Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is currently confronting a serious public health crisis as the continued spread of leptospirosis (rat fever), dengue fever, and various viral infections threatens both the social and economic well-being of the state. Health and environmental experts point out that the roots of these diseases extend far beyond hospitals and healthcare facilities, originating instead Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The death toll due to Shigella infection in Kerala has risen to five after two more fatalities were confirmed by the state health department on Monday. Among the latest victims is Arjav, a seven-year-old boy from Pookkottur in Malappuram district, who died while undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode. According Read More…
Guruvayur: Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala visited the Guruvayur Temple on Monday and offered prayers to Lord Guruvayurappan. The minister arrived at the temple during the morning Seeveli ritual. After witnessing the ceremony and offering prayers, he proceeded to the Nalambalam and had darshan of Lord Guruvayurappan, seeking divine blessings. Following the darshan, Ramesh Chennithala performed Read More…
Guruvayur: The renovated lamp pillar (Deepasthambham) at the eastern entrance of the Guruvayur Temple was illuminated on Monday, casting a golden glow across the temple premises and delighting devotees. The ceremonial dedication of the renovated structure to Lord Guruvayurappan was performed by Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan at around 6.30 p.m. The minister formally dedicated the Read More…
Thrissur: The BJP Thrissur City District Committee organized a protest march to the KSRTC bus stand in Thrissur, demanding the implementation of free travel for women across all KSRTC buses in Kerala. The march was inaugurated by BJP State Vice President K.K. Anil Kumar, who accused the UDF government of failing to fulfill its election Read More…
Guruvayur: Kerala Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan has announced that a virtual queue system will be introduced on a trial basis at the Guruvayur Temple to ensure smoother and more convenient darshan for devotees. Speaking to the media after a review meeting with department heads and members of the Devaswom Managing Committee at Guruvayur, the minister Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: BJP leader V. Muraleedharan on Sunday defended the RSS, stating that it is not a banned organisation, and questioned Chief Minister V.D Satheeshan over his criticism of vice-chancellors who attended RSS events. He asked under which university rules their participation could be considered a violation and challenged the government to take legal action if Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government’s Priyadarshini Guarantee scheme offering free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses comes into effect from today. The programme will be inaugurated at 8.30 am at the Pappanamcode depot by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. The inaugural service will be driven by Sheela, KSRTC’s first woman driver from the Perumbavoor depot, Read More…
The first anniversary of Upasana, an association of retired temple employees of the Cochin Devaswom Board, was held at Lakshmi Mandapam, Thekkemadham, Thrissur. The meeting was inaugurated by Advocate Ravi Chankath, while Upasana President Kootambilly Vishnu Namboothiri presided over the function. Retired artists who had rendered distinguished service under the Devaswom Board were honoured on Read More…
The southwest monsoon has weakened across Kerala, with weather experts attributing the decline in rainfall to the strengthening of the El Niño phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall is expected to remain below normal during July and August as well. A reduction in rainfall is also anticipated in several other Read More…