A 60-year-old woman undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis has died. The deceased has been identified as Chandrika, a resident of Kulathupuzha in Kollam district. She was admitted to the Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram after developing severe symptoms of the infection. Chandrika had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she passed away Read More…
The NEET UG re-examination will be conducted across the country today under stringent security arrangements. Around 2.3 million students are expected to appear for the exam at 5,440 centres nationwide. Authorities have put in place extensive security measures to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination. Paramilitary forces have also been deployed at Read More…
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has indicated that load shedding may have to be extended as the state continues to face a severe power crisis. The utility also stated that it may be forced to procure electricity at rates exceeding the existing price cap. At present, the upper limit for purchasing power has been Read More…
Thrissur: The district-level activities of the state-wide Dry Day and Chlorination Campaign aimed at preventing communicable diseases have been launched in Thrissur under the title ‘Vrithi Campaign – Prevention Through Cleanliness’, led by the district administration and the Health Department. The campaign will continue until July 31. The campaign poster was released by Rajan J. Read More…
Former BJP Kerala State President K. Surendran has expressed deep condolences on the passing of noted poet Narayanan Kurup. In his condolence message, Surendran said that Narayanan Kurup was a poet who consistently fought against social and political evils through his writings, blending humour with sharp criticism in his poetry. He noted that the poet Read More…
Thrissur: As part of the observance of International Yoga Day and in accordance with the directions of the Central and State Governments, Oushadhi and Oushadhi Panchakarma Hospital organised a yoga training programme at the auditorium of Oushadhi Panchakarma Hospital in Thrissur. The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof. M. Haridas, Emeritus Professor of Kannur University. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Communicable diseases continue to spread across Kerala, with 13,539 people seeking treatment for various fever-related illnesses on Friday, according to health department data. Malappuram reported the highest number of fever cases in the state, with 2,734 people affected. A total of 98 dengue cases were confirmed on the day, while 303 people sought treatment Read More…
New Delhi: The NEET-UG re-examination will be held tomorrow, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducting a nationwide mock drill today in selected cities to assess preparedness and security arrangements. Officials said that more than two lakh security personnel will be involved in the exercise. The mock drill is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of Read More…
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on Saturday to assess preparedness for the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. The exercise, which will begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day, is aimed at evaluating security arrangements and operational readiness at examination centres across the country. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram,: Amid the rising spread of communicable diseases across Kerala, the state government will convene the first meeting of its High-Power Committee on disease prevention and control on Saturday. The meeting will be held in Thiruvananthapuram and is expected to be inaugurated by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Members of the High-Power Committee, senior government officials Read More…