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On August 14, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of people who lost their lives due to floods in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala floods: Toll mounts to 104, 36 missing

According to data, a total of 1,75,373 people are staying at 1,057 rescue and relief camps across the state.

15 Aug 2019 5:41 PM

He also asked the District Collector to expedite efforts to recover the bodies of those missing in the landslide in Puthumala. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul appreciates people of Wayanad for showing courage during heavy floods

During his two-day visit in the district, Gandhi took stock of areas affected by the deluge.

13 Aug 2019 3:19 PM

Eighty-eight people have died across 14 districts of flood-battered Kerala while 40 are missing, authorities said on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

88 dead, 40 missing in Kerala; CM to visit flood-affected areas today

Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc in several areas across the state in past few days with daily lives of residents taking a hit.

13 Aug 2019 11:55 AM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday lashed out at the 'negative' campaigning in social media about the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) and said those who spread hate about the state are committing the most 'heinous crime'. (Photo: File)

‘Heinous crime’: Kerala CM hits out at negative campaign against state Relief Fund

He urged the people to isolate those who spread false news at a time when the state was facing a calamity.

12 Aug 2019 11:13 AM

Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders also distributed relief material to the people at a relief camp in Wayanad's Kaithapoyil. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Rahul calls PM, urges support for his flood-hit Kerala constituency

As many as 76 people have died as to flood hit in Kerala while 58 have been reported missing in landslides.

12 Aug 2019 7:44 AM

Flight operations at Cochin International Airport in Kerala will resume flight operations from Sunday noon, which were stalled since Friday due to heavy rains in the state, airport officials said on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Flight operations at Cochin International Airport to resume 12 pm tomorrow

The operations were suspended as there was a rise in water levels in Periyar river and a canal adjacent to the airport.

10 Aug 2019 3:00 PM

As Kerala continues to battle the torrential downpour lashing its shores, death toll has risen to 42 in rain related incidents, including flooding and landslides, with over one lakh people moved to relief camps, officials said on Saturday. (Photo: File)

42 killed in Kerala floods, over one lakh evacuated

Train services have also been disrupted due to flooding and trees falling on rail tracks.

10 Aug 2019 9:59 AM

Kerala with its scenic beauty will capture your senses. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

10 top places to visit in Kerala

Kerala is a land of scenic beauty that has a balmy effect on the soul.

09 Aug 2019 10:00 PM

With large parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala reeling under extensive flooding due to incessant rains, the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has mobilised considerable resources to provide assistance to state and district administrations of affected areas. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Heavy rains cause floods in K'taka, Kerala, Maharashtra; rescue operations underway

Schools and colleges are shut in in Kerala and Karnataka; Navy is keeping an eye on situation.

09 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he will request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide assistance for his Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad, which is facing the wrath of heavy rainfall and landslides. (Photo: File)

Very concerned about Wayanad’s condition, will request PM for assistance: Rahul

The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over Kerala.

09 Aug 2019 8:34 AM

Flight operations at Cochin International Airport in Kerala have been stopped till 3 pm on Sunday due to heavy rain, airport officials said on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala rains: Kochi airport closed till Sunday after heavy rains

On Friday, the Kerala Government has declared holiday for the day across the state.

09 Aug 2019 8:05 AM

'Red Alert' warning denotes that an area will receive very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, while an 'Orange Alert' warning denotes heavy to very heavy rainfall in a particular area. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala CM chairs high-level meeting in Idukki as rains wreak havoc

Incessant rainfall has wreaked havoc, with normal life being disrupted due to a flood-like situation over the past few days.

08 Aug 2019 5:01 PM

With predictions of heavy rainfall, Kerala Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday issued 'Red Alert' warning for Idukki, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts for the next 24 hours. (Representational Image)

Kerala, Karnataka look at heavy rainfall for 2 days

In addition, all schools and colleges in Malappuram and Wayanad districts will remain closed.

08 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

K Muhammed Basheer, 35, who was the Thiruvananthapuram bureau chief of Malayalam daily Siraj. (Representational Image)

IAS officer sent to custody after Kerala journalist dies, charged with rash driving

The police said he would be taken to jail when the doctors allow him to be discharged after treatment.

04 Aug 2019 11:10 AM

‘There were conflicting statements. We have now confirmed from independent witnesses that Sreeram Venkitaraman was driving the vehicle,’ Thiruvananthapuram Police Commissioner Dhinendra Kashyap said. (Representational Image)

Kerala journalist killed by 'Drunk' IAS officer's car, govt orders probe

The journalist has been identified as Malappuram native KM Basheer, who was working as the bureau chief of Siraj Daily.

03 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

On Monday, Balakrishnan's lawyer argued that he had an objection to giving his DNA samples, to which the court said he would have to do so. (Photo: File)

Kerala CPM leader's son to face paternity test in rape case

Binoy Balakrishnan handed over blood samples to the police on Tuesday and the report has been submitted to the court in a sealed envelope.

31 Jul 2019 3:29 PM

The text in the Malayalam language said, ‘Your brother was seeking martyrdom. Allah has fulfilled his wish as per his aspiration. He was martyred 10 days ago in a drone attack by the American forces’. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala man, who joined ISIS, dies in US drone strike in Afghanistan

News of Muhammad Muhasin's death was communicated to his family via WhatsApp from an unidentified number from Afghanistan.

31 Jul 2019 2:39 PM

Youth Congress workers in protest against a stir by a Dalit CPI MLA has triggered a controversy in Kerala with the lawmaker dubbing it 'casteist' and lodging a police complaint. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Kerala Cong workers sprinkle cow dung water to ‘purify’ venue after Dalit’s protest

In a counter-protest, the Youth Congress activists staged a march against the MLA, alleging her protest was an act to 'befool' the people.

29 Jul 2019 9:58 AM

In video, the group of ducks can be seen forming an almost orderly queue and waddling their way down the road. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch video: 'Disciplined' ducks cross road in Kerala, hold up traffic

'A different type of traffic jam in #Kerala #DuckTales' the tweet is captioned.

26 Jul 2019 3:39 PM

The project would take these tourist centres to Green Certification platform by making them the focus of eco-friendly and responsible tourism activities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala to launch ‘Clean Kerala Initiative’ piloted by Responsible Tourism Mission

Tourism industry agrees to plan for 'Green Code of Conduct'.

26 Jul 2019 10:30 AM

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