Kerala is a state on the southwestern Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the twenty-third largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
In a statement, the home ministry said a high-level committee headed by home minister Amit Shah had cleared additional central assistance of Rs 3,338 crore to Odisha for the damage caused by Cyclone.. IndiaTimes - Published
Kalappura was dismissed from the Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC) on August 7 for violating its rules and asked to move out of the hostel within 10 days. DNA - Published
Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that Kerala is likely to receive few spells of rain with thunderstorm for next one week. DNA - Published
At least 95 people died and 34 others sustained injuries in incidents related to heavy rain and floods since August 8 in different parts of Kerala. DNA - Published
"The display of bravery and dignity in the face of immense tragedy is truly humbling. It is such an honour and pleasure to be your MP. Thank you Kerala," he wrote. He left Kerala on Tuesday morning.. IndiaTimes - Published
The red alert has been sounded in Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki on Tuesday and in northern districts of Malappuram and Kozhikode on Wednesday, IMD sources said adding over 20 cms of rains are.. IndiaTimes - Published
Heavy showers lashed Uttarakhand and Jammu leaving nine people dead in landslides, while rescue and relief operations continued in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat on Monday. The death toll.. IndiaTimes - Published
76 lives have been lost, 58 are missing. There are now 1654 flood relief camps spread across the State, KeralaDisaster Management Authority informed. DNA - Published
The IMD says very heavy rainfall was likely at isolated places over Saurashtra and Kutch, parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Konkan and Goa, Madhya Maharashtra DNA - Published
The death toll from floods has reached 174 across the country in a span of 5 days. As many as 33 deaths were reported on Sunday, of which 15 were reported from Kerala. Gujarat saw 11 deaths and.. IndiaTimes - Published
The death toll from floods in the Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra rose to 147, state authorities said on Sunday, as rescue teams raced to evacuate people and waters submerged parts.. DNA - Published
Gandhi, who represents Wayanad constituency in the Lok Sabha, is on a two-day visit to review the relief measure in the district. On the first day, he visited relief camps and held a meeting with local.. DNA - Published
The death toll in Kerala floods mounted to 68 even as rains abated on Sunday after pounding the state for days, while the situation remained grim in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat where 97 people.. IndiaTimes - Published
The death toll from floods in the Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra rose to 147, state authorities said on Sunday, as rescue teams raced to evacuate people and waters submerged parts.. Reuters - Published
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Sunday began his Kerala visit to review situation in his Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency ravaged by floods and landslides. Gandhi, who won with a record margin from the hill.. IndiaTimes - Published
Wayanad is one of the worst-hit districts in the state by the floods caused due to incessant rains in Kerala and adjoining states. At least 11 people had died in the district alone. DNA - Published
At least 22 people died in Gujarat on Saturday due to rains. Meanwhile over 50 people are feared trapped under mud and debris at Kavalappara in Kerala's Malappuram . Heavy rains continued to lash.. IndiaTimes - Published
"I am probably going to Kerala tomorrow. If it is possible to go without creating any disturbance, then I will go. I will probably spend two days as per the plan. I spoke to the Prime Minister, Chief.. DNA - Published
Kerala and Karnataka were facing a grim situation due to floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains that have left 54 people dead, while 19 people lost their lives in Gujarat. Rescue.. IndiaTimes - Published
"Accidents have happened in unexpected areas.... 80 landslides in various parts of the state. Malappuram, Kavalappara, Bhoothalam Colony and Puthumala in Wayanad are worst affected," Vijayan said.. DNA - Published
Speaking to Khaleej Times, Abdul Salam Shanavas, who hails from Thiruvananthapuram, said, "Even if I had worked for 50 years, I wouldn't have earned anything close to this amount. I arrived here in.. IndiaTimes - Published
Twenty people have been killed in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, and nine have died in Wayanad in rain related incidents since August 8, officials said quoting reports received till 7 am. IndiaTimes - Published
Lakhs displaced as monsoon rains batter Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Odisha & other Eastern states; MoS for Home Rai reviews situation DNA - Published
Rains continued to bring gloom to parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra with 32 fresh deaths reported on Friday, taking the death toll due to floods in these states in the last three days to 79... IndiaTimes - Published
At least 28 people have died in the southern Indian state of Kerala after torrential monsoon rains caused landslides and flooding that cut off some areas, authorities said on Friday. Reuters - Published
Incessant downpour battered several states, including Kerala, Maharashtra and Karnataka, on Friday, with landslips and floods throwing normal life out of gear. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at.. IndiaTimes - Published
Torrential monsoon rains in the southern Indian state of Kerala caused a major landslide and flooding that has cut off some areas, forcing the evacuation of more than 22,000 people, authorities said on.. Reuters - Published
35-year-old K Muhammed Basheer was Thiruvananthapuram bureau chief of Malayalam daily Siraj and has left behind a wife and two children. DNA - Published
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