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October 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Rains bring relief to Keralam; IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts

Rains lashed several parts of Keralam, bringing relief from weeks of rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in three districts. The IMD issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts for Thursday. The weather agency also issued a yellow alert in six districts. An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall between 11 cm and 20 cm, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm. The IMD foreca...

September 28, 2026 10:38 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges medical graduates to combine technology with compassion

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday urged newly graduated doctors to combine scientific and technological excellence with human compassion, stressing that advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and digital healthcare must complement, rather than replace, the human role of a doctor. Addressing the 15th Graduation Day Ceremony of Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Academy of Medical Sciences in Thiruvananthapuram as the Chief Guest, V-P Radhakrishnan highlighted the institution’s cont...

September 27, 2026 4:33 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan attends Vishwa Seva Dinam, launches humanitarian initiatives in Kollam

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday participated in the Vishwa Seva Dinam celebrations at Mata Amritanandamayi Math in Amritapuri, in Keralam's Kollam, organised to mark the 73rd birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi. During the programme, the Vice President launched several humanitarian initiatives of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, including assistance for disaster relief, free medical treatment and support for fishermen's families. V-P Radhakrishnan handed over ₹2 crore in assista...

September 27, 2026 10:58 AM

Amit Shah launches women empowerment and cooperative initiatives in Kollam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a series of initiatives focused on women empowerment, cooperative development and strengthening rural markets in Kollam, Keralam. The initiatives were launched at the Pavithram Convention Centre in the presence of Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi, along with other dignitaries and representatives of the cooperative sector. HM Shah said empowering women through cooperation is one of Prime Minister Nar...

September 27, 2026 10:57 AM

Amit Shah attends Mata Amritanandamayi’s 73rd birthday celebrations in Kollam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi, popularly known as Amma, in Kollam, Keralam, as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, HM Shah said that being in Amma’s presence helps one understand the true meaning of humanity and appreciate the importance of selfless service. He said that even an insensitive person visiting the place would be filled with gratitude for the service rendered by Amma over the past five decades. He ...

September 18, 2026 4:31 PM

India advancing towards Viksit Bharat@2047 with resilience, innovation and inclusive development: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India is advancing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 with a focus on resilience, determination, compassion, innovation, strength, inclusive prosperity and a strong sense of national identity. Addressing an event in Keralam's Kochi, Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is pursuing its development journey by drawing inspiration from its centuries-old values, including courage to persevere, protection ...

September 2, 2026 10:29 AM

Keralam’s all-women network clocks Rs 44.89 cr turnover through Onam sales

Kudumbashree, Keralam's women-led poverty eradication mission, has recorded a turnover of Rs 44.89 crore through its state-wide Onam marketing initiatives held from August 20 to 25, officials said. The turnover was Rs 4.45 crore higher than the Rs 40.44 crore recorded last year. Of the total, Rs 27.01 crore came from Onam marketing fairs, Rs 2.64 crore from Onam feasts, Rs 5.17 crore from sales of Onam kit comprising articles, including rice and essential provision, and Rs 10.07 crore from the...

September 1, 2026 4:57 PM

Keralam records 22 per cent deficient rainfall during June-August

Keralam received 1,367.1 mm of rainfall during the southwest monsoon from June 1 to August 31, which was 22 per cent below the normal rainfall of 1,746.8 mm, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data. The rainfall was classified as "deficient" for the state during the period. Among the districts, Wayanad recorded the highest deficit of 50 per cent, receiving 1,090.1 mm against the normal 2,200.9 mm. Idukki followed with a 44 per cent deficit, recording 1,239.2 mm against the norm...

August 19, 2026 3:13 PM

PM POSHAN Scheme to Be Extended to Classes 9-12 in Keralam: Education Minister

Keralam is willing to extend the school mid-day meal scheme to students up to the Plus Two level and has conveyed its consent to the Centre in this regard, state General Education Minister N Samsudheen said on Wednesday. The minister said the state government had conveyed its consent at a meeting held in Delhi last month on extending the Centre-sponsored PM POSHAN scheme to students of Classes 9 to 12. Currently, the PM POSHAN scheme, popularly known as the mid-day meal scheme, covers students...

August 12, 2026 9:07 PM

Parliament passes bill to rename Kerala as Keralam

Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, with the Rajya Sabha clearing the legislation with a voice vote. The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on Tuesday. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution in 2024, urging the Centre to bring a law to change the name of the state to Keralam. The Kerala government had forwarded a resolution passed by the state assembly regarding the name change to the Centre in June 2024. Subsequently, the President o...