Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (UNI) Kerala’s iconic Varkala cliffs, rising dramatically along the Arabian Sea, have been included in UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, placing the state on the global heritage map for its rare coastal geology. The Miocene–Pliocene formations of Varkala, with their natural springs and unique erosional landscapes, have long been recognised…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 13 (UNI) In a major policy shift, the Kerala Cabinet has approved a draft bill that will allow sandalwood trees grown on private land to be harvested and sold through the Forest Department, while also introducing provisions for compounding certain forest offences with the approval of courts. Forest Minister A K Saseendran described…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (UNI) With Kerala’s local body elections just weeks away, the State Election Commission (SEC) has completed preparations of 1,37,922 ballot units and 50,693 control units, ensuring a smooth and secure voting process across the state. The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) underwent a rigorous month-long First-Level Checking (FLC) process before being certified, packed,…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (UNI) Kerala’s healthcare sector has witnessed transformative changes, with projects worth over ₹10,000 crore implemented to strengthen public health infrastructure, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. “Despite criticism, we executed development projects worth ₹62,000 crore in five years, and today that figure has risen to ₹90,000 crore. In the health sector alone, KIIFB…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 30 (UNI) Kerala Health Minister Veena George has announced that the International Ayurveda Research Centre, currently under construction in Kannur with an investment of Rs 400 crore, will be a landmark initiative set to benefit generations to come. Stating that Ayurveda has earned global recognition though research has lagged behind, the Minister said…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (UNI) Kerala has set its sights on eliminating rabies deaths by 2030, even as the state continues to vaccinate nearly nine lakh animal-bite victims every year but still loses more than 20 lives annually, almost 40 per cent of them children. To address this persistent public health challenge, the Kerala University of…
Hyderabad, Aug 28 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will conduct an aerial survey of flood-affected districts today to assess the situation caused by incessant rains, Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao announced. The Chief Secretary held a teleconference with the Collectors and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Medak, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Nirmal and Sircilla districts,…
Kottayam, Aug 27 (UNI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi, joining devotees at the historic Sree Malliyoor Maha Ganapathy Temple here, which is revered as the only Vaishnava Ganapathy shrine in the country. Participating as the chief guest at the Ganeshotsava celebrations, the Governor…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 16 (UNI) The upgraded 112 services (Next Generation Emergency Response Support System – ERSS 112) were launched at the Kerala Police Headquarters, providing a single emergency number—112—for police, fire, and ambulance services. Powered by advanced technology, the new-generation ERSS aims to enhance service availability and ensure faster response. The upgraded system can cut…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 11 (UNI) More than 6,000 children who participated in the seed ball campaign will each receive a World Book of Records certificate from London in their names. The seed ball campaign, which is aimed at tackling environmental challenges and creating significant eco-friendly awareness, is being implemented by the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in Kerala and…
