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CBI team arrives in Kerala to begin fresh probe in ISRO spy case

The infamous ISRO spy case first surfaced in the mid nineties

Kerala reports 10,905 fresh Covid-19 cases, 62 deaths in last 24 hours

Kerala reported 10,905 new positive cases of Covid-19 and 62 deaths on Sunday taking the tally so far to 28,88,894 and the fatalities to 12,879.

World Bank board approves $125 million support program to Kerala

This is to help the state's preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, disease outbreaks and pandemics.

Kerala CM announces more relaxations in curbs, cautions against third wave

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday announced further relaxations in Covid-19 lockdown regulations in the state while cautioning the public against a possible third wave of the pandemic

Sharad Pawar calls opposition meeting on Tuesday, excludes Congress

While the move is not without its internal political contradictions, "much more than Narendra Modi, it is the Congress that needs to worry", said a former Congress chief minister

Kerala reports 11,647 Covid-19 cases, 112 deaths

Kerala reported 11,647 fresh Covid cases and 112 deaths on Sunday, taking the tally to 28.09 lakh and the toll to 12,060.

Lakshadweep admin moots proposal to shift HC jurisdiction from Kerala

The Lakshadweep administration has mooted a proposal to shift its legal jurisdiction from the Kerala High Court to the Karnataka High Court, officials said.

Kerala CM Vijayan, State Cong chief level allegations on each other

A political slugfest has broken out in Kerala

Kerala: Lockdown curbs eased in restricted manner, public transport opens

After 40 days of Covid induced lockdown, Kerala limped back to normal as the government eased the curbs allowing shops to open in a restricted manner, permitting public transport on a limited basis.

Kerala: Liquor shops witness long queues after lockdown curbs ease

Shops selling essential items have been allowed to operate daily from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Covid lockdown easing: Kerala Police issues fresh guidelines for travellers

The Kerala police's fresh guidelines allow unrestricted travelling in areas where the Covid test positivity rate is less than 8 per cent

BJP: As safe as a big bank

After West Bengal, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have recognised the next run on their bank might come in Uttar Pradesh

IMD issues yellow, orange alert for various districts of Kerala

According to IMD, an orange alert has been issued for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargod districts for June 15 and 16.

Congress battles growing restlessness ahead of Assembly elections

Around this time the party was to hold elections to the post of party president. Amid Covid-19, the exercise was cancelled indefinitely after the CWC put its seal of approval on the cancellation

Vijayan's 100-day action plan to tide over Covid induced economic slump

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday announced a 100-day action plan to help the state tide over the economic slowdown triggered by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan will focus on increasing agricultural production, generating quality employment and augmenting health infrastructure, among other things, and would be implemented between June 11 and September 19. The aim is to enable the building of a knowledge-based economy with a focus on science and technology and skill development, Vijayan told reporters here. "The emphasis will be on policies and schemes to advance the achievements of health, education and social security, accelerate economic growth and create quality employment. "Utmost importance will be given to poverty alleviation, elimination of economic and social inequalities, implementation of eco-friendly development perspective and adoption of modern solid waste management practices conducive to a healthy urban life," he said. In addition t

Jharkhand tops in vaccine wastage; Kerala, WB report negative wastage

Kerala, West Bengal recorded negative wastage of Covid vaccines in May, saving 1.10 lakh and 1.61 lakh doses respectively, while Jharkhand reported maximum wastage of 33.95 per cent, according to data

Javadekar seeks report on illegal axing of rosewood trees in Kerala

This comes after reports of alleged mass felling and smuggling of centuries-old rosewood trees from the forest land in Kerala's Wayanad district.

Kerala sees 16,204 new Covid-19 cases, takes tally to 26,444,141

Kerala reported 16,204 fresh COVID-19 cases and 156 deaths on Wednesday, taking the tally to 26,44,141 and the toll to 10,437.

Decks cleared for Kannur Congress veteran K Sudhakaran as new president

Barring any last minute hiccups, decks have been cleared for Kannur Congress veteran K. Sudhakaran to be appointed as the new party president of Kerala

PT Usha requests Kerala CM to vaccinate participating state athletes

Sprint legend PT Usha on Monday requested Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to vaccinate athletes of the state who are taking part in the upcoming National Inter-State Championships, an Olympic qualifying event to be held from June 25 to 29. The 56-year-old Usha, who won 11 medals in the Asian Games, including four gold in the 1986 edition, said sportspersons should not be ignored in the vaccination process. "A humble request to @CMOKerala to vaccinate sports persons, their coaches, support staff & medical team, who will participate in the forth coming National & other competition on priority," she tweeted. "We just can't ignore sports section!" she added. The National Inter-State Champioships, to be held in Patiala, will be the last chance for the Indian athletes to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. The deadline for Olympics qualification for athletics is June 29. Inida's vaccination policy for athletes has kept its focus on the Olympic-bound group so far with most of them