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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
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
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
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
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
Kochi Corporation to roll out direct benefit transfer to redefine biomedical waste subsidy
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Minister directs PWD to complete ongoing road construction in Edamalakkudy tribal panchayat
The Minister set a definitive 45-day deadline to finish the remaining 1.35-kilometre stretch of road connecting Pettimudy to Edalippara, which serves the tribal panchayat.
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
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
Expert panel should determine facts in Payyannur child death, says IMA Kerala
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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
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.
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
