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Another surge of northeast monsoon is likely in Kerala

The IMD issued a yellow alert for eight districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Malappuram, and Kasaragod districts on Sunday

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Ayroor panchayat makes Kathakali part of school routine for kids

Ayroor Grama Panchayat in Pathanamthitta, renowned for its Kathakali legacy, is providing children a chance to learn the classical art form as part of their school routine. 200 children will receive free training on Kathakali mudras for six months, with four trained artistes appointed to lead the sessions. The local…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Over an acre of agricultural land lost in landslips overnight after heavy rain in Kerala's Idukki district: official

Heavy rain in Idukki district of Kerala caused landslips on October 23, damaging an acre of agricultural land and a portion of road at Nedumkandam. No injuries or homes damaged, but IMD issued yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki & Palakkad districts for Oct 24. Minor rain has caused landslips…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Satheesan refutes CM’s conspiracy theory about Health dept. job fraud

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has countered Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s argument that the appointment fraud controversy surrounding Health Minister Veena George’s office was the result of a conspiracy hatched by a section of the media and an agent provocateur to advantage the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Hospital ordered to pay compensation for medical negligence

Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a private hospital in Pathanamthitta to pay a compensation of nearly ₹80 lakh for medical negligence that led to the birth of a child with deformities.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Heavy rain causes flooding, closure of schools in parts of Kerala

Heavy rain in Kerala caused flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Cherthala and Chengannur taluks. IMD issued yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. Disaster Management Authority urges people living in high ranges to be vigilant.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Heavy rain lashes Kerala, to continue for a couple of days

Heavy rain continues in Kerala for 3rd day, replenishing waterbodies. SW monsoon has ended, but active spell of rain likely to continue. Depression over south Konkan coast weakens, low pressure area over south central Maharashtra. Low pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal unlikely to intensify. North-east monsoon to set in…

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Internal probe reveals major loan scam at Mylapra cooperative bank

Internal investigation into Mylapra Service Cooperative Bank in Pathanamthitta reveals embezzlement of ₹18.83 crore by former bank secretary Joshua Mathew through 28 loans to relatives. Former bank president Jerry Oommen Easo and his family also took loans worth ₹2 crore. Crime Branch probe on to investigate benami loans worth ₹86.12…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

In Frames | Palliyodams of Aranmula

Just as the monsoon over Kerala enters its second leg, Aranmula, a river-side village in Pathanamthitta — a part of former Travancore, kicks off preparations to host a flotilla of snake boats along its banks. Men, on board decorated boats called Palliyodams, will soon start dropping in here from the 52…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Threat of rain in Puthuppally as orange alert issued in nearby areas

Puthuppally byelection: IMD forecasts rain, orange alert issued for Pathanamthitta, Idukki; yellow alert for Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur. Rain likely to affect voter turnout; cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal to trigger widespread rains, isolated heavy rains in some parts. Thunderstorm, lightning, gusty winds with speed of 30-40 kmph…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023