4 years, 11 months ago

Centre writes to Kerala govt over easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, says decision violates MHA guidelines

The Kerala government has announced relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in two zones, allowing among others private vehicles movement in an odd-even basis and dine-in services at hotels from Monday. New Delhi, Apr 20 The Union Home Ministry has taken strong objection to the Kerala government’s decision to allow opening of restaurants, bus travel in cities and opening of MSME industries in municipal areas, saying it amounts to dilution of its lockdown guidelines. In a letter to the Kerala government, the home ministry said the state government on 17 April has circulated revised guidelines for lockdown measures which allowed opening of activities which are prohibited in the Centre’s consolidated revised guidelines issued on 15 April. Such additional activities allowed by the government of Kerala, include opening of local workshops, barber shops, restaurants, book stores, MSMEs in municipal limits, bus travel in cities and towns for shorter distance, two passengers in the back seat of four wheeler and pillion riding on scooters.

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1 year, 3 months ago

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases

India TV News

India logged 628 new Covid19 infections while Kerala reported 128 fresh cases and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4,44,71,860 while the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Is Covid scare back? 300 fresh cases reported, three deaths in Kerala

India TV News

Kerala reported 300 new active cases of COVID-19 and 3 deaths on December 20, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant of the Coronavirus, a Kerala-based health expert said on Wednesday that Covid is like any other communicable disease that cannot be wiped out completely adding that the …

1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 Update: 292 fresh cases, three deaths in Kerala

Live Mint

COVID-19 Update: The total number of active cases in the state is 2,041. Kerala has reported 292 new active cases of COVID-19 and three deaths on December 19, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The total number of active cases in the state is 2,041, and the total number of people who died due to COVID in …

1 year, 3 months ago

115 Fresh COVID-19 Cases in Kerala; Govt Says No Need to Worry

News 18

As Kerala reported 115 fresh COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours taking the total active cases of the virus in the state to 1,749, the Health Department on Tuesday said there was no need to be worried. According to data on the Union Health Ministry’s website, of the 142 COVID cases reported in the country till 8 am on …

1 year, 3 months ago

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge

Firstpost

The central government has asked states to maintain constant vigil over the Covid situation and report and monitor district-wise SARI and ILI cases on a regular basis The Centre on Monday issued advisory to states in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India. Centre issues advisory to States in …

1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka

The Hindu

In the wake of COVID-19 scare in Kerala following the detection of a sub-variant, the Karnataka government has made wearing of masks mandatory in public places for people above 60 years, those with comorbidities like heart and kidney disease, and those with COVID-19 like symptoms of cold and cough, as a precautionary measure to combat the infection. Minister for Health …

1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 scare in Kerala | Karnataka’s Kodagu on alert

The Hindu

The district administration in Kodagu has been told to be on alert and take necessary precautions over the COVID-19 scare in neighbouring Kerala where a sub-strain of the virus has been reportedly detected. As the district shares its border with Kerala, with the regular movement of people to the hill district, the Minister in charge of Kodagu district N.S. In …

1 year, 3 months ago

As COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu govt take steps to tackle fresh outbreak

India TV News

COVID-19 cases rise in Kerala: Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in neighboring Kerala and in Singapore, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday said that the government has taken all precautions to tackle a fresh outbreak, if any. 'Closely monitoring situation' As of December 15, Tamil Nadu has 36 active COVID-19 cases with a discharge rate of 98.94 …

1 year, 9 months ago

MP Govt to Withdraw Cases Against People for Violating COVID-19 Norms

News 18

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday announced to take back cases registered against persons under “normal sections” for violating COVID-19 norms during the lockdown, state home minister and government spokesman Narottam Mishra said. During the lockdown, cases were registered against citizens for activities like not wearing a mask or gathering in public on the grounds that it could potentially spread …

1 year, 11 months ago

Few Indian states reinstate Covid curbs amid rapid rise in cases

Firstpost

New Delhi: Several states in India have reinstated COVID rules, including making masks mandatory, after most parts of the country witnessed a rapid rise in cases in the past few days. Earlier this week, India’s Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a COVID review meeting where he urged states to stay alert and review their emergency preparedness in case the situation …

1 year, 11 months ago

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection

India TV News

Battle against Covid-19: Fresh covid-19 cases are brewing troubles in the country. “The state government is monitoring the situation amidst the rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the country,” the chief minister said, adding that people will have to take precautions while the government has already issued an advisory. Haryana Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Haryana government …

2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: State does a U-turn on seven-day home quarantine norm

The Hindu

Three days after making seven days home quarantine mandatory for asymptomatic international passengers arriving in the State from five high risk countries — China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand — besides Hong Kong, Karnataka on Tuesday withdrew this norm. Following recommendations by the State’s COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee, the Health Department had issued a circular on December 31 mandating …

2 years, 11 months ago

‘Skewed the status…’: Centre pulls up Kerala for not updating daily Covid data

Hindustan Times

The Union health ministry has asked the Kerala government to provide updated Covid-19 data daily and said the state reporting figures after a gap of five days has skewed the country's key pandemic monitoring indicators such as cases, deaths and positivity rate. Kerala has registered 213 Covid-19 deaths in a span of 24 hours, according to data updated at 8 …

