The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to take immediate steps to ban the sale of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, citing concerns over environmental degradation during the annual pilgrimage season.
A former Congress MLA Anil Akkara faces police case for allegedly damaging a road divider in Kerala's Thrissur district on Friday.
The Cyber Crime Police in Kerala's Malappuram arrested two key suspects in a Rs 95 lakh fraud case, where a school teacher was duped with promises of high returns through online gold trading.
The BJP in Kerala on Friday said it will be starting a programme to reach out to the Muslim community in the state but clarified it was "not political or for getting votes"; instead, it was a "trust-building" initiative.
The death of a 48-year-old man in a government hospital in Thiruvananthapuram has triggered protests with family alleging delay and lack of proper treatment.
German vlogger Alex Welder said people abroad did not know much about Kerala owing to the stereotypes.
Mumbai City FC narrowly beat Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, courtesy of a late own goal, to book their place in the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26.
The Kerala High Court has directed that physiotherapists and occupational therapists cannot use the prefix "Dr" without holding a recognised medical degree.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has granted interim approval to the Kerala government's proposal to create two supernumerary seats for transgender students in all law colleges across the state.
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kerala was attacked by a pet dog when she visited a house in Kottayam to hand out forms for the upcoming revision of voter rolls.
Lonely Planet, the acclaimed global travel guide, recently recognised Kerala's culinary culture as one of the best experiences for travellers to undertake in 2026.
Devanandha Jibin shared an Instagram post a day after the Prakash Raj-led jury announced the 55th Kerala State Films Awards
A 25-year-old man, reportedly the personal assistant of a Rajya Sabha MP from Kerala, has been arrested as part of the massive state-wide operation against organised cyber-financial crimes, police said.
The Kerala High Court ruled that if a Muslim man wants to register his second marriage under the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules 2008, while his earlier one is still in existence, his first wife should also be heard.
The Special Intensive Revision of voter lists or SIR was rolled out across multiple states today. Among them were Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu - states where assembly elections are due next year.
The Manjeri District Principal Sessions Court on Tuesday slammed the Kerala Police for arresting a 32-year-old man for possessing just 10 millilitres of liquor.
From hearty north Indian keema to coastal prawn and fish delights, a steaming plate of stuffed parathas is more than just breakfast, its a seasonal ritual, a celebration of rich regional foodways and the simple joy of breaking bread.
A British vlogger's video exposed the littering problem in Varkala, Kerala, sparking online debate on India's environmental cleanliness.
Prakash Raj said, "If such sort of jury and government are there, they don't deserve Mammootty"
A municipal vehicle fell into a river moments after it was inaugurated during a flag-off ceremony in Kerala's Palakkad district on Monday. Both passengers in the vehicle escaped unharmed.
Chidambaram's Manjummel Boys swept major honours, including Best Film
Third Vande Bharat Express For Kerala: Ernakulam-Bengaluru Route Announced. The service is expected to start on November 7.
The woman, identified as Janvi, was allegedly stopped from using online taxis (Uber or Ola) and forced to switch to a local taxi, citing "court order".
A woman was critically injured after a drunk passenger pushed her out of a moving train near Varkala here on Sunday, police said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

