Kerala has reported its sixth death in just a month from amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare but deadly infection caused by the “brain-eating amoeba” Naegleria fowleri. The latest victim, Shaji, a 47-year-old from Chelembra in Malappuram district, had been admitted to Kozhikode Medical College on August 9, where his condition deteriorated before he succumbed to the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s ambitious Vizhinjam International Seaport has secured customs clearance to handle both export-import (EXIM) and domestic cargo, marking a crucial step towards full-scale operations. The approval from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is expected to streamline cargo movement, cut logistics costs, and position Vizhinjam as a major transshipment hub on Read More…
Kozhikode: Senior IUML leader and Koduvally MLA Dr. M. K. Muneer has been hospitalized in Kozhikode after suffering a heart attack triggered by dangerously low potassium levels, hospital sources confirmed. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the close watch of a multidisciplinary team of doctors. While his condition is serious, the latest Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has ordered that the gold-plated copper sheets, earlier seized over alleged irregularities, be handed back to the Sabarimala temple authorities. A Division Bench noted that sacred materials belonging to the shrine cannot be withheld indefinitely and must be restored for ritual use. The court also directed the temple administration to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kathmandu: Close to 100 tourists from Kerala, including families and senior citizens, are stranded in Nepal after heavy rains and adverse weather disrupted travel services. Sudden flight cancellations and roadblocks have left the group unable to return home as planned. Local authorities, in coordination with Indian officials, are working to arrange safe passage. The Indian Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has firmly denied viral social media claims that e-challans are being scrapped. Calling the reports “fake and misleading,” officials clarified that all challans remain valid and enforceable. The department stressed that even violations by its own vehicles are penalized, underscoring its zero-tolerance approach. Importantly, once issued, an e-challan can Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated rainfall across Kerala today, with chances of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph. While no district-specific heavy rain alerts have been issued, residents are advised to stay cautious. The active weather spell is driven by a cyclonic circulation over the Mannar Gulf and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal has sounded a warning that states may face a “demonetisation-style fallout” if the Centre proceeds with restructuring the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system without ensuring compensation. Minister cautioned that such a move, without adequate safeguards, could place severe financial strain on state economies. Balagopal urged the Union Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has extended the stay on toll collection at Paliyekkara, stressing that people’s grievances and traffic woes must be addressed before resuming collection. The court directed Thrissur District Collector to verify compliance with earlier directives and submit a report. While the Union Government argued that toll collection cannot be indefinitely delayed Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala continue their record-breaking rally, with rates soaring to ₹81,040 per sovereign on Wednesday after a ₹160 jump in a single day. The price per gram now stands at ₹10,130, driven largely by the surge in international gold markets. For perspective, on September 1, gold was priced at ₹77,640 per sovereign, Read More…