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Girl, 4, Taken For Finger Surgery, But Docs Operate On Tongue "By Mistake"

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 16, 2024, Kozhikode, Kerala

In what is believed to be another major goof-up at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, a four-year-old girl today fell victim to serious medical negligence, and a probe has been ordered.

Southwest Monsoon Likely To Reach Kerala Around May 31: Weather Office

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2024, New Delhi

Southwest Monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala around May 31, setting the stage for the four-month rainfall season crucial for India's farm-based economy.

Kerala Professor Arrested For Sexually Harassing Woman At Amusement Park

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2024, Kannur, Kerala

An assistant professor of the Central University of Kerala has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a woman at an amusement park in the district, police said today.

Kerala Woman Dies After Speeding Ambulance Hits Electric Pole, Catches Fire

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 14, 2024, Kozhikode (Kerala)

A woman patient was charred to death when the ambulance, transporting her to another hospital, hit an electric pole and caught fire in this district early Tuesday morning, police said.

2 Dead As Cargo Ship Rams Into Kerala Fishing Boat

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 13, 2024, Kozhikode

An Indian general cargo ship Sagar Yuvaraj, in the wee hours of Monday, hit a Kerala fishing boat leaving two men in the boat dead.

Health Department Urges Vigilance After Viral Hepatitis Deaths In Kerala

Press Trust of India | Friday May 10, 2024, Malappuram, Kerala

A 41-year-old man died in Kerala's Malappuram district today due to viral hepatitis, marking the sixth such confirmed case in the district in the last three months. This incident has prompted the health department to urge people to be vigilant.

Kerala Businessman, Family Arrested For Alleged Financial Fraud Of Rs 500 Crore

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Pathanamthitta (Kerala)

A businessman who is allegedly connected with a political party in Kerala was on Tuesday arrested from Thiruvalla here in connection with a financial fraud of around Rs 500 crore.

Woman Dragged Off Her Two-Wheeler, Assaulted By Drunk Man In Kerala: Cops

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Pathanamthitta (Kerala)

A woman suffered injuries on Tuesday after she was allegedly dragged off her two-wheeler and assaulted in broad daylight at Thiruvalla here, by a man who was under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Kerala Man Murders Wife, Daughter, Then Tries To Kill Son, Attempts Suicide

Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 07, 2024, Kollam (Kerala)

A man allegedly murdered his wife and daughter by giving them some poisonous substance first and then slitting their throats before attempting to kill himself in Paravur, in Kerala's southern district of Kollam, on Tuesday.

Newborn Found In Plastic Bag In Kerala, Child Rights Body Registers Case

Press Trust of India | Friday May 03, 2024, Kochi

The Kerala State Child Rights Commission registered a case on Friday into the incident where a newborn was found dead, covered in a plastic bag on the street of a posh residential area in Kochi.

Kerala Man Dies By Suicide After Bank Refuses To Return His Deposit: Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 02, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

A 52-year-old man who consumed poison recently after a cooperative bank here allegedly refused to return his deposit has died, the police said here on Thursday.

As Kerala Makes Driving Licence Test Very Strict, Driving Schools Protest

Press Trust of India | Thursday May 02, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala government's move to completely revamp its driving licence test, making it more rigorous and challenging for aspirants to obtain a licence, is being challenged by driving school unions.

Kerala Man Jailed for 106 Years For Raping, Impregnating Mentally Challenged Teen

Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2024, Idukki, Kerala

A Kerala court on Monday sentenced a 44-year-old man to a cumulative 106 years' imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 15-year-old mentally challenged girl in this mountainous district of the state.

"Kallakkadal Phenomenon" Threatens Kerala, Tamil Nadu Coastlines

Press Trust of India | Monday April 29, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The entire coastal areas of Kerala and the southern coastal parts of Tamil Nadu are likely to experience the "kallakkadal phenomenon" -- the sudden swell of the seas causing rough waves -- until 11.30 pm on Monday.

South India Stares At Severe Water Crisis As Reservoir Levels Plunge To Mere 17%

Press Trust of India | Saturday April 27, 2024, New Delhi

The southern region, encompassing states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, has significantly reduced water storage compared to historical averages at just 17 per cent of reservoir capacity.