The Director of General Education (DGE) will soon file a complaint with the State Director General of Police and Cyber Cell regarding the alleged leak of SSLC English and Plus One Mathematics exam question papers on YouTube before the exams, according to a press release issued by Kerala Education Minister’s office. SSLC question papers are … Read more
Mumbai: Kerala Minister of Law, Industries and Coir P Rajeev said that public welfare and the state’s green development will remain the government’s top priority while attracting private investment and clarified that there were no restrictions on working with the Adani Group in future. Talking to reporters, Rajeev said the Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Seaport near … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram: The family and friends of Abdul Rahim expressed deep disappointment on Sunday after the Riyadh Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia once again delayed its ruling on his release petition. Rahim has been imprisoned for the past 18 years in connection with the death of a Saudi boy. On Sunday, the court postponed its decision … Read more
The Kerala Police have initiated an extensive probe into a massive fraud involving approximately 1, 425 Keralites including 700 nurses who allegedly duped the Gulf Bank of Kuwait of around Dh 303 million (Rs 700 crore). The probe was spearheaded following numerous reports from bank officials, who detected loan defaults and irregularities after many borrowers … Read more
Nearly 1,500 government employees, including gazetted officers and college professors in Kerala, have been found fraudulently receiving social security pensions, prompting Finance Minister K N Balagopal to order stringent disciplinary measures, an official source said on Wednesday. Teachers from the higher secondary sector are also on the list of those receiving welfare pensions. (iStock) “It … Read more
 "What is African swine fever, the contagious virus reported in Kerala’s Thrissur? – Firstpost")
An outbreak of African swine fever has been reported from a farm in a village in Kerala’s Thrissur district, officials said on Friday. Due to the outbreak, the district collector has ordered the culling of 310 pigs at a private farm in Madakkathara panchayat. Here’s all we know about the outbreak. The outbreak “The disease … Read more
 "Should you be worried? – Firstpost")
As monsoon rains drench India, bringing much-needed relief from the summer heat, they also bring an unwelcome guest: the Zika virus. The continuous downpours have led to waterlogging and damp environments, perfect breeding grounds for this virus-carrying mosquito, known as Aedes. The Zika virus, which predominantly occurred in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, the … Read more
 "How deadly viruses are becoming a worry for India – Firstpost")
In recent weeks, India has been thrust into the spotlight as it grapples with a troubling surge of deadly viruses: Nipah, Zika, and Chandipura. As of July 21, Gujarat has reported a staggering 50 cases of Chandipura virus, resulting in 16 fatalities, according to Health Minister Rushikesh Patel. The virus cases have also been reported … Read more
 "Why newborn screening is crucial after Kerala reports rare vaccine-derived polio case – Firstpost")
With the recent case of a child in Kerala who died from Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) after contracting vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV), questions arise about the safety and management of polio vaccination, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. VDPV, which emerges from mutations in the oral polio vaccine (OPV) strain, poses unique challenges compared to wild poliovirus. The … Read more
Sharath and Preeti (Photo: Manorama Online) A couple hailing from Kadakkal in Kollam were recently found dead in their house in Unaizah in the Al-Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia. The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old Sharath and his wife 32-year-old Preethi. Sharath, who had been working as an electrician and plumber in Unayzah for a … Read more
