Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has taken a pioneering leap in child welfare with the launch of the ‘Kunjus Card’, a smart, science-backed initiative to track and nurture the growth of children in Anganwadis. Launched by Health Minister Veena George, the card aims to systematically monitor a child’s physical, cognitive, and sensory development — covering milestones in speech, Read More…
Kozhikode: In a major breakthrough for Kerala’s healthcare system, the first patient diagnosed in the recent Nipah virus outbreak has made a full recovery, signaling a significant victory against the deadly infection. Health officials confirmed on Thursday that the patient, who had been in intensive care, has tested negative and is steadily regaining health. This Read More…
Kozhikode: In a major breakthrough for Kerala’s healthcare system, the first patient diagnosed in the recent Nipah virus outbreak has made a full recovery, signaling a significant victory against the deadly infection. Health officials confirmed on Thursday that the patient, who had been in intensive care, has tested negative and is steadily regaining health. This Read More…
Kochi: Justifying its controversial court fee hike, the Kerala government told the High Court on Thursday that the revision was a necessary step to combat rising inflation and the falling rupee. The state argued that the 2025 fee structure update was guided by expert panel recommendations and aimed at plugging widening budget gaps in maintaining Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: As intense monsoon showers continue to lash Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert in five districts—Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Palakkad—warning of extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching up to 60 kmph in isolated areas. Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for the next three hours Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala have slipped sharply, dropping ₹800 over the past two days as market fluctuations and shifting investor sentiments take their toll. On Thursday, the price of one sovereign (8 grams) fell by ₹320, bringing the rate down to ₹71,160, with the per-gram price now at ₹8,895. This downturn comes after a recent Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited first allotment list for Kerala’s Higher Secondary Plus One admissions will be published on June 2 at 5 PM, according to Education Minister V. Sivankutty. Students selected in the first round can complete their admissions between June 3 (10 AM) and June 5 (5 PM). Allotments for Model Residential Schools and Sports Read More…
New Delhi/Kerala: In a major breakthrough for Kerala’s infrastructure ambitions, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has granted environmental clearance for the much-awaited Kozhikode-Wayanad twin tunnel project — a transformative step poised to revolutionize travel through the Western Ghats. The ₹2,000 crore mega project envisions twin Read More…
Kollam: A potentially dangerous situation was narrowly avoided in Shaktikulangara, Kollam, when a fire broke out during the removal of a beached shipping container that had fallen from the cargo vessel MSC Els 3. The fire ignited while workers were using gas cutters to dismantle the container, with thermocol insulation inside catching fire and rapidly Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is preparing for a major transition in its government workforce, with nearly 10,000 employees set to retire on May 31, 2025 — one of the largest retirement drives in recent years. Among them, over 1,000 staff members from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will bid farewell to their roles. The retirement wave Read More…