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Pathanamthitta (Keralam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Keralam Health Minister and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Veena George on Thursday cast her vote in the Assembly elections being held today and expressed confidence, stating that people have decided to vote for the ruling alliance here. Veena George, who is contesting from the Aranmula Assembly constituency, voted at Anappara Government School in Pathanamthitta. Speaking to ANI, George expressed confidence, saying LDF will definitely get ...Read More >
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Assam is going to the polls on April 9. Representational Image/Reuters Kerala, Assam and Puducherry are polling in a single phase today (April 9). Voting is being held across 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry, with the results declared on May 4. In Assam, 2.5 crore voters will decide the fate of 722 candidates. Around 2.7 crore electors will exercise their franchise in Kerala, with 890 candidates putting their hat in the ring. As many as 9.44 lakh voters are eligible to c ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): The last day of campaigning for the Keralam assembly polls drew to a sizzling close on Tuesday with a high-voltage political "roast," which turned to be the highlight of a long, sweltering and humid day. The almost a month-long campaigning by political parties came to a close at 6 pm today and the State entered the mandatory 48-hour silence period ahead of polling for the 140-seat Assembly. Also Read | Khalilur Rahman India Visit: Bangladesh ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 7 (ANI): The last day of campaigning for the Keralam assembly polls drew to a sizzling close on Tuesday with a high-voltage political "roast," which turned to be the highlight of a long, sweltering and humid day. The almost a month-long campaigning by political parties came to a close at 6 pm today and the State entered the mandatory 48-hour silence period ahead of polling for the 140-seat Assembly. The election is seen as a contest between the rulin ...Read More >
Kerala Big Fights: As 2026 Assembly Elections approach, political clashes intensify across the state. A look at the key fights and players in Keralam Kerala Big Fights: The 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, are witnessing high-stakes "big fights" across the state as the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a historic third term, the United Democratic Front (UDF) aims for a comeback, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) attempts to break the bipolar trend. All you ...Read More >
Kerala's Aranmula constituency is set for a competitive Assembly election, with key candidates focusing on development, health sector performance, and religious issues to sway voters. IMAGE: Kerala health minister Veena George (second from right) interacts with people during election campaigning in Aranamula assembly constituency in Kerala, March 31, 2026. Photograph: Courtesy Facebook Key Points Incumbent minister Veena George of CPM-led LDF is seeking a third consecutive term, campaigning on ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Aranmula Assembly constituency in Pathanamthitta district is witnessing a keenly contested battle as incumbent MLA Veena George of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) seeks re-election in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections. Key contenders in the constituency include Congress candidate Abin Varkey Kodiyattu and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kummanam Rajasekharan. Other candidates from smaller parties, including the Ambedk ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The World Bank approved a USD 400 million (Rs 3,400 crore) financing package for Kerala's health programme, which includes a USD 280 million loan from the Bank itself, co-financed by the state government. About 70 per cent of the funding-USD 280 million (Rs 2,400 crore)-will come from the World Bank, with the remaining amount provided by the state government.The project, backed by financial assistance of USD 400 million (around Rs 3,400 crore), aims to strengthen Kerala's pu ...Read More >
Kerala has reported 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis, with 23 deaths, primarily in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts. The state health minister highlighted that early detection and treatment have significantly reduced the global fatality rate of this rare brain infection. An action plan based on the One Health approach is being implemented to prevent further cases. A total of 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis (brain fever) have been reported so far in Kerala, of which 23 patients have di ...Read More >
Palakkad: The Health Department has suspended two doctors of Palakkad District Hospital after finding lapses in the treatment of a 9-year-old girl that led to the amputation of her hand. Junior Resident Dr Mustafa and Junior Consultant Dr Sarfaraz were suspended pending further inquiry and disciplinary action under Rule 10(1)(a) of the 1960 KCS (CCA). The suspension comes despite district hospital authorities ruling out negligence, a stand they reiterated to the media on Sunday. The child's fat ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Women's special clinics (Strengthening Her to Empower Everyone - STHREE) are being established in all public health centres across the state. The state-level inauguration of these clinics will be conducted by health minister Veena George at Pallithura public health centre in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.In conjunction with the inauguration, a specialty camp will be organized here at 9am on Tuesday. The minister said that during this govt's tenure, 5,415 public health centres ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on alert as a rare brain-eating amoebic disease is speading in the state. A new case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a potentially fatal brain infection, was reported from Thiruvananthapuram, with a 17-year-old boy having contracted the infection. After it was found out that the teenager had visited the swimming pool at Akkulam Tourist Village with friends the previous day and taken a bath there, the Health department ordered closure of the pool and collected wate ...Read More >
Infection confirmed in 17-year-old boy from Chenkal in Thiruvananthapuram. A new case of amoebic meningoencephalitis was confirmed in a 17-year-old boy from Chenkal in the district on Saturday, taking the total number of the infection reported from the district this year to 14. The boy has been admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. According to health officials, the boy had reported swimming in the pool at the Aakkulam tourist village a few days ago. Followi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: A fresh case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) was confirmed in Kerala on Saturday, with a 17-year-old boy in Thiruvananthapuram testing positive. Following this, the health department has shut down the swimming pool at Akkulam Tourist Village and collected water samples for testing. The teenager, who was diagnosed with the disease earlier this week, had reportedly gone swimming with friends at the pool, prompting officials to investigate the water quality. On Frid ...Read More >
