
Spotting of dengue variant puts Kollam on high alert
The Hindu
Symptoms include headache, fever, muscle aches, back pain, etc.
The Health Department has sounded a high alert in the district and urged the public to stay vigilant after the presence of dengue variant DENV-2 was found in three places including Kollam Corporation.
According to the department, the recurrence of dengue fever can be extremely dangerous. “The risk for the infection to spread is high due to intermittent rain. Chance of fatality is 200% for persons who get reinfected with DENV-2 after contracting the first strain. Therefore, seeking immediate medical help is very important,” said the District Medical Officer here on Tuesday.

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.












