The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

Woman struck by lightning while breastfeeding baby in Thrissur, Kerala. 35-yr-old suffered hearing loss, minor burns, baby unhurt. Wiring, appliances damaged. Leaning against wall may have caused jolt.

Idukki district in Kerala released water from two minor dams due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels. IMD issued a yellow alert in Idukki and three other districts. Landslips reported, but no casualties.

Kozhikode, Kerala failed to follow SC order to appoint special educators in schools, resulting in court's whip. Resource persons overworked, unable to serve purpose. Kerala govt contested HC order. SC cracked whip on States/UTs, asked CSs to file affidavits.

BJP keen to set up AIIMS in Palakkad, Kerala govt clueless. Centre yet to approve Kinalur, Kozhikode proposal. Reports suggest BJP wants Palakkad due to proximity to TN, better org. set up, and poor healthcare in Attappady. Kerala govt ready with land, road, water at Kinalur. Union Health Min. and…

Gokulam Movies, which is distributing ‘Leo’ in Kerala, says despite heavy security being arranged for the film promotion, there has been an “unstoppable flow” of fans who came to see the director

GCDA dismisses AFC's safety concerns on Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in kaloor as baseless. Stadium's structural issues being addressed; AFC had not raised matter officially with GCDA. KBFC had responded to AFC's concerns. AFC official had expressed reservations about lack of infrastructure, security, segregation of fans, etc.

Kerala restaurant owner booked after youth put on ventilator due to suspected food poisoning. Rahul D. Nair, 22, consumed shawarma from the restaurant in Kochi on October 18. He developed health issues and was admitted to a private hospital in Kakkanad. Health wing shut down restaurant after complaint. Food safety…

Heavy rain in Idukki district of Kerala caused landslips on October 23, damaging an acre of agricultural land and a portion of road at Nedumkandam. No injuries or homes damaged, but IMD issued yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki & Palakkad districts for Oct 24. Minor rain has caused landslips…

On Vijayadashami, hundreds of children in Thiruvananthapuram were initiated into knowledge at Vidyarambham ceremonies. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan guided children in writing their first letters in the Kerala capital. Luminaries initiated children into various spheres including art and music. Churches also organised similar ceremonies, cutting…