NDTV News - Kerala

Sreesanth dropped from Kerala lottery ad

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:57:04 GMT

The Kerala government on Friday decided to drop the state lotteries' advertisement featuring fast bowler S. Sreesanth.

Coimbatore girl missing after failing in class 12 exam

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:20 GMT

A letter allegedly written by her said she had expected high marks and having failed, was unwilling to face relatives, friends and the public, police said.

Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Kerala tomorrow

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:14:43 GMT

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in the Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow as the Kerala Yatra, led by Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president Ramesh Chennithala...

Kerala's Opposition to protest against Chandy government, observe May 18 as 'betrayal day'

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:04:23 GMT

The Opposition CPM-led Left Democratic Front in Kerala today said it would observe May 18, the second anniversary of Congress headed United Democratic Front government as 'betrayal' day, due to its 'c...

Kerala to get five new cyber police stations

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:34 GMT

Five new cyber police stations will be set up in Kerala, raising their number to six, a minister said on Thursday.

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala on June 3: Meteorological department

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:51:03 GMT

The crucial south-west monsoon is expected to bring its first showers to Kerala on June 3, a slight delay that could be attributed to the cyclone activity over the Bay of Bengal.

Top scientists express safety concerns over Kudankulam nuclear plant

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:15:54 GMT

Sixty of the country's leading scientists have written to chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, expressing safety concerns over the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant which received the ...

14-year-old boy loses mother in accident, donates her heart

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:13:27 GMT

14-year-old Anandan lost his mother and injured himself in a road accident, but even in tragedy, he didn't lose his capacity to make what many may consider, a wise decision.

Kerala to give autonomous status to state colleges

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:05:50 GMT

The Kerala cabinet today decided to provide autonomous status to government and aided Arts and Science Colleges and Engineering colleges in the state.

Kerala to spend Rs 6 crore on education of fisherfolk's children

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:55:51 GMT

The Kerala government on Tuesday extended a helping hand to the children of the fisherfolk by earmarking Rs.6 crore towards meeting their educational needs.

Kerala forests now have nearly a hundred tigers

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:59:43 GMT

The number of tigers in Kerala's reserve forests has gone up to 100 due to excellent protection measures for the wildlife, an official said on Tuesday.

Indian man shot dead by robbers in South Sudan

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:48:57 GMT

A 56-year-old Kerala-based top official of a shipping firm was shot dead near Juba in South Sudan by a gang of robbers while he was on a business trip, company sources said.

Supreme Court's decision on Kudankulam plant 'unfortunate', says VS Achuthanandan

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:02:21 GMT

CPI(M) veteran and Kerala's Leader of Opposition VS Achuthanandan today termed the dismissal of anti-nuclear campaigners' plea against commissioning of Kudankulam nuclear plant as "unfortunate".

Kerala girl emerges topper in civil services exam

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:27:40 GMT

Haritha V Kumar, who topped the All-India Civil Services Examination, initially did not believe it was true as she thought her friends had played a prank. Haritha V Kumar, who topped the All-India Ci...

With Jonty Rhodes as ambassador, hopes for surfing in India

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:23:47 GMT

He's known for his aerial stunts on the cricket field but Jonty Rhodes feels, 'gliding on the waves with a surf board is a different ball game.'

Head count of Non-Resident Keralites begins

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:18:17 GMT

A house-to-house survey of Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs) is under way in Kerala to create a thorough data bank for formulating policies for welfare of thousands of Malayalis working abroad, mostly in ...

For first time ever, a drought in every district of Kerala

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:16:48 GMT

For the first time, a drought has been declared in every single one of Kerala's 14 districts. The worst-hit areas are in the districts of central Kerala, bordering Tamil Nadu. A weak monsoon dealt the...

Kerala woman wins Rs one crore prize money on quiz show

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:57:32 GMT

For 38-year-old Sanuja Rajan, the wife of a porter, life has come full circle after enduring hardships all through her life, winning Rs.1 crore in a TV reality show in Kerala.

In this jail, efforts towards 'food for all' instead of 'ashes in the bellies'

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:39:46 GMT

These are busy days for inmates of Thiruvananthapuram Central Prison. A team of 100 inmates is cooking rice, sambhar and organic vegetables as part of the government's scheme 'Hunger Free City' to pro...

Kottayam: 4 surgeons killed as car falls into pit

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:11:03 GMT

Four surgeons of Kottayam Medical College were killed after the car they were travelling in, fell into a 1000-feet-deep pit. The accident happened late last night.

Power tariff in Kerala to go up from Wednesday

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:39:24 GMT

Power tariff for all categories of consumers in Kerala would go up from Wednesday with an average increase of about 12 per cent for domestic users.

Live centipede removed from woman's throat in Kerala

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:50:59 GMT

A five-cm long venomous centipede was removed alive from the throat of a woman who had complaints of tickling sensation and discomfort for the last seven days.

Father of nine-year-old who drove Ferrari arrested, granted bail

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:41:09 GMT

The Thrissur-based businessman who filmed his nine-year-old son driving his Ferrari, was arrested today and immediately granted bail on a surety of Rs 5000. The Ferrari has been returned to businessma...

Drought-hit Kerala and Tamil Nadu reach out to help each other over water sharing

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:56:31 GMT

In the backdrop of severe drought and water shortage in Kerala as well as Tamil Nadu, a minister-level meeting was held between the two states today. The meeting is being described as fruitful.

Kerala Police collect Rs 1.5 million as fine from smokers

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:30:03 GMT

The Kerala Police have collected around Rs.1.5 million as fine after stepping up vigil in the past five months against those smoking in public places, according to information available on the website...