Kerala

Nipah virus now under control in Kerala: Union Health Minister JP Nadda

In order to prevent the virus from spreading, the Kerala government ordered colleges and other educational institutions in Kozhikode to remain closed till June 12.

Jun 5, 2018

Here's why this Kerala couple dumped their 5-day-old baby at a church

A CCTV video of the couple dumping the infant at the St George Forane Church in Edappally on Saturday (June 2) has gone viral on social media.

Jun 3, 2018

Nipah virus scare heightens in Kerala; 'second wave' feared as toll rises to 17

Two people have succumbed to the Nipah virus in the past three days. The health department in Kerala is widening their list of possibly infected people, to thwart a "second wave' of the disease.

Jun 1, 2018

Rajinikanth's Kaala advance booking opens in Kerala, yet to commence in Chennai

Rajinikanth's Kaala reportedly saw a good response for the advance booking in Kochi. The Pa Ranjith directorial is set to release on June 7.

May 31, 2018

Monsoon rains hit Kerala coast three days ahead of schedule

Monsoon delivers as much as 70 percent of rains that India needs to water its farms. The rains usually hit Kerala by June 1 and cover the whole country my mid-July.

May 29, 2018

Nipah virus kills one more in Kerala, public meetings banned

The health department said on Thursday that a total of 160 samples were sent for testing to Pune. Of the 22 results that had come, 14 had tested positive.

May 24, 2018

Karnataka reports suspected cases of rare Nipah virus, fanning fears of spread

There is no vaccine for the Nipah virus, which is carried by fruit bats and spread through contact with bodily fluids, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

May 23, 2018

Here's how Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan govt plans to revive Neera

Neera is tapped from palm trees just before dawn. Marketing Neera under a unified brand was primarily initiated by the UDF government. Kerala agricultural minister has now confirmed the LDF government's visions to take the strategies forward.

May 19, 2018

Kerala is 'Best Destination for Families': Lonely Planet

Over the years, Kerala has witnessed tremendous growth in tourist arrivals with an increase of 11.39 percent in domestic arrivals in 2017, compared to the previous year.

May 18, 2018

Decomposed body of missing Latvian woman discovered in Thiruvananthapuram

Her sister, Ilze Skromane demanded a special crime investigation team formed to find out what happened. "We demand a special crime investigation team formed to find out what happened to Liga Skromene. We want justice for Liga", said Ilze Skromane.

Apr 24, 2018

Kerala man travels 6,000 km on foot to spread awareness about blood donation

Man walks 6,000 km to spread awareness about blood donation

He started his journey from Srinagar and went through places like Udaipur, Vadodara, Chennai, and Bengaluru. He is set to go to Kochi next, and then to Bhutan.

Apr 19, 2018

Vishu 2018 wishes: Quotes, greetings, messages to share on the auspicious day

On the occasion of Vishu festival, we bring you quotes, wishes, greetings to share with your family, friends and well-wishers.

Apr 14, 2018

65-year-old accident victim left bleeding on road as locals turn mute spectators

The bike rider who fled the spot after hitting the elderly woman was later arrested by the police after they analyzed the CCTV footage.

Mar 28, 2018

Radio jockey hacked to death inside studio

The attack took place when popular radio jockey Rasikan Rajesh and his friend were about to leave the studio in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Mar 27, 2018

Tribal youth thrashed to death in Kerala, selfie and videos with victim go viral on social media

The tribal youth was thrashed in Kerala on Thursday before he was handed over to the police.

Feb 23, 2018

Is Priya Prakash Varrier the secret weapon of Kerala Blasters to beat Chennaiyin FC?

'Winking girl' Priya Prakash Varrier and popular actor Jayasurya have been invited for Kerala Blasters' last ISL 2018 home match on Friday against Chennaiyin FC.

Feb 21, 2018

Cochin shipyard blast: 5 killed, 11 injured in ONGC vessel Sagar Bhushan, Center orders probe

Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development Ganga Rejuvenation has ordered a probe.

Feb 13, 2018

What will be BCCI's reply to Supreme Court over S Sreesanth's life ban?

Sreesanth had approached the Supreme Court to overturn his life ban imposed by the Indian cricket board.

Feb 5, 2018

Man's penis chopped off days before engagement, attackers flee with genitals

A police team also conducted a search on the spot to trace the severed organ for a reconstructive surgery. However, nothing was found.

Feb 2, 2018

26-year-old ABVP activist hacked to death in Kerala's Kannur - BJP alleges Marxist-Jihadi terrorism

A group of men with their faces masked, came in a black car and started attacking Shyam Prasad, and repeatedly thrashed him with sharp weapons until he died.

Jan 19, 2018

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