In the face of an ongoing LPG shortage, restaurants and hotels across Kerala are making significant adjustments to their offerings and services. This crisis is particularly affecting the tourism and hospitality sector, leading to menu alterations, alternative cooking methods, and scaled-down services. Hotels are modifying elaborate banquet menus designed for weddings, business meetings, and social […]
In a recent visit to the newly constructed rehabilitation township for survivors of the 2024 Wayanad landslide, popular actor Mammootty found himself at the center of a political storm. The township, inaugurated last week by the Left government as a significant achievement ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, was built in Kalpetta, the district headquarters […]
Thiruvananthapuram – In a move that could potentially disrupt healthcare services in Kerala, private hospital nurses began a strike on Wednesday, demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 40,000, improved service conditions, and the implementation of various pending assurances without further delay. The strike was organized by the United Nurses Association (UNA), which represents a […]
In a hearing on Friday, the Kerala High Court considered an interim application filed by the State government seeking permission to send ‘Thank You’ messages to contributors of the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF). The application was met with objections from senior advocate Poonthottam, who indicated that an objection will be filed. Advocate General […]
In a significant political maneuver, the Kerala government has recently passed the Kerala Nativity Card Bill, 2026, which aims to replace nativity certificates issued by tahsildars and serve as an official document for accessing state services and administrative purposes. The new card, valid for a lifetime, will not confer citizenship and is open only to […]
In a reversal of fortunes, the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) has faced a significant electoral defeat in the recently concluded local body elections in Kerala. The setback, according to preliminary assessments by the CPI(M), can be partly attributed to the erosion of quality among its cadre, a concern that has […]
In a significant statement, former Union Minister and the BJP’s Kerala in-charge Prakash Javadekar has indicated that the ruling alliances in Kerala, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and United Democratic Front (UDF), have failed to deliver development over the past seven decades. Speaking in Pune, Javadekar asserted that rising anti-incumbency and corruption allegations against these […]
In an unprecedented turn of events, the Kerala High Court has invalidated a government order that approved the Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme. The move comes amidst mounting questions over the financial planning behind the proposed survey, which critics claim is politically motivated and funded through public resources. The controversial programme, aimed at collecting public […]
In a concerning development, the closure of small-scale hospitals is escalating at an alarming rate across Kerala. This trend, which has been brewing for some time, has become more pronounced in recent years as corporate hospital chains and large private players expand their presence in the state’s health sector. According to reports, around five to […]
In a significant development, Rajeev Thantri also known as Kandararu Rajeevaru, one of the key accused in the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case, has been granted bail by the Court of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Kollam on February 18, 2026. The detailed order is yet to be released. According to the court proceedings, […]
