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Sikkim: Five tourists from West Bengal killed in road accident

Kerala brings out SOP for brain death certificationSubscriber Only

April 8, 2018 01:48 IST

The move comes in the wake of a high court order last year, which directed the health department to take extra care in certification of brain deaths and ensure that hospitals stuck to highest standards of medical ethics.

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Kerala not to forgo additional tax revenue on petro products

April 4, 2018 15:09 IST

Condemning the stand taken by the left government, the UDF opposition wanted it to take a "humanitarian" approach rather than speaking on technicalities on the issue.

Vijayan will leave for the USA for treatment at Mayo Clinic on September 3, sources at the chief minister's office said. (File)

No new liquor outlets, beer-wine parlours: Kerala govt

March 18, 2018 21:46 IST

The Catholic Church, opposition Congress-led UDF and BJP had criticised the government for its decision to re-open closed liquor outlets.

Man ‘dupes’ sr citizen of Rs 9.5 lakh on pretext of marriage

Land row: Kochi police file FIR against CardinalSubscriber Only

March 13, 2018 03:25 IST

At present, police would neither record the statement of the Cardinal nor arrest him,’’ he said. Of 458 priests in the arch-diocese, only ten are reportedly supporting the Cardinal.

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In Kerala, rebel CPM leader’s memorial under police watchSubscriber Only

March 13, 2018 02:25 IST

CPI(M) Kozhikode district secretary P Mohanan, however, rejected the claim that CPI(M) men had vandalised the memorial.

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Kerala’s nurses association goes on strike, demand minimum wages

February 15, 2018 14:37 IST

Nurses assigned on emergency and casualty duties have been exempted from the strike, UNA representatives said.

Top priest in dock over land deals empowers juniorSubscriber Only

February 11, 2018 02:22 IST

Last month, a special probe panel comprising priests and laymen had recommended action against Alencherry. This is the first such recommendation — the case also involves alleged black money — for a Catholic Church in India.

Dog mauls woman to death, Kerala considers new rules

February 8, 2018 04:15 IST

An estate worker Rajamma, 60, was on Monday mauled to death by two Rottweiler dogs, kept by a person named Karikkal Jose. He was arrested on Wednesday and the dogs have been sent for examination to a veterinary university in Wayanad.

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Over 5 lakh homeless identified in Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

February 7, 2018 15:05 IST

Leader of the opposition in the assembly Ramesh Chennithala alleged that the much hyped Life mission was yet to take off in the state. He also said that there was no concrete system to address the complexities and confusions attached to the programme.

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Kerala: CCTV shows passersby’s indifference towards bleeding man

January 30, 2018 02:45 IST

Saju Anto fell off the fourth floor of a lodge, where he had been staying for a few days. CCTV footage showed people gathering around him, but no one took him to a hospital. Many were seen looking up the building.

Man's death in grenade blast, other violence mar Eid in Kashmir

Woman imam leads Friday prayers in Kerala mosqueSubscriber Only

January 28, 2018 03:06 IST

Until last week, Abdul Azeez Moulavi, who is also a member of the society, had been leading the Friday prayers at the mosque.

Food poisoning: 120 school children admitted to hospital

Thiruvananthapuram: 120 school children admitted to hospital due to food poisoning

January 19, 2018 12:55 IST

Though the condition of the none of the affected children was serious, they would be discharged only after monitoring their health condition, said a release from the Medical College Hospital.

Tension during march to ‘Kurishumala’, violence leads to lathicharge

January 5, 2018 18:56 IST

Priests and the faithful under the Neyyantinkara Latin Catholic Diocese took out a procession to instal a new holy cross in the place of one which got damaged a few months ago.

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In Kerala, crimes against women on the rise

December 29, 2017 12:15 IST

The highest number of rapes were reported this year from Thiruvananthapuram (rural)-157, followed by Malappuram-136 and Palakkad-105.

Class 9 student found murdered inside toilet of Vadodara school, probe on

Engineering student held for killing mother over ‘affair’Subscriber Only

December 29, 2017 04:24 IST

According to police, Akshay Ashok (22) murdered his mother Deepa (50) on the suspicion that she was in an extra-marital relationship.

Two CPM workers attacked in KeralaSubscriber Only

December 29, 2017 03:57 IST

The attack came hours after the Kannur district administration convened a peace meeting of CPM and BJP leaders.

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AIIMS nurse dies after delaying her cancer treatment to give birth to her eighth childSubscriber Only

December 28, 2017 12:10 IST

Sapna Tracy (43), who delivered her eighth child in December 2015, died Monday in Thrissur after delaying cancer treatment

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Malayalis bought liquor worth Rs 160 crore in 4 days running up to ChristmasSubscriber Only

December 27, 2017 16:46 IST

"Every year, sales have been going up. This year, we have been able to record a growth of 10-12% over the past year," said H Venkatesh, managing director of BEVCO

Thundershowers predicted over next three days in parts of Tamil Nadu, fishermen advised to remain cautious

Ockhi: Kerala to expand search operations up to Goan shores

December 17, 2017 22:44 IST

The state government also appealed to its government employees, institutions and outfits to contribute to the Ockhi relief fund being mobilised by it.

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Academics to get sabbatical leave to begin startups in Kerala

October 21, 2017 16:22 IST

According to the proposal, teachers can start their own startups, form their groups or join as founders/co-founders along with students.

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Kerala’s iconic Marxist V S Achuthanandan turns 94

October 20, 2017 19:13 IST

Velikkakath Sankaran Achuthanandan, popularly known as VS, was born on October 20, 1923 in a working class family in Punnapra in Alappuzha district.

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Kerala to have own antibiotic policy, says state Health Minister K K Shailaja

October 12, 2017 03:39 IST

Shailaja said, “The policy will (also) cover agriculture and animal husbandry departments. Antibiotics used in dairy and poultry sectors are causing serious public health hazards.