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Six Kochi Corporation compactors set to be scrapped over spare parts shortage
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Shashi Tharoor rescued after being trapped in hotel lift
Using a hydraulic spreader, the firefighters managed to open the lift and safely rescue the MP and other passengers who were trapped for nearly 30 minutes
HC refuses to quash proceedings against former Malappuram SP, two others in sexual assault case
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Police officer detained after alleged attempt to free relatives from police station in Nedumangad
The officer allegedly demanded the release of two of the detainees, claiming they were his relatives
Cashew import scam: Kerala High Court directs Secretary to submit prosecution sanction order with signature
The Central Bureau of Investigation had said that the absence of signature could cause impediments to the probe
Kerala CM refuses to meet MLA, ignores KSU president at public event
Alappuzha MLA A.D. Thomas had demanded action against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, while KSU president Aloshious Xavier had taken strong exception to the appointment of government pleaders citing their alleged links with the SFI in the past
Talrop director board member arrested in investment fraud case
The accused, a native of Pangode, was apprehended on the basis of a complaint filed by a couple from Kallara, who alleged that they were defrauded of ₹10 lakh after investing in the Kochi-based company
Kerala’s traditional architecture has always been environmentally sustainable, says Tourism Minister
P.C. Vishnunadh inaugurates 9th edition of ‘The Hindu Home Expo’ in Thiruvananthapuram; three-day event features more than 150 properties from 40 leading builders, priced between ₹55 lakh and ₹5 crore
KSEB plans to procure 300 MW for five years
Regulatory commission gives approval for revisions to bidding framework
Appointment of bodybuilders as sub-inspectors: HC grants two weeks time to Kerala govt. to consider vigilance probe
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₹10,000-crore investment claim: Tata’s denial embarrasses Kerala CM
PRD statement says Chief Minister was referring to ₹10,000-crore investment potential that the government aims at attracting to the State over the coming years under the maritime initiative
Kerala Cabinet likely to examine possible action against ADGP in Youth Congress members’ assault case
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala receives SIT’s latest report recently vetted by State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar. SIT had accused officer of attempting to to “sabotage” police probe against then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security personnel, who “unjustifiably assaulted” Youth Congress black flag protesters in 2023
Expert panel should determine facts in Payyannur child death, says IMA Kerala
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Scientific, humane approach key to tackling stray dog menace: Minister Bindhu Krishna
Government considering unified digital pet management system, says the Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development
Protect and strengthen KIIFB, says CPI(M)’s ‘counter’ White Paper, amid UDF govt.’s revamp plan
Document criticises K.M. Chandrasekhar-led commitee’s finding that Kerala’s fiscal stress has been ‘compounded by parallel governance structures such as KIIFB’; it slams panel for accepting Union government’s ‘unilateral definition’ of Kerala’s debt as an immutable fact
CMDRF online system being scuttled to bring back commission raj, alleges Pinarayi Vijayan
He says LDF government had implemented the transparent online system due to complaints regarding local leaders accepting commission to get requests for relief funds cleared
KSEB ramps up power generation at Moolamattom, other hydel stations
Power shortage and the need to ensure uninterrupted supply during the ongoing football World Cup prompt board to boost power generation despite storage constraints
Kerala Plus One results published; pass percentage rises to 62.01%
Technical higher secondary stream recorded a pass percentage of 49.19%, with 699 students securing above 30% marks from 1,421 evaluated candidates