Kozhikode: A 12-year-old boy who is in critical condition in a private hospital in Kozhikode has been diagnosed with amoebic encephalitis. The disease was confirmed by a PCR test conducted at the Pondicherry lab.

 Earlier, the child was diagnosed with amoebic encephalitis in a private hospital. The result of the examination in Pondicherry was also awaited for confirmation.

The result was released yesterday. Primarily, treatment was initiated based on early detection of the disease. Dr. Abdul Rauf, Pediatric Department of the private hospital, said that the child’s condition is still critical.

 The test results of the water in the Achanambalam pond near Farook College, where the child bathed, are not available. The municipality had banned public use of the pool and took further action.

 A 13-year-old native of Kannur died of amoebic encephalitis in a private hospital in Kozhikode earlier. Dakshina (13), daughter of Ragesh Babu and Dhanya of Kannur Thottada, died. Last month, a five-year-old girl from Malappuram also died due to the same disease.

Thiruvananthapuram: Change in 4 train services from the state. Roorkee – Deoband route has been canceled due to track maintenance. Kochuveli – Rishikesh Superfast Express departing Kochuveli on June 28 has been cancelled. The Southern Railway has also announced that the return journey from there on July 1 has been cancelled.

On Thursday and July 1, the Ernakulam – Karaikal Express leaving Ernakulam at 10.25 pm will discontinue the Nagapattinam service. This is because the commissioning works of Karaikal Yard are going on.

Ernakulam – Karaikal Express leaving Ernakulam at 10.25 pm on July 2nd will operate up to Nagor only. Ernakulam Express departing from Karaikal at 4.30 pm on July 3 and coming to Ernakulam will start service from Nagapatnam at 05.05 pm.

Thiruvananthapuram: Finance Minister KN Balagopal said that the distribution of Social Security and Welfare Fund pension will start on Thursday. 1600 each to the beneficiaries. 900 crore has been allocated for this. As usual, the pension will be delivered directly to the home for those who have given their bank account number through their account and for others through cooperative societies.

It was announced in this year’s budget that action will be taken for pension distribution in the respective month. According to this, pension was given in the months of March, April and May also. It is not specified that the arrears will be paid.

Kozhikode: Kakkayam Hydel Tourism Center under KSEB, Kakkayam Eco Tourism Center of Forest Department and Kariyathumpara Tourist Center of Tourism Management Committee have been closed in the wake of heavy rain warning. According to the Divisional Forest Officer, the tourism center in Kakkayam Urakuzhi area will be closed till further notice and the entry of tourists has been completely stopped.

Kariyathumpara Parakkadav tourist centers have also been banned from entry for an indefinite period. Kallanod Thonikadav Tourist Center will remain open but visitors will not be allowed to enter Kariathumpara. The decision has been taken keeping in mind the danger associated with heavy rains.

Several districts in Kerala have declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, due to heavy rains. This closure applies to all schools, colleges, and universities in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Wayanad, and Ernakulam districts.

Due to waterlogging in various schools in Kuttanad Taluk and the ongoing heavy rainfall in the taluk, the Alappuzha District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, in Kuttanad Taluk tomorrow.

The decision comes as a precautionary measure in anticipation of further heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Authorities have also imposed night travel restrictions in some low-lying areas of these districts.

People facing difficulties due to the rain can seek help from the Disaster Relief Force (DRF) by dialing 1077. https://sdma.kerala.gov.in/communication/

Stay safe during this monsoon season!