Senior Citizens

March 29, 2024

Falling too often? Simple but effective tips to avoid falls among aged people

The body's balance can go awry due to diseases that affect the heart, brain, bones thyroid, and diabetes.

February 22, 2024
Asset Homes, Columbia Pacific Communities forge tie-up to launch luxury senior living projects in Kerala

The new 'Senior Living' category is designed as a sanctuary for retirees, focusing on their comfort and needs, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle post-retirement.
February 13, 2024
Kerala Senior Citizens Bill: Jail term up to 3 years & Rs 1 lakh fine for abandoning parents

Children or legal heirs subjecting a senior citizen to cruelty or shifting the latter to a rescue home without consent could be sentenced to jail for up to 3 years.
December 15, 2023
Kollam woman arrested for assaulting mother-in-law

The accused was booked under Section 24 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act and 308 of the IPC (attempt to commit culpable homicide), a police officer said.
September 12, 2023
Social media posts on restoring concession for senior citizens on trains: Here's the truth

According to these posts, male passengers aged above 60 years are eligible for a 40-percent concession and females above 58 years have a 50-percent concession while purchasing train tickets.
April 29, 2023
No restoration of railway fare concessions for senior citizens, SC junks plea

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and Ahsanuddin Amanullah was hearing a plea filed by MK Balakrishnan for restoration of the concessions that was discontinued in order to stem the spread of the disease.
January 16, 2023
Mixed results for Kerala's bid to return old, unsound people 'exiled' on trains

In the past two years, 270 mentally challenged persons were sent to Kerala apparently by placing them on trains headed to the State.

Senior Citizens

Falling too often? Simple but effective tips to avoid falls among aged people

Election Yarn Ep 1: A Giant Killer is Born

Asset Homes, Columbia Pacific Communities forge tie-up to launch luxury senior living projects in Kerala

Kerala Senior Citizens Bill: Jail term up to 3 years & Rs 1 lakh fine for abandoning parents

Kollam woman arrested for assaulting mother-in-law

Social media posts on restoring concession for senior citizens on trains: Here's the truth

No restoration of railway fare concessions for senior citizens, SC junks plea

Mixed results for Kerala's bid to return old, unsound people 'exiled' on trains

Railway concessions may return for senior citizens but with riders

Railways not to restore fare concession for senior citizens, cites heavy cost

Senior citizens to get 50% off on entry fee at tourism centres in Kerala