Kerala to host national workshop to strengthen digital solutions in Ayush sector
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Kerala is set to organise a two-day national workshop to strengthen digital solutions in Ayush sector, the Ministry of Ayush said on Saturday. The workshop will be held from September 18-19 in Kottayam. “The workshop is envisaged as a collaborative platform to strengthen digital solutions in the Ayush sector and […]
Kerala: Eight Central institutions join hands for research collaboration
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 10 (IANS) Eight of India’s leading scientific institutions in Thiruvananthapuram have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), aiming to strengthen interdisciplinary research, innovation, and academic exchange. The institutions partnering in this initiative are the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), […]
India’s marine fish landings drop two per cent, Kerala’s by four in 2024: CMFRI
Kochi, Aug 4 (IANS) India’s marine fish landings logged a total of 3.47 million tonnes in 2024 with a slight decline of two per cent compared to the catch in 2023, according to ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Gujarat retained its top position in overall fish landings with 7.54 lakh tonnes, followed by Tamil […]
Union Minister Shekhawat asks Kerala to focus on iconic tourist destinations
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday pointed out that Kerala is a significant contributor to the growth of tourism in India and promised total support of the Centre to take forward the state’s pioneering initiatives in the tourism sector. Speaking at a meeting held here to review the […]
Kerala Ranji Trophy team receive heroes welcome
Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (IANS) The Kerala Ranji Trophy side was given a heroes’ welcome when they arrived on a charter flight in the state capital city on Monday night. At Nagpur, Kerala finished in the runner-up spot after scripting history by becoming the first time the state played in the finals at Nagpur. On Tuesday, […]
Kerala secures Rs 1.5 lakh crore investment proposals: Minister
Kochi, Feb 22 (IANS) Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeeve on Saturday said that the state has secured commitments of Rs 1,50,905 crores from 374 companies during the flagship Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025. “These investments will not come tomorrow but will come after a few years. The Kerala government will now constitute a Task Force […]
Rival political fronts in Kerala slam Centre’s Rs 529 crore loan for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 14 (IANS) Within minutes of the Centre announcing a loan for the rehabilitation of Wayanad following the devastating landslide, the traditional political rivals in Kerala — the CPI(M)-led Left government and the opposition Congress-led UDF — have expressed strong objections. The Centre has informed the State Finance Department that a loan of Rs […]
Rajasthan Minister in Kerala for educational tour
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) A delegation from the Rajasthan government, led by State Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar, embarked on an educational tour to Kerala to explore advancements in the Panchayati Raj system. On the first day of the visit, Minister Madan Dilawar had a packed schedule, engaging in discussions and knowledge exchange with officials […]
Kerala: 21 pc increase in tourist arrivals, says Tourism Minister
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 ( IANS) Kerala attracted 2,22,46,989 tourists in 2024, which marked a substantial increase of 21 per cent from the pre-pandemic period said, Minister for Tourism and Public Works P A Mohamed Riyas in the State Assembly on Wednesday. “This huge upsurge in tourist arrivals shows that in the last couple of years, […]
Kerala: Centre will ensure financial assistance for research in sensor manufacturing, says official
Kochi, Feb 1 (IANS) Sunita Verma, Coordinator (R&D) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT Department, said on Saturday that lack of funding will not hinder research in key areas such as sensors, semiconductors and actuators. “The Union government will ensure financial assistance for research in the manufacture of sensors and semiconductors, which has been […]
