The Latest Breaking News from Alappuzha

Leptospirosis claims three lives in Alappuzha

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, has claimed three lives in Alappuzha district in recent days.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Tropical Titans pips Coast Dominators to win CBL race at Kainakary

The seventh race of the CBL Season-3 was held on the Pampa river at Kainakary in Kuttanad today. The next race of the season will be held at Karuvatta in Alappuzha on October 28

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Alappuzha woman scripts rags to riches story with jackfruit-based products

Jyothi Lighitharaj, once bankrupt, now earns Rs. 2 lakh/mo. from her jackfruit-based products enterprise. She uses all parts of the fruit to make 60 value-added products, providing employment to 15 people. She procures 10 tonnes of jackfruit from Kerala & markets them through fairs & shops.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Houseboat owners to stage protest on October 16

Raising various demands, houseboat owners in Alappuzha under the aegis of the All Kerala Houseboat Owners Samyuktha Samithi will organise a march and dharna in front of District Collectorate here on October 16.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Call to speed up track doubling through Alappuzha to avoid detention of trains

Commuters of short distance passenger trains have warned of protest, citing how a large number of passengers are unable to reach their workplaces and homes in time, since their trains are being detained to make way for the newly launched Vande Bharat Express through Alappuzha.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Alappuzha native makes a living by ridding Vembanad Lake of plastic pollution

Alappuzha's Suresh Kumar collects plastic waste from Vembanad Lake in Kerala to make a living and help reduce plastic pollution. He swims out twice a day to collect 500kg of plastic waste each month, donating a portion of the proceeds to those in need. His work highlights the lake's deteriorating…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Work set to begin on food-art street in Alappuzha

The Alappuzha municipality is set to begin work on the proposed food-art street (eat street) near the Alappuzha lighthouse.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Crop loss reported in 778 hectares

Heavy rains cause crop loss in 778 hectares in Kerala, affecting 4832 farmers. Paddy crop was worst hit, followed by banana and vegetables. Loss in monetary terms was ₹13.43 crore. Alappuzha was worst hit, followed by Ernakulam and Thrissur. Loss also reported in Tapioca, tubers, coconut, etc.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Rain continues in many parts of Kerala

Relief camps open in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam districts of Kerala due to rain; holiday declared for educational institutions in low-lying areas. IMD predicts moderate rain, thunderstorms till October 5. Search for missing person in Vamanapuram river continues. Disaster Management Authority urges extra vigil in high ranges, coastal areas. Fishing ban…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Heavy rain brings Thiruvananthapuram to its knees

Heavy rain in Thiruvananthapuram disrupts life; World Cup warm-up match abandoned. Neyyattinkara receives highest rainfall of 108 mm. Train services disrupted due to tree falling & flooding. Holiday declared for educational institutions in Thiruvananthapuram & Alappuzha. IMD forecasts light to moderate rain on Wed. KSDMA urges people in high ranges…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023