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The southern state is now witnessing wide cancellation of hotel bookings and tour packages. (Photo: AP)

Nipah virus hits Kerala tourism, tourists cancel bookings

The deadly virus has claimed 11 lives so far and reportedly affected some more people.

25 May 2018 9:37 PM

Dr Kafeel Khan requested Kerala CM to allow him to serve at Calicut Medical college to save innocent lives. (Photo: PTI)

Dr Kafeel Khan, Gorakhphur tragedy accused, offers help in Nipah-hit Kerala

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the government was happy to welcome doctors like Khan to work in the state.

23 May 2018 10:52 AM

The first death in the outbreak in Kerala took place on Friday, the state's health minister, KK Shailaja, said. (Photo: AFP)

Nipah virus outbreak linked to Kerala well with 'many bats'

Nipah Virus: Officials have tied initial deaths to 'many bats' in a well in Kerala from which the victims drew water, the government said.

23 May 2018 9:42 AM

The health ministry said a total of nine persons are currently undergoing treatment and isolation wards have been opened in several hospitals in Kozhikode. (Photo: File)

Nipah situation in Kerala under control, assures Health Minister JP Nadda

The NCDC team has visited the house in Kerala's Perambra from where the initial death was reported and found many bats in a well.

22 May 2018 7:24 PM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the 'Nipah' virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala: Nipah virus death toll rises to 10, two in critical condition

Kerala Health Minister K K Shailja Teacher said no new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.

22 May 2018 4:07 PM

Identified as 27-year-old Edwin Jose, the man would strip himself down completely, drench himself in black paint and just don an underwear on his head to keep his identity hidden, before barging into houses. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Kerala's 'naked thief' arrested, all he wore was underwear on his head

The 28-year-old law student from from Aarudesam in Kanyakumari reportedly broke into over 25 houses.

21 May 2018 9:28 PM

Eight other deaths in the state of Kerala are being investigated for possible links to the Nipah virus, which has a 70 percent mortality rate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nipah virus kills 6 in Kerala: Here's everything you need to know about disease

The deadly virus carried mainly by fruit bats has sparked a statewide health alert Monday.

21 May 2018 5:25 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala hopes to see 15 pc growth in tourist arrivals in 2018

Kerala witnessed overall growth of 10.94 per cent in number of tourist arrivals to the state in 2017.

20 May 2018 2:10 PM

One of them is the Kottukal Cave Temple in Kollam. Carved out of gigantic rocks, legend has it that the temple, which is in the middle of a paddy field, gives the impression of a sleeping elephant from a distance.

Standing the test of time

Amid the architectural splendour of Kerala’s temples, the Kottukal Cave Temple is a rare sight.

13 May 2018 2:33 AM

Body of a 3-day-old child was found abandoned at Puthur in Kollam district on Saturday with the baby's hands and legs bitten off by stray dogs. (Representational image)

Kerala: Abandoned body of 3-day-old child found mutilated by stray dogs

The body of the 3-day-old child was spotted by a self-help group 'Kudumbashree'. The members of the group informed the police.

22 Apr 2018 10:55 AM

Sujith posted a video of the moment the cobra threw up the eggs on Facebook. (Facebook/ Sujith Vp Wynad)

Cobra throwing up eggs when caught in Kerala video goes viral

According to reports Sujith VP was called to remove the snake after it had attacked a henhouse in someone's farm.

14 Apr 2018 3:25 PM

The minister said setting up of a Kerala Cancer Care Grid, a network of all cancer care facilities in public and private health sector hospitals, was on (Photo: AFP)

WHO study shows Kerala has 50000 new cases of cancer every year

A comprehensive programme for early detection and treatment is being implemented by the government.

15 Mar 2018 4:34 PM

Kerala law student 'bullied' for FB post on menstrual taboo

Taking into account other recent incidents, there is no doubt that the RSS was behind the act.

24 Feb 2018 6:14 PM

Eleven persons trapped inside the ship were evacuated and rushed to various hospitals in the city, a CSL spokesperson said. (Photo: Representational/File)

5 dead, several injured in blast on ship at Cochin Shipyard

At least 2 people are said to be trapped inside the ship and rescue operations are on to evacuate them.

13 Feb 2018 12:40 PM

The tour that began on November 14, 2017 will conclude on June 18 in Madhya Pradesh.

No handicap stands in his way

A graduate in Commerce and Foreign Trade, he did some odd jobs for survival until he reached the film industry.

08 Feb 2018 12:38 AM

Nair, hailing from Kerala, will be splitting the prize money with three of his friends. (Photo: Pixabay)

NRI wins lottery in Abu Dhabi to become millionaire

Sunil Mappatta Krishnan Kutty Nair, an expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, took home the second-largest reward worth Dirham 10 million.

05 Feb 2018 4:59 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Pullela Gopichand and P.V. Sindhu at the launch of the Khelo India School Games in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Khelo India Games declared open

The other three were shared between Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

01 Feb 2018 2:28 AM

Explore your wild side

Kerala’s lush forests and wildlife sanctuaries are the perfect places for nature lovers to unwind.

09 Dec 2017 12:44 AM

History says the palace was built around 1545 AD by the Portuguese as a gift to King Veera Kerala Varma.

The palace of murals

The Dutch Palace is a fine blend of Kerala and colonial architecture styles.

03 Dec 2017 12:18 AM

Indian girl trying to sing songs in 85 languages for Guinness

Hailing from Kerala, Suchetha already knew to sing in some Indian languages like Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil.

12 Nov 2017 3:46 PM

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