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Kerala High Court seeks urgent measures to improve conditions of captive elephants at Punnathur Anakotta
Court asks Guruvayur Devaswom panel to adhere to Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012; demands a progress report by September 2; directives made while considering a petition alleging ‘gross inadequacy’ in facilities
Railway revises redevelopment deadlines for ERS, ERN stations
Projects have been pushed to 2028 after the Railway terminated contracts over missed timelines and initiated fresh tenders; passenger groups press for better amenities during the redevelopment
Finding land biggest challenge for Kozhikode Corporation’s stray dog shelter project
The project envisages small shelters at multiple locations, but animal welfare bodies caution that land availability and local opposition could hamper implementation
Human-wildlife conflict escalates across Kannur
Fresh incidents reported from Aralam, Kolayad, and Sreekandapuram highlight the growing threat to lives, agriculture, and livestock in forest-fringe villages
Samastha’s power equation hinges on choice of new general secretary
The death of Alikutty Musliarr has triggered a contest between the IUML-aligned faction and the Shajara group, which regards the IUML as just another political party, for the post of Samastha general secretary
Neighbours’ dispute turns fatal, youth hacked to death in Thiruvananthapuram
Within hours of the crime, the City police arrested the prime accused, Pradeep, 38, along with three other accomplices
Kodungallur-Angamaly NH 544 bypass alignment likely to be ready in a fortnight
The approximately 18-km stretch, expected to be built at a cost of ₹360 crore, would help motorists bypass congested junctions, especially in and around Angamaly, where serpentine traffic snarls frequently hold them up
Police nab youth with methamphetamine
The police seized 93.63 grams of methamphetamine in Shamnu’s possession
Govt firm on 50% merit quota for Pharm D admissions: Minister
Challenging the government’s decision, the Kerala State Self Financing Pharmacy College Management Association has approached the High Court, seeking permission to continue admissions to all Pharm D seats independently
Rights panel directs Corpn. to prepare action plan for mosquito-control in Kochi
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Encroachment on government land on the rise in Idukki’s Wagamon
Large real estate groups have reportedly purchased nearly 25 acres of land on the meadows, a main tourist attraction in Wagamon, to carry out constructions
NHAI begins relocating ‘unscientifically located’ bus stops on Edappally-Aroor bypass
The NHAI has begun shifting bus stops located near U-turns and entrances to side roads. The initiative is aimed at easing traffic snarls and preventing accidents along the Edappally-Aroor bypass
Kerala Police issue warning against cyber fraud using fake KTDC hotel booking websites
Fraudsters are primarily targeting users who search on Google using keywords such as 'KTDC Stay,' 'KTDC Hotels,' 'KTDC Booking' and 'KTDC Resort.' The fake websites are designed to closely resemble the official KTDC website, making it difficult for the public to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent platforms
Criminal cases against people’s representatives in Kerala: IUML leader faces 120 BUDS Act cases, five face sexual harassment charges
As per details of pending cases against sitting or former MPs and MLAs submitted by the District Judiciary before the Kerala High Court, Thiruvananthapuram has the highest number of cases, followed by Kasaragod and Kannur
Forest department begins profiling straying elephants to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict in north Kerala
Rapid Response Teams, field staff, and forest watchers are documenting elephants that repeatedly stray into human settlements through photographs, videos, and field reports, says Forest department official
Kollam District Development Committee in Kerala urges speedy execution of projects
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