Kerala has confirmed a fresh case of Nipah virus, raising fresh public health concerns. The latest patient is a 32-year-old man from Palakkad, the son of a 58-year-old who died from the virus on July 12 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. The son, who was caring for his father during hospitalization, Read More…
Palakkad is on high alert after the death of a 57-year-old man from the Nipah virus, with health officials expressing serious concern over his extensive travel on KSRTC buses, significantly raising the risk of community transmission. So far, 46 people — including his wife, children, and grandchildren — have been identified as primary contacts. In Read More…
Kerala has reported a fresh Nipah virus case after a 57-year-old man from Palakkad succumbed to the deadly infection. The confirmation came after tests conducted at Manjeri Medical College in Malappuram, prompting swift action from the state health department. Health Minister Veena George announced that the patient’s contact list has been prepared, with 46 individuals Read More…
A rap concert by Kerala artist Vedan descended into chaos on Sunday evening, May 18, when a massive crowd surge at Kotta Maithanam in Palakkad left at least 15 fans injured. The event, part of the Kerala government’s fourth anniversary celebrations, saw gates shut by 6:00 PM due to overwhelming attendance. However, with the show Read More…
In a major stride toward transforming Palakkad into a next-generation industrial hub, the Kerala government has invited tenders worth ₹1,100 crore for the development of core infrastructure under the Palakkad Smart City project. This ambitious initiative is a key part of the Kochi-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor and is expected to fast-track industrial and technological growth in Read More…
Kottayam/Palakkad/Kollam: Panic gripped three districts in Kerala—Kottayam, Palakkad, and Kollam—on Thursday after bomb threat emails were sent to their respective collectorates by unidentified sources. The alarming messages led to immediate evacuations and extensive searches by police and bomb squads. In Kollam, the threat email was received early in the morning, prompting authorities to conduct a Read More…
In a decisive win, Congress candidate Rahul Mamkootathil triumphed in the recent Palakkad Assembly by-election, securing the highest ever victory margin in the constituency—over 18,000 votes. Despite expectations of a tough three-way contest, Mamkootathil’s lead was largely unchallenged as BJP’s C. Krishnakumar, who had briefly surged ahead, faltered in the latter part of the vote Read More…
By our Correspondent Palakkad: The Railways terminated the cleaning contract given to Munavvar Thonikkadavath following the death of four cleaning workers on the Bharathapuzha bridge near Shornur railway station after they were knocked down by a train on Nov 02 afternoon. The Railways also started criminal proceedings against the contractor for failure to ensure the Read More…
The Election Commission has officially rescheduled the bypoll for the Palakkad constituency to November 20, allowing it to coincide with the vibrant Kalpathi Ratholsavam festival. This decision responds to requests from local stakeholders who emphasized the importance of the festival to the community. Kalpathi Ratholsavam, renowned for its colorful celebrations and cultural significance, draws large Read More…
The Election Commission of India has announced the bypoll dates for three key constituencies in Kerala—Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and the Palakkad and Chelakkara assembly seats. Voting will take place on November 13, and the counting of votes will be conducted on November 23. The by-elections became necessary after the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat was Read More…