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01/10/2025

The world’s best care is now in our city!
Launching on 2nd October 2025.
Aster MIMS Kasaragod, bringing world-class healthcare closer to you.

30/09/2025

On 2nd October 2025, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, will inaugurate Aster MIMS Hospital, Kasaragod, in the gracious presence of Shri. Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Health Minister of Karnataka.

26/09/2025

Aster DM Healthcare, one of world's leading healthcare provider, is set to expand its footprint in Kerala with the launch of its 8th hospital in Kerala – Aster MIMS Kasaragod reinforcing its legacy of bringing world-class care to the doorsteps of community. The new state of the art multispecialty hospital will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on October 2, 2025. Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of Health and Family Welfare of Karnataka will also attend the event.

Envisioned as a game-changer for healthcare in the northern belt of Kerala, the 264-bed world-class hospital is strategically located to serve the people of Kasaragod and neighboring regions. Spanning 2.1 lakh sq. ft., Aster MIMS Kasaragod has been meticulously designed to deliver advanced, compassionate, and accessible care across a wide spectrum of specialties, reinforcing Aster DM Healthcare’s commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centric service.

The inauguration ceremony will be graced by an esteemed gathering, including Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare, Anoop Moopen, Director, Aster DM Healthcare. Other key attendees will be Rajmohan Unnithan, MP-Kasaragod, and MLAs A.K.M. Ashraf, E. Chandrasekaran, N.A. Nellikunnu, C.H. Kunhambu, and M. Rajagopal. Also present will be Baby Balakrishnan, President, Jilla Panchayat , Khadar Badriya, President of Chengala Grama Panchayat, Dr.Sooraj KM, CMS, Aster Kerala Cluster, Dr. Anoop Nambiar, COO, Aster MIMS Kasaragod and other leaders of Aster DM Healthcare.

24/09/2025

🌿 Kerala’s New Milestone in Medical Tourism 🌍

Website Launch of Kerala Medical Value Travel Society (KMVTS) ✨
Kerala takes a giant leap in positioning itself as a global hub for medical value travel. With the launch of the KMVTS website, patients worldwide can now explore Kerala’s top-tier hospitals, advanced healthcare services, and holistic wellness offerings—all in one trusted platform.

For more details, please visit: kmvts.kerala.gov.in

🌍 Showcasing Kerala as India’s leading destination for medical tourism
🏥 Gateway to world-class healthcare & wellness experiences
💻 User-friendly website connecting global patients with Kerala hospitals
✈️ Promoting medical travel with ease, trust & transparency
🌿 Blend of modern medicine + Kerala’s traditional healing systems

24/09/2025

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met New Jersey Governor Philip D Murphy and a high-level delegation from the US here on Saturday, inviting them to invest in Kerala.

During the meeting, Vijayan highlighted the state as an investor-friendly destination with strong infrastructure, high literacy, and simplified procedures for businesses, a government statement said.

Vijayan said Kerala and New Jersey shared several similarities in development and stressed that there was great scope for cooperation in investments and education.

24/09/2025

The State Cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for establishing a judicial city in Kalamassery at an estimated cost of over ₹1,000 crore.

The project will be implemented on 27 acres of land owned by HMT Limited. Once completed, the Kerala High Court will function from the new campus, according to a statement from the office of Law Minister P Rajeev.

This decision follows the resolutions adopted at the 2023 annual meeting between the Chief Minister and the Chief Justice. The High Court had flagged severe space constraints at its current premises. As expanding the existing complex posed challenges in land acquisition, the government opted to set up a new judicial city.

Minister P Rajeev said that Kalamassery was selected after taking into account its accessibility, geographical significance and the need to serve all sections of the public. As part of the process, P Rajeev, along with High Court judges Justice Mohammed Mustaque, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan and Justice Satish Ninan, visited the Kalamassery site before finalising the project details.

The Public Works Department has prepared the project’s preliminary design, which will offer over 12 lakh sq ft of built-up space. Inspired by the core constitutional principles of equality, freedom and the right to life (Articles 14, 19 and 21), the design features three towers- a main tower with seven floors and two other towers with six floors each.

