In a recent survey conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), it was revealed that patients in Telangana bore the highest hospital expenses among all Indian states in 2025. The average cost for each instance of hospitalization was nearly Rs 53,000, significantly higher than the all-India average of Rs 37,858. The survey also indicated a […]
Thiruvananthapuram – In a move that could potentially disrupt healthcare services in Kerala, private hospital nurses began a strike on Wednesday, demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 40,000, improved service conditions, and the implementation of various pending assurances without further delay. The strike was organized by the United Nurses Association (UNA), which represents a […]
In a significant political maneuver, the Kerala government has recently passed the Kerala Nativity Card Bill, 2026, which aims to replace nativity certificates issued by tahsildars and serve as an official document for accessing state services and administrative purposes. The new card, valid for a lifetime, will not confer citizenship and is open only to […]
In a reversal of fortunes, the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) has faced a significant electoral defeat in the recently concluded local body elections in Kerala. The setback, according to preliminary assessments by the CPI(M), can be partly attributed to the erosion of quality among its cadre, a concern that has […]
In a joyous response to Indian cricketer Sanju Samson’s impressive performance against the West Indies, leaders from various political parties and influential personalities in Kerala took to social media to congratulate him. The 26-year-old batsman delivered a historic knock in the crucial match, garnering widespread appreciation and admiration across the state. The leaders, who hail […]
In a significant legal development, the Kerala High Court has issued notice to the producers of the Hindi film “Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond,” following a writ petition challenging the certification granted to the movie by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The court’s action comes in response to objections raised against the […]
In a concerning development, the closure of small-scale hospitals is escalating at an alarming rate across Kerala. This trend, which has been brewing for some time, has become more pronounced in recent years as corporate hospital chains and large private players expand their presence in the state’s health sector. According to reports, around five to […]
In a significant development, Rajeev Thantri also known as Kandararu Rajeevaru, one of the key accused in the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case, has been granted bail by the Court of the Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Kollam on February 18, 2026. The detailed order is yet to be released. According to the court proceedings, […]
In a move that raises questions about the political implications of an upcoming conference, Ramesh Chennithala, a member of the Congress Working Committee and former Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, has appealed to renowned personalities and intellectuals to reconsider their participation in the ‘International Conference on Development and Democracy’, scheduled for February 15. […]
In a significant address at an event titled ‘Chhattisgarh@25: Shifting the Lens’, Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the communist government in Kerala and expressed his intentions to completely eliminate Maoist influence. He asserted that regions under communist rule have lagged in development, citing what he described as the damaging effects of communist ideology. Shah […]
