Thiruvananthapuram: Senior journalist and noted political commentator Roy Mathew has been appointed as the Media Secretary to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, marking a significant addition to the Chief Minister’s team. A familiar face in Kerala’s television news landscape, Roy Mathew is regarded as one of the state’s most influential political observers and media personalities. […]
Thiruvananthapuram, May 17: After marathon rounds of discussions and intense negotiations, the cabinet formation exercise of the incoming V.D. Satheesan government in Kerala has reportedly reached its final stage, with political sources indicating that broad consensus has now been achieved on the composition of the new ministry.Although differences had persisted over a few ministerial positions […]
Chennai, April 2 Nearly 3,000 police personnel have been deployed across Chennai as part of extensive security arrangements for the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the city on Friday to campaign ahead of the elections. According to official sources, the Prime Minister is scheduled to land in Chennai at […]
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 […]
