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Kerala on alert after cargo ship capsizes off Kochi coast | What happened? | Kerala oil spill

A cargo ship carrying hazardous materials and tonnes of oil has capsised off the Kochi coast, triggering a major environmental alert in Kerala. What happened? Watch!

Covid-19 cases cross 1,000 mark: 430 active cases in Kerala, 104 in Delhi

Covid-19 tally rises across India with over 1,000 active cases. Kerala tops list with 430 active cases; Delhi sees 99 new cases in a week, triggering fresh concerns

Containers from sunken Liberian ship wash ashore along Kerala coast

Containers from a Liberian cargo ship that sank, off the Kerala coast, have started washing ashore, police said on Monday. Coastal police said that some containers have been found along the southern Kollam coast. The total number of containers washed ashore is not yet known, and authorities are working to manage the situation, they said. Police have been deployed in all affected areas. Reports indicate that at least four containers have been spotted so far along the coast of Kollam district. Officials have urged the public to stay away from the containers, warning that the ship had 13 hazardous cargos among its 640 containers. The cargo ship capsized and sank early Sunday, leading to a significant oil spill. The leak has sparked a statewide alert, as fuel is drifting at a speed of around three kilometres per hour and could soon impact the ecologically sensitive Kerala coastline. According to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the sunken vessel had 84.44 metric tonnes of diesel and 3

Vessel sinks near Kerala coast, sparks hazardous fuel leak fears

Of the 24 crew members, 21 were reportedly rescued by the Navy and Coast Guard on Saturday

Heavy rains lash Kerala; trees uprooted, houses damaged, rivers swell

A Huge number of trees got uprooted, houses were damaged, rivers are in spate, and shutters of some dams were raised in Kerala on Sunday with heavy rains overnight and strong winds continuing to lash across the state. Almost all districts of the state received widespread rains throughout the night and in the morning, causing intense waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic snarls. In landslide-battered Chooralmala in Wayanad, incessant heavy rains caused concerns among local people the previous night. Water flow in the Punnapuzha River, crisscrossing through the Chooralmala-Mundakkai region, heavily increased due to continuing downpour, they said. "We are yet to recover from the shock of last year's landslide. We have not slept properly at night, as we were scared of seeing heavy rains. We feared something worse," an elderly local man told a TV channel. In Pathanamthitta district, a family had a narrow escape as huge trees uprooted and fell upon their tile-roof house near ...

ECI releases schedule for bye-polls in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, West Bengal

ECI announces bypoll schedule in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab, and West Bengal; mobile deposit rules and 100-meter canvassing restrictions to ensure smooth polling

'Dangerous cargo' in sea off Kerala coast, govt warns people not to touch

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) on Saturday said that dangerous cargo, including oil, has fallen into the Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast and cautioned the general public against touching the containers if they wash ashore. KSDMA member secretary Sekhar Kuriakose, in a voice note shared with reporters, said that the information about the dangerous cargo falling into the sea was received from the coast guard. "There is a chance the cargo, including containers and oil, will wash ashore. The public, if they see such cargo, should not go near it or touch it and should inform the police immediately," he said. He also said that there was a possibility of oil films appearing along the coast in some areas. Kuriakose also said that the coast guard has confirmed that the vessel was carrying Marine gasoil (MGO) and Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).

Monsoon arrives in Kerala, Indian mainland sees earliest onset since 2009

Southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala, marking the earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009; IMD forecasts above-normal rainfall and widespread showers ahead

Centre denying Kerala its rightful share in tax devolution: CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday slammed the Centre, accusing it of denying the State its rightful entitlement in the tax devolution.

NTPC Green Energy wins 80MW battery storage project in Kerala auction

State-owned NTPC Green Energy on Thursday said it has bagged a battery energy storage project in Kerala in an auction conducted by NHPC. The 80MW/320MWh battery energy storage project will provide power back-up or supply of 80MW for four hours. NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) emerged as the winning bidder in the e-reverse auction conducted by NHPC on May 21, 2025, a regulatory filing said. The auction was part of NHPC's tender for the selection of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developers for setting up of 125MW / 500MWh ISTS-connected standalone BESS in Kerala. NGEL has secured two key projects under the initiative. Letter of award from NHPC is awaited, it stated.

