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“Nipah Was Our Wake-Up Call”: KK Shailaja Says Kerala’s Covid Success Rooted in Past Crisis

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja has credited the state’s early success in combating COVID-19 to its hard-won experience with the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak. Speaking at a public health conference, the globally acclaimed health leader said that the tools and strategies developed during the Nipah crisis helped Kerala act swiftly and decisively when Read More…

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Hema Committee Fallout Nears End: Kerala Police to Shut Remaining Cases as Victims Withdraw Complaints

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Police are set to close the final 14 cases registered on the basis of the Hema Committee report, following a lack of interest from key witnesses to pursue legal action. The committee, formed to investigate issues within the Malayalam film industry, had triggered a wave of testimonies and complaints, many of them Read More…

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Kerala PSC Goes Fully Digital: Instant Online Access to Appointment Letters from July 1

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) will now issue all appointment recommendations online starting July 1. Job aspirants can access their advice memos directly through their PSC profiles—eliminating delays and enhancing efficiency. The new digital memos will feature secure QR codes for verification, and candidates will receive instant SMS alerts on their registered mobile Read More…

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Kerala Plus One Admission 2025: 2.49 Lakh Students Secure Seats in First Allotment

In a significant milestone for the 2025–26 academic year, 2.49 lakh students have been allotted seats in the first round of Plus One admissions through Kerala’s Higher Secondary Centralized Admission Process (HSCAP). The results, published on June 2, 2025, mark a major step forward for students transitioning into higher secondary education. The centralized single-window system, Read More…

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Kerala to Celebrate State-Level Anganwadi Reopening on June 3: Veena George to Lead Launch of Nutrition and Child Development Initiatives

The Kerala government will mark the state-level reopening of Anganwadis for the 2025–26 academic year with a grand Praveshanolsavam on June 3 at 9:30 AM. The event will be held at Anganwadi No. 72 in Mezhuveli Grama Panchayat, Pathanamthitta, with Minister for Health and Women & Child Development Veena George inaugurating the ceremony. District Panchayat Read More…

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Alliance Home Fresh LLP Launched by Women’s Collective; Inaugurated by Minister J. Chinchurani Initiative aims to deliver pure and affordable food products to the public

Kollam: Alliance Home Fresh LLP, a women-led entrepreneurial venture dedicated to providing pure and high-quality food products at affordable prices, was officially inaugurated by Kerala’s Minister for Animal Husbandry, J. Chinchurani. The enterprise collects premium agricultural produce directly from farmers across various Indian states, processes and packages them hygienically, and delivers value-added products to the Read More…

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Kerala High Court Makes History: Transgender Couple Recognized as ‘Parents’ in Child’s Birth Certificate

The Kerala High Court has granted a groundbreaking legal victory to India’s first openly transgender parents, Zahhad and Ziya Paval, by directing that they be identified simply as ‘parents’—not ‘mother’ or ‘father’—on their child’s birth certificate. On June 2, 2025, Justice Ziyad Rahman AA ordered the Kozhikode Corporation to issue a revised certificate using gender-neutral Read More…

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After 270 Years, Kerala’s Iconic Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Host Rare Grand Consecration on June 8

Thiruvananthapuram: In a historic and spiritually significant event, the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is set to host the Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Grand Consecration) on June 8, 2025 — a rare Vedic ritual returning after a staggering 270 years. The centuries-old temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu reclining on the serpent Anantha, is one of India’s most Read More…

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Kerala Schools Reopen with Grand Celebrations; 3 Lakh Children Begin Their First Day in Class One

After a refreshing two-month break, schools across Kerala swung open their gates today, marking the vibrant start of the new academic year. Welcoming nearly three lakh eager young learners into Class One, the day is being celebrated with much fanfare and joy across the state. The official state-level inauguration took place at 9:30 AM at Read More…

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BLM to Initiate Legal Action Against K.P. Manoj Kumar Over Defamatory Campaign

Thrissur: Bharat Lajna Multi state housing Co-operative Society (BLM) has announced plans to initiate legal proceedings against K.P. Manoj Kumar, who allegedly runs an unauthorized financial establishment and has been systematically spreading defamatory and false information targeting BLM and its employees. According to a statement from BLM, Manoj Kumar has been publishing and distributing self-printed Read More…