Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (UNI) Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman today dismissed what he called a “malicious” campaign spreading misinformation about the planned visit of the Argentina football team, including World Cup winner Lionel Messi, to the state. “The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has not informed us that their national team will not come to Kerala…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (UNI) Congress is holding demonstrations across Kerala today against the new import tariffs imposed by the United States on India. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President Sunny Joseph criticised the tariffs as a major blow to Kerala’s agrarian economy and directly attributed the crisis to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flawed foreign…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7 (UNI) The Kerala Government has ordered the dismissal of 51 doctors under the Department of Medical Education who had been absent from duty without authorisation. Despite being given several opportunities, these employees showed no interest in rejoining service, and such prolonged absence has affected the functioning of the department, said Health Minister…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 6 (UNI) Kerala will provide Priority Ration Cards to 43,000 families, with State Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil inaugurating the state-level distribution here today. As per the National Food Security Act and in line with changing socio-economic conditions, the state government has updated the priority list to include the most deserving…
Kochi, Aug 6 (UNI) The United States’ reciprocal tariffs on seafood trade are placing Indian fishers in increasingly vulnerable economic positions, according to experts at a two-day national seminar on ‘Mitigating Climate Change Impact on Marine Ecosystems.’ The seminar, jointly organised here by the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) and the Institute of Social…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (UNI) In view of the ongoing swell surge phenomenon, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued an alert indicating a high possibility of coastal inundation along the Kerala coast. Coastal inundation is expected due to high waves ranging between 1.5 and 1.8 meters from 5.30 pm on August…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 2 (UNI) With the Onam festival around the corner, the Kerala Excise Department has chalked out a comprehensive action plan to intensify enforcement activities across the state. The special drive, aimed at ensuring a safe and law-abiding festive season, will focus on curbing the smuggling of spirit, the production and sale of illicit…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 29 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and AICC Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala has alleged that the Kerala State Election Commission is attempting to politically aid the CPI(M) by tampering with the voter list for the upcoming local body polls, imitating the ‘Maharashtra model’ of manipulation. Chennithala said that widespread complaints have emerged regarding…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 29 (UNI) Kerala will begin administering the HPV vaccine to Plus One and Plus Two girl students as a preventive measure against cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women, and the HPV vaccine is most effective when administered between the ages of 9 and 14, although it…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 28 (UNI) The Haritha Keralam Mission aims to plant 1 crore saplings across Kerala by September 30, 2025, with over 21 lakh already planted so far. The initiative aligns with broader goals of ecological restoration and achieving a net-zero carbon footprint for the state, said Dr. TN Seema, Vice Chairperson, Haritha Keralam Mission,…
