THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George said that in case of suspected bird flu in some areas of the state, districts have been advised to be cautious. Care should be taken and there is no need to worry. Prior precautions are necessary to prevent bird flu from infecting humans. Everyone should follow the guidelines of the […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government is planning to limit compassionate appointments only to dependants who agree to accept appointments within one year of the death of government officials. The Chief Secretary level committee has recommended paying Rs 10 lakh as one-time compensation to those applicants who are unable to do so. As per the High Court order, […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister Saji Cherian said that he has love and respect for Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. He was talking to the media after the swearing-in ceremony. “There are some political differences with the governor. The Governor and the government are one. Governor is a senior leader. So naturally, a stance which helps everyone to work […]
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI held one of the world’s highest-profile positions but in his final years expressed a desire to be “hidden to the world.” While his body had been on display this week for three days, his funeral Thursday will at least in part respect his wishes for simplicity but also feature some […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEUOK), the association of theatre owners, announced that all theatres in the state will offer free drinking water to moviegoers. The theatre owners can set up drinking water cans or kiosks. The action comes in the wake of the Supreme Court verdict that the theater owners are liable […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government informed Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday that the legislative session ended on December 13 after the Governor consented to Saji Cheriyan becoming a minister. The Governor signed the file regarding the cabinet decision last night. With this, it is certain that the New Year session starting later this month will […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Poet and lyricist Beeyar Prasad (61) passed away. He was under treatment for quite some time. He belongs to Mankombu in Alappuzha. He was admitted to the hospital last November following cerebral hemorrhage. He is also a dramatist and an orator. Prasad was one of the early television anchors. He became a film lyricist […]
Trivandrum: K M Anthru Foundation, Trivandrum , Kerala announced Antonino Contiliano (Italy), Ivan Arguelles (United States) and Rosa Jamali (Iran) as the Golden three litterateurs shortlisted for K M ANTHRU INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE PRIZE 2022 instituted in memory of Late K M Anthru, a prominent writer from Kerala. The jury chaired by Shajil Anthru (India), son […]
KOTTAYAM: DYFI staged a protest in front of a hotel in Sankranthi here over the death of nurse Reshmi Raj (33) of Kottayam Medical College due to food poisoning. After marching to the ‘Malappuram Kuzhimanthi’ hotel, the activists vandalized the hotel. The CCTV cameras installed in front of the hotel and plant pots were also […]
KOCHI: Opposition leader V D Satheesan said the decision to induct Saji Cherian into the cabinet is unjust. Saji Cherian’s speech is unconstitutional and that situation still exists. Vigilance investigation in the case is not satisfactory. Satheesan alleged that the chief minister intervened in the report. The opposition leader added that the matter is under […]