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Health Department Urges Vigilance After Viral Hepatitis Deaths In Kerala

Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2024, Malappuram, Kerala

A 41-year-old man died in Kerala's Malappuram district today due to viral hepatitis, marking the sixth such confirmed case in the district in the last three months. This incident has prompted the health department to urge people to be vigilant.

Kerala Businessman, Family Arrested For Alleged Financial Fraud Of Rs 500 Crore

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Pathanamthitta (Kerala)

A businessman who is allegedly connected with a political party in Kerala was on Tuesday arrested from Thiruvalla here in connection with a financial fraud of around Rs 500 crore.

Woman Dragged Off Her Two-Wheeler, Assaulted By Drunk Man In Kerala: Cops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Pathanamthitta (Kerala)

A woman suffered injuries on Tuesday after she was allegedly dragged off her two-wheeler and assaulted in broad daylight at Thiruvalla here, by a man who was under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Kerala Man Murders Wife, Daughter, Then Tries To Kill Son, Attempts Suicide

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Kollam (Kerala)

A man allegedly murdered his wife and daughter by giving them some poisonous substance first and then slitting their throats before attempting to kill himself in Paravur, in Kerala's southern district of Kollam, on Tuesday.

Newborn Found In Plastic Bag In Kerala, Child Rights Body Registers Case

Press Trust of India | Friday May 03, 2024, Kochi

The Kerala State Child Rights Commission registered a case on Friday into the incident where a newborn was found dead, covered in a plastic bag on the street of a posh residential area in Kochi.

Kerala Man Dies By Suicide After Bank Refuses To Return His Deposit: Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 02, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A 52-year-old man who consumed poison recently after a cooperative bank here allegedly refused to return his deposit has died, the police said here on Thursday.

As Kerala Makes Driving Licence Test Very Strict, Driving Schools Protest

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 02, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala government's move to completely revamp its driving licence test, making it more rigorous and challenging for aspirants to obtain a licence, is being challenged by driving school unions.

Kerala Man Jailed for 106 Years For Raping, Impregnating Mentally Challenged Teen

Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2024, Idukki, Kerala

A Kerala court on Monday sentenced a 44-year-old man to a cumulative 106 years' imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 15-year-old mentally challenged girl in this mountainous district of the state.

"Kallakkadal Phenomenon" Threatens Kerala, Tamil Nadu Coastlines

Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The entire coastal areas of Kerala and the southern coastal parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon" -- the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves -- until 11.30 pm on Monday.

South India Stares At Severe Water Crisis As Reservoir Levels Plunge To Mere 17%

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2024, New Delhi

The southern region, encompassing states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, has significantly reduced water storage compared to historical averages at just 17 per cent of reservoir capacity.

"Is This A Friendly Match?" Shashi Tharoor's Jab At Left Over Poll Tactic

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Friday April 26, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Shashi Tharoor - looking to win the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat for a fourth consecutive term - has once again questioned the campaign strategy of the Left front.

Shashi Tharoor's Thiruvananthapuram Winning Streak In BJP's Crosshair

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

The Congress' Shashi Tharoor is bidding for a four-peat of wins from Thiruvananthapuram, but arguably faces his toughest test yet in Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, with the CPI's Pannyan Raveendran also in the mix.

BJP Lurks, INDIA vs INDIA Battle As Rahul Gandhi Defends Wayanad Seat

NDTV News Desk | Friday April 26, 2024, New Delhi

The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat will see an intriguing three-way contest between Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the BJP's K Surendran, and Annie Raja of the Communist Party of India.

Kerala Goes To Polls Tomorrow - Over 2.75 Crore Voters, 194 Contestants

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 25, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A total of 194 contestants in 20 Lok Sabha seats are vying for voters' support as Kerala goes to the polls on Friday, after over a month-long fierce campaign by the CPI(M)-led ruling LDF, Congress-headed UDF, and the BJP-led NDA.

Body Of Missing Kerala Woman Found Buried On Land Surrounding Her House: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday April 22, 2024, Alappuzha

Kerala police on Monday recovered a body suspected to be of a missing woman, which was found buried within the plot of land that her house stands on.