2 years, 11 months ago

Kerala lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, face masks use to continue

India TV News

Highlights Kerala government on Thursday lifted all Covid-19 restrictions in the state. Kerala had logged 291 fresh cases of coronavirus and 36 related deaths on Thursday. Kerala had logged 291 fresh cases of coronavirus and 36 related deaths on Thursday, taking the total positives to 65,35,048 and the toll to 68,264. Of the 36 deaths, one was reported today while …

2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra lifts all Covid curbs; wearing masks not mandatory. Details here

Live Mint

Amid a significant decline in Covid cases, Maharashtra Minister Jitendra Awhad tweeted today said the state cabinet has decided to lift all the existing COVID-19 restrictions. After more than two years, all pandemic-related restrictions including the mandatory wearing of masks would be lifted in Maharashtra from April 2, the state government announced on Thursday. “From Gudhi Padwa, all COVID-19 related …

3 years ago

Coronavirus live |

The Hindu

You can track coronavirus cases, deaths, and testing rates at the national and State levels here. | In Focus podcast Here are the latest updates: New Zealand Travelers to New Zealand will no longer need to isolate New Zealand is ending a requirement that incoming travelers isolate themselves as it continues to remove coronavirus border protections in the face of …

3 years, 1 month ago

Basavaraj Bommai to hold meeting on COVID restrictions today

India TV News

Highlights CM Basavaraj Bommai will chair an expert committee meeting on Saturday He'll take a final call today on lifting of Covid restrictions in Karnataka Karnataka logged 31,198 new Covid cases against 71,092 discharges on Friday Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will on Saturday chair an expert committee meeting to take a final call on lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in Karnataka. …

3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Reports 55,475 New Covid-19 Cases, Situation Under Control, Says Health Minister

News 18

New Covid cases in Kerala crossed 50,000 on Tuesday, along with 70 deaths. Kerala health minister Veena George said that situation is under control and only 3 % of the cases hospitalised. “The total ventilator occupancy, including Covid and non-Covid cases, is 42.7%, which means 57% are still unused. The minister said the state was well-prepared for the third wave, …

3 years, 2 months ago

As Delhi, Mumbai see dip in fresh Covid-19 cases; Kerala's tally soars

India TV News

Delhi on Monday reported 5,760 new Covid cases and 30 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 11.79 percent. As Kerala continues to register a steep rise in COVID-19 cases, the State government on Monday said the educational institutions which have less than 40 per cent attendance for consecutive three days will be closed for two weeks. Thirty-nine more people …

3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone

News 18

Continuing to register a surge in cases, Karnataka on Friday logged 48,049 new cases of COVID-19, and 22 fatalities, taking the tally to 34,25,002 and the death toll to 38,537. India added 3,47,254 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,85,66,027 which includes 9,692 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data …

3 years, 2 months ago

PIL Moved Before Kerala High Court Against Order Revoking COVID-19 Curbs In Kasargod Ahead Of CPM District Meet

Live Law

An advocate clerk has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the revocation of the Collector's order imposing restrictions to mitigate the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the Kasargod district.Earlier, the Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority had issued an order only allowing 50 persons in any public gathering, including political gatherings to mitigate COVID -19 cases. An advocate clerk …

3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala's Covid Surge: Govt Tweaked Criteria for Curbs to Allow CPI(M) Events, Says Opposition

News 18

A controversy has emerged amid Kerala’s Covid surge, with the Opposition alleging the government has manipulated the criteria for restrictions so that CPI district conferences in Kasargode and Thrissur can be held. According to the latest government order related to Covid restrictions, districts are divided into A, B and C categories based on the number of hospital admissions in a …

3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala reports record 40.2% COVID-19 test positivity rate: Southern state's recent case surge explained

Firstpost

The third coronavirus wave has hit Kerala hard with it logging a single-day spike of 46,387 cases on Thursday — a record since the pandemic broke out in March 2020 It appears that Kerala is firmly in the grips of the third COVID-19 wave as recorded its highest-single day spike in coronavirus cases – 46,387 – since the pandemic broke …

3 years, 2 months ago

At 34,199, a surge in cases in Kerala

The Hindu

Kerala’s COVID-19 case graph recorded another jump in cases on Wednesday with 34,199 persons testing positive for COVID-19, when 91,983 samples were tested in 24 hours. The State’s active case pool, which had fewer than 20,000 patients in the beginning of the year, now has 1,68,383 patients, of whom, 3.2% are currently admitted in hospitals or field hospitals like COVID …

3 years, 2 months ago

Chennai observes Sunday lockdown: Here's what's allowed and what's not

Firstpost

The Tamil Nadu government has extended COVID-19 restrictions till 31 January in order to contain the transmission of the virus besides imposing complete lockdowns on Sundays The roads of Chennai wore a deserted look on Sunday as the city observed its second lockdown as part of its plan to impose complete lockdown on all Sundays in Tamil Nadu, amid rising …

