Monsoon Arrives in Kerala Three Days Late, IMD Misses Forecast Margin
The monsoon has officially set in over Kerala on June 4, three days later than predicted by the IMD, marking the first such miss since 2015.
The monsoon has officially set in over Kerala on June 4, three days later than predicted by the IMD, marking the first such miss since 2015.
The Kerala government's proposal to introduce menstrual leave for schoolgirls has initiated a discussion on menstrual health in the state, with mixed reactions from various quarters.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan remarked that the Governor's policy address did not include criticism of the Union government, while also commenting on UDF's approach to its dream projects.
A senior resident doctor at a Kerala medical college hospital has been suspended after maggots were discovered in a patient's surgical wound. A probe committee found lapses in care following the patient's transfer from the ICU to the ward.
Kerala's Transport Minister C.P. John announced plans to expand KSRTC services to northern districts, aiming to address regional imbalances and ensure equitable access to the UDF government's free bus travel scheme for women.
The arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala is a pivotal event for India, influencing food security, agricultural GDP, and water supply nationwide.
Severe weather, including storms and rain, affected 11 states, causing damage and disruptions. Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala on June 4.
The Congress party's organisational revamp has intensified competition for the Kottayam District Congress Committee (DCC) leadership, with several leaders vying for the position.
The IMD has issued orange alerts for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts in Kerala, forecasting heavy rainfall as the monsoon is expected to arrive by June 4.
The ongoing West Asia crisis has impacted tourism in Kumarakom, with stakeholders noting a lack of Arab travellers to the backwater destination. The industry is now focusing on attracting visitors from northern India for revival.
केरल में राजनीतिक हलचल तेज हो गई है। बीडीजेएस नेता तुषार वेल्लापल्ली ने विपक्ष के नेता वी.डी. सतीसन से उनके पारवूर स्थित घर पर मुलाकात की। वहीं, श्रम मंत्री बिंदु कृष्णा ने एसएनडीपी योगम के महासचिव वेल्लापल्ली नटेसन से कानीचुकुलंगरा में उनके घर पर मुलाकात की। तुषार ने चुनाव में सतीसन के खिलाफ काम करने के आरोपों को खारिज किया।
In a significant political development, Thushar Vellappally met Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan at his residence in Paravur, while Labour Minister Bindu Krishna visited SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan in Kanichukulangara. Thushar dismissed claims of SNDP Yogam working against Satheesan in elections.
Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Congress for its selective outrage over ED actions, accusing it of self-interest. He called for collective opposition to BJP's alleged misuse of investigative agencies.
पूर्व केरल सीएम पिनराई विजयन ने कांग्रेस पर ईडी कार्रवाई को लेकर स्वार्थी रवैया अपनाने का आरोप लगाया। उन्होंने बीजेपी द्वारा जांच एजेंसियों के कथित दुरुपयोग के खिलाफ विपक्षी दलों को एकजुट होने की अपील की।