Trade agreements will adversely affect dairy farmers: Kerala FM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 6 (UNI) The Kerala Government is committed to ensuring that international trade agreements do not adversely affect dairy farmers, said State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. Any decision to import milk and dairy products would negatively impact dairy farmers and cooperatives in Kerala, the Minister cautioned yesterday. While stressing the need to remain vigilant…

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Kerala CM leaves for Mayo Clinic in US for treatment

Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, along with his wife, flew to the United States today for specialized medical treatment. The Chief Minister, whose trip is scheduled for ten days, departed from Thiruvananthapuram Airport in the early hours via Dubai. He is visiting the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for follow-up…

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Nipah outbreak: 1 dead, 345 on contact list in Kerala

Thiruvananthapurm, July 5 (UNI) In view of one death due to Nipah and another person testing positive for the virus, the Kerala Health Department has prepared a Nipah contact list comprising 345 individuals in the state. The state’s health department has activated emergency containment protocols across three districts: Malappuram, Palakkad, and Kozhikode. Health Minister Veena…

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Rs 580 cr tax evasion detected in Kerala in year 2024-25

Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 (UNI) The Thiruvananthapuram GST Zone has achieved significant milestones in revenue growth and detection in tax evasion. The enforcement and audit wings detected tax evasion worth ₹580 crore in 2024-25, showcasing the zone’s efforts in ensuring compliance. The enforcement and the audit wings of the Thiruvananthapuram Zone of Central Tax, Excise and…

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WHO praises Kerala’s palliative care model as ‘Exceptional and Inspiring’

Thiruvananthapuram, July 1 (UNI) The World Health Organization (WHO), in one of its publications, has described Kerala’s palliative care model as exceptional and inspiring, drawing attention and admiration from around the world. “While most countries provide palliative care mainly through institutional facilities, Kerala delivers compassionate, home-based care through a community-driven model,” Health Minister Veena George…

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