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India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters. (Photo: PTI)

Forces to go ahead with relief ops in Kuttanad

Mr. Suresh refused to comment on allegations that the lapses in regulation release of water from dams led to the floods.

27 Aug 2018 6:12 AM IST

J Mercykutty Amma, fisheries and cashew minister

Kerala deployed fishermen with clear focus: J Mercykutty Amma

Fishermen could save lives of 65,000 flood-hit people by using their 669 fishing boats and canoes, she said.

27 Aug 2018 6:01 AM IST

Power Minister M.M. Mani, The court, however, made it clear that the dismissal of the petitions does not mean that the bench had sanctified the utterances allegedly made by the minister against the mediapersons.

Kerala electricity minister assures power in 4 days

2.5 million connections lost during floods.

27 Aug 2018 5:54 AM IST

Kochi Police nabs Australia businessman, aide; foil burglary plan

A police team headed by Circle Inspector Baiju Poulose arrested the duo from a home stay in Mararikkulam, Alappuzha,...

27 Aug 2018 1:20 AM IST

NGO initiates long-term rehabilitation scheme

There will be a centralised relief collection centre in each village and the materials will be distributed as per the...

27 Aug 2018 1:15 AM IST

Weaver Philomena receives Rs 15,000 to repair her loom from an NGO.

Aid starts pouring in for weavers

The NGOs have designed a plan for the revival of the sector, which includes financial aid for weavers.

27 Aug 2018 12:49 AM IST

Planning board for Budget tweak to boost flood relief

The Board has also stressed on the need for the Union government to increase the fiscal deficit limit to 4.5 per cent...

27 Aug 2018 12:44 AM IST

The airline said over a dozen flights will transport the relief goods, which have been donated by various UAE-based businesses and organisations, to Thiruvananthapuram - the nearest online Emirates station to the areas most affected by the flood. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Blankets, food: UAE airline Emirates to fly 175 tonne aid for...

Emirates SkyCargo will carry flood relief of over 175 tonnes to Kerala, joining UAE community in their support of...

25 Aug 2018 10:03 AM IST

An aerial view of Aluva town following a flash flood after heavy rains, in Kochi. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala: Onam loses fizz after flood fury

People are busy buying essentials and handing it over to relief camps.

25 Aug 2018 5:53 AM IST

Thomas Mar Athanasios body was shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital for autopsy. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ St Marys Indian Orthodox Church Sydney)

Metropolitan Thomas Mar Athanasios falls from moving train, dies

Police suspect the priest fell after being hit by door of compartment as he was preparing to alight at Ernakulam...

24 Aug 2018 11:38 AM IST

Kanippayyur, a revered astrologer, has reportedly admitted his mistake but said it was not astrology but humans that go wrong.

Astrologer had predicted dry spell in Kerala hills

The astrologer, however, was short on facts on this count, too, as hydel power meets less than 30 per cent of the...

23 Aug 2018 1:31 AM IST

Kochi airport was shut down after it was flooded due to incessant rains. (Photos by ARUN CHANDRABOSE)

Kochi airport to reopen on August 29, Navy ends rescue operations in...

CIAL extended the date since 90 pc of the airport staffers were badly hit due to the devastating floods in the region.

22 Aug 2018 8:17 PM IST