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Kerala’s fastest, part-AC inland ferry to set sail on Ernakulam-Vaikkom routeSubscriber Only
November 3, 2018 03:15 IST
The ferry will be a much-needed fillip for office commuters from Vaikkom in Kottayam district who work in Kochi.
Facing graft charges, Kerala govt cancels nod for breweries
October 8, 2018 16:28 IST
The government's decision came hours after the United Democratic Front (UDF) announced a state-wide agitation over the issue, alleging "nepotism" and "corruption" in awarding sanction for the breweries and distillery.
Indian diaspora in China contributed Rs 32.13 lakh towards Kerala flood relief: Alphons
September 1, 2018 13:26 IST
The minister thanked the Indian diaspora in China and the Consulate General of India in that country for the humanitarian gesture. Alphons is on a visit to China. He conducted road shows in Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai to promote tourism.
This is strongest monsoon year for Kerala since 2013, says IMDSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 19:29 IST
Idukki has received the highest cumulative rainfall of 2522.52 mm followed by Ernakulam which received 2025.2 mm and Palakkad with 1719.21 mm.
Kerala: Landslides, heavy rainfall leave at least 18 dead in state
August 9, 2018 12:50 IST
Kerala landslides, heavy rainfall: Most of the casualties have been reported from Idukki district in central Kerala with 10 deaths.
Public vehicles go off roads in Kerala as part of 24-hour strike
August 7, 2018 10:29 IST
Kerala: The 24-hour strike, which began at Tuesday midnight, will see all major modes of transport including state transport (KSRTC) buses, private buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis and online cabs going off the roads.
LuLu Financial Group’s Adeeb Ahamed pledges Rs 1 crore to 2018 Kochi-Muziris Biennale
August 3, 2018 15:34 IST
The fourth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, curated by Anita Dube and spread across 12 venues, will kickstart on December 12 this year, running over three months to conclude on March 29, 2019.
Kerala: Old building collapses in Palakkad, some believed to be trapped
August 2, 2018 15:09 IST
Rescue operations, led by the district police chief, are in progress. Bulldozers have been brought in to clear the rubble to help in the rescue of those trapped.
Kerala: PS Sreedharan Pillai, advocate and moderate face, appointed BJP state chief
July 30, 2018 20:04 IST
The state unit of the BJP is mired in severe factionalism, mainly between two groups led by V Muraleedharan and PK Krishna Das, both former state presidents.
Some countries suspended imports from Kerala due to NIPAH virus: Govt
July 30, 2018 16:59 IST
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry C R Chaudhary said that there is no general restriction on the fruits and vegetables being exported to Gulf countries from India.
Hanan Hamid: Girl who sells fish after college becomes online rage, but divides Kerala society
July 26, 2018 21:56 IST
The director of the college Hanan studied in also attested to the news channel the student's dire situation and her financial problems.
Kochi Metro’s second-phase extension gets state cabinet nod
July 25, 2018 21:02 IST
The Kerala government Wednesday approved the second-phase extension of the state's lone metro system in Kochi.
Boat carrying journalists capsizes in Kerala river, 1 dead, 3 rescued
July 24, 2018 16:35 IST
The TV crew were returning after reporting when the mishap took place. Reports say they had sent the visuals back to the bureau before returning.
Udayakumar custodial death: All six police officers guilty, says CBI court
July 24, 2018 13:33 IST
The incident not only exposed the third-degree torture techniques employed by the police force but caused much embarrassment for the then-Congress government in power.
Prison Break: You don’t have to do the crime to do a little timeSubscriber Only
July 23, 2018 00:20 IST
The average Indian, who lacks both money and time, is already a prisoner of circumstance and is unlikely to venture into a jail as an enthusiastic vacationer.
In this coastal village in Kerala, sea is both the benefactor and the adversarySubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 19:40 IST
Clobbered by torrential rain over the past few days, over 100 households in the village are reported to have suffered extensive damage sending close to 1500 people scurrying off to the nearest relief camp set up by the government.
Brace for very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, Met Department warns Kerala
July 10, 2018 12:10 IST
The IMD has predicted very heavy rainfall (12-20cm in 24 hours) at a few places in Kerala on Tuesday and heavy rainfall on the subsequent days.
Kerala man, fan of Argentina football team, goes missing
June 22, 2018 16:20 IST
His family members said that last night's football world cup match — where Argentina suffered a humiliating defeat — could have triggered the move.
Kochi: Customs official says he is receiving threats from smugglers
June 16, 2018 23:55 IST
"I deal with smugglers on a daily basis... I get direct, indirect threats, pressure to get into passive mode," the commissioner wrote on his Facebook page.
IPS officer’s daughter booked for ‘assaulting’ police driver in Kerala
June 15, 2018 16:10 IST
The incident kicked up a row as more police personnel, deployed as camp followers for the personal service of senior officers, have complained against ill-treatment they were facing from the higher-ups and their family members.
Kerala’s Kannur international airport set to become operational in September: All you should know about it
June 15, 2018 17:41 IST
On full completion, the greenfield airport (one which is built from scratch on a new undeveloped site) will have a 4,000 m runway, the longest in south India.
Kerala: Schizophrenic woman’s father donates Rs 3-crore worth property to set up care homeSubscriber Only
June 8, 2018 16:46 IST
Kamalasanan first sent a letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on November 8, 2016, offering to give the property free of cost to the government for the construction of a mental care institution.
Congress gives Kerala Rajya Sabha seat to estranged ally KC(M), protests in partySubscriber Only
June 8, 2018 07:28 IST
The move marks the return of KC(M) to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala a year before Lok Sabha elections, but it has also triggered protests and resentment in the party.
Kerala’s maternal mortality rate drops to 46, govt aims 30 by 2020Subscriber Only
June 7, 2018 18:44 IST
Dr Venugopal, an obstetrician and secretary general of KFOG, said the state's health apparatus showed progress as a result of 'systemic actions' adopted by doctors and government officials.
Kerala theatre owner arrested in minor molestation case
June 4, 2018 18:12 IST
Malappuram district police chief Prateesh Kumar said that theatre owner, Sateesh, was arrested as there was a delay of at least eight days in informing police about the molestation incident.
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