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Heavy rains lash Kerala, red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur by IMD

With heavy rains lashing various parts of the state since Saturday night, the IMD on Sunday declared a red alert in central Kerala districts of Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur for the day.

Kerala coronavirus update: Reports 5,848 new Covid cases, 65 deaths

Kerala recorded 5,848 fresh coronavirus infections and 65 deaths on Sunday, raising the caseload to 50,61,072 and the toll to 35,750. With 7,228 more people recovering from the virus since Saturday, the total recoveries touched 49,57,509 and the active cases dropped to 67,185, an official press release said. Of the 65 deaths, 46 were reported over the last few days and 19 were designated as COVID-19 deaths after receiving appeals based on the new guidelines of the Centre and Supreme Court directions, it said. As many as 63,463 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. Among the 14 districts, Ernakulam recorded the highest with 919 cases followed by Kozhikode (715) and Thiruvananthapuram (724). Of the new cases, 17 were health workers, 12 from outside the state and 5,478 infected through contact, with the source of it not being clear in 341. There are currently 2,26,642 people under surveillance in various districts, of whom 2,21,139 are in home or institutional quarantine and 5,5

Kerala receives heavy rainfall; water levels rise in dams, roads submerged

With heavy rains lashing various parts of Kerala since Saturday night, water level reached the red alert level in various dams in the state and several roads were submerged by Sunday morning.

Heavy rains lash Kerala, CM Vijayan appeals to keep extreme vigil

Thunderstorms coupled with lightning are also very likely to occur: IMD

Heavy rains lash Kerala; 'Orange Alert' sounded for 6 districts

Orange alert denotes very heavy rains from 6 cm to 20 cm in 24 hours

Kerala reports 6,674 new coronavirus cases and 58 more deaths

Kerala registered 6,674 new positive cases and 59 COVID-19-related deaths on Friday taking the total affected in the state to 50,48,756 and the toll to 35,511

Flood management: Congress raises CAG report to criticise Vijayan govt

The opposition Congress on Friday said the 'tragic failure' in the dam management had aggravated the impact of 2018 floods in the state

Kerala reports 7,224 daily coronavirus cases, 419 more deaths

Kerala recorded 7,224 fresh coronavirus infections and 419 deaths on Thursday, raising the caseload to 50,42,082 and the fatalities to 35,040. With 7,638 more people recovering from the virus since Wednesday, the total recoveries touched 49,36,791 and the active cases reached 69,625, an official press release said. Of the 419 deaths, 47 were reported over the last few days and 372 were designated as COVID deaths after receiving appeals based on the new guidelines of the Centre and Supreme Court directions, it said. As many as 73,015 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. Among the 14 districts, Thiruvananthapuram recorded the highest with 1,095 cases followed by Ernakulam 922 and Thrissur 724. Of the new cases, 39 were health workers, 33 from outside the state and 6,679 infected through contact, with the source of it not being clear in 473. There are currently 2,18,914 people under surveillance in various districts, of whom 2,13,340 are in home or institutional quarantine and

Development and environmental protection are equally important: Kerala CM

The proclaimed goal of the Left government is to create a 'nava Kerala' (new Kerala) that is capable of withstanding natural calamities, the Chief Minister told the state Assembly

Kerala clocks 6,409 fresh coronavirus cases, 384 more deaths

Kerala recorded 6,409 fresh coronavirus infections and 384 deaths, raising the caseload to 50,27,318 and the fatalities to 34,362, the state government said on Tuesday. With 6,319 more people recovering from the virus since Monday, the total recoveries touched 49,21,312 and the active cases reached 71,020 today, an official press release said. Of the 384 deaths, 47 were reported over the last few days and 337 were designated as COVID deaths after receiving appeals based on the new guidelines of the Centre and Supreme Court directions, it said. As many as 68,692 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. Among the 14 districts, Thiruvananthapuram recorded the highest with 972 cases followed by Kollam (789) and Ernakulam (767). Of the new cases, 32 were health workers, 23 from outside the state and 5,988 infected through contact, with the source of it not being clear in 366. There are currently 2,27,732 people under surveillance in various districts, of whom 2,21,995 are in home or

Kerala wants new dam at Mullaperiyar; to discuss with TN next month

Water for Tamil Nadu and safety for Kerala was the state's motto in this regard, Power Minister K Krishnankutty said during question hour.

ESAF join hands with NABARD for local economic development in Kerala

The bank has launched a local Sustainable Economic Development Training Programme

Kerala reports 5,404 fresh coronavirus cases and 80 more deaths

Kerala on Monday reported 5,404 new COVID-19 cases and 80 deaths. taking the infection count to 50,20,909 and the death toll to 33,978

Fuel price hike protest: Kerela legislator rides bicycle to reach Assembly

The Kerala Assembly on Monday witnessed a novel mode of protest as an opposition legislator pedalled a bicycle to reach the House complex against the state government's stand not to forgo tax on fuel

Mullaperiyar dam: Hopes rise as 'political maturity' paves way for solution

The agreement on the dam dates back to 1886, when the Travancore king signed the Periyar Lease Deed with the British government, allowing the diversion of water from the river

Kerala govt freezes order on tree felling near Mullaperiyar reservoir

Stalin had on Saturday thanked Vijayan for "granting permission" for felling 15 trees downstream of the Baby Dam at Mullaperiyar reservoir

Kerala reports 7,124 new coronavirus cases, 201 deaths in last 24 hours

After crossing 50-lakh mark in Covid cases two days ago, Kerala recorded 7,124 fresh coronavirus infections and 201-related deaths which raised the caseload to 50,15,505 and the fatalities to 33,716.

Kerala gold smuggling case prime accused Swapna Suresh released from jail

Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, was released from jail after spending 16 months behind bars.

Kerala reports 6,580 new Covid-19 cases, 46 deaths in last 24 hours

Kerala reported 6,580 fresh Covid-19 cases taking the total affected in the state to 5,001,835

Kerala govt firm on decision not to reduce fuel tax despite criticism

Kerala government on Friday reaffirmed its stand that it could not forego the taxes on fuel due to the grim financial situation