HOSPITALITY POLICY KERALA
Kerala to launch digital dashboard for real-time monitoring of projects
Kerala plans to introduce a digital dashboard at the Chief Minister's Office for project monitoring. This initiative aims to track infrastructure project progress and accelerate implementation. The Saral Keralam Act simplifies investment approval processes by unifying existing laws. Additionally, the government will promote major developments such as an international convention centre in Kochi.
Why did you come back? The Indian dream beyond India's borders
The trend of Indian emigration continues, driven by aspirations for better opportunities abroad. Despite improvements in India, many individuals still seek to leave the country. Historical patterns of migration are linked to economic conditions and personal ambitions. The allure of the United States remains significant for many professionals. However, immigration policies may restrict future movement and opportunities for those seeking success.
Healthcare paradox: More access, but who pays?
Scaling too fast is irrelevant. The real problem is that India still confuses more hospitals, more doctors and more medicines with better healthcare.
Wall Street’s $10 billion India hospital bet sparks a fight over bills
Wall Street has poured about $10 billion into Indian hospital chains over the past five years, with investors including Blackstone, KKR, TPG and General Atlantic betting on India’s huge shortage of hospital beds and rising demand for specialised care.
Insurance company rejected Rs 3 lakh mediclaim saying it was an obesity treatment; court found the surgery also treats high BP, weight gain, knee pain; insurer ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakh
An insurance company rejected a Rs 3.2 lakh mediclaim by calling a weight loss surgery an obesity treatment excluded under the policy. The Ernakulam consumer commission found the surgery was meant to treat high blood pressure, weight gain and knee problems together, and ruled that the insurer had no medical evidence to justify its rejection. The commission ordered the company to pay Rs 3,50,266 in total, covering the treatment cost, compensation and case expenses
The Employment Paradox: Why skilling one crore in AI will not create one crore jobs
India has spent four decades proving that education does not, by itself, create work. Kerala is the evidence. We are now about to test whether training does, and the answer will be decided not by the mission but by whether anyone has built the job at the end of it.
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How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problem
Kerala, India's fastest-ageing state, is emerging as a blueprint for tackling the country's ageing population and elderly care challenges. With low fertility, rising life expectancy and migration reshaping families, the state is introducing dedicated elderly welfare policies, geriatric healthcare, caregiver training and senior living models that could shape India's response to a projected 230 million elderly population by 2036.
Tomorrow holiday for Kerala schools and colleges? Check whether educational institutions remain closed during Feb 12 Bharat Bandh
A nationwide strike call by over 10 trade and farmers' unions for a Bharat Bandh on February 12 is expected to cause significant disruptions across Kerala. While essential services like hospitals and pharmacies will remain operational, the strike is likely to halt public transport and banking services statewide. The massive participation of workers has led to widespread questions regarding tomorrow holiday in Kerala for educational institutions, as the Feb 12 strike in Kerala often results in a complete shutdown of normal life.
India expected to see surge in Parkinson's disease, becoming 2nd-highest in 5 yrs: Experts at 6th International Annual Symposium-2026 in Kerala
India faces a surge in Parkinson's disease cases, potentially becoming second globally. Young-onset Parkinson's is a growing concern in Southeast Asia. Experts at a Kerala symposium highlighted the need for region-specific research and affordable treatments. Local manufacturing and international collaboration are key to expanding access to care for millions of patients.
Kochi to host 3-day Gartner IT symposium/Xpo from Nov 11
Kerala's Industries Minister P Rajeeve announced that Kochi will host the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo from November 11, aiming to attract investments in technology. The event will highlight Kerala's business-friendly environment and showcase its emergence as a hub for technology and innovation.
Can Kerala's antibiotic abuse project inspire India's antimicrobial resistance fight?
In 2019, nearly 300,000 deaths in India were due to AMR. Over 1 million deaths were linked to drug resistance, making infections more challenging to treat. Kerala initiated an AMR action plan in 2018. However, analysts say that Kerala’s approach might not be directly applicable to other states, where access to antibiotics is itself an issue.
Covid-19: India records six deaths, 702 new cases in 24 hours
India reported 702 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, with the active caseload reaching 4,097. Six deaths were recorded during this period. The total COVID-19 cases in India since January 2020 have now surpassed 4.5 million, with 702 new cases reported recently.
Kerala 'a beacon of progressive ideas', says CM Vijayan at diaspora meet in US
Vijayan on Sunday addressed hundreds of members of the diaspora community from the state at a public event in Times Square. On Saturday, he inaugurated the American Regional Conference of the Loka Kerala Sabha, a non-resident Keralites' convention in New York.
States urge Centre to reduce vaccine quota for private players
Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Odisha and north-eastern states have asked the ministry of health and family welfare to reduce the vaccine share earmarked for private hospitals as a majority of the beneficiaries are using government’s healthcare facilities.
Centre's vaccination policy 'encouraging' black marketing: Kerala govt tells HC
In its submission before the bench of Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath, hearing a case relating to COVID vaccine shortage in the state, the government attorney questioned the decision to fix different rates for procuring vaccines for both the central and state governments.
Inoculation 3.0: South waiting for supply timeline from vaccine makers before committing to launch date
Serum Institute (Covishield), Bharat Biotech (Covaxin) and Dr Reddy’s (Sputnik V) are only the manufactures licensed to make vaccines in India. Andhra Pradesh is in talks with all of them, while Karnataka has placed orders with Serum Institute. Kerala is talking to both Serum and Bharat Bio.
Kerala's spurt in covid cases due to robust surveillance, civic polls, says Minister
However, the state government maintains the "high numbers" are a result of robust surveillance and reporting system, while pointing to its low fatality rate.
Frame policy on compulsory rural service for doctors: SC
The court noted that the condition is not arbitrary as it is meant to ensure that specialist healthcare is extended to rural areas.
Kerala to extend daycare programme for elderly to more local bodies
Around 300 local bodies have initiated this programme where they also provide medical examination every fortnight.
Kerala floods: How to file life, motor and home insurance claims
The IRDAI has already asked insurers for quick registration and disposal of claims for any one affected by these floods.
Synthite threatens to shift operation from Kerala due to strike
According to him, if the situation is not amicably resolved the company will be forced to move its operations to existing facilities outside Kerala leading to a lockout of its main unit near Kochi.
Frame national policy for mentally ill: Supreme Court to Centre
A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar issued notice to the Union Health Ministry saying the issue figured in the concurrent list of the Constitution.
Kerala to host international conference on health tourism
The two-day event, beginning on October 30, is envisaged to create awareness and getting the stakeholders together to promote Kerala as the hub for medical tourism.
Insurers must prove fraud to nix claims: Kerala High Court
The burden of proof for repudiating insurance claims on the ground of misstatement of material facts is upon the insurance companies.
Bharti AXA General Insurance targetting to double business in south india
Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Ltd is targetting to double its business in South by the end of the calendar year.
Federal Bank, Oriental Insurance launch NRI mediclaim policy
Federal Bank has partnered with Oriental to launch a mediclaim policy for the NRI community, 'Fed Oriental Pravasi Insurance'.
KIMS sets up multi-speciality hospital in Kochi
The Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences ( KIMS), a leading healthcare provider in the state, has set up a multi-speciality hospital in Kochi.
AyurVAID to set up hospitals in tier II cities, metros
Kerala-based AyurVAID hospitals will be setting up six hospitals in the coming year in tier II cities and metros, with an equity investment of Rs 4.5 crore, provided by a non-profit venture fund Acumen, US.
Health policy for backward classes on anvil
Kerala's Left Democratic Front government has decided to implement a health policy, particularly to help the economically-backward people of the state.
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