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June 30, 2024 7:13 PM

PM Modi mentions ‘Karthumbi Umbrellas’ made by Kerala tribal artisans in Mann Ki Baat

'Thambu Vanavasi Koottayma’, the group of tribal artisans behind ‘Karthumbi Umbrellas’, are excited about their product being mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat, today. The production of Karthumbi umbrellas commenced about ten years ago under the group, aiming to provide income to tribal women of Attappadi in Palakkad District of Kerala. About 750 women from different tribal villages of Attapadi were trained in umbrella making. Attapadi's o...

June 23, 2024 8:11 PM

OR Kelu sworn in as Minister in LDF govt in Kerala

In Kerala, the CPI(M) leader, O.R. Kelu took oath as the State Minister for the Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes in the LDF government. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan administered the oath in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan this evening. Mr. Kelu hailing from the tribal community in Wayanad is the fourth minister from the district.He is the MLA from the Mananthavadi Assembly Constituency in Wayanad. Mr. Kelu is replacing K. Radhakrishnan, who was electe...

September 15, 2023 8:24 AM

Union Minister Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar reviews steps taken on containment of Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kozhikode, Kerala

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar yesterday reviewed the steps taken on containment of Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kozhikode, Kerala. Dr Pawar visted the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) in Pune and took stock of preparations in this regard. After the review meeting, Dr Pawar said that the Central government is monitoring the situation and necessary steps for prevention of spread are being ta...

September 3, 2023 8:59 PM

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala over the next 24 hours. IMD said, isolated heavy rainfall activity is very likely over Gangetic West Bengal and over Odisha during the next three days. It also said that isolated very heavy rainfall is likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Monday, over Telangana during the next two days, and over Kerala during the next three days. The we...

August 20, 2023 2:16 PM

Heralding celebrations associated with Onam festival, Aththachamayam procession holds at Thripunithura, Kerala

Heralding celebrations associated with Onam festival in Kerala, the Aththachamayam procession was held at Thripunithura near Kochi this morning. The event marks the beginning of the ten-day Onam festivities in the State. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the event. He said the message of secularism, brotherhood and peace projected by Onam should be spread across the country. Akashvani correspondent report: After rains, natural disasters and the pandemic played spoilsport ove...

July 5, 2023 9:01 PM

MeT Department warns of extremely heavy rain in Kerala, issues orange alert in 11 districts

Heavy rain continues to lash across Kerala. A red alert is issued in Idukki district and orange alert in 11 districts. Extensive damage is being reported from across the State.24-hour control rooms and relief camps are opened in all districts. In the wake of heavy rains, authorities have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in kannur, Kasargod , Kozhikode, Kottayam, and Palakkad districts, tomorrow. M.G. University has postponed the examinations to be held tomorrow. Meanwhile, the...

July 4, 2023 9:04 PM

Heavy rain continues to pound several parts of Kerala, causing widespread damage to crops and properties

Heavy rains continued to pound several places in Kerala today, causing widespread damage to houses, crops and property. Several trees were uprooted, houses collapsed and low lying areas inundated as the rain intensified since last night. In a rain-related incident, a 55 year old woman lost her life when a coconut palm uprooted and fell on her at Palakkad this afternoon. One person was swept away in a swollen river in Kozhikode district. The Kerala government has opened round the clock ...

July 3, 2023 7:16 PM

In Kerala, 26 people participated in Champakulam Moolam Boat Race in Alappuzha district rescue after their boat capsized in Pampa River

In Kerala, 26 people, including 22 women, participating in the Champakulam Moolam Boat Race in the Alappuzha district were rescued, after their boat capsized in the Pampa River this evening. Onlookers, police and fire service personnel immediately swung into action, rescuing all occupants on board the boat. They have been taken to the local government hospital and were given first aid. The Thekkanodi boat capsized before the completion of the women's event. Reports said the strong...