KOZHIKODE: The Kerala government has issued a high alert in Kozhikode district following the confirmation of a Nipah virus infection. High-level review meetings will be held on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram under the leadership of the Health Minister and in Kozhikode in the presence of the District Collector to assess the situation and coordinate response measures. Read More…
Veena T., daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has requested the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to postpone her scheduled appearance for questioning in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) money laundering case, sources said on Thursday. The ED had summoned Veena to appear before its investigation team at the agency’s Kochi Read More…
A plantation worker who was seriously injured in a wild elephant attack at Kattikulam in Thirunelli, Wayanad, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Raju (50), a native of Vellanchery. He was attacked by a wild elephant that had strayed into a residential area earlier in the Read More…
A case of Nipah virus infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode district. The patient, a 43-year-old resident of Farook, is currently undergoing treatment at MIMS Hospital. Following the confirmation, healthcare workers at MIMS Hospital who came into contact with the patient are expected to enter quarantine as part of precautionary measures. State Health Minister K. Read More…
District Collector and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Shikha Surendran, has directed all departments to implement precautionary measures after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for Thrissur district on Thursday. The Collector instructed authorities to complete all preparedness activities in accordance with the State Disaster Management Authority’s 2025 Monsoon and Read More…
The annual trawling ban along the Kerala coast came into effect on Wednesday, imposing restrictions on mechanised fishing operations for the next 52 days. Under the ban, fishing activities are prohibited within 12 nautical miles from the shore until July 31. The measure is aimed at protecting marine resources and allowing fish stocks to breed Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed a significant decline on today, with the rate of 916 hallmark gold falling by ₹395 per gram. According to the latest market rates, 916 gold is priced at ₹13,645 per gram, while the rate for eight grams stands at ₹1,09,160. The price of 18-carat gold has also eased, reaching ₹11,270 Read More…
Chennai: Renowned Tamil filmmaker P. Bharathiraja passed away on Wednesday following age-related ailments. His health had reportedly deteriorated over the past few days, and he had been emotionally affected by the recent death of his son, Manoj. Fondly known as “Iyakkunar Imayam” (The Pinnacle of Directors), Bharathiraja is widely regarded as one of the most Read More…
Kochi: R. Murugan Selvan, popularly known as Karate Murugan, has been unanimously elected as the new National Chairman of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam (SASS). The decision was taken at a special meeting of the organisation’s National Executive held on June 7. A renowned sportsperson, author, and entrepreneur based in Mumbai, Murugan Selvan succeeds former Read More…
Thrissur: The district-level inauguration of the nationwide “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” campaign and the District Extension Advisory Seminar (DAESI-2026) was held in Thrissur under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The month-long campaign is being conducted across the country from June 1 to 30, 2026. The programme, held at the Sree Read More…