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Kerala Minister Sivankutty urges ASHA workers to send their cut hair to Centre
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty criticised ASHA workers for shaving their heads in protest, urging them to take their demands to the Centre. He also accused BJP representatives of infiltrating the agitation and defended the state's wage structure for ASHAs
31 March,2025 06:00 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM seeking cancellation of tenders for offshore mining
Flagging the threat to marine life, the Congress leader said opening up offshore mining blocks to private players without any rigorous assessment of its impact was concerning
31 March,2025 01:19 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Empuraan controversy: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan watches Mohanlal-starrer
Amid a political controversy around Prithviraj and Mohanlal's film Empuraan, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan spoke in support of the makers. He also watched the movie with his family
30 March,2025 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Messi’s Argentina to face India for exhibition game in October
On Wednesday, HSBC India became the official partner of the Argentina team to collaborate and promote football in India
27 March,2025 08:48 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Kerala seeks Centre’s intervention in regulating high airfares for Haj pilgrims
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the Union government to regulate the steep airfares imposed on Haj pilgrims and expatriates. Despite repeated appeals, the Centre maintains that airlines have full control over pricing
25 March,2025 01:57 PM IST | Kerala
Kerala: CM Vijayan announces intensified anti-drug campaign to combat narcotics
The Kerala government announced a large-scale anti-drug campaign set to begin in April, aiming to fight the rising menace of narcotics through a coordinated effort across society on Monday
24 March,2025 03:37 PM IST | Kerala | mid-day online correspondent
Kerala-style bed sheets with dates in Maharashtra's govt hospitals, too?
Rohit Patil, Maharashtra’s youngest MLA at just 25, voiced concerns about the state’s healthcare system. On Friday, in his speech on the Budget, Patil urged the government to prioritise and expedite reforms to address pressing issues plaguing the health sector
24 March,2025 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Kerala Police bust fake theft, three held in Kozhikode
According to police sources, the prime accused filed a complaint on Thursday, stating that Rs 40.25 lakh had been stolen from his car when it was parked at a private hospital in Poovattuparamba, the previous day
23 March,2025 11:18 PM IST | Kozhikode | mid-day online correspondent
Abduction, killing of Mysuru-based healer: Main accused sentenced to 13 years
A Kerala court on Saturday sentenced to varying jail terms, ranging from 5 years to 13 years, the three persons convicted for the abduction of a Mysuru-based traditional healer and his brutal killing at one of the accused's residence at Nilambur in 2019
22 March,2025 04:21 PM IST | Kerala | PTI
Man held for 'drug peddling' after mother's complaint in Kerala
According to the police, his mother sought their help after he threatened to 'kill' her and other family members. He also threatened to die by suicide, allegedly under the influence of drugs, as stated in her complaint, police said.
21 March,2025 10:48 PM IST | Kozhikode | PTI