Thiruvananthapuram- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to depart for the United States tomorrow morning for a 10-day medical check-up at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. This marks his third visit to the facility, following similar trips in 2018 and 2022. He will be accompanied by his wife, Kamala, and will travel via Read More…
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Kerala HC Demands Accountability on ₹120 Cr Wayanad Relief Fund; Seeks Governor’s Report, Centre’s Stand on Loan Waiver
The Kerala High Court has directed the state Governor to submit a detailed report on the utilization of ₹120 crore allocated by the Centre for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation. The fund, freed up after a special NDRF rule relaxation, was intended to assist victims of the 2024 disaster that devastated large parts of the hilly district. Read More…
Ernakulam Emerges as Epicenter of Student Drug Abuse in Kerala; High Court Demands Urgent Action Plan
The Kerala government’s handling of rising student drug abuse, the Kerala High Court has spotlighted Ernakulam as the state’s most affected district, with 53 NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) cases involving minors reported between 2015 and 2024. Expressing deep concern, the court warned that without detailed studies and data-driven strategies, efforts to combat Read More…
Kerala’s Coconut Oil May Hit ₹600/Litre by Onam; Government Eyes Palm Oil to Ease Crisis
Kerala is staring at a festive season price shock as coconut oil—a kitchen staple in the state—may soar to ₹600 per litre by Onam. The surge is driven by a severe global copra shortage, which has sent fresh coconut prices skyrocketing from ₹35 to ₹85 per kg in just six months. With Supplyco, the state-run Read More…
Kerala Boils Over Medical Tragedy: Statewide Protests Demand Health Minister’s Resignation
Kerala is witnessing a wave of intense protests and political unrest following the tragic death of a young woman, Bindu, after a building collapse at Kottayam Medical College. Holding Health Minister Veena George morally accountable, opposition parties including the Congress, BJP, Youth League, and their respective youth and women’s wings have launched coordinated, statewide demonstrations Read More…
Nipah Virus Strikes Kerala Again: Palakkad Woman Tests Positive, Containment Zone Declared
Palakkad- Kerala has confirmed a new case of Nipah virus after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal Kizhakkumpuram in Palakkad tested positive. The confirmation came from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, where her samples were sent for advanced testing. The woman, currently under treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, began experiencing symptoms nearly Read More…
Suspected Nipah Case Triggers Fresh Health Alert in Kerala; Palakkad Woman Under Observation
Palakkad- A potential Nipah virus case has sparked fresh concerns in Kerala after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal, Palakkad, was hospitalized with symptoms resembling the deadly infection. The woman is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. Her condition prompted immediate action from health officials, who have sent her samples to the National Read More…
Kerala Clears Path for Civil Servants to Join UPS; State Government Employees Left in Uncertainty
Thiruvananthapuram – The Kerala Finance Department has allowed civil service officers such as IAS, IPS, and IFS officers employed by the state to opt into the Union Government’s Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This new pension option, which offers around 50% of the last drawn salary as post-retirement benefits, is seen as a significant improvement over Read More…
Tragic Honour Killing in Alappuzha: Father Strangles Daughter, Mother and Uncle Arrested in Shocking Crime
Alappuzha: In a deeply disturbing case of suspected honour killing, a 28-year-old woman, Angel Jasmine, was strangled to death by her father in Omanapuzha, Alappuzha, following a heated argument over her late-night outings. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has sent shockwaves through the local community. The accused, Francis (alias Josemon), allegedly used a Read More…
UK’s $100 Million F-35 Fighter Jet Still Grounded in Kerala; May Be Airlifted Back Amid Security and Repair Hurdles
A British Royal Navy F‑35B Lightning II fighter jet, among the world’s most advanced stealth aircraft, has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 after making an emergency landing due to severe weather, fuel shortage, and hydraulic failure during a mission from HMS Prince of Wales in the Arabian Sea. Despite initial repair Read More…