3 years, 2 months ago

Haryana extends Covid curbs in all 22 districts in the state. Details here

Live Mint

The Haryana State Disaster Management Authority on Thursday has said that the Haryana government has extended various restrictions in all the 22 districts to stop the rise of Covid-19 cases in the state. Earlier, the released the guidelines on 5 January and on 10 January to impose Covid-19 curbs in the most worst affected districts of the state. Earlier on …

3 years, 2 months ago

No need for full lockdown, says TN Health Minister Subramanian

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Amid the surge in the COVID-19 cases, Tamil Nadu Health Minister MA Subramanian on Tuesday said that there is no need for a lockdown in the state amid rising COVID-19 cases. According to the state health department, there are currently 62,767 active cases of COVID in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended COVID-19 restrictions till January 31 …

3 years, 2 months ago

Why Maharashtra is not considering a lockdown

India Today

The Maharashtra government has imposed more restrictions on the people’s movement from January 8 in view of rising Covid cases. “We have found that 96 per cent of the patients on oxygen support are unvaccinated and the remaining four per cent had taken only first dose of the vaccine,” Chahal says. The state level task force has claimed that almost …

3 years, 2 months ago

TN observes one-day shutdown to help tackle rising COVID cases

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: A one-day complete lockdown to tackle the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases was enforced across Tamil Nadu on Sunday while police, local and health authorities stepped up measures to check violations. Health Minister Ma Subramanian, along with top civic, health and police officials made inspections here and checked the enforcement of lockdown norms and sensitised people travelling for essential purposes …

3 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu one-day shutdown: Authorities step up measures to check violations

Live Mint

The Tamil Nadu government had on Sunday imposed a complete lockdown for a day in an attempt to curb the rising cases of novel coronavirus in the state. Health Minister Ma Subramanian, along with top civic, health and police officials made inspections here and checked the enforcement of lockdown norms and sensitised people travelling for essential purposes on the guidelines …

3 years, 2 months ago

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Several states in the country has announced fresh restrictions in the context of rising Covid-19 cases. India reported 159,632 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly in the country. Uttar Pradesh is the latest to announce a night curfew and the state has decided to close physical classes in all …

3 years, 2 months ago

IndiGo shares an update on Tamil Nadu in view of total lockdown in the state

Live Mint

In view of the full lockdown announced by the Tamil Nadu government to contain the spread of coronavirus, budget airline IndiGo has issued a statement and said that due to complete lockdown in Tamil Nadu on 09th Jan 2022, public transport may be disrupted. The Tamil Nadu government on 5 January announced night curfews that came into effect from January …

3 years, 2 months ago

No Lockdown In Delhi For Now, 14K Covid Cases Expected Today: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

ABP News

New Delhi: In view of rising cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that the situation regarding hospital bed occupancy was under control and lockdown was not required. No need for a lockdown right now.” Jain said that the number of cases in Delhi is high because a large number of …

3 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu announces complete lockdown on Sundays, night curfew from tomorrow amid rising COVID-19 cases

Firstpost

Restaurant takeaways will be allowed between 7 am and 10 pm. No food delivery will be allowed after this time, the new rules said The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced night curfews from tomorrow and also enforced a shutdown on Sundays to fight against the rising COVID-19 cases. According to the latest rules issued by the state government, a …

3 years, 2 months ago

Total Lockdown on Sundays, Night Curfew in Tamil Nadu as Covid Cases See 58% Surge

News 18

Tamil Nadu will witness a complete lockdown on Sundays and public places such as beaches, clubs, malls and cinema halls will be out of bounds from 10 pm to 5 am from January 6 after a 58% surge in Covid-19 cases was reported in the last 24 hours, with the sharpest increase in fresh infections detected in Chennai with 1,489 …

3 years, 2 months ago

'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance

News 18

The BMC has said that there will not be lockdown-like restrictions unless 20,000 hospital beds are occupied, even as Covid-19 cases surge in the city. “Unless 20,000 hospital beds occupied I will not look at fresh lockdown-like restrictions, current hospitalization rate less than 5%” said BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal. Mumbai added 10,606 new cases, a steep rise from 7,928 …

3 years, 2 months ago

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar

Firstpost

Talking to reporters at her office in the BMC headquarters, Pednekar suggested that citizens wear triple-layer masks while travelling in public buses and local trains Mumbai: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily COVID-19 cases in the financial capital cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government’s rules. The …

3 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar warns of lockdown if daily Covid-19 cases go past 20,000

India Today

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases here cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules. The mayor said BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has been keeping a close watch on the situation, and he has already hinted about the lockdown if the Covid-19 cases in …

3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation

News 18

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday chaired an emergency meeting of ministers, senior officials and asked district level authorities to increase testing and also impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching, the CM said, but …

3 years, 2 months ago

Bengaluru in red zone! New Covid-19 restrictions to be issued before January 7| Check here

India Today

Amid the rise in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases in the state, the Karnataka government has decided to issue new and stricter restrictions in the state. According to the report by the Mint, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka stated that amid the third wave of Covid-19 approaching. R Ashoka said, "We will convene a meeting and announce some tough …