The proposed complex will house 61 court halls, including that of the Chief Justice, registrar offices, an auditorium, committee rooms, administrative offices, a library block, an arbitration centre, a recruitment cell, an IT department, and an information centre. It will also provide space for the Advocate General’s office, lawyers’ chambers, parking facilities and rainwater harvesting systems.

The Home Department has been tasked with initiating preliminary measures and exploring the possibility of securing central assistance.

23/09/2025

The long-cherished dream of Kasargod to have its own medical college has finally begun to take shape. The first student of the inaugural batch has arrived at Kasargod Government Medical College, marking a historic moment for the district.

Gurvinder Singh, hailing from Alwar in Rajasthan, has secured admission under the All-India Quota and officially became the first student of the new college at Ukkinadka of Badiyadka. He is the first among the seven students allotted under this quota.

The college recently received recognition from the National Medical Commission (NMC), enabling it to admit students for MBBS. A team led by Principal-in-charge Dr Santosh Kumar and Medical Superintendent Dr Praveen greeted Gurvinder with sweets before registering his attendance.

Kasargod Medical College has a total intake of 50 MBBS seats. Apart from the All-India Quota, admissions for the remaining seats will be finalised through the second and third rounds of counselling. Classes will begin once all students report.

During the first round of allotment, the college was still awaiting NMC approval. Temporary hostel facilities have been arranged for students, and preparations to fully equip the medical college are in the final stages.

23/09/2025

Argentine Football Association's (AFA) National Teams Administrator Daniel Cabrera met with Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman to discuss the team's upcoming visit to the state.

The official is expected to review all matters related to the team's travel, accommodation, and security with the minister. The meeting is taking place at a private hotel in Kochi.

Cabrera will also evaluate the safety conditions at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, where the Argentina team is expected to play a friendly match. Though the opponent has not been finalised yet, reports suggest that Australia is likely to face the reigning world champions.

An official confirmation regarding the likely opponents of the Messi-led team is expected in the coming days. The friendly match is scheduled to take place between November 10 and 18. In August, the minister said that Australia had expressed interest in playing the friendlies.

22/09/2025

Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev has positioned the state as an ideal investment destination for global companies amid US President Donald Trump’s decision to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000 per worker, a move that has heightened uncertainty for skilled professionals and multinational corporations.

Rajeev, in a LinkedIn post, said that the US move has forced several businesses to rethink their strategies, with the career paths of many young Indians now hanging in the balance.

He projected Kerala as a reliable alternative for companies looking to diversify operations. "In this moment of global disruption, Kerala offers a stable and future-ready alternative," he said.

The US visa policy is set to affect India badly, which accounts for 71 per cent of H-1B visa holders, far ahead of China at 11.7 per cent.

Rajeev hailed Kerala's industrial policy for positioning the state as the country’s top investment hub. "Speedy approvals, transparent processes, strong state incentives, and zero hidden costs make it easy for companies to set up and scale. Added to this is Kerala’s distinction of being ranked No.1 in Ease of Doing Business reforms-a clear indicator of investor trust."

Highlighting the state’s growing talent pool, the Minister said Kerala has seen a significant growth rate of 172 per cent in skilled professionals, making it easier for companies to recruit locally. "By investing in Kerala, companies can access this talent directly, without the uncertainties of immigration policy," he added.

He further said that the expansion of IT parks and world-class Industrial-IT corridors has attracted several global software majors to Kerala, including IBM. Connectivity, including 4 major airports, two ports and other reliable networks, places Kerala as the ideal investment hub.

"As global companies rethink their strategies in the wake of the H-1B visa crisis, Kerala stands ready with one message: Invest in Kerala. This is not just a slogan-it is a commitment to secure your growth, ensure stability, and give you access to the best talent in the world. Kerala is ready," he said.

21/09/2025

Blue Economy is one of the most exciting areas for collaboration between Kerala and the EU, which has global leadership in marine technologies, ocean governance, and sustainability frameworks, says Pinarayi

Stating that Kerala is embracing the “vision of the Blue Economy,” Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said Kerala saw immense potential in collaborating with the European Union (EU) which would help expand opportunities for the State’s fisheries sector.

Blue Economy, a concept which seeks to balance economic growth with sustainability, is central to the State government’s policies. This is also “one of the most exciting areas” for collaboration between Kerala and the EU, which has global leadership in marine technologies, ocean governance, and sustainability frameworks, the Chief Minister said.