From Kerala to Uttar Pradesh, states step up vigil as Covid returns

Masks, tests and advisories return as states like Kerala, UP and Odisha increase vigilance amid rising Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron sub-variants

NTPC Green Energy wins major battery energy storage project in Kerala

NTPC Green Energy secured the deal for total battery storage capacity of 80MW/320MWh through a competitive bidding process

Kerala reports 182 Covid cases in May; govt asks people to wear masks

Kerala Health Minister Veena George has advised vulnerable groups and symptomatic individuals to wear masks as Kerala tracks a surge in cases linked to JN.1 and new Omicron sub-variants

India logs 164 new Covid-19 cases in one week, active cases cross 250

India records 164 new Covid-19 cases between May 12 and 19, with Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra reporting most cases; officials say symptoms remain mild

Family demands proper probe into woman tourist's death in Wayanad resort

The family of a woman tourist who allegedly died in a hut collapse at a resort in this hill district, on Saturday expressed doubts over the cause of her death and demanded a proper probe into the incident. Speaking to reporters, the mother of the victim, Nimisha, said that her daughter and several of her friends were sleeping under the hut -- constructed using wooden poles and thatched with grass -- but nothing happened to others. Her brother said the reason for their suspicion is that there were no visible injuries or blood on Nimisha's body. "The postmortem report says that there were a lot of internal injuries, including broken bones. Moreover, the incident occurred around 2 am when everyone was sleeping in that big hut," he said. "Her friends said that four tents were set up inside the hut, and two people were sleeping in each of them. So, how come only our child suffered this fate? If something that big collapses, there would be injuries on the body. But, there was nothing lik

Kerala to move court to recover ₹1,500 cr withheld by Centre over PH SHRI

The Kerala government on Tuesday said it would explore both legal and protest avenues to secure over Rs 1,500 crore in funds allegedly withheld by the Centre under various centrally sponsored schemes because Kerala has not signed the PM SHRI scheme memorandum. State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said that Kerala will join forces with Tamil Nadu to press for their rightful share. He accused the central government of discriminatory practices. "I have already spoken to the Tamil Nadu Education Minister twice and will be meeting him next week," Sivankutty told PTI Video, underlining a coordinated effort between the two southern states. The funds in question have allegedly been held back due to Kerala's refusal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) associated with the PM Sree scheme a central government initiative aimed at upgrading select schools across India. Minister Sivankutty further cited a Supreme Court judgement in a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government,

Consumer court awards ₹1 L for farmer as banana plants fail to bear fruit

In a quiet corner of Kerala, a farmer's hopes for a bountiful banana harvest witherednot from drought or disease, but from a promise unfulfilled. Now, a local consumer court has stepped in, ordering a nursery to pay Rs 1 lakh in compensation after the banana plants it supplied failed to bear fruit as expected. The complaint was filed by a farmer from Karimpanthottiyil, Wandoor, in this district, who had taken land on lease for farming. He bought 150 banana saplings, including the 'Nendran' variety, from Chungathara Krishi Nursery, paying Rs 3,425. He was told the plants would bear fruit within 10 months, in time to sell during the Onam season. However, the plants did not bear fruit on time. Worse, instead of the 'Nendran' variety, he received a different type called 'Swarnamukhi'. Other saplings he received were also not the ones he ordered. The farmer filed a complaint with the Consumer Commission, asking for Rs 1.64 lakh in compensation. The local agriculture officer and an a

Kerala confirms another Nipah case in Malappuram's Valanchery district

A 42-year-old woman from Valanchery, Malappuram has tested positive for Nipah virus, marking Kerala's seventh reported case since the first outbreak in 2018

Nipah virus case confirmed in Kerala's Malappuram district: Officials

A case of Nipah virus has been confirmed in the Malappuram district of Kerala, health officials said on Wednesday. State Health Minister Veena George stated that a woman from Valanchery in the district has been diagnosed with Nipah virus infection. She is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Perinthalmanna, health officials said. They said the woman had been experiencing fever for the past week and developed symptoms such as cough and breathing difficulties. Suspecting a possible Nipah infection, her samples were sent to the virology laboratory in Pune. The lab later confirmed it to be a case of Nipah infection, officials said.

Kerala launches 'Jyothi' to ensure education for migrant workers' children

The Kerala government has launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring access to education for the children of migrant workers. Titled "Jyothi", the programme seeks to bring all children of migrant workers aged 3 to 6 into the anganwadis while ensuring those aged 6 and above are fully integrated into public schools, a CMO statement said here on Wednesday. Migrant workers form an essential part of Kerala's workforce, with over 35 lakh workers contributing across various sectors, it said. Many live in the state with their families, making it imperative to extend Kerala's legacy of universal and free public education to their children as well. The initiative also focuses on fostering cultural and educational inclusion, it said. This project marks a crucial step in advancing the welfare and empowerment of migrant workers and reaffirms the Kerala Government's commitment to inclusive development, the CMO statement added.