3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Reports 2,802 New Covid-19 Cases, 78 Deaths

News 18

Covid-19 Omicron India News Live Updates: Kerala on Sunday recorded 2,802 new Covid-19 cases and 78 deaths, taking the caseload to 52,43,289 and the toll to 48,113. Meanwhile, Delhi registered 3,194 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day rise since May 20, and one died while the positivity rate rose to 4.59 per cent, according to data shared by the city’s …

3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka to impose tougher Covid curbs? Minister answers as cases surge

Live Mint

The Karnataka government is mulling 'tough rules' to arrest the spread of Covid-19 as daily infections are starting to spike, said state revenue minister R Ashoka on Saturday. "We will convene a meeting and announce some tough rules before 7 January when the night curfew will be lifted," the minister said. Further elaborating on this, Ashoka said a government panel …

3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Highlights: Haryana Imposes New Covid Curbs In 5 Districts Amid Omicron Scare

ABP News

Coronavirus LIVE UPDATES: The Union Health Ministry wrote to states advising that anyone with fever, headache, sore throat, breathlessness, bodyache, recent loss of taste or smell, fatigue, and diarrhea should be considered a suspect case of Covid-19. State-Wise COVID Update Maharashtra Maharashtra recorded 8,067 new coronavirus cases on Friday, 50 per cent more than the day before, and eight fatalities, …

3 years, 2 months ago

Night curfew in Kerala from December 30 – January 2 | Details

India Today

With the Omicron threat looming over the holiday season, Kerala government has decided to impose night curfew starting December 30. The night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am will be in effect till January 2. Many other states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, have already imposed curfews and restrictions in view of the rising number of …

3 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka requiring COVID-19 card for entry to public places

Associated Press

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka will require the showing of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate compulsory for entry to public places starting from Jan. 1, in a renewed attempt to prevent another spike in infections. Since Sri Lanka lifted a six-week lockdown on Oct. 1, life has begun returning to normal, with the reopening of cinemas, restaurants and wedding parties. …

3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 | Tourism on the mend in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

F or those who had been stuck inside their homes, working on their laptops, tablets and even mobile phones, the lockdown relaxations announced by the government, which allowed them to resume life as they knew it before the pandemic, was a welcome change. This enhancement of our ecosystem is a big boost to the confidence of our guests, who feel …

3 years, 3 months ago

With 2nd Highest Mortality Rate, Kerala’s Backlog COVID Deaths Raise Concern

The Quint

The Kerala government has been criticised by the Union Health Ministry for its lack of transparency in reporting COVID-19 deaths, thus raising doubts regarding the state's claim that it has managed the pandemic well. The Union Health Ministry in its death analysis report had asked the state to add 8,684 deaths, that have been unaccounted for, as COVID deaths, from …

3 years, 3 months ago

No COVID-19 lockdown proposal yet: Karnataka CM

The Hindu

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai clarified that there is no proposal before the Karnataka Government impose a lockdown now. Speaking to mediapersons in Davangere on November 29, Mr. Bommai asked people not to panic over the new COVID-19 variant ‘Omicron’ and duly follow all COVID-19 protocol. He said that the government would be maintaining a strict vigil over the people visiting …

3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka govt issues COVID-19 guidelines for short term travellers from Maharashtra

India TV News

The Karnataka Government on Monday issued COVID-19 guidelines for short-term travellers from Maharashtra to Karnataka by any mode of transport as the daily caseload is slightly higher in Maharashtra than in Karnataka. Travellers are mandatory to undergo thermal scanning for fever on arrival and carry a COVID-19 vaccination certificate for both the two doses Travellers from Maharashtra, including Mumbai, need …

3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Kerala Reports 5,299 Backlog Deaths in Last 16 Days; India Registers 10,853 New Cases

News 18

Coronavirus Updates: Kerala reported about 5299 backlog deaths in the last 16 days which makes an average of 331 daily backlog deaths for the state. About 16 per cent of the state’s total reported COVID-19 deaths have been added as backlog in the last 16 days. According to a media report, the state is likely to see an active caseload …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

To Check If Special Rules Violate State & Subordinate Service Rules, It Needs To Be Seen If Both Can Co-Exist Without Colliding: Kerala HC

Live Law

The Kerala High Court observed that to see whether special rules of a service are repugnant to the general provisions of the Kerala State & Subordinate Service Rules, it has to be checked whether both provisions can co-exist in a given situation without going into a collision course. In order to consider whether a provision in the Special Rules applicable …

Kerala Court Service Rules Tribunal Special Rule

2 weeks ago

'Shocking': MP High Court On State Withholding Honorarium Of Health Coordinators Who Worked During Covid-19 Despite Expiry Of Contract

Live Law

The Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has criticized the State authorities for denying honorarium to Early Childhood Care and Education Coordinators within the Child Development Project, who were compelled to work during the Covid-19 Pandemic even after their contractual period was over. A single judge bench of Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia observed, “It is really shocking that when …

