In a swift response to the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) directive, the Kerala government has successfully cleared waste illegally dumped in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district within the mandated three-day deadline . The waste, primarily biomedical materials from facilities including the Regional Cancer Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, was clandestinely disposed of in villages like Kodaganallur and Palavoor Read More…
Metropolitan Yuhanon Mor Meletius of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP over alleged disruptions of Christmas celebrations in Kerala. His remarks follow PM Modi’s participation in a grand Christmas event hosted by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India in New Delhi. Expressing his concerns on social media, Read More…
In a shocking incident, an NCC camp at KMM College of Arts & Science in Thrikkakara, Ernakulam district, was abruptly shut down after over 70 cadets fell ill with symptoms of stomach aches, vomiting, and diarrhea following lunch on Monday . The camp, organized by the 21 Kerala Battalion NCC, was supposed to run for Read More…
Tamil Nadu police arrested two individuals, Manohar (51) and Mayandi (42), from Suthamalli village in Tirunelveli district for their role in illegally dumping biomedical waste from Kerala into Tamil Nadu. The arrests came after hazardous medical waste — including unused syringes — was discovered in Kodaganallur, Palavoor, and Kondanagaram villages. Investigations revealed that the waste Read More…
Kannur: Two individuals who recently returned from the UAE have been diagnosed with mpox in Kerala. Both patients are currently receiving treatment at the Kannur Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), and health officials report that their condition is stable. Health Minister Veena George has urged anyone who came in contact with these patients to immediately Read More…
The Kerala High Court has upheld the decision to hand over the body of veteran CPI(M) leader MM Lawrence for medical research, rejecting claims that the ruling was improper or perverse. Following his death in September, a dispute arose within his family regarding the final rites. While Lawrence’s daughters sought a Christian burial for their Read More…
The Kerala government has promoted Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M R Ajith Kumar to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP), despite his involvement in ongoing investigations related to lapses in security arrangements during the Thrissur Pooram festival. Ajith Kumar, a senior IPS officer, has been facing scrutiny over alleged failures in Read More…
In a significant development, six employees from Kerala’s Soil Survey and Conservation department have been suspended in connection with a social security pension fraud. The employees were found to have illegally drawn welfare pensions to which they were not entitled. The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the state’s finance department, which revealed that Read More…
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India directed the organizers of the iconic Thrissur Pooram festival to comply with the Captive Elephants Rules. The apex court also stayed the Kerala High Court’s recent orders mandating a strict three-metre distance between elephants paraded during the festival. The Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms — the primary Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his cabinet ministers chose to skip the Christmas celebrations hosted by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on December 18, 2024. The absence underscores the continuing tensions between the ruling CPI(M) and the Governor. Governor Khan has been in conflict with the state government, particularly over appointments made by him to Read More…