The Hindu

The new species, named after noted marine biologist Amanda Vincent, was collected from the fish bycatch at the Tuticorin fisheries harbour

A Fisheries patrol boat and Marine Enforcement team pursued the drifting ferry, secured it with towing lines, and safely towed it back to the shore

The Chief Minister has failed in coordinating effectively while focussing his energies on inaugurating jewelleries and taking part in banquets, says Govindan

The case stems from a complaint that a 16-year-old Plus One student of a school at Perumbavoor in Ernakulam was ragged and assaulted inside the restroom of the school by a group of students including his seniors

Reviewed the passing-out parade, State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar urges the newly inducted commandos to uphold the Constitution, discipline, and professionalism in the line of duty

Nearly 50,000 entrepreneurs will take part in the fairs, being organised to provide a wider market for local products and increase the income of entrepreneurs and neighbourhood groups.

The exact extent of the damage can be assessed only after floodwaters completely recede in the worst-affected areas, says PWD Minister P.K. Basheer

The State government had slashed the Corporations Plan fund from 132 crore to 23 crore, says development standing committee chairman V.P. Manoj

During his career, Singh has held several key positions in the Department of Posts

Floodwater has been spreading to more areas of Upper Kuttanad

Removal of performance-linked criteria attached to the payment of honorarium had been one of the long-standing demands of ASHAs

Party accuses Thrissur Corporation of pursuing a flawed project that inconveniences traders and the public

She will hold the full additional charge of the post in addition to the existing charges

Despite the panchayat area receiving nearly 100 mm of rainfall on the morning of August 1, no waterlogging was reported in the town or surrounding settlements

Blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, was brought under control; no patients were affected

The protesters urged the authorities to construct a CUP near the Chombala block office, citing concerns that access to the Government Veterinary Hospital and the mini stadium would be cut off once the NH construction was completed.

Authorised shooters selected by local self-government institutions will no longer be confined to the respective administrative limits and can be deployed across the State without any district restrictions

As per a 2021 study, silt occupies 48.95% of the reservoirs total storage capacity, leading to a serious crisis in managing water storage and prevent flooding in the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers

According to a complaint, a 108 ambulance was intercepted,and a male nurse was verbally abused and assaulted

More staff are being deployed to ensure round-the-clock security. Caregivers of patients are allowed only at designated places in the hospital. They should not assemble in wards, corridors, stairs, entrances, parking areas, and other public spaces.

Management agrees to reinstate all striking nurses in phases, assures no retaliatory action; wage-related issues to be taken up in further negotiations

University urges immediate drainage measures and timely disease prevention to protect paddy, banana, spices and vegetable crops from prolonged monsoon damage

Master plan special committees move follows petitions from the public

Court had allowed the petitions noting that the accused had spent more than 60 days in custody and that the investigation had reached its final stage

Patrolling and surveillance strengthened in low-lying areas, riverbanks, waterlogged roads, bridges, beaches, tourist spots, and areas prone to landslide; public urged to adhere strictly to safety guidelines

CM reviews flood relief operations in the district, says system to comprise a denser network of rain gauges and advanced early warning mechanism; confirms reports of a major landslide and several minor landslips inside forest areas

Recommendations are part of interim report of committee formed by Kerala State Higher Education Council to evaluate implementation of FYUGP inuniversities and colleges

Though water levels in the Bharathapuzha, Kadalundipuzha, Chaliyar and Kunthipuzha rivers began to recede, authorities have urged people living in hilly areas and along riverbanks to remain vigilant

Kerala receives around 3,000 mm of annual rainfall, often in uneven, high-intensity spells that are becoming more frequent and extreme, exacerbated by global warming and climate change

Division Bench reviews reports by Sabarimala Special Commissioner and Chief Vigilance and Security Officer of Travancore Devaswom in a suo motu proceeding initiated regarding alleged misappropriation of ghee supplied to Sabarimala

New online booking system begins on a trial basis, allowing 300 devotees every hour for a smoother pilgrimage experience

Court criticises govt for the move before deciding on demand for an inquiry into appointment of two bodybuilders as Sub-Inspectors

Out-of-pocket expenditure remains considerable among insured and uninsured households

As online demands and criticism over rain holidays mount, District Collectors say decisions are guided by weather data and field reportsnot social media pressure; school closures during orange, yellow alerts depend on local assessments, they say