Thrissur: In the wake of reported Shigella infection cases in the Thrissur district, a review meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Minister O. J. Janeesh to coordinate preventive and containment measures. The meeting was attended by District Collector Shikha Surendran, District Medical Officer (Health) Dr. T. P. Sreedevi, officials from the Microbiology Department, Education Read More…
Kozhikode: A fresh case of Shigella infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode district, raising concerns among health authorities. A nine-year-old boy from Thuneri has tested positive for the bacterial infection after being treated for fever and diarrhoea at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The test result was received after the child had recovered and returned Read More…
Guruvayur: The Guruvayur Devaswom has announced a walk-in interview for the temporary appointment of nine Cowherds (Pashupalakan) at Kaaveed Gokulam under the Devaswom. The interview will be held at 10 a.m. on June 23, 2026, at the Guruvayur Devaswom Office. Candidates must report by 9 a.m. for certificate verification. Applicants should be between 20 and Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a decline of ₹15 per gram on Tuesday, bringing some relief to consumers amid fluctuating bullion market trends. According to the rates released on today, 22-carat (916) gold is priced at ₹13,875 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams stands at ₹1,11,000. The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: More than 1.3 million women availed themselves of the newly launched Priyadarshini free travel scheme on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) ordinary buses on its first day of implementation. According to official figures, the number of women passengers travelling on Monday increased by 595,245 compared to the previous Monday. A total of 7,83,115 Read More…
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…