Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 (UNI) As the Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season begins, the Kerala Health Department has activated an extensive medical support system to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the lakhs of devotees heading to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple. Medical teams from health centres, medical colleges, and trained volunteer groups have been positioned along all major…
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (UNI) Kerala has published the 2024 State Antibiogram (AMR Surveillance Report), presenting an assessment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends and the state’s strategy to curb misuse of antibiotics. Kerala created history in 2022 when it became the first state in India to release an antibiogram. With the latest publication, the state has…
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (UNI) The Kerala Health Department has introduced a comprehensive referral protocol for hospitals under the Health Department and medical colleges under the Medical Education Department. The initiative aims to reduce overcrowding in medical colleges and ensure that patients receive effective treatment at hospitals closest to their homes. In the first phase, referral…
Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Nov 10 (UNI) The Kerala union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) has urged the State Government to appoint a judicial commission to examine serious issues affecting the media sector in the state. The KUWJ also demanded that the monthly pension for journalists be increased from the current Rs 11,000 to Rs 20,000. In a…
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (UNI) The Kerala Railway Police has registered 72 cases across the state as part of a special safety drive titled “Operation Rakshita”, launched to strengthen the security of train passengers, particularly women. The joint initiative by the Kerala Railway Police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) follows a recent incident in which…
Kochi, Nov 3 (UNI) More than 1,000 marine scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from India and abroad will gather here from tomorrow for the fourth edition of the International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems: Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS-4). The three-day event, to be held at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), will focus on…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31 (UNI) Effective treatment of drug addiction is still a challenging task since scientists are yet to come across definitive clues about the exact psychological and biological mechanisms that make people switch from controlled drug use to addiction, according to Prof. David Belin of the University of Cambridge, UK. Prof. Belin was delivering…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 26 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall in various parts of Kerala over the next four days. An Orange Alert has been issued for Kozhikode and Kannur districts on October 27, where very heavy rainfall ranging from 12 to 20 cm within 24 hours…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25 (UNI) Kerala’s vibrant and diverse cuisine has earned a spot in Lonely Planet’s list of the 25 best experiences to enjoy while travelling the world in 2026. The renowned travel guide identifies Kerala, known for its “languid backwaters rippling beneath electric-green palms”, as one of India’s most thrilling culinary destinations. Kerala is…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of Orange and Yellow alerts across Kerala as the state braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has urged residents to remain vigilant and follow the safety directions issued by…