Pandemic Court Work State Covid Officers Madhya Pradesh

2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a 2022 petition filed by one Vinod Kumar M N seeking a direction to the authorities to give him a second dose of Covid vaccine. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna said “The petitioner is before this court seeking a direction for a second dose of covid vaccine, the covid-19 has subsided …

Covid Kar Vaccine Second Dose Unnecessary Today

CET Suspends Hostels, Moves Classes Online Following Chickenpox Outbreak

ABP News

The College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram has shut down its hostels and shifted to online classes after multiple cases of chickenpox were reported among students. The precautionary step was taken after over five cases emerged on campus in recent days, prompting authorities to curb the spread of the highly contagious disease. Given that chickenpox is an airborne infection, the college administration …

Cet Chickenpox Chickenpox Outbreak

Kerala High Court Orally Observes 1998 State Law Inadequate To Curb Menace Of Ragging, Expresses Need To Formulate Rules

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3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Orally Observes 1998 State Law Inadequate To Curb Menace Of Ragging, Expresses Need To Formulate Rules

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday orally observed that rules need to be framed under Kerala Prohibition of Ragging Act, 1998 to effectively tackle the menace of ragging. The High Court orally noted that the State only had a brief legislation of 9 sections to address the issue. Advocate Parvathi A. Menon appearing on behalf of KeLSA submitted that the …

Kerala Court Rules State Need Ugc Ragging

3 weeks, 1 day ago

PCB drops action against 15 industrial units in Edayar

The Hindu

Five of the 21 bonemeal and rubber processing units in the Edayar industrial area here are yet to ensure compliance with norms under the Water and Air Acts, according to official estimates. The Kerala State Pollution Control Board had served closure/closure intention notices on 21 such units for violation of rules between April 2024 and January 2025. Local residents, elected …

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1 month ago

Health department reviews disease preparation amid rising heat in Kerala

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George has instructed officials to ramp up vigilance against infectious diseases as the state experiences intense heat and the likelihood of intermittent rain. “During periods of water shortages, special attention must be paid to preventing diarrhoeal diseases, jaundice, typhoid, and other waterborne illnesses. The minister further highlighted the rising cases of cold, cough, viral fever, influenza, …

1 month ago

With an eye on investors, Kerala govt. to amend municipal building rules

The Hindu

The building rules in municipalities are set to be amended as part of the State government’s ongoing measures to facilitate an investment-friendly environment. Amendments will be made to the Kerala Municipalities Act, Kerala Municipalities Building Rule, Kerala Municipality Rules 1999 and the Kerala Municipality rules 1997, Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. The building rules will be amended to allow parking …

Building Rules Rule Amend Kerala Municipal

1 month, 1 week ago

Centre sanctions Rs 1554. 99 cr additional aid to 5 states hit by natural calamities; Kerala gets nothing

New Indian Express

The high level committee approved central assistance of Rs 1554.99 crore to five states from the NDRF, subject to an adjustment of 50 per cent of the opening balance for the year available in the SDRF. This additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the Centre to the states in the State Disaster Response Fund, already placed …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Central loan for Wayanad rehabilitation: Conditions are scary, a cruel joke, says Kerala Revenue Minister

The Hindu

Kerala Revenue Minister K. Rajan on Saturday said that the loan of ₹529.50 crore sanctioned by the Centre for Wayanad rehabilitation carries conditions which were "scary" and a "cruel joke". Speaking to reporters here, Mr. Rajan said that instead of giving unconditional financial assistance rightfully deserved by Kerala, the Centre only gave a loan with stringent conditions, including utilisation of …

Kerala Loan Wayanad Conditions State Minister Central

1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu bans premature release of convicts in sexual offence, POCSO cases

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has ordered that persons convicted for sexual offences and in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act cases will not be considered for premature release from prisons. Rule 348 of the Tamil Nadu Prison Rules, 2024, has been amended to effect this change. After the GO was issued, the DGP of Prisons issued a notification …

Tamil Nadu Sexual Harassment Sexual Offences Premature Release Sexual Offence

1 month, 2 weeks ago

S.74 Kerala Forest Act Protects Acts Done By Officials In Good Faith, Doesn't Grant Unbridled Power Of Seizure: High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court held that if absolute protection is given to officers under Section 74 of Kerala Forest Act, damages caused to the person due to mischievous acts of an officer would not be addressed. For context, Section 74 gives protection from criminal or other proceedings to forest officers for acts done in good faith. The defendants challenged the …

High Court Protection Forest Officer Act Acts Good Faith

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: January 2025 [Citations: 1-72]

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: January 2025 [Citations: 1-72]

Live Law

Nominal Index Alan Benny v Bar Council of Kerala and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 1 Mrs. Suma Sunilkumar v. The State Medical Officer, 2025 LiveLaw 2 Alex C. Joseph v State of Kerala and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 3 Manjusha K. v Central Bureau of Investigation and Others, 2025 LiveLaw 4 Sreekumar A. V. v State of Kerala and Another, 2025 LiveLaw …

Karnataka Justice Kerala Malayalam Sexual Assault Court Public Service

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Calls For State's Explanation On Circular Allegedly Exempting Public Buses From Following Road Safety Standards

