Kerala: News
22 Jul 2024
Nipah VirusKerala on alert after teenager dies from Nipah virus
The southern Indian state of Kerala is on high alert after the death of a 14-year-old boy due to the Nipah virus on Sunday.
21 Jul 2024
KozhikodeKerala: Nipah-positive teen dies of cardiac arrest
A 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad, Malappuram district in Kerala, who had tested positive for the Nipah virus has died from cardiac arrest.
19 Jul 2024
Bay of Bengal'Red alert' in these states: What's behind India's widespread rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several states.
18 Jul 2024
DelhiIncrease in hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases in Delhi: What is it
Doctors in Delhi have reported a significant surge in cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) among young children.
16 Jul 2024
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police issues traffic advisory for Muharram processions
The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in anticipation of the Tazia processions taking place across the city during Muharram on Tuesday and Wednesday.
15 Jul 2024
Indian NavyKerala sanitation worker found dead after 46-hour search
Joy, a sanitation worker from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital city, was found dead on Monday morning after being missing since Saturday.
12 Jul 2024
Adani GroupIndia's largest transshipment port, Vizhinjam, welcomes mothership: What this means
Defying naysayers' predictions that the Vizhinjam Port in Kerala would not be operational by 2025, the first container ship, "San Fernando," landed at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Thursday at 7:00am.
11 Jul 2024
BMWLegal drinking age in India under spotlight after BMW hit-and-run
The main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case Mihir Shah (24) allegedly used a fake ID card showing his age as 27—above the legal drinking age of 25 in Maharashtra—to gain entry to a pub in Juhu, Mumbai, reports said on Thursday.
06 Jul 2024
Pinarayi VijayanFourth child in Kerala diagnosed with rare brain-eating amoeba infection
A 14-year-old boy from Payyoli, north Kerala, has become the fourth child to contract amoebic meningoencephalitis since May.
05 Jul 2024
KannurRare brain-eating amoeba claims life of 12-year-old in Kerala
A 12-year-old boy succumbed to a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis on Wednesday night in Kerala's Kozhikode district.
03 Jul 2024
GujaratMonsoon arrives early: IMD issues red alert for Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Gujarat as the southwest monsoon covers the entire country ahead of its usual date.
29 Jun 2024
Arunachal PradeshHeavy rain likely in northwest, northeast India over 5 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in northwest and northeast India over the next four to five days.
27 Jun 2024
TelanganaKerala man dies after train's middle berth falls on him
A 60-year-old man from Kerala died in a private hospital last week while receiving treatment after the hook supporting the middle berth became disconnected and the seat fell on him.
25 Jun 2024
Air IndiaBomb threat on London-bound Air India flight, suspect apprehended
An Air India flight bound for London received a bomb threat on Tuesday.
20 Jun 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Monsoon advances into more regions after 9-day pause
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the monsoon, after a nine-day hiatus, has resumed and advanced into more regions of India.
16 Jun 2024
Congress PartyUnion minister clarifies after calling Indira Gandhi 'Mother of India'
Union Minister Suresh Gopi issued a clarification on Sunday regarding his previous statement in which he referred to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as the "Mother of India."
15 Jun 2024
AyodhyaYogi Adityanath to meet RSS chief after latter's 'arrogant' remark
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will meet Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in Gorakhpur on Saturday evening.
14 Jun 2024
Kuwait'Wasn't allowed to visit Kuwait for relief operation…': Kerala minister
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said she was denied permission by the Centre to travel to Kuwait to coordinate assistance for the people from the state affected in the fire that killed at least 49 people, primarily Indians.
13 Jun 2024
KuwaitKuwait fire: 42 Indians killed in tragedy; who were they
The fire in the Mangaf area of southern Kuwait on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of 42 Indian nationals, including at least 14 from Kerala.
12 Jun 2024
Narendra Modi'Modi barely escaped...': Rahul attacks PM over Lok Sabha results
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi—being credited for the party's surprisingly strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections—claimed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi narrowly avoided defeat in his Varanasi constituency.
10 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Actor-MP Suresh Gopi relinquishing ministerial role for films? His response
Suresh Gopi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first-ever MP from Kerala, has disputed claims that he does not want to be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet.
06 Jun 2024
MammoottyMammootty's production house to back Suresh Gopi's next film
In a recent interview, actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi (Varane Avashyamund, Black Cat) revealed that his upcoming film will be financed by Mammootty Kampany, the production house owned by legendary actor Mammootty.
01 Jun 2024
KochiSouthwest monsoon intensifies in Kerala; causes landslides, waterlogging
Widespread rains have caused landslides, uprooted trees, and led to waterlogging across Kerala due to the Southwest Monsoon.
30 May 2024
Bay of BengalRelief from heat soon as monsoon advances over Kerala, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the monsoon season has arrived two days ahead of schedule in Kerala and most parts of northeast India.
29 May 2024
Malayalam MoviesMalayalam director Omar Lulu calls rape accusations a 'money-driven' scheme
Malayalam film director Omar Lulu, celebrated for his romantic comedy Oru Adaar Love (2019), has been accused of rape and is currently under investigation by the Kerala Police.
27 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)When will monsoon arrive in major Indian cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the arrival of the much-anticipated southwest monsoon in Kerala on May 31.
24 May 2024
Bird FluAvian flu outbreak hits government-run poultry farm in Kerala
An outbreak of avian flu (H5N1 strain) has been confirmed at a state-run regional poultry farm in Manarcad, Kottayam district, Kerala.
24 May 2024
Aditi Rao HydariDay-10 highlights: India competes at Cannes after 30 years
For the first time in three decades, an Indian film crew has graced the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's main competition, Palme d'Or.
