Heavy monsoon showers continued to lash large parts of India, causing widespread flooding, traffic paralysis, infrastructure damage and multiple fatalities across several states. From the National Capital Region to Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and other regions, relentless rainfall severely disrupted daily life, forcing authorities to launch rescue operations while weather officials warned of more intense...
The Union government has assured Kerala of all possible assistance after a fresh disaster struck the ecologically sensitive Wayanad district, prompting immediate coordination between the Centre and the State government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to assess the evolving situation and reaffirm the Centre’s commitment to providing every...
The Kerala government has ordered a detailed investigation into the recent debris slip in Wayanad, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan assuring that every aspect of the incident will be examined to determine its causes and assess whether preventive measures were adequate. The announcement comes amid growing public concern over recurring landslides and debris movement in...
A major landslide triggered by incessant monsoon rains struck a tunnel construction site in Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, sparking an extensive rescue operation amid fears that several workers remain trapped beneath debris. Emergency response teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, police, and district authorities, rushed to...
A tragic boating accident in Kerala ended in heartbreak after the bodies of two men who had gone missing following a boat capsize were recovered from the Kole wetlands in Nedupuzha. The discovery brought an end to an extensive search and rescue operation that had continued for several hours, involving emergency response teams, local authorities,...
The Kerala government has formally expressed concern to Adani Ports regarding the reported diversion of cargo handled by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) from the strategically significant Vizhinjam International Seaport. The state administration has sought a detailed explanation from the port operator, emphasizing that such developments could affect the port’s growth prospects, operational efficiency, and long-term...
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against narcotics trafficking, law enforcement authorities in Kerala have seized approximately 18 kilograms of suspected hybrid ganja and uncovered indications that the contraband may have originated from outside India. The seizure has raised concerns about the growing influence of international drug syndicates operating within the country and supplying...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the fight against narcotics trafficking, Kerala Chief Minister has proposed a coordinated inter-state strategy involving Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to tackle the growing challenge of drug smuggling and related criminal activities across southern India. The proposal comes amid increasing concerns over the movement of illegal narcotics through...
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Kerala government has appointed senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Bishwanath Sinha as the state’s next Chief Secretary. The appointment places one of Kerala’s most experienced bureaucrats at the helm of the state’s civil administration, ensuring continuity in governance and policy implementation during a crucial period for the state...
A tragic incident in Kerala’s Attappady region has sparked renewed concerns about emergency medical accessibility in remote and mountainous areas after a critically ill man reportedly died while being transported to a hospital. The ambulance carrying the patient became trapped in heavy traffic along the Attappady ghat road, significantly delaying urgent medical treatment. The incident...