […]
The much-awaited Karode-Kanyakumari four-lane highway is on track to open to traffic by the end of this year, with around 82% of the 54-km project now complete. According to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials, vehicles have already begun using several newly completed stretches, including the Thottiyodu section near Villukuri. Once fully operational, the […]
The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has published the draft Tariff Regulation 2026, proposing a new regulatory framework for the state’s electricity sector for the five-year period beginning with the 2027–28 financial year. The proposed framework seeks to ensure that consumers benefit from greater efficiency and any cost reductions achieved across the electricity sector. […]
Kerala is likely to experience rain or thundershowers at most places across the state until August 29, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has also issued a thunderstorm warning for Kerala until August 25, with several districts expected to receive isolated spells of heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued a yellow […]
The Indian Embassy in the UAE has announced that Indian expatriates requiring emergency consular services will no longer need to book appointments in advance. The new direct walk-in facility is aimed at ensuring quicker assistance for critical and time-sensitive cases. The exemption from advance booking applies to a number of essential and urgent consular services. […]
Students protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations may decide to withdraw their demonstration on Tuesday after the state government cancelled all recruitment tests, including the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination. The decision was announced after Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a marathon cabinet meeting at the state secretariat on Monday. The […]
Facing renewed criticism over its decision to re-conduct the UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) in three subjects following errors in question papers, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday removed more than 50 staff members and began a comprehensive overhaul of its examination system. The move came amid protests by opposition parties and student organisations in […]
The Kerala Cabinet has approved the implementation of the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in the state, paving the way for around 30,000 eligible beneficiaries to receive housing assistance. As part of the process, the state government will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central government for implementing PMAY-U […]
Nearly two years after the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, the Kerala government has handed over the appointment order to his daughter, Niranjana N Nair, for the post of Food Safety Officer in the Food Safety Department under the Compassionate Employment Scheme. Chief Minister V D Satheesan handed over the […]
Lionel Messi has opened up about his future in football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, last week. The 68-year-old died at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness. In an emotional Instagram tribute, Messi said he was struggling to imagine life without his father and admitted that the loss […]