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Kerala rolls out its first LNG-powered bus service
June 21, 2021 15:44 IST
For the cash-strapped Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), the novel initiative serves two purposes -- cutting back on mounting operational losses by switching to cheaper fuel and promoting an energy source considered to be far less damaging to the environment.
Kerala Cong chief K Sudhakaran denies CM’s allegation of kidnap plot
June 19, 2021 16:27 IST
Vijayan had on Friday, while replying to a query from reporters about certain remarks made against him by Sudhakaran in an interview, had raised the serious allegation that a person close to the current KPCC president had years ago revealed to him that Sudhakaran had plans to kidnap Vijayan's two children.
Police sub-inspector suffers hack injuries in Kerala
June 19, 2021 14:37 IST
Prasad, father of Ajin, an accused in an attempt to murder case, suddenly attacked Grade SI Vidhyadharan when the investigators arrested the son from their home at Vellavur near Manimala here, police said.
With 11,361 new cases, Kerala remains top contributor to India’s Covid-19 tally
June 19, 2021 14:54 IST
Kerala has been reporting the highest number of infections for the last four days. On June 18, it reported 12,469 cases, 13,270 infections on June 17 and 12,246 on June 16.
Veteran Malayalam poet-lyricist S Ramesan Nair passes away at 73
June 18, 2021 20:45 IST
Ramesan Nair was a mainstay of Malayalam songwriting, especially in the 80s and 90s when he delivered hit numbers for composers like MG Radhakrishnan, Johnson, Ouseppachan, Berny Ignatius, Raveendran and Shyam.
BJP’s ‘facepalm’ moment as party worker holds placard against Centre during protest in Kerala
June 18, 2021 18:59 IST
When someone pointed out the mistake, TV visuals showed her immediately tearing the poster of the placard and holding a new one.
Kerala HC asks filmmaker to appear for questioning, grants interim bail in case of arrestSubscriber Only
June 17, 2021 22:42 IST
The film director-cum-activist—a prominent face of Lakshadweep residents’ protest against a slew of draft proposals mooted by administrator Praful K Patel for the “development” of the island chain—had approached the High Court fearing arrest.
Kerala local bodies categorised based on average weekly TPR as unlock begins today
June 17, 2021 16:12 IST
The state government, in an order, left it to district administrations and governing councils of panchayats, municipalities, and corporations to decide on lockdown relaxations in their jurisdictions by prescribing a detailed unlock plan based on disease transmission.
Kerala: Woman stabbed to death for rejecting romantic advances, 13-year-old sister injured
June 17, 2021 13:42 IST
The 21-year-old accused is also suspected of setting on fire the shop of the deceased's father's shop in Perinthalmanna town in Malappuram.
Sudhakaran assumes charge as KPCC chief, urges cadre to work tirelessly to revive party
June 16, 2021 20:11 IST
Currently representing Kannur constituency in the Lok Sabha, he was also a four-time MLA and served as a minister in the A K Antony cabinet during the 2001-2004 period.
Submitted to ‘competent authority’: Retired IAS officer confirms existence of report on Kerala BJPSubscriber Only
June 15, 2021 15:05 IST
Bose's confirmation on the existence of a report on the state of affairs in Kerala unit of the BJP comes a day after the party officially denied it.
Vatican rejects Kerala nun Lucy Kalapura’s final appeal against dismissalSubscriber Only
June 14, 2021 17:37 IST
Sister Lucy, 56, has been dismissed from her congregation Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) in May 2019, on charges of “violation of the vows of obedience and poverty”.
Kerala announces 100-day action plan to tide over economic slowdown due to Covid
June 12, 2021 08:36 IST
Kerala's action plan will be implemented from June 11 to September 19.
Rs 10 cr in, quash case in India against Italian marines, SC toldSubscriber Only
June 12, 2021 05:06 IST
The bench said it can quash the proceedings against marines Salvatore Girone and Massimiliano Latorre and ask the Kerala High Court to disburse the amount.
After death row pardon, Kerala man: ‘Would never have hit the boy deliberately, my son same age’ Subscriber Only
June 10, 2021 21:53 IST
The family of Becks Krishnan also thanked expatriate-businessman MA Yusuff Ali, saying the pardon would not have been possible without his efforts.
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala govt to start vaccine manufacturing unit at Life Science ParkSubscriber Only
June 10, 2021 10:03 IST
A working group has been formed to conduct discussions with prominent vaccine manufacturing firms in the country. IAS officer Dr S Chitra was appointed as the project director of the proposed scheme.
Kerala budget: Finance Minister Balagopal announces Rs 20,000 crore Covid packageSubscriber Only
June 4, 2021 12:12 IST
Kerala budget: The finance minister said the Covid-19 stimulus package would include Rs 2,800 crore to tackle the health emergency situation and Rs 8,900 crore which will be disbursed directly to people facing loss of livelihood.
Kerala’s panchayat-level Covid teams ensure smooth data collection, coordinationSubscriber Only
June 1, 2021 19:09 IST
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the local self-government has been at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19 in Kerala.
Southwest Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on May 31: IMDSubscriber Only
May 27, 2021 20:31 IST
On Thursday, the monsoon further advanced into some more parts of Maldives-Comorin regions and covered a majority of the southeast and east-central regions of the Bay of Bengal.
Kerala ambulance staff praised for saving lives of mother and newborn
May 25, 2021 21:44 IST
Health Minister Veena George applauded the efforts of Ajeesh and Noufal in the middle of a raging pandemic, terming them a model for the state's health department.
On Covid SOS call, Kerala health workers cross river, trek several kilometres to reach tribal villageSubscriber Only
May 26, 2021 21:23 IST
Last week, three members from one family in the settlement had developed a high fever and were in need of immediate medical attention.
Kerala shows plateauing of Covid-19 cases, but most of population still at riskSubscriber Only
May 22, 2021 15:45 IST
In eight out of 14 districts, the infections have come down by 10 to 30 per cent. With recoveries eclipsing new infections in the past week, the state’s active caseload has dropped by over a lakh.
Congress appoints V D Satheesan as Leader of Opposition in KeralaSubscriber Only
May 22, 2021 16:33 IST
Talking to The Indian Express, AICC in-charge of Kerala Tariq Anwar said the high command's decision to appoint Satheesan as the LoP has been conveyed to the state unit.
Pinarayi sends a political message, takes charge of minorities departmentSubscriber Only
May 22, 2021 03:11 IST
The issue of alleged discrimination in distributing minority welfare scholarships had recently emerged as a bone of contention in the state, leading to an unprecedented rift between the Muslim and Christian communities.
Vijayan’s Kerala Cabinet 2.0: Full list of portfolios
May 21, 2021 10:03 IST
Soon after he was sworn in on Thursday, Vijayan handed over the portfolios of respective ministers to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and the government order in this connection was issued late last night.
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