29 C Kerala / The Economic Times
Kerala districts are experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding, with an orange alert issued for six districts and Lakshadweep. Idukki district is severely affected by flooding and mudslides, leading to residents being shifted to relief camps. Water levels have risen in several dams, prompting the opening of spillway shutters.
Cochin Shipyard Limited is launching three advanced vessels. These include an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft for the Indian Navy. A Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel and India's largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger are also being launched. These launches highlight India's engineering prowess and commitment to sustainable maritime development.
The Kerala High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team to probe irregularities in the reduced weight of gold-clad copper plates on Sabarimalas Dwarapalaka idols. Led by SP S Sasidharan under ADGP H Venketesh, the confidential probe follows a Travancore Devaswom Board Vigilance report.
A new case of amoebic encephalitis has been confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala, affecting a 43-year-old woman. This brings the total number of patients receiving treatment for the rare brain infection at Kozhikode Medical College to ten, including four children. The infection, caused by amoeba found in contaminated water, has affected individuals from Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Malappuram districts.