Action plan to tackle third wave
The Hindu
Health Dept. will increase treatment facilities and daily vaccinations to 2.5 lakh
The Health Department will increase treatment facilities in hospitals and daily vaccinations to two to 2.5 lakh people under a new action plan for tackling the COVID-19 third wave if it hits Kerala. Production of medical oxygen also will be stepped up under this plan. Health Minister Veena George convened a meeting on Monday to discuss strategies for dealing with the third wave if it materialises. The department aims to increase the number of vaccinations administered daily to two to 2.5 lakh people. Availability of vaccine doses, staff, and facilities need to be ensured, the Minister said. The department plans to launch a registration drive for people who are not familiar with the online registration process for vaccination. The Minister directed officials to ensure that the inoculation drive progresses smoothly on Sundays and other holidays. Treatment facilities in the hospitals, including medical colleges, will be increased as part of the action plan. The cooperation of private healthcare establishments will be guaranteed in this regard, the Health Department said on Monday.
Perundurai's industrial growth faces challenges of pollution, water scarcity, and healthcare, impacting residents ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Travancore Devaswom Board asserts that courts should respect community beliefs in its Supreme Court submission on Sabarimala's entry issue.
Karnataka cancels Deendayal Upadhyay event at KSOU due to protocol violations, citing inconsistency with university objectives.
Illegal pickle unit busted in Hyderabad, one arrested; unhygienic stock worth ₹3 lakh seized
Karnataka has entered a state of demographic transition where a large working-age population will no longer be enough to drive economic growth, and future gains will depend on how productively people are employed, the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report said.
Key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency include reviving the powerloom sector, addressing farmers' needs, and protecting River Noyyal.
Kodihalli urges Karnataka CM to allocate ₹10,000 crore revolving fund for seamless procurement of farm products under MSP scheme.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.
China is extensively mapping ocean floors to enhance submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies across key oceans.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
The vehicle towing drive will soon resume in the city to ease traffic congestion. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), in coordination with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is set to relaunch the vehicle towing drive across the city shortly to tackle traffic congestion and illegal parking.
Panic buying, not shortage, is leading to long queues at Hyderabad petrol pumps.