Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Could hantavirus be the new emerging pathogen in Kerala?
Presence of antibodies against the virus in blood samples was reported in the State in 2008 itself and one probable case of the virus-induced ‘hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome’ was reported in 2014. Experts say a good number of ‘leptospirosis-like’ illnesses, wherein patients die within four to five days could be due to hantavirus or a co-infection of leptospirosis and hanta. Symptoms are similar and hard to distinguish without targeted serology tests
Sringeri Sharada Peetham head reaches Kozhikode
He is in the city as part of the Kumbhabhishekam at Tali Balasubramanyam Temple
Congress leader K.C. Joseph criticises public tussle by party supporters over Kerala CM post
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Summer showers to continue in Kerala as low pressure area likely by May 11
Yellow alert has been issued for seven districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam—on Sunday, warning of isolated heavy rains
Free ride for women: KSRTC introduces gender ticketing in Kerala
A circular was issued to the public utility officials calling for measures to introduce a gender ticketing system in buses, which will record if a passenger is a woman, man or child in ticket machines
Wayanad to launch equivalency study centres in all local bodies
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Coordinated drive in Palakkad to prevent suicides among children
Stronger parental training, better student support systems, and inter-departmental coordination are among the remedies suggested in a meeting convened by District Collector
Students from Kerala, Lakshadweep leave for Yuva Sangam cultural exchange
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Cardiologists’ meet in Kerala’s Thrissur showcases future of cardiac care
Experts highlight AI-driven diagnosis, minimally invasive procedures, and next-generation cardiac devices
Only 9.64% of Kerala schools provide continuous schooling till class XII, finds NITI Aayog report
As many as 1,520 schools in the State provide integrated education from class I to XII, says report. It warns that a fragmented progression structure that compels students to change institutions multiple times increases the risk of dropout
Labour shortage stalls Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu Road widening works
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NIT-C report on Brahmpuram legacy waste likely on May 11
NIT-C, reappointed by the newly elected UDF council, had during the previous LDF tenure identified an additional 1.46 lakh tonnes of legacy waste beyond the 7 lakh tonnes initially estimated for biomining
Kerala Police issue warning over online shopping scam
Police say that fraudsters are approaching customers by posing as fake customer care representatives of mattress companies
KAU seminar highlights role of plant proteins in nutrition and sustainability
Experts stress alternative proteins, startup opportunities, and eco-friendly food systems
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: KC(M) blames cross-voting by CPI(M), minority consolidation for poll debacle
Party chairman Jose K. Mani rules out possibility of merger with the rival faction led by P.J. Joseph or a shift to UDF; says the core support base largely held firm even amidst a massive pro-UDF wave
Police launch probe after hoax mail threatens blasts across Kerala
Email received by a District Collector in Rajasthan claimed that explosions would occur at courts and collectorates across Kerala
KMML transforms former mining sites into organic farms
Under Haritham ee Theeram project, KMML’s Mineral Separation unit has proven that biological rejuvenation of mined-out areas is not only possible but highly sustainable. Launched in 2022, the initiative has rapidly evolved from a land recovery experiment into a thriving agricultural hub
