The state government has approved Rs 74.20 crore to help KSRTC repay loans taken to pay pensions. A total of Rs 900 crore has been allocated to KSRTC this year, with Rs 864.91 crore already sanctioned. Since the start of the second term of Pinarayi Vijayan’s government, a total of Rs 6,944 crore has been…
The recent controversy surrounding the alleged meetings between a senior police officer and RSS leaders has raised concerns within the ruling front in Kerala. Many are demanding clarity from the government and Chief Minister on the details of these meetings. The LDF convener and CPI national general secretary have called for a thorough probe into…
The Kerala government has agreed to provide Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) to the Lakshadweep administration, despite regulations prohibiting the transfer of IMFL from the Kerala state beverages corporation (Bevco). This decision was made in response to a request from the Lakshadweep administration to procure liquor for tourism purposes. The government has granted a one-time sanction…
The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram has already made history even before its official opening, with the largest container ship, MSC Kayley, docking at the port with a draught of 16.5m. This is reportedly the second highest draught for a ship in an Indian port, with a TEU capacity of 15,294. The ship arrived smoothly…
The city police in T’puram have decided to transfer the investigation of a multi-crore insurance claim fraud to the district crime branch due to an increasing number of cases being registered by the medical college police. Four police officers are accused of being involved in the scam, where crores of rupees were siphoned off from…
Landowners in Thiruvananthapuram are upset about the new compensation evaluation criteria for the proposed outer ring road development. The rule bases compensation on the age of the house rather than its proximity to the road, leaving residents feeling cheated. Many believe this unfairly devalues older homes that have been passed down through generations. The stalled…
The state government in Thiruvananthapuram is investigating a delay in restoring water supply to 44 wards in the city. Education Minister V Sivankutty confirmed a detailed probe and promised strict action against responsible officials. Residents faced a severe water crisis for five days due to railway works. While water supply has partially resumed, high-altitude areas…
The State Human Rights Commission has ordered an investigation into an incident where beekeepers were assaulted by police while they were sleeping in an autorickshaw parked by the roadside. The beekeepers were taken into custody on suspicion, but the investigation found that they were assaulted at the police station. The report confirmed injuries due to…
A man from Nedumangad was caught with a fake passport at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. He had used the fake passport to work in the Gulf for years before being arrested upon his return. The immigration officials alerted the police, and he has been charged with cheating, forgery, and fraudulent use of a forged document…
The state police chief and another top officer were summoned by the chief minister over allegations of meeting with RSS leaders. The police chief will investigate the claims against the officer who admitted to meeting with the RSS general secretary at a private gathering. The opposition raised concerns about the meeting, prompting further investigation. The…