He was inaugurating Blue Tides - Kerala-European Union Blue Economy Conclave organised by the Fisheries department here on Friday.

The Kerala-EU partnership, Mr. Vijayan said, would be built on a strong foundation of mutual respect and shared values. “We see immense potential in collaborating with Europe to meet high quality and sustainability standards, thereby expanding opportunities for our fisherfolk and entrepreneurs,” he said.

Recalling Kerala’s age-old maritime links with the West, Mr. Vijayan said history had given Kerala another opportunity to reaffirm that legacy, not as passive recipients of global currents but as active partners in shaping a sustainable future.

“Together we can create models that are not only beneficial to our regions, but also relevant to the entire world,” he said.

He described the two-day Blue Tides conclave held on Thursday and Friday as a significant milestone in a journey aimed at building bridges of cooperation, innovation, and sustainability across continents. “Through the proposed partnership, Kerala seeks not just to unite geographies, but also uniting shared aspirations for prosperity, sustainability and human progress,” Mr. Vijayan said.

The Kerala government organised the conclave at a time when Kerala’s seafood sector is facing stiff challenges arising from the prohibitory U.S. import tariffs imposed on India.

21/09/2025

A modern Robotic Gait Trainer system has become operational at the Noolppuzha Family Health Centre (FHC) in Kerala's Wayanad. It has set a national model by integrating advanced rehabilitation facilities into primary healthcare. The new system is designed to help patients who have been immobilised due to cerebral stroke, spinal injuries, cerebral palsy, or other forms of disability regain mobility and return to normal life.

This is the first time a Robotic Gait Trainer system has been installed in a Family Health Centre anywhere in the country. Apart from Noolppuzha, the only other government health centre in Kerala equipped with this state-of-the-art physiotherapy system is the Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital. The device can be programmed in multiple modes to suit the specific needs of each patient.

What else it helps with
In addition to providing physiotherapy for the knees and waist, the machine offers an air-walk mode, in which it moves the patient’s legs without them touching the ground, a mode ideal for those just beginning gait training. From there, patients can progress through three other modes, namely passive mode, Assistive mode and Active Mode. In Passive mode, the machine provides full support to patients who are unable to walk on their own, while in Assistive mode, only partial support is given, allowing patients to use some of their own strength. In Active mode, patients walk largely on their own, with the machine ensuring stability and preventing falls.

The Gait Trainer can also function as a treadmill, and virtual reality (VR) technology has been incorporated to offer more such training methods.

Customisable trainer
The system benefits both children and adults. Patients are secured in place using a belt-like support, allowing the machine to guide their walking movements and exercises accurately. Each session will be adjusted to individual needs, as prescribed by doctors and physiotherapists. On average, the machine can train a patient to take 900 steps in just 20 minutes.

13/09/2025

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, home to the port city of Durban, is turning to Kerala for lessons in building climate-resilient urban infrastructure. The second most populous province in the country is set to partner with Kerala to exchange expertise and train its architects and engineers.

Speaking at Kerala Urban Conclave in Kochi, Martin Meyer, member of the executive council (MEC) for public works and infrastructure of KwaZulu-Natal, said that the pact is to be finalised soon, and it will enable architects and engineers from his province to undergo training in Kerala.

“Our teams will learn from your best practices and share our own experiences. For instance, the way Kerala has used natural barriers like mangrove forests to mitigate ecological disasters is something we want to replicate. As per the agreement, regular virtual meetings will also be held between the two governments,” he said.

Climate-hit province seeks Kerala’s expertise
KwaZulu-Natal has been the hardest hit by climate change among South Africa’s nine provinces. In the past four years alone, it has witnessed four major floods, devastating fires, and even tornadoes — a first in its recorded history. “We used to be a subtropical climate. We are now shifting to a tropical climate. Kerala and India have long experience in building infrastructure for such conditions. That’s why we are here — to learn, to adapt, and to become more resilient,” Meyer said.

He pointed out that climate change has also derailed infrastructure development in his province. “All the money we should be spending on new schools, clinics, and hospitals is being diverted to repair what’s destroyed by extreme weather. We need to start building differently, or the next disaster will wipe everything out again,” he said.

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