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Kerala health university to launch four major projects on Friday
Kerala’s first MSc Medical Bioinformatics programme, a medicinal plant garden on varsity campus, YouTube channel for public awareness, and an e-learning studio are the initiatives
CBG plant at Brahmapuram to reach full capacity of 150 tonnes by third week of August, says BPCL-KR
BPCL-KR says the plant is undergoing the normal stabilisation period before scaling up to its installed capacity; Kochi Corporation has blamed the plant’s inability to process the promised volume and says it is preparing to petition the Chief Minister. BPCL-KR attributes the delay to operational and waste quality issues
Human skull found at Manjeri in Malappuram
Workers discovered the skull while clearing vegetation on a private property; forensic examination is expected to determine its nature and how long it had been there
UDF govt. hounding students who protested against Centre, says Pinarayi
Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly says cases have been slapped even on artists and cultural activists who participated in the peaceful solidarity programmes
₹41.8 lakh worth of heroin seized at Aluva Railway Station; two held
The seizure was made as part of “Operation Narcos”, a nationwide anti-drug drive
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation’s courier and logistics service suspended
Service suspended following complaints of poor service
Project Zero anti-corruption drive launched
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that the project is aimed at catching not just bribe takers, but those giving bribes too
Key suspect in Perumbavoor hybrid ganja case operating from Thailand, say police
District Police Chief (Rural) K.S. Sudarshan says evidence points to the suspect’s involvement in trafficking hybrid ganja from Thailand. He has been absconding since the 2021 Ramanattukara accident that occurred during an alleged gold heist attempt. The officer also says the organ trafficking case is yet to be transferred to the SIT
‘Tharangam’ to revive reading habit among youth in Kerala’s Kollam district
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Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank expresses interest in expanding strategic investment partnership with Kerala, says CMO
Satheesan says his government looks forward to strengthening its partnership with the AIIB for implementing high-impact infrastructure projects
Competing airport pitches in Kerala revive battle over Sabarimala project
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Spate of violent assaults raises public safety concerns in Kochi
At least one incident involving attacks by groups with criminal records has been reported almost every month since March; police say most recent cases followed sudden provocations and were often linked to intoxication; back-to-back road rage assaults near Kakkanad are among a series of violent incidents reported across the city in recent months
Centre’s stand on ESA draft unacceptable to Kerala government, says MP
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Centre will consider widening Chinnakada–Edamon NH if Kerala provides land: MP
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Guruvayur Devaswom should consider renaming ‘Kodathi Vilakku': Kerala High Court
The court ruled that while the event itself does not violate constitutional principles, its name could imply an inappropriate association with the judiciary.
Certificates distributed to tribespeople through ‘Perumai’ initiative
The certificates were issued following verification by the village officer, with priority given to children born in the settlements and school students
Kozhikode set to host 12th edition of Malabar River Festival
International athletes and top Indian paddlers from several States will compete in the four-day event, which will feature over 100 participants
Govt. sorting out urban-rural mismatch in fund allocation: Satheesan
Chief Minister says State government has contacted the Centre to point out a flaw in the 16th Finance Commission’s definition of rural and urban areas in Kerala which has led to this issue