KSEB falls short of power saving goals during Onam; crisis continues

KSEB had hoped to save more power during the week starting from August 27, with offices closed and people travelling to their hometowns. However, they only managed to save a total of 35 mu.

04 Sep 2023

Onam no saviour, power crisis in Kerala still looming large

According to a top power ministry official, the board could save only 5 mu power per day making a total of 35 mu during the Onam week.  

03 Sep 2023

Thiruvananthapuram: Outcry for Museum Junction to be redesigned

People blame the Museum Police station for the chaos and hardship, as the visitors to the station park their vehicles in the vicinity,  adding to the depository of seized vehicles at the station.

01 Sep 2023

Political leaders take a break to relish Onasadya with family

Taking a break from their busy public schedule, political leaders across the state will celebrate the auspicious day with their family.

29 Aug 2023

Antony to campaign for Chandy Oommen

The 82-year-old will attend two public meetings at Puthuppally and Ayarkunnam on September 1, seeking votes for the son of his close confidante Oommen Chandy.

26 Aug 2023

Onam and by-poll force Kerala government to say ‘no’ to load shedding

The chief minister’s office informed that as per the new setup, the board will undertake the billing and allied services as well as software. 

26 Aug 2023

CMRL yet to reply to clarification sought by KSIDC

The CMRL informed that over the past five years, Rs 134. 27 crore was given as cash payments to politicians, bureaucrats, media and police personnel.

26 Aug 2023

Kerala government offices owe Rs 2,000 crore to KSEB

Power Minister K Krishnankutty will take up the arrear issue with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during the online meeting scheduled on Friday evening on the power crisis.

25 Aug 2023

Nambi Narayanan: Rocketry struck a chord with audiences, jury... I anticipated award

R Madhavan wore many hats for the film, writing the script, directing it and playing the role of the protagonist, called Nambi from the United States to share in the happiness.

25 Aug 2023

KSEB looking for alternative power purchases to tide over acute shortage 

With many offices remaining closed during Onam, the Board is hopeful of a significant dip in power consumption next week.

23 Aug 2023

KSEB to float two tenders to address power crisis

It is understood that both the board and the government are hesitant to implement load shedding, particularly during the festive season. 

22 Aug 2023

Looking to make silence count, sulking Chennithala says will react after bypoll

With speculation rife that Chennithala will be given charge of one of the states, a senior leader said that he may not take the bait at this juncture.

22 Aug 2023

CWC berth rejected, Chennithala dejected

Veteran leader A K Antony and AICC general secretary K C Venugopal retained their positions in the body, while senior MP Kodikunnil Suresh was made a special invitee.

21 Aug 2023

Grappling with crisis, KSEB urges govt to revive power-purchase deal

Board was engaged in ‘bucket-filling’ to meet the state’s demand of 700 MW per day

20 Aug 2023

Kerala Congress backs Muvattupuzha MLA Kuzhalnadan

Though the state leadership was not very happy with Kuzhalnadan for raising the issue in the House, the Muvattupuzha MLA had the support of national general secretary K C Venugopal. 

17 Aug 2023