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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala Higher Education Minister urges MPs to oppose VBSA Bill
Roji M. John says proposed law undermines federalism, academic autonomy and State powers in higher education
Daily ridership of women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increase from 6.48 lakh to 12.12 lakh, says Kerala Minister
Despite the roll-out of the scheme on Ordinary buses, number of male passengers using these services has remained almost constant. This indicates that increase in women passengers has not come at the expense of other passengers, says C.P. John
Establish digitised inventory system for Sabarimala assets, HC tells TDB
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Six redeveloped railway stations in State to be inaugurated by PM today
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IUML faces Waqf dilemma as UDF govt. opts to follow amended law
The party opposes the amended Waqf Act that requires appointment of two non-Muslim members and one Shia member on State Waqf Boards. However, the UDF, of which the IUML is a major constituent, tells High Court that it will reconstitute the board in accordance with the Act
Flu, H1N1 rampant in Kerala; 4,405 cases of influenza reported
Surveillance of all influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory infections has been intensified across districts and the treatment protocol and guidelines have been revisited
The Hindu Impact: NGT initiates suo motu proceedings in Kerala’s Chalakkudi tree-felling case
Trees felled along an 18-km stretch from Vellikulangara Junction to Vettila Pala bridge and sold for ₹8.52 lakh, against the assessed value of ₹41.55 lakh
Sabarimala misappropriation of gold: SIT visits Travancore Devaswom Board office
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M.M. Mani criticises forest, police depts. for ‘not abiding by law’
Former Minister alleges that Forest dept. is encroaching on revenue land at Kanjikuzhi. He says if officials evict people, party workers will take the law into their own hands
Residents seek urgent measures to protect Iruvanjippuzha, Cherupuzha riverbanks
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Kochi Corporation orders probe into ₹6.32-crore streetlight maintenance expenditure in 2022-23
The UDF-led Corporation council has ordered a survey to verify the number of LED lights that CSML claimed to have installed under the City LED Street Light project and assess the number of old lights yet to be replaced
Octogenarian petitions CM for additional pension
88-year-old M.J. Antony has approached the Chief Minister seeking grant of additional pension for all State government pensioners above the age of 80, as that paid to retired Central government employees.
SHRC seeks report on sharing of aid recipients’ images on social media
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Foundation stones laid for Dalit families’ homes at Pariyathukavu
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Efforts on to set up interim firefighting facility in Kozhikode city following SHRC order
The move comes in the wake of widespread public outcry after the beach fire station was completely shifted out to Meenchanda, leaving the city’s prime commercial hubs without immediate emergency cover
Tribal farmer producer company from Idukki launches drinking water brand ‘Anjunad'
Brand launched by Girijyothi Farmer Producer Company, which is an initiative of the High Range Development Society and comprises over 700 tribal farmers from the Anchunad hills
