Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 11 (UNI) An eclectic mix of writers, artists, documentary filmmakers, vloggers, travel enthusiasts, and culinary experts from India and abroad will converge at Varkala for ‘Yaanam 2025’, the inaugural edition of Kerala’s Travel Literature Festival, to be held from October 17 to 19. Hosted by Kerala Tourism, Yaanam — hailed as India’s first…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought the intervention of union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged assault of two Malayali students by police in New Delhi, demanding a high-level inquiry into the incident. The students, I.D. Ashwanth and K. Sudhin, both studying at Zakir Husain Delhi College, were allegedly…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today slammed the union Government’s decision to commemorate the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary with a Rs 100 coin and a postage stamp, terming it a “grave insult” to India’s Constitution and freedom struggle. The Chief Minister asserted the national honour would “legitimise an organisation that…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) Thousands of children across Kerala were initiated into the world of letters today as part of the traditional Vidyarambham rituals. The ceremony, held on Vijayadashami, marked the conclusion of the annual nine-day Navaratri festival. The age-old ritual, which symbolises the beginning of formal learning, witnessed massive participation at temples, cultural centres,…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 26 (UNI) The Kerala Government will raise Rs 2,000 crore through the issuance of State Development Loans (SDLs) to fund its development activities. According to an official notification, the auction for the bond issue will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India at its Mumbai Fort office on September 30 through the…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 26 (UNI) The Public Office complex, one of the major administrative hubs of the Kerala government, has undergone a significant clean-up with the removal of 15.1 tonnes of long-accumulated scrap. The initiative, part of the nationwide ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, has given the premises a cleaner and greener look. The drive was organised…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 24 (UNI) Banks in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital district of Kerala, have recorded significant progress in priority sector lending during the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, with total disbursements reaching Rs 10,427 crore – 31 per cent of the annual target of Rs 33,945 crore. Agriculture and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (UNI) Kerala’s iconic Varkala cliffs, rising dramatically along the Arabian Sea, have been included in UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, placing the state on the global heritage map for its rare coastal geology. The Miocene–Pliocene formations of Varkala, with their natural springs and unique erosional landscapes, have long been recognised…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 13 (UNI) In a major policy shift, the Kerala Cabinet has approved a draft bill that will allow sandalwood trees grown on private land to be harvested and sold through the Forest Department, while also introducing provisions for compounding certain forest offences with the approval of courts. Forest Minister A K Saseendran described…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (UNI) With Kerala’s local body elections just weeks away, the State Election Commission (SEC) has completed preparations of 1,37,922 ballot units and 50,693 control units, ensuring a smooth and secure voting process across the state. The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) underwent a rigorous month-long First-Level Checking (FLC) process before being certified, packed,…