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has sought instructions from the state government regarding a circular dated December 28, 2024, which allegedly exempts KSRTC buses from adhering to road safety standards. The Division Bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. orally said, “We need the circumstances under which the government order was issued.” The Court has sought instructions from …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Asks State If Any Guidelines Have Been Issued In View Of Its 2010 Direction Prohibiting Public Meetings On Roads

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Friday asked the State to inform if any guidelines have been issued by it pursuant to the court's earlier judgment prohibiting public meeting on roads. While granting the State's counsel time to get instructions, a division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu in its order said, "The learned Senior Government Pleader …

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Kerala Government Halts Forest Amendment Bill Amid Public Concerns

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2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Government Halts Forest Amendment Bill Amid Public Concerns

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Government has decided to put the Kerala Forest Bill 2024 on hold due to widespread protests across the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressed the media, stating that the Left Democratic Front government would not proceed with any amendments that would create inconvenience for the public. The Congress-led opposition, United Democratic Front, had launched a campaign against …

Public Concerns Forest Bill

2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala plans to shut down MVD check-posts

The Hindu

In view of the increasing incidents of corruption and irregularities at the inter-State check-posts manned by the Motor Vehicles Department, the government is planning to shut down all the 19 MVD check-posts in Kerala and redeploy officials. The surprise raids carried out by the Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau at the MVD check-posts in Palakkad from January 10 to 13 …

State Mvd

2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala halts forest bill amid protests over wildlife and farming concerns

India Today

The Kerala government has decided to put a halt on the Kerala Forest Bill 2024, following widespread protests from farmers and opposition parties. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressed the concerns raised over the proposed amendments to the Forest Act, stating that the government intends to ensure these issues are resolved before moving forward. “The amendments to the Kerala Forest Act, …

Kerala Forest Wild Act

2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Declines To Interfere With State's Decision To Allow Govt Employees To Re-Take Dept Exam Due To COVID-19

Live Law

The High Court held that the Government was within its powers under Rule 39 of Part II of Kerala State and Subordinate Service Rules while giving extra chance to State Government employees who had not passed the departmental test necessary for promotion during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was challenged before Kerala Administrative Tribunal by some Senior Clerks in the …

Kerala Exam Court Test Employees Order Case

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre permits Kerala to utilise ₹120 crore from SDRF for rehabilitation measures at Wayanad

The Hindu

The Union government on Friday informed a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court that the Kerala government has been permitted to utilise ₹120 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund, which has been set apart for payment to the Defence department towards airlifting service charges provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, and 2017 for rehabilitation measures for the …

Disaster Kerala Wayanad State Fund Centre Sdrf

2 months, 2 weeks ago

After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law

The Central government on Friday agreed to free up for now ₹120 crore debt to be paid by the Kerala government towards arrears of airlifting services provided by the Centre in 2006, 2016, 2017, so as to enable the State to put the amount for immediate use in Wayanad rehabilitation works. The development comes after the Kerala High Court asked …

Kerala Court Wayanad State Centre Immediate Use

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lockdown trends on social media after 5 HMPV cases in India, government says no need to panic

India TV News

Amid concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus in India after five cases were reported in three states, #Lockdown started trending on social media. Many users on the social media drew parallels to the 2019-2020 period when early Covid-19 cases emerged in China, leading to a global pandemic and nationwide lockdown in India. Addressing concerns amid rising cases of HMPV …

Health Social Media India Cases Lockdown No Need Hmpv

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024 [Citations: 766 - 828]

Live Law

Nominal Index: C. Alavi v The State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 766 T. N. Mukundan v State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 767 Motorsigns India v State of Kerala & Connected Matters, 2024 LiveLaw 768 Nizar v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 769 Aravindakshan P. R. v Assistant Director, ED and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 770 M/S Inkel …

India Society Justice Kerala Disciplinary Proceedings Supreme Court High Court

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: December 2024 [Citations: 766 - 828]

Live Law

India Society Justice Kerala Disciplinary Proceedings Supreme Court High Court

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]

Live Law

Nominal Index XXX v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 608 N. Bhasurangan v The Assistant Director & Akhiljith J. @ Pulsar Suni v Station House Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 807 Sadhoo Beedi Enterprises v The Controlling Authority and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 808 Rollymol v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 809 Asha Lawrence v State of Kerala and Others, …

India Society Justice Kerala High Court Court Proceedings Medical Negligence

State prepared to ensure public safety during New Year events: Government

Trending News

2 months, 3 weeks ago

State prepared to ensure public safety during New Year events: Government

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka government has implemented elaborate measures to ensure public safety during Bengaluru’s New Year celebrations such as deploying thousands of police personnel across the city and state, home minister G Parameshwara said on Monday. Bengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda said police will maintain a zero-tolerance policy against drunk driving, drug use, reckless motorcycling, and drag racing “All necessary preparations …

Bengaluru Karnataka State Road New Year Dayananda Mg Road

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pandemic preparedness: Learning from COVID-19 and Nipah to build a resilient future

The Hindu

As we observe International Epidemic Preparedness Day on December 27, India stands at a crucial juncture in its journey towards building robust health security systems. The State’s response demonstrates how local healthcare systems can effectively contain potential pandemic threats through rapid detection, systematic contact tracing, and coordinated public health measures. For India to mitigate future pandemics effectively, it must expand …

India Healthcare Research Kerala Pandemic Disease Future

3 months ago

CM Pinarayi Vijayan promises not to act against farmers, says Jose K Mani

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has made it clear that the apprehensions raised by the Kerala Congress against certain provisions in the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill will be examined seriously, KC chairman Jose K Mani told reporters on Monday, after leading a delegation to meet the CM. Jose said the CM assured him that the government will not take any …

Jose Kerala Forest Vijayan Promises

3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Asks Centre If It Can 'Free Up' State Of ₹180 Crore Arrears To Enable Utilisation Of SDRF Funds For Wayanad Rehabilitation

Live Law

The Kerala High Court today asked the Central government to consider relaxing SDRF/ NDRF norms so that State government is 'freed up' of ₹180 crore outstanding debt and can put the same for use in Wayanad rehabilitation works.The observation was made by division bench of Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Easwaran S, considering the pressing need for assistance in. The …

Justice Court Kerala High Court Wayanad State Crore Sdrf

3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Mulls Suo Moto Contempt Action Against Organisers, Persons Who Attended CPI(M) Area Conference By Blocking Road

Live Law

The Kerala High Court today noted that 40,821 road accidents occurred in the State this year up till October 2024, in which 3,168 persons died and 45,657 persons sustained injuries. The Court is thus set to consider whether suo moto contempt proceedings should be initiated against persons who conducted and attended CPI party's area conference in Vanchiyoor, by obstructing roads …

Court State Persons Suo Moto Kerala High Public Road

3 months, 1 week ago

Rising road accident deaths in Kerala: Police, Motor Vehicles department to launch special traffic enforcement drive

The Hindu

Given the mounting public concern about the rising number of road accident fatalities in Kerala, the State police, in conjunction with the State Motor Vehicles department, is set to commence an intense traffic enforcement drive starting Monday. Leading accident causes Mr. Abraham said alcohol-impaired driving, motorists’ negligence, sleep distraction, speeding, use of mobile phones, haphazard overnight parking on roadsides, and …

Traffic Kerala Drive Mvd Road Accident

3 months, 1 week ago

Fund crisis forces one-stop centres to trim operations in Kerala

New Indian Express

KOZHIKODE: One-stop centres, established under the Nirbhaya scheme to provide crucial assistance to women and children facing violence, have been compelled to trim their operations due to lack of funding from the Union government. Despite constraints, the centres continued to provide essential support such as food, shelter, counselling, and legal aid to survivors, often drawing on the resources of staff …

Kerala Cases Aid Kozhikode Centres Oscs

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 2 - 8, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index C. Alavi v The State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 766 T. N. Mukundan v State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 767 Motorsigns India v State of Kerala & Connected Matters, 2024 LiveLaw 768 Nizar v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 769 Aravindakshan P. R. v Assistant Director, ED and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 770 M/S Inkel …

India Justice High Court Court Title Bank Kerala High Court

3 months, 2 weeks ago

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

India Today

The Kerala government has pledged full transparency in auditing the State Disaster Response Fund following the High Court’s strong dissatisfaction over the lack of clarity in its usage. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is prepared to submit all accounts as directed by the court, but additional time is required to gather district and department-wise details. Responding to …

Court Wayanad Centre

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad Landslides | Kerala High Court Slams State Government For Failure To Explain Available Balance In State's Disaster Response Fund

Live Law

The Kerala High Court today criticised the State government for its failure to provide details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State government, along with the Finance Officer of the Department of Disaster Management submitted before the Court that 677 crores must be the amount available in the SDRF, however, they were …

Disaster Court State Fund Funds Sdrf 677 Crores

3 months, 2 weeks ago

[Wayanad Landslides] Kerala High Court Tells State To Furnish Details Regarding Availability & Utilisation Of Funds In SDRF

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has orally directed the State Government to furnish clear details regarding the availability and utilization of funds in the State's Disaster Response Fund. The State Government informed the Court that they are unable to use approximately 153 crores allocated by the Central government for immediate assistance, unless it is demonstrated that 50 percent of the funds …

Kerala Court State Central Funds Sdrf

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: November 2024 [Citations: 687-765]

Live Law

Nominal Index: Babu K Korah v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 687 X v State of Kerala and Anr, 2024 LiveLaw 688 Dr K Jayaprasad v Dr Jitha S R, 2024 LiveLaw 689 Indian Broadcasting And Digital Foundation V The Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India, 2024 LiveLaw 690 Anu S P v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 691 Ajith Pillai …

India Society Justice High Court Malayalam Sexual Assault Constitution

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Heavy rainfall prompts ban on Sabarimala pilgrim activities in rivers and forest routes

The Hindu

In light of the heavy rainfall in Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts of Kerala, authorities have issued orders prohibiting Sabarimala pilgrims from entering rivers or using bathing ghats and have imposed a ban on pilgrim travel through the forest route via Sathram to the hill temple. The ban on pilgrims venturing into rivers and ghats in Pathanamthitta district will remain in …

