KERALA

In a major step toward rehabilitating disaster-affected families, the Kerala government has distributed ₹15 lakh each to 104 families in Wayanad who chose not to accept housing in the Mundakkai–Chooralmala rehabilitation township project. The total disbursed amount is ₹16.05 crore. Wayanad:As part of the government’s ongoing rehabilitation initiative for disaster-affected people in Wayanad, financial assistance…

Two people lost their lives in separate wild elephant attacks reported from the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad district in Kerala. In the Nilgiris, 67-year-old Devarshola Aaru was killed following an attack by a wild elephant. The incident occurred in a forest-adjacent locality, and forest officials are currently monitoring the area. In another…

Special Correspondent KOZHIKODE/WAYANAD:In a major infrastructure development for Kerala, the long-awaited Anakkampoil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel road project, connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad districts, has received environmental clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). With this critical approval now in hand, the Kerala government is making swift preparations to begin construction by next month….

Kerala’s Minister for General Education, V. Sivankutty, announced a major revision to the state’s school midday meal menu based on a scientific report submitted by an expert committee. The updated menu emphasizes nutritional balance, inclusion of local produce, and variety to ensure students receive healthy and culturally appropriate meals. Scientific Approach to Menu PlanningAccording to…

Due to persistent and intense rainfall, the Kerala government has announced a holiday for educational institutions in nine districts on June 16, 2025. Following continued heavy downpours, authorities have declared a holiday for all educational institutions—including schools, colleges, anganwadis, and other academic centers—in the districts of Kasaragod, Wayanad, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Malappuram. This…

Kalpetta, Wayanad – In a major breakthrough, the Wayanad Cyber Crime Police have arrested a 31-year-old man from Odisha for allegedly defrauding a software engineer of ₹13 lakh through a fake online trading scheme. The accused, Sushil Kumar Farid of Gothagram, Satyabhamapur, Odisha, was apprehended in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. According to police,…

In a bold step to curb public littering, the Kerala government has decided to enforce stringent penalties, including fines up to ₹50,000. Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh announced that individuals who report such violations with credible evidence will be rewarded with 25% of the fine amount. The move aims to enhance public participation in maintaining…

Thiruvananthapuram:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intense rainfall across northern Kerala over the coming days. A red alert indicating extremely heavy rainfall has been issued for several districts from Saturday through June 16. On Friday, four northern districts are under an orange alert for very heavy rain. Widespread rainfall is expected across the entire…

Ranjitha Gopakumar, a 38-year-old nurse from Thiruvalla in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, tragically lost her life in the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI171 on June 12, 2025. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 of the 242 people on board, including Ranjitha . Ranjitha…

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of intensified monsoon activity across Kerala in the coming days. Authorities have advised residents, especially those living in coastal regions, to remain vigilant as the state is expected to receive heavy rainfall. In the next few hours, isolated moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds…