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The project would take these tourist centres to Green Certification platform by making them the focus of eco-friendly and responsible tourism activities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala to launch ‘Clean Kerala Initiative’ piloted by Responsible Tourism Mission

Tourism industry agrees to plan for 'Green Code of Conduct'.

26 Jul 2019 10:30 AM

The white Pomeranian dog, about three years old, was found abandoned outside the World Market in Chackai, Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo: ANI)

3-yr-old pet dog abandoned for 'illicit relationship' in Kerala

The dog was rescued by People For Animals (PFA) volunteer, Shameen, who found a note attached to its collar and was shocked to read it.

24 Jul 2019 10:44 AM

The deceased men knew each other and had been staying in Riyadh for the last four years. (Photo: ANI)

Kins seek government to bring back bodies of Tamils who died in Saudi Arabia

The men were employed at the construction company and were going to work when a speeding car hit them.

23 Jul 2019 4:24 PM

Scores of families residing near the coastal line have been evacuated from affected areas and have been shifted to relief camps set up by the authorities. (Photo: Pixabay | Representational)

Holiday declared for educational institutions in parts of Kerala

Heavy rains under the influence of South-west monsoon have been predicted in the state and there is a red alert in some districts of Kerala.

22 Jul 2019 12:54 PM

Even though the intensity of rains has reduced, coastal areas of the state continue to bore the brunt of the rough sea. (Representational Image)

4 killed, 3 missing as rain lashes Kerala; red alert in many districts

The weatherman has also issued orange alert in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram till July 25.

22 Jul 2019 11:55 AM

In a sigh of relief, four out of seven fishermen who were reported missing at sea from Vizhinjam coast have returned back to the shore safely. (Representational Image)

4 out of 7 fishermen from Kerala who went missing return to shore

Local authorities in Kerala on Saturday issued alerts across the state anticipating heavy downpour in the next few days.

21 Jul 2019 9:11 AM

Heavy rains have been predicted in the state and there is a red alert in some districts of the state. (Representative Image)

7 fishermen missing as heavy rains lashes Kerala; shutters of Idukki dam opened

Local authorities in Kerala on Saturday issued alerts across the state anticipating heavy downpour in the next few days.

20 Jul 2019 10:37 AM

Rough to very rough sea conditions (with wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph) are likely to prevail over southwest Arabian Sea, west-central and adjoining the north Arabian Sea, along and off Maldives area, Comorin area, Lakshadweep, Gujarat coast and Kerala coast. (Representational Image)

'Tamil Nadu, Kerala. Odisha to receive heavy rains,' says IMD

Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning very likely at isolated places over Gangetic West Bengal.

19 Jul 2019 10:00 AM

Heavy rains continued to lash parts of Kerala on Thursday and the Indian Met Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in the state. (Representational Image)

Red alert in Kerala, heavy rains to lash several areas

According to weather experts, Southwest Monsoon has been very disappointing so far with a deficiency of 44 per cent of rainfall.

18 Jul 2019 12:37 PM

The scheme is also a major women's empowerment initiative besides bringing benefit to the entire spectrum of society including farmers, artisans, vegetable cultivators, dairy farmers and poultry owners. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Distinct flavours of Kerala’s ethnic cuisine to attract visitors

Kerala Tourism to tap culinary skills of women to enliven stay of visitors.

12 Jul 2019 10:14 AM

His family members said he could not repay the loan he had taken from the bank. Last year's flood and lack of rain in this season destroyed his crops. (Photo: File I Representational)

55-year old farmer commits suicide in Kerala’s Wayanad district

Chulugode Angittan, a native of Marakkadavu near Pulpally village was going through a period of financial distress lately.

10 Jul 2019 8:23 PM

The inmates are paid daily wages of Rs 150 and revenue from the food business is used to refurbish and maintain jails. (Photo:

Food prepared by inmates of Kerala jail to be available online

Presently, food such as biryani, roti and curries are sold from the counter outside the prison.+

10 Jul 2019 5:34 PM

A special investigation team was set up on July 2 to trace her, who went missing from Thiruvananthapuram in March this year. (Photo; ANI)

Kerala police taking help of foreign agencies to trace missing German tourist

A ten-member team, headed by Deputy SP Sheen Tharayil, is probing the matter of the missing foreign woman.

08 Jul 2019 9:47 PM

A 40-year-old Christian priest was arrested Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting inmates of a boys’ home here, police said. (Representational Image)

Kerala priest held for sexually assaulting children

The priest has been charged under relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice Act and POCSO Act, they said.

07 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

The post-mortem report of the deceased and the remand report of the two arrested police personnel had confirmed that the inmate was brutally tortured and had several injuries on his body. (Photo: File)

Kerala: Judicial enquiry ordered in custodial death of prisoner

The opposition Congress-led UDF had raised the issue in the Assembly and demanded a judicial probe.

05 Jul 2019 12:32 PM

On Wednesday, the students' union held a protest outside the Secretariat against the government's decision to implement the recommendations of the Khader Committee report. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala students continue protest against Khader Committee report’s decision

The students' union also protested against the action taken by police against them on Wednesday during their agitation.

04 Jul 2019 8:11 PM

Oppn attacks Kerala govt over custodial death; CM assures probe

Rajkumar’s widow and mother met CM Vijayan and sought an impartial probe in the case. (Photo: File)

02 Jul 2019 10:21 PM

However, a bench comprising Justices S A Bobde and B R Gavai granted liberty to the petitioner Minority Indians Planning and Vigilance Commission Trust (Trust) to approach the Kerala High Court. (Photo: File | Representational)

SC declines to hear plea for increasing reservation for Muslims in Kerala

A trust had sought direction to state govt to revise backward community list in accordance with Kerala State Backward Classes Act, 1993.

01 Jul 2019 6:26 PM

The body of a 16-year-old girl, who went missing two weeks ago, was found inside a well in Thiruvananthapuram district and police have arrested her mother and lover from Tamil Nadu. (Representational Image)

16-yr-old Kerala girl's body found in well; Police says, ‘mother, her lover held’

The body was found in a highly decomposed state from an unused well at Nedumangad on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 12:46 PM

The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Friday won 22 seats in the by-elections conducted recently to 44 local body seats in Kerala. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala local body bypolls: LDF wins 22 seats, UDF bags 17

The results come as a breather for LDF which suffered a drubbing in the Lok Sabha elections in Kerala.

28 Jun 2019 6:59 PM

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