Nearly 400 beneficiaries of a twin-tower housing project in Fort Kochi will have to clear mandatory police verification before they can move into their new homes, as authorities cite national security concerns due to the project’s proximity to key strategic installations. The ₹85.75-crore housing project at Thuruthy was developed by the Kochi Corporation to rehabilitate […]
Kerala’s final-year MBBS students have raised concerns over the integrity of a university examination after six of the 15 questions in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Paper II: Gynaecology and Family Welfare) exam conducted by the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) on July 31 were found to have been reproduced almost verbatim from a model […]
The Opposition in Kerala has criticised Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, alleging that he used a state-leased helicopter for personal purposes while the state was facing heavy rains and flood-related challenges. The Opposition claimed that Satheesan travelled by helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi last Friday to visit his father-in-law, who is undergoing treatment at a […]
Kerala continues to recover from the impact of heavy rains and rain-related disasters, with the official death toll rising to 15 on Monday, while seven people remain missing across the state. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said the overall situation is now largely under control, though waterlogging in Pathanamthitta remains a concern as floodwaters are […]
Commercial LPG prices have been reduced by ₹192 per 19-kg cylinder, offering significant relief to hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments. Following the latest revision, the price of a commercial cylinder in Delhi has dropped from ₹2,930 to ₹2,738, while in Kerala it has fallen by ₹197.50 to ₹2,774. The reduction is expected to ease […]
Gold 101.3FM – UAE’s No.1 radio station brings you the latest update from Kerala, where relentless monsoon rains continue to trigger floods and landslides across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam […]
The iconic blue jersey, long associated with Indian sports teams across cricket, football, and hockey, is set to make way for a new colour in Indian hockey. Hockey India has announced that the national men’s hockey team will wear saffron jerseys at the upcoming FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, scheduled from August […]
The ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup is set to return to the African continent in 2027, marking the tournament’s first appearance in the region in 24 years. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the prestigious event will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, with matches scheduled across 12 venues. […]
More than two decades after the Muthanga agitation shook Kerala, the District Principal Sessions Court on Friday delivered its verdict in one of the state’s most closely watched cases. The court acquitted all the accused in the alleged murder of police constable K.V. Vinod, ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish the murder charge […]
Brazilian football superstar Neymar has all but confirmed the end of his international career, saying he no longer wishes to represent the national team following Brazil’s disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign. The 34-year-old forward made the announcement after Santos’ 4-2 victory over Venezuela’s Universidad Central in a Copa Sudamericana match on Tuesday, bringing what has […]