Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Ganesh Kumar alleges UDF-BJP deal in Pathanapuram
Ganesh Kumar pointed to a significant and ‘suspicious’ drop in the BJP’s vote share as primary evidence of cross-voting intended to consolidate the anti-LDF front
Fading Janamaithri network in Kerala raises concern about elderly care
Officers who were once part of the project launched in 2008 reveal that insufficient government funding has severely affected many field activities of the scheme, including the protection of elderly people who live alone in isolated residential areas in Kozhikode district
Two multi-level car parking lots in Thiruvananthapuram become fully operational
The parking lots at Putharikkandam maidan and Medical College, which were formally inaugurated before the local body elections, can accommodate 200 cars each
Kerala outgoing CM Pinarayi Vijayan congratulates Vijay
In his message, Pinarayi expresses hope that the trust the people of Tamil Nadu have reposed in Vijay will translate into a government that upholds the values of social justice, secularism and people’s welfare
Water conservation a challenge in Ernakulam
Water availability in Kochi Corpn. slips into deficit from late November to early May, finds a study conducted as part of preparing a water budget
Actor Madhu presented with Krishnanjali Award
The award was presented to Mr. Madhu in recognition of his contributions to Malayalam cinema as an actor, director, producer and studio owner over a span of more than six decades
Police to step up surveillance of abandoned properties as rape attempt case renews safety fears
The Kochi City police have launched a mission to identify and monitor vulnerable spots that could turn into criminal shelters
Three-hour meeting fails to end impasse over Congress Chief Minister for Kerala
Deepa Dasmunsi, party general secretary in charge of Kerala, told the media after the meeting that the high command had time until May 23 to finalise the candidate; senior leaders said party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi were visibly dismayed by the poster wars and public marches
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
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
Students from Kerala, Lakshadweep leave for Yuva Sangam cultural exchange
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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
Cardiologists’ meet in Kerala’s Thrissur showcases future of cardiac care
Experts highlight AI-driven diagnosis, minimally invasive procedures, and next-generation cardiac devices