Thiruvananthapuram: At least 20 people were killed rain-related incidents and landslides as heavy showers lashed Kerala on August 9. Idukki district was the worst-affected with 10 deaths, including five members of a family. Speaking to the media, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said rains have caused extensive damage to lifeContinue Reading

Thruvanathapuram: The Central government’s new rules banning the sale of cows and buffaloes for slaughter through animal markets has invited severe criticism from the state of Kerala. From the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government to the opposition parties, all have condemned the central government’s move. Reacting to the new rulesContinue Reading

New Delhi: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday declared Kerala as an open defection free state. “Kerala becomes first high density populated state in the country to achieve Open Defecation Free status today on its formation day,” Vijayan tweeted. The milestone was achieved after the government constructed nearly 1.75 lakhContinue Reading