The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

Incl. sports meet org. by South URC of Samagra Shiksha, Kerala, to mark Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities. Torchlight rally launched by V.K. Prasanth, MLA. Sports meet at Univ. Stadium on Sunday to bring differently abled into mainstream. Palayam Rajan, R. Vidyavinod & Kavitha S.S. present.

DDC meeting chaired by district collector Renu Raj stresses need for self-sufficiency in producing fodder for cattle. Ban on transportation of fodder from Karnataka to Kerala puts dairy farmers in a fix. T. Siddique, MLA, suggests increasing fodder cultivation to make district self-sufficient. Meeting directs authorities to expedite construction of…

During the ongoing tourist season, cruise-tourism lovers and visitors to Kochi may miss out on two premium vessels - Nefertiti, the sea-going cruise ship owned by the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC), and Vega-1, the partly AC ferry that the State Water Transport Department (SWTD) operates in the…

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged CPI(M) indulged in appeasement politics & corruption. He criticised CM Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas & lack of job creation. He accused Congress & CPI(M) of welcoming Hamas, which killed 1400 people, & called them terrorists. BJP leaders present.

23 States to participate in BCG revaccination study in adults to assess effectiveness in reducing TB incidence. High-risk groups targeted: those over 50, prior TB, underweight, diabetics, smokers, alcoholics. Phase-1 in UP & MP. Mixed results from other countries, but 2 Indian studies found BCG revaccination in adults to be…

Kerala's KERI team began validating LiDAR survey for proposed dam across Kadamanthodu river. Aim is to address drought-like situation in Pulpally & Mullankolly areas & utilise water granted by Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal. Validation processes completed, KERI team to submit report to Cauvery project division & present details at all-party…

Rayarappan Nambiar, a tiger hunter from Kozhikode, is remembered centuries after his death through ballads, temple, and 'Thira' ritualistic art form. Thousands flock to these performances, a testament to hero worship in the folklore heartland. N.K. Ramesh's book traces the history of tiger hunting and hero worship in the region.…

Christian Reform United People Association launches online signature campaign to end illegal sale of church property by church leaders. Nearly 1,500 signatures have been gathered in 3 days. Support sought from Christians in India. Kerala church groups fight for enactment of law to prevent church leaders selling off property without…

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Kerala Police in Kollam kidnapping case, cites several cases as examples of excellence. Warns unwarranted criticism would demoralise force. Handed driver's licence to armless woman Jilumol from Idukki. CM blames Governor for Kannur University VC setback, says Gov must work in tandem with govt…

Investigation team probes Oyoor child abduction case in Kerala; 3 suspects arrested. police sayd the motive is financial gain. Special investigation team formed; digital evidence, public inputs & sketches helped. Police focused on safe return of child. Accused monitored remote areas for victims, made fake number plates. Couple made ransom…

Prominent environmental scientist, engineer and writer P.A. Ramachandran passed away in Kerala. He had made significant contributions to environmental planning and protection. He had handled major roles in various State and Central govt. institutions. He designed and constructed industrial effluent treatment plants for the Ganga Action Plan. He was appointed…