Tag: Kerala

Search Mission Resumes In Wayanad, Survivors To Help Locate Spots

August 11, 2024 admin

Hundreds of civil volunteers, including women, are in the search teams (file). Thiruvananthapuram: The second phase of the search for the missing persons in the Wayanad landslide disaster commenced on Sunday with the operation being carried out in six zones where the survivors will help in locating the spots. The six zones include Chooralmala, Mundakkai…

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Kerala Withdraws Order Restricting Scientists From Sharing Wayanad Reports

August 2, 2024 admin

“The state government does not have such a policy,” the Chief Minister said. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed Chief Secretary V Venu to withdraw a controversial note issued by the State Disaster Management Authority, which restrained science and technology institutions in the state from sharing their opinions and study reports with the…

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143 Dead In Wayanad Landslides, Several Still Trapped Amid Heavy Rain Alert

July 31, 2024 admin

Kerala’s Wayanad has been battered by torrential downpours At least 143 people have died and about 186 others were injured after a series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district amid heavy rain yesterday. Here Are 10 Updates On Kerala Landslides Hundreds more are feared trapped with government agencies carrying out rescue operation in the affected areas. Several…

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Kerala Woman Shot At By Masked Female Attacker

July 28, 2024 admin

Thiruvananthapuram: A woman was injured and admitted to the government hospital here after she was fired at allegedly by a masked female attacker. The injured was identified as Shiny, aged 39, of Vanchiyoor in the state capital city. According to Bhaskaran Nair, father-in-law of the victim, a woman, who was wearing a hood and had…

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Centre Criticises Kerala For Appointing Official For “External Cooperation”

July 25, 2024 admin

Is the Kerala government treating itself as a separate nation, BJP MP said. New Delhi: State governments should not intrude into matters beyond their constitutional jurisdiction, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday criticising the Kerala government for appointing a secretary for “external cooperation”. Citing provisions in the Constitution, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…

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The Nipah Virus, Its Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

July 21, 2024 admin

Initial symptoms often include fever, headache and muscle pain. New Delhi: A 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad in Malappuram tested positive for Nipah on Saturday. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune confirmed the infection. “NIV, Pune has confirmed the infection. Residents of Malappuram should remain vigilant. The boy is in critical condition and has…

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Cop Drives Car With Petrol Pump Staff On Bonnet After Being Asked To Pay

July 15, 2024 admin

Representational Image Kannur: A police driver has been booked for attempt to murder after he dashed into a petrol pump employee and drove with the man on the bonnet on being asked to pay for the fuel he filled, police said on Monday. The accused has been arrested and suspended from service, they said. Kannur…

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Kerala Man Dies After Upper Berth Falls On Him In Train Due To Improper Chaining

June 26, 2024 admin

A case was registered. (Representational) Hyderabad: A 60-year-old man from Kerala died while undergoing treatment at a hospital here due to the injuries he sustained after the upper berth seat in a train coach in which he was travelling fell on him due to improper chaining by another passenger, Government Railway Police (GRP) said on…

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‘Colony’ Symbol Of Colonial Slavery: Kerala Minister Before Resigning

June 18, 2024 admin

Mr Radhakrishnan held the Welfare of SC, ST and Backward Classes portfolio, among others. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Minister K Radhakrishnan, who has been elected to the Lok Sabha, resigned from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s Cabinet on Tuesday, but not before issuing a landmark order to remove colonial names for places where people belonging to SC/ST communities…

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Air Force To Also Probe ‘Fight’ At Kerala Restaurant Involving IAF Personnel

May 17, 2024 admin

Kerala Police registered a case against four air force personnel. (Representational) Thiruvananthapuram: Following reports about an altercation involving the personnel attached to the Southern Air Command and the staff of a restaurant here, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has begun its probe into the matter. A statement issued on Friday by the IAF said that…

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