Kerala

Heavy rain in Kerala to continue for 4 more days, death toll reaches 4

Even as the monsoon intensifies across the state, the state is facing a 17 per cent rain deficit.

Jul 21, 2019

3 dead, several missing; IMD issues red alert in Kerala following heavy rains

The red alert has been issued for Kasargod district and orange alert has been issued for Kannur, Kozhikode, Idukki, Malappuram and Wayanad districts.

Jul 20, 2019

78-year-old woman set ablaze by husband over property dispute in Kerala

The victim had sustained 80 per cent burns and was taken Kottayam to Medical College Hospital.

Jul 9, 2019

Kerala High Court initiates suo motu proceedings over Sajen Parayil's suicide

The suo motu case has been taken against the Anthoor municipality secretary, Kannur district town planner and the local body secretary in connection with the suicide of Nigeria-returned entrepreneur Sajen Parayil.

Jun 21, 2019

Did Tamil Nadu reject 20 lakh litres of drinking water from Kerala under severe water crisis?

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had conveyed the offer to help Tamil Nadu which is gripping under severe water shortage. But it is alleged that the state CM Edappadi K Palaniswami has rejected the offer saying that there is no immediate need for help.

Jun 21, 2019

15 ISIS terrorists set off for Lakshadweep from Sri Lanka; security beefed up in Kerala coast

A high alert has been sounded in Kerala, especially in Thrissur district of boats carrying 15 Islamic State terrorists from Sri Lanka in a white boat to the Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands.

May 26, 2019

Drunk man, held for attacking family, found hanging inside Kerala Police station's toilet

U Navas was arrested on the basis of a complaint filed by his brother, a transgender person, after they had an altercation. Navas had attacked his family members in an intoxicated condition.

May 22, 2019

Kerala health minister Shailaja praised for helping newborn girl with heart defect

The minister came to know about the baby's condition after her uncle took to Facebook to seek help.

May 9, 2019

CPI-M alleges BJP, Congress 'traded votes' in Kerala

Kerala Congress chief Mullapally Ramachandran, however, slammed the CPI-M's allegations and said that he will leave politics if it proves that there was a secret deal between his party and the BJP.

Apr 25, 2019

Lok Sabha election Phase 3 LIVE: 2 die waiting to vote in Kerala; Congress-TMC clashes in West Bengal, 1 killed

Phase 3 polling of the Lok Sabha 2019 elections will be held today (April 23) in a total of 117 constituencies spread across 13 states and two Union Territories.

Apr 23, 2019

Third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 117 seats of 15 states on Tuesday

Voting will be completed in all seats of Gujarat, Kerala, Goa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Karnataka, Kerala, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu with the third phase polls.

Apr 22, 2019

Election watchdog says Kerala govt's performance below average on top voters priorities

The Kerala Survey 2018 shows better employment opportunities (47.42%), hospitals/primary healthcare centres (45.24%) and drinking water (44.77%) are the top three voters' priorities in Kerala.

Apr 17, 2019

Happy Vishu 2019 wishes: Quotes, greetings, messages, significane and importance to share on this auspicious day

The customs and rituals of Vishu may vary in different states but usually in Kerala, people exchange greetings, go to temples and apply traditional chandanam or sandal paste on their forehead.

Apr 14, 2019

Sabarimala row will help BJP conquer a Lok Sabha seat for the first time in Kerala: Survey

Kerala has been one of the states which the BJP has been trying to conquer, but all in vain. However, a Manorama-Karvy survey has predicted a seat for BJP in the upcoming polls.

Apr 5, 2019

Rahul Gandhi to file nomination from Wayanad, leaves Left fuming

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Kozhikode on Wednesday night to file his nomination from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat at around 11.30 am today.

Apr 4, 2019

Markets offer bullish welcome to FY20; Sensex sets record high of 39,028 points

Global cues, FII fund inflows and the prospect of Prime Minister Modi's strong general election showing create 'buy on dips' market.

Apr 1, 2019

76 Mln-yr-old Gondwanaland frog discovered in Western Ghats of India; Scientists stunned

The frog belongs to a known species of a lineage dating back 57 million to 76 million years, when the Indian subcontinent was just breaking away from Madagaskar before merging with Asia.

Mar 19, 2019

What is West Nile Virus? 7-year-old boy dies in Kerala, was in isolation ward for last 10 days

Mohammed Shan, a resident of AR Nagar in Malappuram, died two weeks after he was diagnosed with West Nile Fever. He was being treated at Kozhikode Medical College.

Mar 18, 2019

Nursing student set ablaze by teen stalker in Kerala, suffers 80% burns

The accused has claimed that they were in a relationship and that he had approached her family with a marriage proposal. It was refused by the victim's family.

Mar 12, 2019

Is Thalapathy Vijay bigger star than Mammootty and Mohanlal in Kerala?

PC George, the MLA from the Poonjar constituency, says that Thalapathy Vijay is the biggest star in Kerala.

Feb 12, 2019