After a lull, bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in Alappuzha. Mr. Kumar said that avian flu had affected the birds of three farmers — one at Edathua grama panchayat and two at Cheruthana panchayat. Abraham Ouseph at Edathua, who was raising 7,500 ducks, had lost 3,000 birds since April 12. Following the mass death of ducks, the Animal Husbandry …
Kerala Police on Friday busted an illicit liquor unit in Alappuzha district's Edathua area and seized 120 litres of wash. Local police raided the brewing unit on June 11 after receiving specific information. According to Edathua Police, brewing of illicit liquor or arrack has increased since the state's liquor shops and bars were closed by the end of April. In …