Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 In the dense forest‑fringe constituency of Nilambur, where political dreams grow as tall as its towering trees, the UDF’s stirring victory was not merely fortuitous—it was meticulously orchestrated by its master strategist, Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan. From the moment the bypoll was announced—triggered by P. V. Anvar’s resignation—Satheesan treated Nilambur as ground zero for UDF’s […]
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 18 As the high-stakes Nilambur by-election campaign drew participation from almost the entire Congress leadership in Kerala, the absence of senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has sparked curiosity and political speculation. Despite being one of the most prominent faces of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), Tharoor did not participate […]
Nilambur, Kerala (June 18, 2025) The CPI(M)’s decision to field prominent young leader Swaraj from Nilambur — a constituency with limited organisational strength for the party — is widely seen as a political message to sitting MLA PV Anwar, more than a purely winnable electoral bet. Swaraj, who had contested from Nilambur in the last […]
Washington,June 17 Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, currently on a trip to the US, found himself in the crosshairs of protestors, apparently comprising overseas Pakistani citizens, as they protested against him and also shouted slogans, calling him a ‘mass murderer’. The embarrassment for the Pakistan Army Chief only got amplified as the videos of protestors […]
Pondicherry,June 17 Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday described the National Education Policy (NEP) as a “game changer” that could help propel India towards becoming a developed nation. He urged state governments that have not yet implemented the NEP to reconsider their stance, citing the policy’s transformative potential for the student community. Addressing students and […]
Chennai ,June 17 The Madras High Court on Tuesday closed a petition filed by acclaimed Tamil film-maker Vetri Maaran after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) said it had reviewed his film ‘Manushi’ and identified specific scenes that need editing before a censor certificate can be issued to it. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh recorded […]
Chennai ,June 17 The makers of director Puri Jagannadh’s eagerly awaited upcoming film, fearuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, on Tuesday announced that actress Samyuktha would play the female lead in the film. Taking to her X timeline, actress and one of the producers of the film Charmme Kaur welcomed actress Samyuktha on board […]
