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Digging up newly-tarred roads for water supply works: Kerala government constitutes monitoring committee for Thiruvananthapuram city
Move comes months after the Kerala State Human Rights Commission issued directives in this regard to the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority
Kerala floods 2026: Kasaragod district on high alert for two more days, 208 in five relief camps
Two landslips were reported at Thayyeni at Kattamkavala in the district
Ernakulam gets relief from rain scare as water level recedes in flood-hit areas
The entire administrative machinery has been asked to stay alert; a 24-hour control room has been opened at the MLA office, said Kothamangalam MLA Shibu Thekkumpuram
Forest Department starts collating all illegally geo-tagged locations in Kerala forests
Of late, we have been dealing with many such cases of illegal entry of individuals into the forests and eventually carrying out the subsequent rescue activities when they get trapped, said Kozhikode DFO
Rain fury: 34 families shifted to relief camps in Kozhikode
There are now 515 persons, including women and children, in various relief camps opened by the Disaster Managment Authority in Kozhikode district to mitigate various rain-related calamities
Two-year-old dies after falling into water-logged courtyard
The child succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a private medical college hospital in Kozhikode district on Saturday night
Eight deaths confirmed in rain-related incidents in Kerala: CMO
Thirteen people sustained injuries while 5,792 people were shifted to 209 relief camps; twenty-seven houses were completely destroyed and 196 houses were partially destroyed
Body of one of the fish workers missing from Muthalapozhi recovered
Freemon’s body was recovered from Kannanthura, around 23 kilometres away from Muthalalozhi during a joint search operation of the Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Police and the Marine Enforcement Wing
UDF government orders re-investigation into KSU black flag protest against Veena George
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala’s office said the decision was predicated on a petition filed by KSU activists arrested on allegedly trumped-up charges of attempted murder and armed assault
Kerala heavy rains LIVE: Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains today
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation
Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod districts.
HMT crisis: employees seek MP’s intervention
The HMT Employees Union (CITU), in its memorandum, said salaries had been delayed continuously and urged the Centre to implement the long-pending HMT revival package announced earlier.
MVD cracks down on erring bike riders in Kochi
Of the 80 vehicles inspected, 35 had banned silencers, while 20 had other violations
Call grows louder for new water tank at Thammanam in Kochi
The new tank at Thammanam was proposed following the partial collapse of the 1.35-crore-litre water tank, which had triggered a temporary drinking water crisis in the city
Sasikala, others booked over DYFI leader’s complaint
The accused reportedly circulated a video of the complainant and her friends, captioning it “MDMA comrades” and adding provocative remarks
Health Minister inaugurates development projects at Ernakulam General Hospital
Minister inaugurates a tensile-roof walkway, a yard development and drainage project, and the Gastroenterology department at the General Hospital
Kerala CM Satheesan’s chopper journey draws flak from CPI(M)
Satheesan reportedly flew aboard the helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi to visit his father-in-law, who was undergoing treatment. As Leader of the Opposition, he had criticised the then LDF government for its “extravagance” in hiring the helicopter.
Why fishers in Kerala ignore dire warnings and venture into sea
For many fisher families, heightened risk at sea remains secondary to the immediate threat of starvation on land. Government issues ‘stay-at-home’ directives in extreme weather conditions, but no minimum wages or guaranteed compensation is offered, leaving the fishers shorn of livelihood, say their union leaders
All Kerala School Teachers’ Union takes out march to DDE office in protest against PM SHRI
Organised by the Thiruvananthapuram district committee of the AKSTU, the protest demanded that the Union and the State governments abandon moves to “weaken” the public education sector