The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

Fishers in Kerala face a growing menace of pufferfish infestation, causing extensive damage to their gear and reducing the market value of their catch. Despite the difficulty of replacing or repairing the gear, fishers have approached the Fisheries department for help.

Gone are the days when rubber growers from far away destinations descended on the Central Travancore townships in search of quality planting materials. Strung by a sharp drop in the demand for rubber saplings locally, the famed rubber nurseries of Kerala have started moving to the North East.

Kerala Minister for Fisheries Saji Cherian assures depositors in cooperative banks their deposits are safe and they will receive their money. He states law will take its course and ruling parties have not objected to investigations. Ruling front will not protect guilty.

Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said the Kerala government is preparing to support young people from the fishermen’s community to pursue higher studies abroad. He also called on stakeholders to resist and defeat any move to corporatise the sea. The seminar was divided into several key sessions, including marine…

Accused Sharukh Saifi charged for terror act in Kozhikode train arson case. He allegedly poured inflammable liquid on passengers, killing 3 and injuring 9. He self-radicalised through online material and followed radical Islamic preachers.

Academy of Clinical Microbiologists holds 9th triennial conference in Thiruvananthapuram. 500+ clinical microbiologists, including Tim Brooks, discuss global viral and fungal infections & management. Jointly organised by Govt. Medical College, Regional Cancer Centre & Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute.

Here are the important developments in Kerala to watch out for today, September 30, 2023

Railway to double 46-km Thuravur-Ambalapuzha corridor. Railway Board to approve project in Oct, estimate in Dec. Doubling of track to reduce travel time, benefit Kerala's economy. Land acquisition to be completed by 2024, doubling by 2026.

Police seize ₹1.75 crore from car in Kannur, Kerala. Accused, Swapnil Lakshman, 25, apprehended and questioned. Police discover hidden compartment in car containing bundles of ₹500 and ₹200 notes. Accused and money to be produced before court. Information to be relayed to Income Tax authorities for further investigation.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that four people, including a 9-year-old, who were under treatment for Nipah in Kozhikode, have recovered after testing "double negative". Of the six infected, two died, incl. the index case. Kerala government withdrew containment and restrictions in Kozhikode district, urging people to remain vigilant.

Incessant rain in Kerala since Thursday caused waterlogging, traffic snarls and yellow alert warning in 10 districts. Thunderstorms, gusty winds & isolated heavy rain predicted. People in high-range and coastal areas urged to maintain extra vigil. Low-lying areas flooded & traffic snarls in Thiruvananthapuram.