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Kerala govt plans to lower the alcohol content in liquor drinks

The state government plan is to produce alcoholic beverages with low alcoholic content from fruits and crops other than foodgrains.

Updated: March 18, 2022 08:35 IST

The IMD added that Thrissur district recorded the highest temperature on Friday at 38.6 degrees Celsius, followed by neighbouring Palakkad touching 38 degrees Celsius.

Kerala to see rise in temperature tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday said the districts of Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur might experience an…

Updated: March 12, 2022 19:57 IST

Though some of the announcements were expected to end the economic crisis, Finance Minister K N Balagopal chose to revise the basic land tax, increase the fair value of land and motor vehicle tax and enhance the green tax imposed on old vehicles to mobilise an additional revenue of Rs 350 crore annually.

Kerala budget: Boost to information technology, industries, infrastructure during its first paperless budget

An amount of Rs 30 crore is set apart for undertaking activities related to Sabarimala Master Plan and Rs 1,000…

Updated: March 11, 2022 18:06 IST

The state will market its products in different fora, both inside and outside the country, to introduce the new products to a wider audience. (Kerala Tourism)

Kerala to focus on long-haul travellers, caravan tourism

The state has also launched a major initiative to open up the whole of the state for tourists in a…

March 9, 2022 06:50 IST

According to the Kerala Film Chamber Of Commerce, the apex body of the Malayalam film industry, 209 films were censored in 2021 — a year that saw complete lockdowns and restrictions on film shooting.

Kerala govt to launch its own OTT platform

The platform will also screen award-winning films not released in theatres. Maya said KSFDC has no plans to purchase the…

March 7, 2022 06:50 IST

Among the 14 districts, Ernakulam recorded the highest with 204 cases, followed by Kottayam 188 and Thiruvananthapuram 174, it said.

Kerala records 1,408 new COVID-19 cases, 44 deaths

With 3,033 more people recovering from the virus since Saturday, the total recoveries in the state reached 64,30,941 and the…

March 6, 2022 18:22 IST

Kerala rolls out aggressive promotional campaigns to revive tourism

Tourism minister PA Mohamed Riyas said the pandemic had tapered off considerably across the globe, resulting in the lifting of…

February 28, 2022 18:24 IST

Soon, fishing boats in Kerala to run on LPG

Emphasising the need for cost-effective and sustainable practices, Cheriyan said the trial revealed that fisherfolk can to save costs.

February 27, 2022 16:38 IST

The price of one litre of diesel given to the loss making KSRTC is now Rs 6.46 more than the price given to the public (Rs 91.42) in the state.

KSRTC files appeal in Supreme court against OMCs’ decision to hike bulk diesel price

Kerala transport Minister Antony Raju said that KSRTC will buy fuel from private pumps instead of buying it in bulk.

February 25, 2022 00:03 IST

He added that this waiver was given to passengers from Maharashtra last week.

No need for negative RT-PCR report to enter state from Kerala & Goa: Karnataka govt

“Passengers coming to Karnataka from Kerala and Goa, through all modes of transportation, no longer need a negative RTPCR report,”…

Updated: February 17, 2022 18:22 IST

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Indian Army carries out dramatic rescue op to save trekker in Kerala’s Palakkad – details here

Cherattil Babu along with his two friends started trekking the Malampuzha mountains on Monday. It was while descending the hills…

February 9, 2022 13:56 IST

SilverLine project: Know why upcoming high-speed railway project in Kerala is facing protests

The proposed 529.45 kilometres line, which is being executed by the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL), will link Thiruvananthapuram…

January 31, 2022 15:42 IST

Kerala has also announced lockdown-like curbs over the next two Sundays and banned all non-essential services. (File)

Covid-19: What are Kerala’s new norms for imposing restrictions?

The government has divided the state’s 14 districts into three zones — A, B and C — factoring in the…

January 22, 2022 10:38 IST

The government has set up 1,061 rapid response teams, each headed by a veterinary assistant surgeon, in all districts. (File/IE)

Avian influenza: These are the Tamil Nadu govt’s measures to prevent a bird flu outbreak

Poultry farms in Tamil Nadu have also been barred from selling chicks and poultry originating in Kerala, the state government…

January 5, 2022 15:05 IST

‘Unbearable’: Kerala Governor slams Pinarayi Vijayan government over political interference in Universities

Governor Khan has informed Vijayan that he is ready to sign immediately if the latter brings an ordinance to amend…

December 11, 2021 18:38 IST

Kerala Floods: Death toll mounts to 21 as heavy rain continues to lash state, PM Modi speaks to CM Vijayan

As heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala causing flash floods and landslides in many parts of the state, defence…

Updated: October 17, 2021 17:37 IST

"Till now, we have found the bodies of 11 people. One person is still missing. The search by Navy and NDRF will continue," Idukki district Collector Sheeba George told PTI.

Kerala Floods: Death toll mounts to 15 as heavy rain lashes states, devotees asked to not visit Sabarimala Temple

The high ranges of central and south Kerala are experiencing almost similar to that of the situation the state faced…

Updated: October 17, 2021 13:29 IST

Uthra murder case: Husband awarded life imprisonment, Rs 5.85 lakh fine for killing wife using Cobra

Sooraj was found guilty of murder and also convicted for poisoning, destruction of evidence and also attempt to murder for…

Updated: October 13, 2021 14:16 IST

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