Manacaud Suresh /Thiruvananthapuram Rahul Gandhi’s latest political yatra through Bihar has underlined not just his determination, but also the Congress party’s deep historical roots in the state. Bihar, the land that nurtured the Mauryan and Gupta empires and witnessed Ram’s mythical journey in the Ramayana, has long been a theatre for epochal battles—political, social, and […]
Chennai, July 2 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday strongly defended the achievements of his government’s Dravidian model, particularly in the domain of temple administration and social welfare, while taking a veiled dig at detractors who he said were unable to tolerate the progress being made. Addressing a mass wedding ceremony organised by […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 25, 2025 Amid criticism following the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) heavy defeat in the Nilambur bypoll, the Kerala Cabinet has drawn flak for prioritizing a ₹7.40 crore renovation project for the Kerala Legislative Assembly canteen. The decision was taken in the first Cabinet meeting after the bypoll loss, sparking allegations that the government […]
New Delhi, June 25, 2025 In a significant diplomatic intervention, India has emerged as a voice of reason and stability amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, following U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s timely outreach to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, coupled with India’s measured and mature […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 Even as Kerala grapples with a severe financial crisis, the state government has come under fire for allocating a hefty ₹80.40 lakh for a book translation project undertaken by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The funds have been earmarked for the Malayalam translation of the first volume of the Constituent Assembly Debates. The […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 The state government is preparing to bring toddy shops under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Tax will be levied on food items sold in these establishments, including tapioca and fish curry, which are typically served alongside toddy. The move aims to target toddy shops that generate substantial revenue […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 20 Lakhs of welfare pension beneficiaries across Kerala were left disappointed once again, as the distribution of this month’s pension did not begin today (June 20) as promised. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal’s recent announcement that the welfare pensions would be disbursed starting June 20 has turned out to be an empty assurance. Even […]
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 Despite stringent treasury controls in place across the state, the Kerala government has sanctioned an additional ₹5 lakh for the air travel expenses of Prof. K.V. Thomas, the state’s Special Representative in New Delhi and former Union Minister. The allocation, approved by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on June 2, comes after the […]
Chennai, May 28 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging her to advise the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reconsider the proposed changes in the RBI (Lending against Gold Collateral) Directions, 2025. He warned that the restrictions would severely impact the rural credit ecosystem, particularly in […]
Chennai, May 28 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday reiterated his demand for the retrieval of Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka, asserting that it remains the only lasting solution to the recurring issues faced by Tamil Nadu’s fishermen. Speaking at a government function held in Tiruvottiyur near Chennai, Stalin recalled the recent special resolution […]
