Alappuzha: A two-year-old boy was found dead at his home in Alappuzha on Sunday in a suspected case of malnutrition, police said. An officer from the Thrikkunnapuzha police station said doctors who examined the child found that he was severely anaemic and appeared to be malnourished. The boy weighed 7.6 kg, significantly below the approximately Read More…
A bird flu outbreak has been officially confirmed in Alappuzha district after the death of more than 20,000 ducks across seven panchayats in the Kuttanad region. The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has informed the Kerala government of the confirmation. The mass deaths were reported from Nedumudi, Cheruthana, Karuvatta, Karthikappally, Ambalappuzha South, Read More…
In a shocking early-morning tragedy, a massive girder from the Arur–Thuravoor elevated highway construction site collapsed onto a moving pickup van, crushing its driver to death. The victim has been identified as Rajesh, a resident of Pathanamthitta. The fatal incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the region. According to reports, two Read More…
Alappuzha is set to get its own Water Metro service, modeled after the successful Kochi Water Metro project. The feasibility study for the project will be completed by December, according to officials from Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), which has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing the project. A similar Water Metro project is Read More…
Alappuzha: As a mark of respect to the late former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, a public holiday has been declared in Alappuzha district tomorrow (Wednesday, July 23, 2025). All government offices and educational institutions, including professional colleges, will remain closed. V. S. Achuthanandan’s funeral will take place tomorrow evening at Valiya Chudukadu in Alappuzha Read More…
The Kerala government has approved ₹16.5 crore for the development and upgrading of seven schools in the Alappuzha constituency. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram, attended by Alappuzha MLA P.P. Chitharanjan and senior education department officials. The sanctioned amount will be used to enhance infrastructure, modernize classrooms, and improve facilities Read More…
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…
Alappuzha: A fresh wave of concern has gripped Kerala as the state reports its second cholera death this year. P.G. Raghu, 48, a resident of Thalavady in Alappuzha, succumbed to the disease in the early hours of the morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvalla. Raghu had been admitted just two days Read More…
Alappuzha, Kerala: In a sweeping crackdown on environmental violations, over 1,800 kilograms of banned plastic products were seized from an establishment in Vazhichery market, Alappuzha. The operation was part of Kerala’s aggressive push to eliminate single-use plastics and protect its delicate ecosystem. A joint task force comprising officials from the Pollution Control Board, Health Department, Read More…
In anticipation of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s visit to Alappuzha, local police issued a directive instructing beach vendors to cease operations temporarily. The circular, aimed at ensuring security and order during the high-profile event, has sparked discontent among the vendor community. Vendors expressed frustration over the abrupt notice, highlighting the financial strain caused by Read More…