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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala launches ‘Kanipanthal’ scheme to set up fruit gardens in schools
As part of the scheme, fruit nutrition gardens will be established in 2,921 educational institutions across the State by planting saplings
Factional equations, community balance shape Congress’ deliberations over potential deputy mayor candidates
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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
DDMA had warned of July 7 debris slip in Wayanad, amicus curiae tells Kerala High Court
It says that the District Disaster Management Authority had directed the executing agencies that the excavated earth near the Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppaditwin tube tunnel road project site be removed, to avert a disaster
Infrastructure gaps loom large as Kerala fishermen prepare to venture into international waters
The Union government issues Letters of Authorisation for fishermen to venture into high seas. However, the fishersface challenges such as the high costs of modernising vessels and the shortage of skilled laborers. Guidelines mandate strict adherence to international maritime rules, catch limits, bycatch mitigation strategies, and measures against illegal and unregulated fishing.
KUHS warns students against enroling on unrecognised medical, health science courses
Vice-Chancellor urges parents and aspirants to verify institutional affiliations and statutory approvals before seeking admission
PIL alleges NBWL standing committee approved 97% of proposals in 11 years
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International Justice Day Awards for two para legal volunteers
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Turn challenges into opportunities to succeed in life, Ramesh Chennithala tells students
Home Minister inaugurates Thrissur Corporation’s Vidyashree-2026 awards; O.J. Janeesh highlights ‘Operation Toofan’ policing initiative
Government committed to delivering welfare schemes to every eligible beneficiary: K.A. Thulasi
Minister inaugurates NABARD-backed Athirappilly–Mattathur Tribes project, promises faster implementation of tribal development initiatives
KSHRC orders probe into alleged denial of basic amenities in Edamalakkudy
The commission also ordered a probe into allegations that the Forest department is creating hurdles regarding basic necessities of the tribal population
CPI seeks review of Kerala HC order barring political events at Thekkinkadu Maidan
Party says Thrissur’s iconic ground has long served as a democratic public space; to hold protest on July 20
Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?
Kerala Forest Department has proposed using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate captured Schedule I animals, including tigers and leopards, from conflict hotspots to secure forest habitats. However, the move has sparked debate over its ecological and economic feasibility
Drawing flak over power curbs, Kerala State Electricity Board seeks nod for procuring 200 MW for one-year period
The power utility has approached the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission requesting its approval for procuring 100 MW each from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd and Power Pulse Trading Solutions Ltd at ₹5.96 per unit
Call for stir until SIT probe into mysterious deaths of children in Palakkad
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Kerala Knowledge Valley: Government kick-starts process to identify locations, establish linkages
The initiative aims to transform Kerala into a global higher education hub, bringing top-tier foreign universities and premier Indian institutions together in a single ecosystem
Traffic police step up drive against reckless mid-road halts by private buses in Kerala’s Kozhikode
Drive follows flooding complaints from public about private buses stopping in the middle of roads to pick up and drop passengers unmindful of moving traffic bottlenecks. Police say the practice has been found obstructing the natural flow of traffic and increases the risk of freak accidents, prompting stricter enforcement
IIT Palakkad convocation on July 18
As many as 307 students from BTech, MTech, MSc, MS, and PhD programmes will graduate this year
Kerala government begins process to convert CET into KTU constituent college, forms working group
The working group, constituted by the Higher Education department, is tasked with preparing a detailed proposal and order to transfer personnel, assets and liabilities