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Gautam Adani eyes Kerala's Vizhinjam port till 2080; banks on massive MSC investment
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (489+ words) Adani Ports is working to complete the Vizhinjam International Seaport's final phase by December 2028, a deadline crucial to securing a potential 20-year extension of its concession. The company has secured investment from Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for the final phase,…...
Chengannur engg college students develop smart wristwatch to keep stray dogs away
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (220+ words) Engineering students have invented a smart watch called SENS-K9 that emits ultrasonic waves to deter stray dogs, allowing pedestrians to walk safely. The SENS-K9 watch is a wearable device that can be activated instantly via a button press during emergencies....
Cashew import scam: HC asks govt to produce prosecution order against accused, ex-Chairman says all decisions unanimous
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (332+ words) The Kerala State Government has finally granted sanction for the prosecution of ex-officials accused of corruption in the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC) case. The High Court has repeatedly cancelled previous government orders denying prosecution, and has taken strong…...
Kozhikode pensioner robbed after 'Good Samaritan' pretends to help him home, accused arrested
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (244+ words) An elderly pensioner was allegedly robbed by a man who feigned assistance after he fell on a roadside. The victim had just withdrawn his pension and was carrying cash and important documents when the incident occurred. The accused, who has…...
Heading straight to a specialist may not always help patients: Doctor explains
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (481+ words) Patients increasingly rely on online information, often leading to anxiety and distrust, as internet searches may present worst-case scenarios and fail to account for individual uniqueness. The problem, however, is that internet searches often throw up the most severe or…...
Major setback to CPM narrative as SIT clears MSF leader in "Kafir Screenshot" case
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (225+ words) Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 Acting on a complaint filed by C Bhaskaran, treasurer of the LDF election committee, the Vadakara police had registered a case against Kasim on the very night the screenshot surfaced. Subsequently, the Youth League filed a separate complaint…...
Cerebral malaria outbreak in India's Jharkhand: Here are the symptoms, precautions and why it's dangerous
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (434+ words) Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 Malaria, particularly the dangerous cerebral malaria strain caused by Plasmodium falciparum, is seeing a significant increase in cases and fatalities. Malaria, the infectious disease spread by Plasmodium parasites, is spreading in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. In the past…...
Ansiba moves court against Lakshmipriya, seeks probe into Shwetha Menon's role
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (236+ words) Onmanorama Actor Ansiba has approached the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-IX, seeking legal action against actor Lakshmipriya and others over allegedly defamatory and sexually coloured allegations made against her According to the petition, Ansiba alleges that Lakshmipriya made false…...
Food poisoning in Kadakkavoor; over 20 people hospitalised
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (179+ words) Onmanorama Over 20 people were hospitalised in a case of food poisoning after they consumed chicken dishes from a newly opened fast food shop at Kadakkavoor in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday The panchayat authorities have shut down the shop The shop, named…...
IMD issues yellow alert in 3 Kerala districts; rain likely till July 7
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (286+ words) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alerts for multiple districts in Kerala due to continued scattered rainfall, with the forecast indicating persistent rainy conditions until July 7. Specific districts will be under yellow alert on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with…...