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Kerala rains: State economy takes a beating amid change in weather pattern

Preliminary industry estimates suggest losses of Rs 200 cr at least over last 4 days; no respite for state as 10 districts put on red alert

'Flood tourism' will not be permitted: Kerala Minister

As rains continued in Kerala, state Revenue Minister K Rajan said that people should strictly avoid going to areas which are flooded as part of a growing trend of "flood tourism".

New restriction in MGNREGA a 'setback to rural economy': Kerala to Centre

Kerala has urged Centre to revoke its decision to limit simultaneous works under the MGNREGA scheme, saying it would create huge setback in the rural economy which was trying to recover from pandemic.

Aiming for cooperative federalism, govt created Centre-states mistrust

There is no love lost between the Centre and the states, particularly those ruled by the Opposition parties on various issues

Kerala heavy rains: Red alert in 10 districts, 6 deaths, many relocated

IMD issued a red alert in all districts of the state barring Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Kasaragod, for August 2 and 3 and has predicted heavy rainfall in the state till August 5

Kerala records fifth monkeypox case, 21 immediate contacts isolated

A 30-year-old man presently under treatment in Malappuram has tested positive for the virus, says state health minister

Fifth case of monkeypox reported from Kerala man who returned from UAE

A 30 year-old man, who came to Kerala from UAE last month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the fifth case of the virus from the southern state

Kerala rains: Authorities suspect landslide in forest; people cautioned

The disaster management authorities on Tuesday advised the citizens to be cautious as they suspected a landslide in the Kannavam forest in Kerala's Kannur district.

African swine fever reported in Kannur and Wayanad districts of Kerala

The latest incident of African swine fever in Wayanad has been reported in Nenmeni village of the district on Monday

Top headlines: Govt nets Rs 1.5 trn at 5G auction; monkeypox death in India

The National Institute of Virology in Pune on Monday confirmed the death of a 22-year-old man from Punnayur in Thrissur district of Kerala as the first case of monkeypox death in India.

Vijayan broke all rules during Sharjah ruler's Kerala visit: Swapna Suresh

Swapna Suresh, prime accused in the gold smuggling case, on Monday alleged that Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan not only violated protocol but also his oath of office during Sharjah ruler's visit to state.

Karnataka CM to review monkeypox situation following Kerala man's death

Following the death of a man due to monkeypox in Kerala, Karnataka CM has called an "important meeting" on Tuesday regarding control measures and treatment facility to be put in place.

Samples of deceased Kerala man come out positive for monkeypox virus

Samples of a 22-year-old man, who died in Kerala on July 30, have come out positive for monkeypox on Monday, official sources said

Heavy rain claims life of five people in Kerala; IMD issues 'yellow' alert

Following the IMD alert,the district authorities have been given the responsibility to declare holidays for educational institutions in vulnerable areas

Kerala man who came from UAE dies of suspected monkeypox, probe ordered

22-yr-old had tested positive before coming to India, says minister; NIV report awaited to ascertain cause of death

Heavy rain to lash Kerala for four days, IMD issues yellow alert

Kerala is set to receive heavy rain for four days starting from Sunday, IMD said, adding that it has issued a yellow alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

Kerala Congress leader demands CBI probe into Karuvannur Co-op bank fraud

Leader of Opposition V.D.Satheesan on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan demanding a CBI probe into the Karuvannur Cooperative bank fraud in Kerala's Thrissur

India's first monkeypox patient recovers, to be discharged from hospital

A Kerala man, who was India's first monkeypox patient and was being treated at the Government Medical College here, has recovered from the disease, state Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday. The 35-year old, hailing from Kollam, would be discharged later in the day, she said. As it was the first case of monkeypox in the country, tests were conducted twice at an interval of 72 hours as per the instructions of the National Institute of Virology (NIV), she said. "All samples were negative twice. The patient is physically and mentally healthy. The skin bumps are completely cured. He will be discharged today," George said. The minister also said the test results of his family members, who were in the primary contact list with him, are also negative. At present, the health condition of two other persons, who had also tested positive for the infection, remains satisfactory, the minister said, adding prevention and surveillance measures would be continued with the same vigour.

Kerala Minister calls out Ashwini Vaishnaw for 'playing cheap politics'

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty on Friday slammed Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for abruptly calling off a meeting with him and two of his Cabinet colleagues

Kerala's Idukki Medical College gets NMC approval for 100 MBBS seats

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has accorded sanction to open the government medical college in Kerala's high range district of Idukki with the admission of 100 MBBS students