Thiruvananthapuram, July 25 (UNI) As several school buildings in Kerala are over 100 years old, the demolition of such structures will be expedited, State General Education Minister V. Sivankutty has said. “Contractors who win the demolition bids are expected to demolish the buildings and remove the debris. However, in many cases, local self-government institutions have…
Kochi, July 21 (UNI) A nationwide cyber fraud gang that operated through a fake “Parivahan” mobile application has been arrested by the Kochi Cyber Police from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The fraudsters tricked victims by sending fake APK files via WhatsApp under the pretext of paying vehicle fines through Parivahan, a digital platform created by…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 (UNI) Concerns are mounting over the poor hygiene standards at catering stalls operating in and around railway stations across Kerala. Several passengers have reported instances of stale or improperly handled food, prompting backlash on social media. The Railway Police acted on complaints and conducted surprise inspections at catering stalls and IRCTC-run eateries…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 (UNI) Adulterated coconut oil in Kerala poses serious health risks, primarily due to the addition of cheap, low-grade oils mixed without proper labelling, thereby exposing consumers to significant health hazards. Over the past few years, analyses by government laboratories have revealed the presence of hydrolytic rancidity, elevated acid values, and traces of…
Thiruvananthapurm, July 14 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention for the rescue of Indian national Nimisha Priya Tomy Thomas, who has been sentenced to death by a specialized court at Sana’a in Yemen. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Kerala Chief Minister urged him to direct…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (UNI) In view of the rising Nipah cases, the Health Department in Kerala has devised and implemented several strategies across the state to contain the epidemic, said Dr. Rajan Khobragade, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare. Dr. Khobragade made these remarks while inaugurating an international conference on ‘Nipah and Other Zoonotic…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate Kerala BJP’s state office and address a meeting of BJP ward representatives at Putharikandam Maidan here today. Around 36,000 ward committee members from eight districts are expected to attend the event in person, while approximately 1.5 lakh participants will join virtually. This marks the…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Kerala today for a two-day visit ahead of preparations for the upcoming local body elections in the state. The BJP leader, who is expected to land in Thiruvananthapuram around 10 pm, will attend two events in the city on July 12 before heading…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (UNI) In a special drive against online financial fraud, the Cyber Division of Kerala Police has arrested 286 individuals, frozen 61,361 bank accounts, and seized 18,653 SIM cards and 59,218 mobile phones used in committing the frauds. As part of the crackdown, an amount of Rs 6.5 crore has been successfully returned…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (UNI) The Kerala Police have cautioned the public about rising blood donation scams, with fraudsters exploiting the urgent need for blood by making false promises of arranging donors, collecting large sums of money in advance, and then cheating vulnerable individuals. The Kerala Police highlighted the increasing number of blood donation-related scams across…