Wearing masks has been made compulsory in Mannarkkad taluk in the district following detection of three back to back Nipah cases in the taluk. District Collector G. Priyanka also permitted work-from-home facility for government employees coming from containment zones. Ms. Priyanka said that giving leave to those who could not work from home was under consideration. She said online classes would be arranged for students of schools and colleges in containment zones. Students from containment zon ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian Gig Workers' Front on Saturday evening suspended the ongoing strike of cabs and autorickshaws operating on applications till Tuesday, after leaving many commuters, including those arriving at the airport on Saturday morning, hassled. Keshav Kshirsagar, the president of the front, said, "We have a meeting on Tuesday with senior officials of the state transport department. If its decisions don't meet our expectations, the strike will resume." Several commuters had a harrowing expe ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi: Health minister Veena George stated on Saturday that the situation of Nipah infections in the state was under control."Everything is orderly, under control. There is nothing to worry about. As per scientific protocol, we are ensuring that everything is being done," she said.A total of 581 people are on Nipah contact list across various districts in the state. In Malappuram, there are 63 people, 420 in Palakkad, 96 in Kozhikode and one person each in Ernakulam and Thriss ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 18 (ANI): A total of 648 people are currently on the Nipah virus contact list across several districts in Kerala, as per a statement from the office of State Health Minister Veena George. Of the total, 421 are from Palakkad, 110 from Malappuram, 115 from Kozhikode, and one each from Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. This also includes 17 people who remain in isolation in Palakkad. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Governmen ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AT only 16 years of age, Tayin Arun is at the forefront of a new generation of talented surfers, part of a brand-new movement of Indian surfing. Enjoying an almost meteoric rise in the junior divisions, the surfer broke through to the national surfing team last year, and is now looking to prove his worth with the rest of his teammates at the upcoming ASF Asian Surfing Championships in Mahabalipuram to be held from August 3 to 12. Hailing from Akkarai, Tayin is no stranger to sports. Hi ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 18 (ANI): A total of 648 people are currently on the Nipah virus contact list across several districts in Kerala, as per a statement from the office of State Health Minister Veena George. Of the total, 421 are from Palakkad, 110 from Malappuram, 115 from Kozhikode, and one each from Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. This also includes 17 people who remain in isolation in Palakkad. In Malappuram, 13 people are currently under isolation. The district has ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion o ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 17 (ANI): A total of 674 individuals are currently on the Nipah contact list across Kerala, the state's Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday. Among them, 131 are from Malappuram, 426 from Palakkad, 115 from Kozhikode, and one each from Ernakulam and Thrissur, informed the health minister. In Malappuram, 12 individuals are under isolation and receiving treatment, while 88 samples have tested negative so far. Based on the completion of their iso ...Read More >
T'puram/Kochi: In light of the second Nipah case detected in Palakkad district, health minister Veena George has issued a cautionary directive to hospitals in six districts. The advisory has been given to hospitals in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad and Thrissur. The directive instructs that any cases of fever with Nipah symptoms or encephalitis should be reported. Meanwhile, containment zones have been declared in seven wards of Kumaramputhur panchayat, four wards of Mannarkkad ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram/Palakkad, Jul 15 (PTI) Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday said there are 675 people in the contact lists of the three Nipah infected persons in the state and 82 samples from Malappuram district have tested negative for the virus. The minister, after holding a high-level meeting during the day, said in a statement that of the 675 people, 178 people were those who came into contact with the second confirmed case of Nipah from Palakkad. The second Nipah case from Pa ...Read More >
Malappuram: Health Minister Veena George has confirmed that 112 individuals have been included in the contact list of the man who died of a suspected Nipah infection. The 57-year-old man from Palakkad died on July 12 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Malappuram. The National Institute of Virology is yet to confirm whether the cause of death was Nipah infection. The Health Department has prepared a route map of the deceased using CCTV footage and other data. "A containment zon ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) A fresh case of Nipah virus in Kerala's Palakkad district has raised concerns about the continued presence of the deadly virus, despite sustained containment efforts by health authorities. The case is of a 58-year-old man from Kumaramputhur, whose tests came positive after his death at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram district, on Saturday night. The man had been undergoing treatment for fever and other related symptoms when his cond ...Read More >
Palakkad: A 57-year-old man from Palakkad district in Kerala, who died on July 12, is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus, prompting the government to ramp up contact tracing and field-level surveillance in the area. The man had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in this northern district. His samples were tested at Manjeri Medical College, where the result came back positive for Nipah, Health Minister Veena George said in a statement. She added that the governme ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 14 (ANI): Kerala's Palakkad district has reported a second Nipah case after a 58-year-old man from Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad tested positive for the virus following his demise at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. Following the development, an alert has been issued to hospitals in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Thrissur districts of the State. Also Read | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 Crew's Return to Earth B ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 14 (ANI): Kerala Palakkad district has reported a second Nipah case after a 58-year-old man from Kumaramputhur near Mannarkkad tested positive for the virus following his demise at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. Following the development, an alert has been issued to hospitals in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Thrissur districts of the State. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that a contact list has been prepared in ...Read More >
PALAKKAD: Contact tracing has begun after a 57-year-old man from Palakkad district, who died at a private hospital in Malappuram on Saturday night, tested positive for Nipah virus, Health Minister Veena George has said. The infection was detected through tests conducted at Manjeri Medical College. Following the confirmation, health authorities drew up a detailed contact list and began tracing those named in the list. So far, 46 people have been identified as primary contacts of the second confi ...Read More >
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