BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses the state's economic stagnation, political barriers, and the party's strategy for the 2026 assembly elections. Read his exclusive interview.
Buoyed by local body election results, the UDF in Kerala meets Monday to discuss expansion, seat-sharing, and assembly poll strategy. Key talks on new allies and the KC(M) faction are expected.
Surat's SRKRC upgrades to a fully automated NAT system, detecting 117 infected blood donations missed by ELISA, preventing at least 351 potential infections. Read how this tech saves lives.
Kerala's electoral rolls see a major clean-up with 2.4 lakh voters eliminated. Former MLA Rajaji Mathew's name removed. Details on the state's voter verification drive here.
Kerala's ruling CPI(M) dismisses claims of internal discord regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments. The party accuses the Chancellor of unilateral action, prompting a state government challenge in the Kerala High Court. Read the full details.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
KTU Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas appointed to additional role at Digital University Kerala as VC-designate awaits clearance. Minister R Bindu offers cooperation amid LDF internal dissent.
Kerala cabinet approves inclusion of new communities in OBC list, Rs 190 crore guarantee for Kozhikode IT park, and key administrative decisions. Read the full details here.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arlekar break impasse, appoint VCs for KTU and Digital University. Supreme Court warning leads to consensus. Details inside.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has transitioned from a fringe player to a significant electoral force in Kerala, marking a pivotal change in the state's political landscape. Discover the implications.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
A US CDC panel reviews the universal hepatitis B birth dose policy. Experts warn against delay, citing household transmission risks and a 99% drop in infections since 1991. Learn why.
US President Donald Trump praised a CDC panel vote to end its recommendation for Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Read the details and implications of this major public health shift.
CDC's vaccine panel votes to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth for babies of negative mothers. Parents and doctors to decide case-by-case. Experts warn of risks.
Former US President Donald Trump signs a directive to review aligning child immunisation schedules with other countries. This follows a key vaccine advisory change on hepatitis B shots for newborns.
A US vaccine committee scraps the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, a major policy shift. Experts warn this could reverse decades of public health progress. Learn about the virus and new guidelines.
A US advisory committee now says not all newborns need immediate Hepatitis B vaccination, a major shift from decades of policy. Explore the new guidelines and their global implications.
Major tourism associations in Kerala propose a master plan including enhanced nightlife, a surfing festival, and infrastructure upgrades to restore Kovalam as a premium destination and boost foreign tourist numbers.
A key CDC advisory panel will vote on making the hepatitis B vaccine universal for all newborns in the US, a crucial step to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. Learn the details and implications.
Health crisis in Ajmer's Dholabhata as 9 of 10 children test positive for hepatitis. Youth Congress protests contaminated water supply. PHED admits pipeline contamination issues. #PublicHealth
A 45-year-old man in Kerala's Kollam district brutally murdered his wife by hitting her with an LPG cylinder following a domestic dispute. Police investigation ongoing.
Kerala government faces criticism for delaying anti-sorcery law despite 38 registered cases of superstition-related crimes. Learn about the growing concern.
BLoS employees across Kerala boycott work after colleague's suicide. Opposition demands probe against CPI(M) minister. Full details on the tragic incident and ongoing protests.
BLOS officers across Kerala boycott work after colleague's suicide. Opposition demands probe against CPI(M), alleging political pressure. Crisis deepens in state bureaucracy.
Booth Level Officers across Kerala will strike on Monday demanding action after a colleague's suicide. The protest highlights systemic issues in election administration.
Kerala prepares for crucial local body polls in December 2025 with two-phase voting. 2.84 crore voters to elect representatives across 23,576 wards. Results declaration on December 13.
Kolkata battles severe viral outbreak with persistent cough, high fever. Doctors warn of potential pneumonia surge. Learn symptoms and prevention tips.
As 2025 begins, the WHO's goal to eliminate Hepatitis B and C by 2030 is distant, primarily due to low testing rates. Learn why early hepatitis testing is crucial for liver health and how to get screened.
Health specialists call for integrated strategy against rare but fatal amoebic meningoencephalitis after multiple cases reported in Kerala. Learn about prevention and expert recommendations.