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Landslide hits Kundala estate in Kerala's Munnar, district on alert

A heavy landslide has been reported in Munnar Kundala estate in Kerala leading to submerging a temple and two shops completely

Swine fever: Kerala won't wait for central allocation to compensate farmers

The Kerala Government has said it would distribute this month itself the compensation to pig farmers in Wayanad and Kannur districts, who had suffered loss due the outbreak of African swine fever

Kerala HSCAP first allotment result 2022 declared today; Check details

The Kerala HSCAP first allotment result list has been released on the official website- hscap.kerala.gov.in. The admission process also began at 11 am today

Kerala CM Vijayan congratulates Sreeshankar on winning medal at CWG

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday congratulated Murali Sreeshankar, who won a silver medal in the men's long jump event at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Vijayan said Sreeshankar made Kerala and Indian proud and added that he was an inspiration. "Congratulations to M Sreeshankar on winning silver in the long jump at #CWG2022. He has made Kerala and India proud by winning our first-ever medal in this event. His trailblazing leap will inspire many youngsters. Wishing him continued success," Vijayan tweeted. The 23-year-old national record holder soared to 8.08m in his fifth attempt to finish second behind Laquan Nairn of Bahamas in a nerve-wrecking men's long jump final on Thursday. Nairn also had a best jump of 8.08m but his second best of 7.98m was better than 7.84m of Sreeshankar. Under rules, if two jumpers are tied on the same distance, the one who has a better second best effort will be ranked ahead. This was India's second medal in athletics at the ...

Tata Motors aim to grow in excess of 40% over Q2 FY22, says VP

With an eye on the upcoming Onam season, Tata Motors, a home-grown automaker, plans to increase its sales in Kerala by 40 per cent in the second quarter of the financial year 2022.

Bumper GST collections could lead to compensation windfall for states

Extending compensation is a topic that has remained a sticking point in India's federal structure, with not only opposition states but also BJP-governed states speaking about it

Federal Bank becomes 1st to list Payment Gateway on new tax platform

Kerala-based Federal Bank has become the first bank to list its Payment Gateway platform on the TIN 2.0 platform of the Income Tax Department. The TIN 2.0 platform went live on July 1 this year and the "Payment Gateway" has been enabled, providing one more payment option to taxpayers, who can now make their payments with ease, using modes such as Credit/Debit Card, UPI, NEFT/RTGS and Internet Banking. Harsh Dugar, Group President & Country Head Wholesale Banking, Federal Bank, said Federal Bank is actively using digital as a key enabler of superior experience and transaction convenience. "With an increasing number of digital first folks joining the workforce and scaling up of digital transactions across the ecosystem, we are sure that taxpayers will appreciate the convenience of tax payments brought forth by the Federal Bank by easing the process and providing multiple options," Dugar said in a statement.

Kerala rains: 18 deaths, thousands displaced, many properties damaged

Landslides and flash floods in Kerala triggered by heavy rains killed 18 people in the last few days, damaged hundreds of properties and displaced thousands to relief camps, the state government said

Kerala rains: State economy takes a beating amid change in weather pattern

Preliminary industry estimates suggest losses of Rs 200 cr at least over last 4 days; no respite for state as 10 districts put on red alert

'Flood tourism' will not be permitted: Kerala Minister

As rains continued in Kerala, state Revenue Minister K Rajan said that people should strictly avoid going to areas which are flooded as part of a growing trend of "flood tourism".

New restriction in MGNREGA a 'setback to rural economy': Kerala to Centre

Kerala has urged Centre to revoke its decision to limit simultaneous works under the MGNREGA scheme, saying it would create huge setback in the rural economy which was trying to recover from pandemic.

Aiming for cooperative federalism, govt created Centre-states mistrust

There is no love lost between the Centre and the states, particularly those ruled by the Opposition parties on various issues

Kerala heavy rains: Red alert in 10 districts, 6 deaths, many relocated

IMD issued a red alert in all districts of the state barring Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Kasaragod, for August 2 and 3 and has predicted heavy rainfall in the state till August 5

Kerala records fifth monkeypox case, 21 immediate contacts isolated

A 30-year-old man presently under treatment in Malappuram has tested positive for the virus, says state health minister

Fifth case of monkeypox reported from Kerala man who returned from UAE

A 30 year-old man, who came to Kerala from UAE last month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the fifth case of the virus from the southern state

Kerala rains: Authorities suspect landslide in forest; people cautioned

The disaster management authorities on Tuesday advised the citizens to be cautious as they suspected a landslide in the Kannavam forest in Kerala's Kannur district.

African swine fever reported in Kannur and Wayanad districts of Kerala

The latest incident of African swine fever in Wayanad has been reported in Nenmeni village of the district on Monday

Top headlines: Govt nets Rs 1.5 trn at 5G auction; monkeypox death in India

The National Institute of Virology in Pune on Monday confirmed the death of a 22-year-old man from Punnayur in Thrissur district of Kerala as the first case of monkeypox death in India.

Vijayan broke all rules during Sharjah ruler's Kerala visit: Swapna Suresh

Swapna Suresh, prime accused in the gold smuggling case, on Monday alleged that Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan not only violated protocol but also his oath of office during Sharjah ruler's visit to state.

Karnataka CM to review monkeypox situation following Kerala man's death

Following the death of a man due to monkeypox in Kerala, Karnataka CM has called an "important meeting" on Tuesday regarding control measures and treatment facility to be put in place.