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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala Women’s Commission asks police to act swiftly in social media abuse of women
41 complaints taken up during sitting of Kerala Women’s Commission in Thrissur
SIT to probe land encroachments in Idukki district, including in Wagamon
The Revenue department has expanded the SIT by adding key officials to investigate large-scale encroachments on public land
Kerala Police to launch joint action plan with banks to combat cyber frauds
The proposed coordination mechanism will enable the police to respond more effectively to emerging cyber threats, including rapidly evolving scams such as ‘digital arrest’ frauds
Agitation by students has restored the nation’s self-confidence, says CPI(M) Polit Bureau member A. Vijayaraghavan
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Leopard trapped in cage set up by Forest dept. in Kerala’s Palakkad
The animal had spread panic among residents of Tathengalam, Thenkara and Mezhukumpaara in the district
Demand for separate Haematology dept. at Kozhikode MCH still pending
At present, it is functioning as an extension of the General Medicine department
Kerala sanctions ₹41.5 crore for KSRTC's Priyadarshini scheme
The amount covers the period starting from June 15 to 30.
Police bust suspected newborn trafficking racket, arrest two
The probe was launched following a complaint lodged by a pregnant woman from Assam, who escaped from the racket the other day
Woman gives birth in hospital toilet; newborn found dead in bucket
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Kerala government to install 60 km of solar fencing in Wayanad to alleviate human-wildlife conflict
The project will be implemented under the State government’s 100-day action programme; govt. has entrusted Wildlife Institute of India with conducting carrying capacity study of forests in Wayanad in view of large number of human settlements located close to forest areas
CUK signs MOU with Indian Navy to foster academic and research collaboration
MoU aims to promote academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in areas of mutual interest, with special focus on maritime studies and strategic research, says V-C
Jantar Mantar protest remarks: DYFI takes out march to T.G. Mohandas’ residence
Mr. Mohandas allegedly stated in a YouTube video that he “would have shot” the protesters at Jantar Mantar if he were in control
As Pampa runs shallow, cherished tradition of Arnmula faces uncertain days
The receding river has left several stretches of the Pampa too shallow for the iconic palliyodams to navigate
Mobile vet unit brings healthcare to tribal livestock in Nilambur
The initiative was launched under NABARD’s TRIBES project (Tribal Resilience Initiative for Building Environmentally Sustainable Livelihoods), implemented by the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) to promote goat rearing among tribal communities.
Kerala Crime Branch begins detailed probe into bus driver’s death in Kollam
The District Police Chief (Kollam Rural) says a thorough and transparent probe is under way and strict action will be taken if any police negligence or brutality is uncovered during the investigation
Cardamom plantation lands are revenue lands: Minister
A.P. Anilkumar said the government would take steps to resolve claims raised by the Forest department over the Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) lands
Kerala PWD to begin project works only after land acquisition, says Minister
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Public examinations amendment Bill does not address fundamental issues: AISEC
AISEC vice-president M. Shajarkhan says the proposed legislation focuses mainly on enhancing penalties and expediting investigation and trial, but it does not introduce clear preventive measures