Thiruvananthapuram: The ongoing protest by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in Kerala triggered heated discussions in the state assembly, with the opposition UDF strongly criticizing the government’s approach to addressing their demands. The issue was raised through an adjournment motion by Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, leading to a war of words between him and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s government hospitals are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, raising concerns about the state’s public healthcare system. The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has sounded the alarm, citing alarming figures from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). As of March 2023, a staggering 5,476 positions remained vacant under the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed concern over the growing influence of violent content in films and television serials on children. He stated that the glorification of violence in entertainment media is having a detrimental effect on young minds. Referring to the recent rise in crimes committed by minors in Kerala and increasing Read More…
Alappuzha: Concrete girders of an under-construction flyover collapsed in Kerala’s Alappuzha district. The cause of the collapse is not immediately known. Sources stated that the girders were placed about a week ago. There are no reports of casualties or injuries yet. Following the incident, traffic in the area was partially disrupted. Authorities have reached the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is facing an annual GST revenue loss of over ₹100 crore due to the import of spirit, according to Excise Minister M.B. Rajesh. The Minister revealed that in 2024 alone, four major petroleum companies imported 30.26 crore litres of ethanol into the state, significantly impacting Kerala’s tax revenue. The import of spirit, particularly Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the death of ADM Naveen Babu, stating that personal feelings and suspicions cannot be the basis for handing over a case to the central agency. The plea was filed by Naveen Babu’s wife, Manjusha, after a single bench rejected the request Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed the state government not to take any coercive action against victims of the Wayanad landslide who have defaulted on their loans, until the Central Government decides on a loan waiver. The court issued the directive while hearing a plea from landslide-affected families who have been struggling with financial Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor has clarified his stance on Kerala’s startup ecosystem after facing backlash over his recent critical remarks. Tharoor had earlier pointed out the closure of MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) in the state, raising concerns about the ground reality of Kerala’s industrial and startup growth. His comments Read More…
New Delhi: An Indian national, Thomas Gabriel Perera, a resident of Kerala, was shot dead while attempting to cross into Israel from Jordan. According to reports, he had entered Jordan on a visitor visa before trying to make an unauthorized entry into Israel. Local authorities have confirmed that border security forces opened fire after he Read More…
New Delhi: Kerala has attracted four foreign companies over the last five years, placing it ahead of Bihar in terms of foreign investments but trailing behind most other Indian states. While the state has made some progress, it still struggles to compete with top investment destinations like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat, which have drawn a Read More…