The landslides occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 30, 2024, when most residents were asleep. The disaster has particularly devastated several areas within Wayanad district including Mundakkai, Attamala, Chooralmala and Kunhome. These areas are a part of the Western Ghats mountain range.
A 14-year-old boy from Malappuram district died due to Nipah virus infection, which was confirmed after he showed symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and suffered a cardiac arrest. The infection was confirmed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. The state health minister Veena George informed local media about the death and the preventive measures.
A Kerala court has handed down the death penalty to 15 individuals associated with the Popular Front of India (PFI) for their involvement in the brutal murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ranjith Sreenivasan. The verdict was delivered by Mavelikkara Additional District Judge V G Sreedevi on Tuesday.
On October 29, 2023. An incident occurred when multiple explosions rocked a prayer meeting at the Zamra International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Kalamassery, Ernakulam district, Kerala. The incident claimed one life and left dozens injured.
Once more the Nipah Virus, a destructive zoonotic pathogen, has raised its head in the southern territory of Kerala, India. With its high death rate and potential for human-to-human transmission, this outbreak has sent shockwaves through the district.
The southern Indian state of Kerala is facing a critical public health challenge with the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus. This virus, known for its high death rate and potential to cause extreme illness in people, has reemerged in Kerala, prompting critical worries among public and health authorities.