23 May 2024
IndiaWhat is Naegleria fowleri, brain-eating amoeba, that killed 5-year-old girl
A five-year-old girl from Malappuram district, Kerala, lost her life to a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri last week.
23 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Kerala rains: 4 dead, IMD sounds 'orange' alert
At least four people have lost their lives due to heavy rains in Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several districts on Thursday.
22 May 2024
BengaluruBengaluru scooterist shatters car window with child inside
A three-year-old child was injured after a scooterist attacked a car she was traveling in with her parents in Bengaluru last week.
20 May 2024
ErnakulamKerala man held for involvement in international human trafficking operation
Ernakulam rural police in Kerala have arrested a man, Sabith Nasar, on suspicion of involvement in an international human trafficking operation for organ harvesting.
16 May 2024
KozhikodeKerala: Surgery performed on 4-year-old's tongue instead of finger
The Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala, has been accused of performing the wrong surgery on a four-year-old girl.
16 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heatwave warning for North India, heavy rainfall predicted in South
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a heatwave warning for North India, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana expected to be particularly affected.
13 May 2024
Uttar PradeshUP: 3 killed, 17 injured in tractor-truck collision in Sambhal
Three people were killed and 17 injured in an accident on the Sambhal-Hasanpur road in Uttar Pradesh.
12 May 2024
Air India ExpressKerala man threatens to jump off Air India Express flight
A man from Kerala, identified as Muhammad BC, has been arrested following a disturbance on an Air India Express flight from Dubai to Mangaluru.
10 May 2024
KozhikodeHealth department issues warning after viral hepatitis death in Kerala
A 41-year-old man from Chaliyar panchayat, Malappuram district in Kerala, succumbed to viral hepatitis on Friday.
10 May 2024
Malayalam'Aavesham' nears ₹100 crore despite OTT release
The Malayalam film Aavesham has nearly reached the ₹100 crore mark, grossing approximately ₹99.5 crore in its four-week run at the Indian box office.
10 May 2024
KochiKerala: 2 men killed after bike sandwiched between 2 buses
Two men lost their lives after the two-wheeler they were traveling in got crushed between two buses operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) in Kochi, Kerala.
10 May 2024
Bay of BengalHeatwave set to subside, except in West Rajasthan, Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the ongoing heatwave across the country is expected to subside, with the exception of West Rajasthan and Kerala.
09 May 2024
Travel And TourismCanoe through Kerala's serene backwaters
Kerala, India, is celebrated for its backwaters - a network of brackish lagoons and lakes along the Arabian Sea coast.
08 May 2024
VeganIngredients that make Kerala's vegan culinary space a mass favorite
Kerala, a state in the southern part of India, is renowned for its aromatic spices that define its cuisine.
06 May 2024
Travel And TourismExperience serene houseboat living in Kerala, India
Kerala, located in the southern part of India, is renowned for its backwaters - a network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes, and inlets.
03 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Kerala shuts educational institutions till Monday amid heatwave
The government of Kerala has ordered all educational institutions to remain closed until Monday in light of the severe heatwave.
02 May 2024
Prithviraj SukumaranPrithviraj Sukumaran's 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' is coming this month
The highly anticipated comedy film Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph, is confirmed to hit the big screens in May.
02 May 2024
AstraZenecaShould I be worried if I have taken AstraZeneca's Covishield?
AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical company behind the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine, recently acknowledged the potential risk of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) as a side effect.
24 Apr 2024
MalayalamLegal trouble for 'Manjummel Boys' producers; booked on cheating charges
The makers of the popular Malayalam film Manjummel Boys are facing legal action, accused of cheating by the Kerala Police.
18 Apr 2024
IranKerala woman onboard ship seized by Iran returns home
Ann Tessa Joseph, an Indian deck cadet from Kerala who was one of 17 Indians on board an Israeli-linked container ship seized by the Iranian military last week, has returned to Kerala.
18 Apr 2024
World Health OrganizationWHO expresses concern over bird flu's potential human transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday, raised serious concerns about the escalating transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus to other species, including humans.
18 Apr 2024
BhopalKerala: Bird flu reported in ducks in Alappuzha
An outbreak of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 subtype of the Influenza A virus, has been confirmed in two different locations within Kerala's Alappuzha district.
15 Apr 2024
IndiaKerala: Motorcyclist entangles in rope tied for Modi's security, dies
A motorcyclist, Manoj Unni from Vaduthala, Kerala lost his life due to an unexpected road hazard.
13 Apr 2024
KozhikodeKeralites crowdfund ₹34 crore to free death-sentenced man in Saudi
Keralites in India and overseas have successfully raised ₹34 crore in four days to secure the release of Kozhikode native Abdul Rahim, who was facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia.
11 Apr 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Lok Sabha elections 3rd phase: Schedule for filing nominations announced
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the commencement of the nomination process for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections will begin on Friday.
09 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismMunnar, India is a haven of tea gardens and serenity
Munnar, nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, is a picturesque hill station renowned for its sprawling tea plantations, exotic flora and fauna, and cool climate.
07 Apr 2024
Pinarayi VijayanKerala student, found hanging, tortured for 29 hours before death
A 20-year-old veterinary student, Sidharthan JS, who tragically took his own life in February, reportedly endured a grueling 29-hour period of physical and psychological abuse before his death.
07 Apr 2024
Arunachal Pradesh10 arrested after migrant worker from Arunachal lynched to death
The police have arrested 10 people over the murder of Ashok Das, a migrant worker from Arunachal Pradesh, in Ernakulam city, Kerala.
