Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Post-extreme poverty eradication project guidelines approved
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Local bodies told to prepare heat action plans
₹1 crore each for District Collectors for activities to protect against effects of rising temperatures
News media told not to run after social media trends
News channels are losing credibility as they air “breaking news” stories without cross-checking or verification, says the Speaker
BJP likely to contest fewer seats in Kerala as allies demand greater accommodation
BJP contested in 115 seats in 2021 without success in any. Bharat Dharma Jana Sena is demanding some 40 seats, up from the 21 it contested in 2021. Another factor pressuring seat-sharing talks is the inclusion of Twenty20 in the NDA-fold
CPI expels Nattika MLA Mukundan for ‘anti-party activities’
Party says decision backed by Thrissur district council; earlier Mukundan announces plan to contest as UDF-backed Independent
Traffic curbs between Nedumbassery and Muttom in view of PM Modi’s visit
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Ernakulam Rural police nab 73 absconders in one-day special drive
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LPG shortage: Kerala govt. calls meeting of oil companies
Minister directs strict measures to prevent hoarding and diversion of gas cylinders

Infrastructure, healthcare get major thrust in Perumbavoor municipality Budget
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Kochi Corporation to desilt eight major canals ahead of monsoon
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Kochi Corporation council meet ends in discord over loan row, LDF registers dissent
Development projects worth about ₹207.48 crore, including ₹133 crore under the plan fund, were placed before the council
LPG shortage sparks fear of hotel closures and food price hike in Kerala
Shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is threatening to severely impact hospitality sector in Kerala, along with other key sectors

88% respondents want children’s digital use regulated: CBSE school council
Feedback report, based on 6.3 lakh responses, has been submitted to the Prime Minister

Kerala Assembly polls: KPCC cracks whip on premature candidate declarations by leaders
KPCC president Sunny Joseph says public declarations of candidature and premature proclamations on coalition seat-sharing will invite disciplinary action. The ultimatum assumes significance against backdrop of former KPCC president K. Sudhakaran ‘declaring’ his candidature from Kannur

Kannur Mayor injured during LDF siege of Corporation, hospitalised
The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. when the Mayor attempted to enter the Corporation office while LDF activists were staging a blockade. The demonstration allegedly obstructed the Mayor and the councillors from entering the premises, leading to a push-and-shove situation in which the Mayor reportedly sustained injuries

Faunal survey in Kerala’s Vazhachal adds 26 species to checklist of wildlife division in Western Ghats
Findings highlight rich biodiversity of key corridor in Western Ghats. Survey was conducted by Kerala Forest dept in association with Travancore Nature History Society from February 26 to March 1

Kerala actor rape case: High Court issues notice to Dileep, others after govt challenges acquittal
In its appeal, Kerala government also sought enhancement of punishment awarded to six convicts

Kerala HC dismisses pleas challenging govt sending bulk messages on ‘achievements’ to employees, others
Petitioners had alleged that sending of unsolicited, bulk messages was unauthorised use of personal data of government employees, judges and beneficiaries of government schemes by Chief Minister’s Office ahead of Assembly elections

