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National Governance & Policy 27 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Kerala rights panel orders checks on private clinics after boy’s death following tonsil surgery in Kannur

The State Human Rights Commission has directed Kerala’s Health Department to verify the qualifications and registration status of doctors and staff working in private clinics, following the death of a boy after tonsil surgery in Kannur. The move signals closer scrutiny of outpatient facilities and small private centres that often operate with limited oversight despite handling invasive procedures.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:51 PM IST

Kerala Weighs Thrissur and Kasaragod Sites for Proposed All-India Institute of Ayurveda

Kerala is examining two land parcels in Thrissur and Kasaragod as potential sites for a proposed All-India Institute of Ayurveda, a central health education and research institution. More than 200 acres have been identified in Vettilappara Grama Panchayat in Thrissur and Cheemeni Grama Panchayat in Kasaragod, setting up an early-stage site selection process with major regional implications.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences15 Oct 2026, 07:07 AM IST

Kozhikode Medical College Cardiology Unit Faces Acute Staffing Strain

The cardiology department at Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, is operating under a severe staffing deficit, with only eight doctors on the rolls against a sanctioned strength of 14. One of the available doctors has already been deployed on a working arrangement basis to Government Medical College Hospital, Wayanad, further tightening the unit’s capacity. The shortage raises fresh concerns over continuity of care in a high-demand specialty that handles time-sensitive cardiac emergencies.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 04:25 AM IST

Northeast Monsoon Likely to Arrive Over South Peninsula Within 2–3 Days

The northeast monsoon is likely to set in over the south peninsula in the next two to three days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Its onset is expected to coincide with the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the country, marking a seasonal transition that will reshape rainfall patterns across southern India. The development is closely watched for its implications for agriculture, water storage, and urban drainage preparedness.

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National Governance & Policy11 Oct 2026, 11:37 AM IST

Shigella Cases Rise in Thrissur as 10 Infections Surface in Nine Days

Health authorities in Thrissur are monitoring a fresh cluster of Shigella infections after 10 cases were reported over the past nine days, with Tholur accounting for seven of them. The district medical officer said all patients are out of danger, even as October has also seen 39 dengue cases and four leptospirosis infections, underscoring a broader seasonal public health burden.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

IMD Flags Widespread Rain Across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep as Monsoon Pattern Shifts

The India Meteorological Department has warned of widespread rain across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep through the weekend as easterly winds strengthen over the Bay of Bengal. The weather pattern signals the seasonal transition from the southwest monsoon to the northeast monsoon, a shift that typically brings renewed rainfall to the south peninsula and can affect transport, agriculture and local economic activity.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 11:29 PM IST

Food Safety Department Files Case Against Kannur Outlet After Bacteria Found in Cocktail Sample

Kerala’s Food Safety Department has filed a case against a food outlet in Kannur after laboratory analysis reportedly found bacterial contamination in a cocktail sample. The action followed testing at the Regional Analytical Laboratory in Malaparamba, Kozhikode, underscoring heightened regulatory scrutiny of food and beverage hygiene in the state. The case adds to growing concerns over compliance standards in the hospitality sector, where even isolated contamination findings can trigger enforcement, reputational damage, and broader questions about inspection practices.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

Kerala Weighs Industry Status for Malayalam Cinema as Film Bodies Push for Single-Window Clearances and Lower Power Tariffs

The Kerala government has forwarded a set of proposals from film industry bodies to the relevant departments as it prepares a draft industry policy for Malayalam cinema, signalling a possible structural shift in how the sector is regulated and supported. Among the measures under consideration are industry status for the film business, single-window clearance for shooting permissions, and lower electricity tariffs for cinema halls.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:39 AM IST)

Keralam Unveils 12-Tier Elderly Care Action Plan on International Day of Older Persons

Keralam has unveiled a 12-tier action plan aimed at strengthening elderly care, signalling a more structured policy response to the state’s rapidly ageing population. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan handed the plan to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Thursday, marking International Day of Older Persons with a governance-focused intervention rather than a ceremonial one.

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