Malabar parakeets have been causing crop destruction in cardamom plantations in Nedumkandam, Idukki, according to a study by the Cardamom Research Station. Farmers in the area have suffered significant crop losses due to these attacks. Experts have identified the Malabar parakeet as the culprit behind the damage. Efforts are being made to study the reasons…
A 45-year-old man named Sanju tragically lost his life in a freak accident in Kallara. He lost control of his bike and fell into an unused well, where his body was discovered by local residents the following morning. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. It is believed that Sanju was under the influence…
The 130-year-old Govt Lower Primary School at Vattiyoorkavu in Thiruvananthapuram is set to be relocated to make room for the Vattiyoorkavu junction and road development project. The school will be moved to a new location on a 50-cent plot along the Mannarakonam-Melathumele Road, with funds allocated from the MLA for the construction of a new…
The lack of passenger trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Nagercoil is causing inconvenience for many travelers. To address this issue, rail passenger associations have requested Southern Railway to introduce a passenger train or Memu service from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirunelveli via Neyyattinkara, Parashala, and Nagercoil town. This will not only benefit commuters but also farmers who need…
The Health department conducted a screening initiative called Aardram to prevent and control non-communicable diseases. In the second phase, 25 lakh people were screened, with over 12 lakh found to be at high risk for lifestyle diseases. The Shylee app was used for screening, identifying new cases of hypertension, diabetes, and individuals at high risk…
Rambo Circus in Kochi has adapted to a more modern and theatrical format in response to the restrictions on using animals in performances. The circus now focuses on stage performances with elaborate light and sound arrangements, changing backdrops, and a shorter runtime of less than two hours. The show includes aerial acts, LED dance shows,…
KSEB is considering introducing a flexible mechanism for interested consumers to pay their bills on a monthly basis, in response to demands for a monthly billing system instead of the current bimonthly one. This move comes after criticism from certain groups and social media for allegedly overcharging consumers. The board had introduced self-reading of energy…
A decomposed body of a man named Joseph Peter, 49, was found inside a car parked along a road in Thiruvananthapuram. The police suspect that the body is three days old and the cause of death was ruled as cardiac arrest. The body was found by passersby who noticed a foul smell coming from the…
The health minister of Kerala, Veena George, has urged people to be vigilant in light of confirmed cases of Mpox in the state. The government had already issued a standard operating procedure in 2022 to deal with Mpox, including isolation, sample collection, and treatment protocols. All hospitals, both government and private, must strictly follow these…
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) expressed concern over the high court’s recent ruling requiring court approval for the appointment of the devaswom commissioner, stating that it undermines the board’s authority. Contrary to media reports, the TDB clarified that it has not approached the Supreme Court against the high court, but is simply taking legal action…