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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Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (IANS) Kerala continues to reel under an intense heat wave, with authorities issuing temperature alerts across the state, barring the high-range districts of Idukki and Wayanad.The soaring temperatures have raised concerns over public health, prompting officials to urge residents to take adequate precautions, particularly during daytime hours.Palakkad remains the hottest district, with the mercury expected to touch 40 degrees Celsius.The district had already recorded…
Thrissur, April 9 (IANS) What began as a routine visit to a polling booth turned into a tense standoff on Thursday after a young woman was initially denied her right to vote due to an injury on her finger, triggering protests, official intervention, and sharp political reactions. Akshaya, a resident of Kannamkulangara, arrived at the booth around 1.30 p.m. with her husband and their 18-month-old baby. Her left index finger was heavily bandaged, bearing 15 stitches from a recent accident.However,…
Thrissur, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, received a warm and enthusiastic reception during his roadshow in Kerala’s Thrissur, where large crowds lined the streets to catch a glimpse of him. The visit attracted people from across different sections of society, many of whom waited for several hours under the sun, reflecting strong public curiosity and anticipation around the event.Speaking to reporters, residents described the atmosphere as lively and emotionally engaging…
Palakkad (Kerala), March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday intensified the BJP-led NDA’s campaign for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, telling a large gathering in Palakkad that the state was witnessing a “different vibe” and showing signs of political change. His visit formed part of a high-profile campaign swing through Kerala that also included a roadshow in Thrissur later in the day.Addressing a rally at Kotta Maidan, PM Modi said the BJP and the NDA were drawing grow…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) NDA candidate from Kerala’s Thrissur Assembly seat, Padmaja Venugopal, has launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, alleging internal sabotage, weak leadership, and growing public disconnect. In an interview with IANS, she spoke about her exit from Congress, her political journey, and her confidence in the BJP’s rise in Kerala, while also raising serious allegations about Congress’ internal functioning and leadership crisis.Venugopal, a former Congress leader…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 (IANS) Locals in Kerala’s Palakkad on Sunday expressed their excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city, ahead of the Assembly polls scheduled for April 9. PM Modi is set to campaign in poll-bound Kerala, where he will address a rally and take part in a roadshow.Speaking to IANS, a local said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is different because he is working at the ground level for people. There is no difference. Because he is not just BJP’s …
Coimbatore, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to campaign in poll-bound Kerala on Sunday, where he will address a rally and take part in a roadshow.“Looking forward to being among the people of Keralam later today. Will address a rally in Palakkad and later will take part in a roadshow in Thrissur. The mood of Keralam is in favour of the NDA. The people have had enough of the poor governance of LDF and UDF,” PM Modi said in a post on social media ahead of his visit.As he ha…
Thrissur, March 26 (IANS) Manalur, a constituency steeped in Kerala’s political history, is once again at the centre of an intense electoral battle where legacy, personality, and party arithmetic converge.The region’s identity is closely tied to Joseph Mundassery, the state’s first Education Minister in the historic 1957 government led by E.M.S. Namboodiripad.That legacy continues to shape the narrative of the current contest.Seeking to draw from that ideological lineage is CPI(M) candidat…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 23 (IANS) With Rajeev Chandrasekhar in charge as the BJP’s Kerala unit president, all eyes are on how the party reshapes its strategy ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections.Despite his Kerala roots, Chandrasekhar was long perceived as an outsider to the state’s complex political landscape. His political journey gained visibility in Kerala only in early 2024, when he was fielded by the BJP against Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency.Althoug…