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Currently, in government hospitals, pay ward facilities managed by the Kerala Health Research and Welfare Society can be accessed only by those patients whose income, as noted on the OP ticket, is above 1,600
Hospital authorities said that he was fully conscious and oriented and could walk without assistance. Scans showed significant improvement in his neurological condition. His memory had been completely restored, and he no longer had a fever.
Protesters allege that the proposed road, stretching over a kilometre, largely passes through government revenue land, with nearly 600 metres already cut by blasting rocks with explosives
The incident occurred early last Friday when a fishing vessel carrying 14 people, including migrant workers, overturned after being struck by powerful waves
Vicar General of the Thiruvananthapuram Latin Catholic Archdiocese Fr. Eugine H. Pereira says government failed to coordinate the search and rescue for missing fishers, and entreaties to the Fisheries Minister had been of no avail. CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan visits distraught families and alleges that the government had cold-shouldered them
Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha directs all District Collectors to immediately exercise powers available to them under Sections 34 and 50 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to ensure a rapid and unhindered response to ongoing monsoon-related crisis
Long-term surveys, bird censuses and scientific studies indicate falling numbers of several migratory species visiting Kerala during winter, with climate change and habitat degradation emerging as key concerns
Standing in the hog deer enclosure, the tree will be protected and its germplasm conserved so that the tree can be maintained in botanical gardens or zoos
Despite its familiar tropes and a forgettable cameo from Mohanlal, Thudakkam is watchable thanks to debutant Vismaya Mohanlals commanding action performance
KGMOA says the Health Ministers private secretary has no official authority to conduct official inspections of government health institutions or to directly intervene in its administrative affairs
The CSRR disease had emerged as a major concern in 2020 after the destructive Kerala floods of 2018
Finance Department data also show Kerala has been spending crores of rupees every year on incentives paid to individuals who distribute the pensions to homes under DTH via the PACS route
CPI(M) announces large-scale mobilisation of pension beneficiaries and their families, cutting across political lines, against UDF governments move
The devices use a multi-frequency acoustic defence system loaded with over 100 audio patterns and specialised frequency profiles to safely drive animals back into the forest
Minister T. Siddique says losses sustained by agricultural sector have been estimated at around 99.29 crore as of Thursday evening and that 36,829 farmers have been affected and about 3,264 hectares of agricultural land impacted by heavy rain and floods
Red alert has been sounded for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts for the day, while orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts
However, government says bedridden beneficiaries and others who cannot be excluded from doorstep delivery system will continue to receive pensions at their homes
Thrissur District Collector says NHAI civil engineers inspected the tunnels and found no immediate threat
Investigators have reportedly recovered chats, photographs and other digital material that are believed to be linked to the alleged smuggling and distribution of MDMA. The chat records also include conversations with persons facing prosecution under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, say police
4,765 offences reported in 2025, up from 4,607 in 2024; highest number of cases in Thiruvananthapuram
Mohammed Shiyas and Najeeb Kanthapuram nominated to the Syndicate under the MLA category
The letter, dated July 20 and signed by an under secretary on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary, was sent to Sugathan in response to his request for an escort parole to take part in the council meeting on July 31
Two people in critical condition. Deceased identified as Riya Fathima, 17, and Thankamani, 72
Coordination among various departments and agencies has been stepped up, considering lessons learnt from the massive floods in 2018, says Aluva MLA
The order follows a case registered by the Adimaly police against Mr. Lambodarans wife, the official owner of the venture. The firm was allegedly operating illegally and accommodating tourists in direct violation of a ban imposed in light of harsh weather conditions.
The lab, an initiative of ASAP Kerala initiative and Infosys Springboard, aims to introduce school and college students in Kerala to emerging technologies, including AI and robotics.
Officials say the road is motorable. However, experts warn that the slope can become unstable if heavy rain continues as the waterlogged soil may lose strength
Problem due lack of toilet facilities in a bus stand in Tamil Nadu near the Kerala border
Local residents and migrant workers quickly mobilized for rescue, using sacks to transport the injured to a nearby hospital, while concerns were raised over the lack of a protective wall along the highway.
Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation of India says the amendments are a progressive leap for the sector as it will be positioned closer to global herbal medicine standards while some experts fear doing away with periodic licence renewal could affect the quality of the products
He says it was the combination of UDF support, votes from within CPI(M) and neutral voters that helped me win in the Assembly polls
Rajeshs relatives had to shift the body to a private ambulance with freezer facilities as a foul smell began to emanate from the decomposing body
The court noted his clean criminal record and the absence of serious injuries to the ED officials, imposing conditions for his bail that include a 1 lakh bond and restrictions on contacting witnesses.
According to CRV squad members, the absence of an integrated digital platform makes it difficult for both the public and the authorities to quickly identify and mobilise volunteer teams during emergencies
The first audition will be held on August 23 at the Palakkad District Public Library.

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