Thiruvananthapuram April 16 (IANS) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels have risen sharply across Kerala, prompting the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to issue an orange alert in six districts and caution the public against prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.According to data released on Thursday, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Kollam, and Palakkad have recorded a UV index of 8, considered high enough to pose health risks.Specific locations under the orange aler…
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Ernakulam, March 24 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan on Tuesday accused him of authoritarian conduct, political double standards, and entering into covert electoral understandings with the BJP, as the campaign for the Assembly elections intensifies. Addressing the media in Perumbavoor, Satheesan said the Chief Minister was unwilling to face public scrutiny. “No one is allowed to question him. It is like All I…
Pathanamthitta, March 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after a sharp remark during an election convention in Konni reignited debate over his public conduct and language.The incident on Monday night occurred at a Left Democratic Front (LDF) convention in Pathanamthitta, where CM Vijayan, while speaking on infrastructure development, snapped at a person from the audience who attempted to raise a question.“Go home and ask,” the …
Seoul, Jan 19 (IANS) A North Korea-linked hacking group has recently conducted a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by abusing online advertising systems operated by Naver and Google, a report showed on Monday.According to the online threat assessment report released by Genians Security Center, Konni, the hacking group tied to Kimsuky and other Pyongyang-sponsored hacking groups, has launched an advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign by exploiting the online portals’ ad systems.The g…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 (IANS) Kerala’s much-celebrated public healthcare system is facing one of its gravest crises, with government medical college teachers warning that systemic neglect could push the sector towards collapse.The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) on Monday said the state’s medical education and tertiary care framework is being steadily weakened by staff shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and policy paralysis.In a strongly worded state…