Kerala remains in the grip of intense heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warns of soaring temperatures, with some areas expected to experience a rise of 2 to 4°C above normal levels. However, a silver lining emerges as 10 districts brace for rainfall and strong winds. Moderate showers are forecasted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Read More…
A recent survey has identified 2,567 local body wards in Kerala as ‘water stress’ hotspots, signaling serious concerns over water availability across the state. The assessment revealed that many panchayats fall into the ‘poor’ to ‘average’ categories in terms of water resources, posing risks to agriculture, domestic consumption, and overall livelihoods. Experts emphasize the need Read More…
The Congress party’s central leadership held a high-level meeting with Kerala leaders to devise a strategic roadmap for the upcoming Assembly elections. The discussions focused on fostering unity within the party and formulating a strong plan to challenge the ruling government, with the ultimate goal of reclaiming power in the state. To galvanize support, the Read More…
The crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan 2025 was not sighted in India on February 28, delaying the beginning of the holy month. As a result, Muslims across the country will commence fasting on March 2, 2025. In contrast, Saudi Arabia confirmed the sighting of the moon on February 28, with fasting starting a Read More…
Kottayam: In a tragic incident, a 42-year-old woman, identified as Shiny Kuriakose, and her two young daughters, Aleena (11) and Ivana (10), were found dead on railway tracks near Ettumanoor in Kerala. Police suspect that the three died by suicide after allegedly jumping in front of a moving train early Friday morning. According to preliminary Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has granted police protection to an inter-faith couple from Jharkhand who fled their home state due to threats from their families. The couple approached the court seeking security, citing fear for their lives. In their petition, they stated that they faced severe opposition from their families over their relationship and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major push towards renewable energy, the Kerala government has approved draft guidelines for setting up floating solar power plants across the state. This initiative aims to harness clean energy by utilizing water bodies that are unsuitable for agriculture or fishing, making sustainable use of available resources. The groundwork for this project began Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala reports over 65,000 new cancer cases every year, said Health Minister Veena George while highlighting the state’s efforts in cancer prevention and treatment. She emphasized the growing concern over the increasing number of cancer patients despite Kerala’s advancements in healthcare. The minister stated that the government is strengthening cancer screening programs at the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has decided to implement special measures in wildlife attack-prone areas by forming rapid response teams to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts. As part of the initiative, a primary response team of trained volunteers will be established to handle wildlife protection and preventive activities. These teams will be deployed in 273 grama panchayats across Read More…
Kochi: BJP leader PC George has been granted bail in a hate speech case by a district court, days after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the Kerala High Court. The case was registered against George following his alleged communal remarks during a television debate on January 5. The complaint was filed by the Read More…