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KSRTC’s executive luxury bus service commences on Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam route
Operating Monday through Friday, the bus departs Thiruvananthapuram at 5:30 a.m. and returns from Ernakulam at 5:30 p.m., offering travelers a seamless and enjoyable journey between the two cities.
Malarikkal goes beyond lilies to become a full-day destination
The Malarikkal Tourism Society has introduced the new attractions this flowering season as part of efforts to diversify the village’s tourism offerings while retaining its rural charm.
School in Keralam’s Kollam swaps routine Onam dances for Seethakali
Prakkulam Government L.P. School hosts a Seethakali performance as part of Onam celebration. Organised to foster cultural awareness and respect for the State’s native art forms among students, the event turned into an immersive cultural experience for the them
Over 800 retired cashew workers in Keralam receive gratuity
Gratuity settlements are being disbursed to 854 workers who retired from CAPEX factories during 2021 and 2022 and those who retired from Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation factories in 2023 and 2024
Keralam LSGD revises minimum parking fees in panchayats
the new rates aim to implement uniform pricing across the state, with fees of ₹10 for two-wheelers, ₹20 for cars, ₹40 for mini buses and ₹60 for buses, depending on the facilities provided
Chokramudy in Keralam shakes off encroachments, welcomes Neelakurinji
Local people had staged protests in 2024, following which the government reclaimed most of the encroached land in the hills. Neelakurinji has begun blooming on these slopes now. The hills will be open to the public from August 24 to enjoy the view
Eravipuram railway station development works to finish by January 2027
The master plan for the station includes upgrading both platform 1 and platform 2 to a standard height of 84 cm, alongside extending their length on either side
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ movie review: Girish AD works his magic yet again in Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju starrer
With a fun mix of relatable characters and snappy dialogues, Girish AD’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, is a charming age-gap romance
CMFRI’s Sagarika aquarium at Keralam’s Vizhinjam turns 30
Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium is home to 83 species of marine organisms and has grown into a popular centre for marine research, education, and conservation
‘Sowcar’ Janaki had a memorable role in Malayalam in Soorya Manasam
In Soorya Manasam (1992), she played Mariya, the loving mother of Putturumees, an intellectually challenged man played by Mammootty
UDF government in Keralam functioning under influence of extremist ideologues, alleges K. Surendran
BJP national secretary says that the delay in implementing the PM SHRI project in the State was a clear example of the extremist forces at work
Keralam’s Lok Bhavan names new library after Thunchathu Ezhuthachan
The library, which has around 10,000 books on diverse subjects, will be open to the public, Governor Rajendra Arlekar says
Why staging of a play on Snehalatha Reddy’s ordeal has sparked battle on Emergency, morality and artistic freedom in Keralam
While critics of MISA have accused the production of obscenity, objecting to certain intense and costume choices, the play’s cast, cultural figures and DYFI leaders have defended it as a powerful portrayal of 'state terror and political repression’
Controversy over alleged mock funeral of V-C at Sanskrit varsity in Keralam continues
The student body has maintained that the protestors had staged a performance to highlight the damaged lighting equipment at the Department of Theatre while Ciza Thomas had mentioned in her complaint submitted to the Keralam Governor that a dummy effigy representing her was taken out and subjected to a mock funeral
Keralam Archaeology department to restore seven megalithic umbrella stones in Kannur
A kudakkal or umbrella stone consists of four upright side slabs or orthostats, supporting a domical capstone
KAAPA invoked against Arjun Ayanki
Kannur district administration cites his alleged involvement in nine criminal cases during the past seven years
How this Keralam animal lover has turned her rented home into a sanctuary for rescued dogs and cats
Despite facing challenges, including relocations due to neighbour complaints, P. Shyma’s commitment remains unwavering. She advocates for better facilities for strays, urging local authorities to allocate land for shelters and highlighting the need for community support in addressing stray dog crisis
No plan to rename Kochi Metro Rail Ltd as Keralam Metro Rail Ltd, says CM V.D. Satheesan
CM says KMRL authorities issued a press release on name change proposal without consulting with government
Illustrator Athulya Pillai’s silent comic, ‘Nanavu’, tells the story of tidal flooding in Kochi
Athulya Pillai’s silent comic, Nanavu, tells the story of tidal flooding through the life of a little girl
