Thiruvananthapuram: A total of 1653 teachers in the primary schools were temporarily promoted as headteachers. The new order was released based on the advice of the advocate general. It has been decided to settle the promotion-related cases on the basis of the final verdict of the Supreme Court.

Thiruvananthapuram: With Omicron now reported in nearby Karnataka, the Kerala government has begun a fortnight-long special vaccination drive from December 1. This was announced by health minister Veena George.

Idukki: The Kerala government on Thursday said Tamil Nadu opened the shutters of the Mullaperiyar Dam and released water last night without proper intimation and precautionary warning and wanted the High Power Committee to convene its urgent meeting to discuss the matter.

Cherthala: Mystery surrounds the death of a young Keralite nun at a convent under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jalandhar.The convent authorities informed her relatives that Sister Mary Mercy, 31, daughter of John Ouseph of Arthunkal, had committed suicide on Tuesday.

Kochi: Cameras installed at specific angles in the halls of No 18 Hotel that hosted late-night chemical drug parties captured images of young women attendees, suspected drug-dealer Saiju M Thankachan, arrested in connection with the November 1 deaths of two models in a high-speed car crash, reportedly told investigators.

Kerala on high alert after Karnataka confirms Omicron cases, health workers deployed at airports

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered police protection for a doctor who had examined an 18-year-old woman, allegedly sexually abused by self styled antiques dealer Monson Mavunkal, after the medical professional claimed that the police officers privy to the case were harassing her.

Mangaluru: Citing impending third wave of Covid-19, Mangaluru City Corporation has issued new guidelines on curbs to Malayali students studying in the colleges here. This comes after Karnataka administration implemented stringent curbs at Thalappady, a border region between Kerala’s Kasaragod and Karnataka.