Order Idukki Pathanamthitta District

4 months ago

Kerala CM accuses Centre of turning 'blind-eye' towards Wayanad's need for help

New Indian Express

KANNUR: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday accused the Central government of continuing to turn a "blind-eye" to the state's need for financial assistance for the rehabilitation of the people affected by the devastating landslides in Wayanad in July this year. Vjiayan said that the Centre provided large amounts as assistance to the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, …

Kerala Centre

4 months ago

'Distressing And Anti-People': Kerala High Court Criticizes State Govt's Flash Harthal In Wayanad For Additional Funds From Centre

Live Law

The Kerala High Court today came down heavily on the CPI led LDF government in the State for coming together with Congress-led UDF in opposition to organize a flash Harthal in Wayanad on November 19, to protest Centre's alleged reluctance in granting additional assistance for rehabilitation works post-landslide. The Division Bench comprising Justice A.K.Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice K V Jayakumar …

Kerala Court Wayanad State Centre Funds Udf

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 4 – November 10, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index Indian Broadcasting And Digital Foundation V The Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India, 2024 LiveLaw 690 Anu S P v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 691 Ajith Pillai v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 692 Asha v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 693 Sreekumar Menon v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 694 B. Aboobacker and …

Justice Kerala Malayalam Constitution Court Title Kerala High Court

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Withholding Pension Payments During Vigilance Proceedings Justified: Kerala High Court

Live Law

Kerala High Court: The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice P.M. Manoj dismissed the petition filed by S. Gopalakrishnan Potti seeking penal interest on delayed pensionary benefits and back wages. The court upheld the Kerala Administrative Tribunal's decision, ruling that delays in disbursing benefits were justified due to pending vigilance proceedings. Court's Reasoning The court upheld the …

Benefits Kerala Court Pension Pensionary Benefits Back Wages Case

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Withholding Pension Payments During Vigilance Proceedings Justified: Kerala High Court

Live Law

Benefits Kerala Court Pension Pensionary Benefits Back Wages Case

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Affected Persons Were Not Heard: Kerala HC Quashes Notification Restricting Operation Of Private Stage Carriages Upto A Distance Of 140 Km

Live Law

Quashing a notification of the State government which restricted the length of routes of private stage carriage operators to a maximum distance of up to 140 kilometres, the Kerala High Court said that the final notification was issued without hearing and duly considering the objections of the affected parties as required under the relevant rules. In this case, proposed modified …

Court State Hearing Private Scheme Affected Final

5 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution against Centre delaying aid to Wayanad

New Indian Express

As per the norms of the National Disaster Management Act, the landslide that occurred in Meppadi was classified as a 'disaster of severe nature,' he said. Responding to the debate in the Assembly, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed dismay over the delay in sanctioning Central assistance to the landslide-hit Wayanad, despite a detailed memorandum being submitted to the Union government …

Disaster Kerala Wayanad State Central Centre Aid

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson: I am no longer sure ‘medieval’ lockdowns beat Covid

The Telegraph

Mr Johnson writes in the memoir, serialised in the Mail on Sunday, that he initially believed lockdowns were having a suppressing effect on the virus. “There were always two waves, whether you were in China, where lockdowns were ruthlessly enforced, or in Sweden, where they took a more voluntary approach.” He then added: “I am not saying that lockdowns achieved …

Johnson Longer Sure

6 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Nipah Outbreak: Malappuram Declares Containment Zones; Shops, Schools, Cinema Halls To Be Closed

ABP News

Malappuram: The Kerala government has imposed restrictions at containment zones in Malappuram where a 24-year-old recently died due to Nipah infection. Five wards in two panchayats of Malappuram district were declared as containment zones and directions have been issued not to gather in large numbers. Cinema halls, schools, colleges, Madrassas, anganwadis and tution centres will remain shut in the containment …

Malappuram District Nipah Nipah Infection Containment Zones

7 months ago

Centre bans 156 fixed dose combinations found having health risks

Live Mint

New Delhi: The centre has decided to put a ban on 156 fixed dose combination medicines, which included antibiotics, painkillers and multivitamins, after a review found that they posed health risks. The announcement states that an expert group appointed by the central government as well as the Drug Technical Advisory Board made recommendations that were considered in making this decision. …

Drug Combination Fdcs Dtab

7 months ago

Kerala contains Nipah outbreak: 472 people cleared, restrictions lifted

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Health Department on Wednesday announced that the Nipah outbreak in Malappuram district has been successfully contained. In a statement, it said that the restrictions imposed in the area where the outbreak was reported have been completely lifted after the completion of the 42-day double incubation period. The presence of the Nipah virus was detected in bat samples …

Nipah Nipah Virus Kerala Health

7 months, 1 week ago

Centre approves 25% increase in security at all central government hospitals

Hindustan Times

Amid protests by resident doctors calling for a central law following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, the health ministry has approved a 25 percent increase in security at all central government hospitals. Doctors display a poster during a protest over the RG Kar Medical College incident, at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi …

Law Security Central Government Hospitals Pti Kar