
2,561 new cases in Alappuzha
The Hindu
27 health staff also test postive
The district logged 2,561 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. The Health Department has not released the test positivity rate for the day.
It registered nine COVID-19 deaths. The new cases include 2,460 people who contracted the disease through local transmission. Twenty-seven health staff also tested positive for the disease. The source of infection of 74 people remains unidentified.
Meanwhile, 822 people who were undergoing treatment for the disease in the district recovered. The active COVID-19 caseload stands at 10,982.

The Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, effective from December 26, aiming to balance rising operational costs while keeping passenger impact minimal. Suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket holders remain unaffected, while ordinary and AC classes see small increases. The move is expected to generate ₹600 crore in revenue and strengthen safety and efficiency across the railway network.












