New Delhi: In a significant development, the central government is actively considering increasing incentives for ASHA workers and bringing them under labor laws, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced after a positive meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in Delhi. “The Union Minister attentively listened to Kerala’s concerns, especially regarding ASHA workers, and assured Read More…
State Govt. Submits Report After Fatal Bus Accident in Menaka Kochi: In a stern move against reckless driving, the Kerala High Court has called for immediate and strict action after a tragic accident in Menaka claimed the life of a woman, allegedly due to rash driving by private buses. During a hearing on road safety, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall across Kerala in the coming days, prompting a yellow alert in several districts. The warning remains in place until Friday, with isolated downpours expected. Districts Under Yellow Alert: The IMD predicts rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours, warning of intense downpours Read More…
Kochi: The much-anticipated edited version of Empuraan has been delayed, reportedly due to technical reasons, and is now expected to hit theaters only after Wednesday or Thursday. The delay follows controversies and boycott calls from right-wing groups. Initially, the revised version was slated for release on Monday. However, Mohanlal had earlier expressed regret over certain Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala Health Minister Veena George is set to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda today at 2:30 PM. The discussion is expected to cover key issues, including concerns related to ASHA workers. During her previous visit to Delhi, Veena George was unable to meet Nadda due to Parliament sessions. Instead, she had submitted Read More…
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has raised serious concerns over the rising drug menace in Kerala, stating that the situation is spiraling out of control. She emphasized the urgent need for strict action and public awareness to curb the increasing drug abuse problem in the state. Addressing a public gathering, Priyanka Gandhi urged the state Read More…
The Kerala Forest Department informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that landslides in Wayanad washed away illegal encroachments spanning over 0.55 hectares. The Southern Bench of the NGT took suo motu cognisance of the disaster and impleaded the Forest Department as the ninth respondent in the case. The tribunal has directed authorities to submit an Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted summer rains in Kerala in the coming days, providing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts on Thursday and Friday due to the possibility of heavy rainfall. On Thursday, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts are expected to receive heavy Read More…
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar has strongly defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, stating that it is not targeted against any community but rather seeks to align existing laws with India’s constitutional values. He highlighted that several Christian organizations, including the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC), support the bill, citing concerns over land claims by the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The ongoing protest by Asha workers in Kerala demanding a pay hike entered its 50th day on Monday, with protest leaders intensifying their agitation by cutting their hair in front of the state secretariat. The symbolic act was meant to draw attention to their long-standing demands for better wages and recognition as government employees. Read More…