IMD issues RED ALERT for 7 districts of Kerala; NDRF, state agencies on standby, 6 dead due to heavy rains
IMD has issued red alerts for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts for August 2.
Aug 02, 2022, 09:00 AM IST
After youth with Monkeypox symptoms dies in Kerala, Centre forms task force to monitor situation in India
The task force will monitor and provide guidance to the governoment on Monkeypox diagnostic facilities and vaccination options.
Aug 01, 2022, 10:39 AM IST
IMD issues heavy rains alert for Kerala, CM Pinarayi Vijayan asks people to be vigilant - Check forecast
IMD has warned of heavy rains in the state for the next five days. Parts of Kerala are experiencing landslides and waterlogging as the water levels in rivers are rising in several places. Authorities have been instructed to stay on alert.
Aug 01, 2022, 10:11 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak in India: Centre forms task force to monitor situation in country
"The team will be headed by Dr VK Paul, member (Health), NITI Aayog and members including Secretary, Union Health Ministry, Pharma and Biotech," sources said.
Aug 01, 2022, 09:44 AM IST
India's 1st Monkeypox DEATH reported in Kerala: Govt assures high-level probe
According to ANI, the deceased tested positive for Monkeypox in a test conducted in a foreign country.
Jul 31, 2022, 21:45 PM IST
Monkeypox BIG update: Suspected monkeypox patient DIES in Kerala’s Thrissur
Monkeypox has been suspected in a 22-year-old returnee from UAE who died in Thrissur district of Kerala yesterday.
Jul 31, 2022, 14:12 PM IST
Monkeypox reached Karnataka? Another suspected case of virus reported
An Ethiopian national with symptoms of monkeypox has been quarantined at a private hospital in Karnataka.
Jul 30, 2022, 19:31 PM IST
India's first Monkeypox-infected person recovers; check his health update here
Kerala Health Minister Veena George assured that the monkeypox patient is healthy and his skin bumps have been cured.
Jul 30, 2022, 14:47 PM IST
Good news for NEET aspirants! Kerala's Idukki Medical College gets NMC nod for 100 MBBS seats
The Idukki Medical College lost the then Medical Council of India (MCI) recognition in the year 2016 as it didn't have any adequate amenities including required number of beds, academic block, staffs and accommodation facilities for students and employees.
Jul 29, 2022, 14:18 PM IST
Kerala man wins lottery of Rs 1 crore, few hours before selling his house to pay debt
"I won the lottery. So, there is no need to sell this house. When we get the prize, all our issues will be sorted out," the lucky man from Kerala said.
Jul 28, 2022, 15:42 PM IST
Karnataka on alert as neighbouring Kerala reports three monkeypox cases
The Karnataka government has stepped up surveillance as neighbouring Kerala confirmed three cases of monkeypox virus.
Jul 22, 2022, 19:55 PM IST
After monkeypox, THIS highly-contagious disease reported in Kerala
African swine fever is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease affecting domestic pigs.
Jul 22, 2022, 15:17 PM IST
Monkeypox virus: Kerala issues SOPs for treatment amid two confirmed cases, details here
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said people should take precautionary measures like wearing masks and using sanitisers to prevent the spread of monkeypox.
Jul 20, 2022, 22:57 PM IST
Two Monkeypox cases in India: Kerala starts testing today, gears to fight disease
Monkeypox in India: Testing for Monkeypox has begun in Kerala as announced by the state's Health Minister Veena George.
Jul 19, 2022, 20:42 PM IST
IndiGo bans LDF leader, 2 youth Congress workers from flying with airline
The action has been taken because of an incident that occurred on June 13 on board an IndiGo flight from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram involving Naveen Kumar RK, Farsin Majeed PP, and EP Jayarajan reports ANI.
Jul 19, 2022, 18:16 PM IST
Amid concerns over monkeypox, Centre seeks screening of international passengers
The new direction from the Union Health Ministry comes after a second confirmed case of monkeypox was reported in Kerala’s Kannur district.
Jul 18, 2022, 20:19 PM IST
Monkeypox in India: How is govt planning to deal with new virus, read here
Monkeypox outbreak: Disha 104, 1056, 0471 2552056 is the helpdesk number for Kerala. The state government has urged anyone who notices any Monkeypox-like symptoms to contact the help desk.
Jul 17, 2022, 20:07 PM IST
Tomato Fever fear grips Kerala: How to protect your children from viral infection?
Tomato Fever: As Kerala grapples with the spread of Tomato Fever among children, take a look at how you can protect your kids from the infection.
Jul 17, 2022, 12:14 PM IST
Monkeypox in India: Tamil Nadu ramps up screening at airport and border for suspected cases
Monkeypox in India: International passengers at Chennai airport are being screened for the virus as per the state's Health Ministry.
Jul 16, 2022, 12:53 PM IST
Monkeypox in India: Co-passengers of infected Kerala man being monitored; Know what are symptoms to watch out for
The Kerala Health Ministry stated that the co-passengers of the Kerala man infected with Monkeypox are under observation for any symptoms.
Jul 16, 2022, 08:20 AM IST
