Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Wayanad debris slip: Kerala constitutes expert panel to study cause of accident; report to be submitted in a month
The committee comprises Dr. C.P. Rajendran, geologist; Dr. Vishnudas, ecologist; Dr. P. Pugazhendi, Chief Wildlife Warden, Kerala; the Secretary, Public Works Department; and the Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department (convenor)
Police squad attacked in Kozhikode; five suspected goons arrested
According to police sources, the confrontation took place at Peruvayal near Mavoor in Kozhikode city around 9 a.m. when the police squad, acting on precise location data, zeroed in on the suspects at a local villa
India joins the FIFA momentum
The FIFA World Cup excitement continues to build in India as fans gear up for four high-stakes knockout clashes.
K.C. Venugopal seeks SC-monitored probe into Ayodhya Ram temple donations scam
Congress leader alleges SIT inquiry is a “sham”, accuses BJP governments of shielding those behind the alleged misappropriation
Decision pending on direct purchase of land in Ayyankuzhi for Kerala waste management project
“While acquisition through the direct purchase route will be swift, it would be more protracted under the Land Acquisition Act,” district administration sources said
Four killed, one injured after car crashes into tree in Kannur
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‘Operation Toofan’: police step up vigil on drivers
According to police sources, the recent rise in cases involving synthetic drug use among some transport workers has raised concerns about passenger safety
Kerala govt. forms three-member panel for debris removal at Kalladi tunnel site in Wayanad
The decision was taken at a meeting attended by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on July 10
BJP councillor R. Sugathan seeks Kerala High Court’s permission to attend July 14 re-swearing-in ceremony
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G. Sudhakaran, CPI(M) workers engage in verbal duel at school in Alappuzha
Ambalappuzha MLA, accompanied by Congress workers, was at the school to verify the allegation of illegal soil removal from the school premises
Kerala HC approves State’s circular on public prosecutor appointments
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Discourse and debate lend democracy its beauty: V.D. Satheesan
He was addressing students from 20 schools in Thiruvananthapuram who donned the role of parliamentarians as part of a mock parliament organised by Young Indians Trivandrum
Fire at city hotel sparks panic on Friday evening
The fire broke out in the chimney of the hotel kitchen, following which smoke filled the ground and first floors, according to Fire and Rescue personnel
Industry players welcome relaunch of NCDEX Black Pepper Futures, call for strict regulations
NCDEX recently announced that the black pepper futures contract will start trading from July 15 with Kochi designated as the delivery and pricing centre
Malayalam gets a cosy space in Australian public library
The Max Webber Public Library in the Sydney suburbs has opened a Malayalam section featuring 450 titles, following consistent demand from the diaspora. Malayalam has become the sixth Indian language to be represented in the library. Keralites there hope the initiative will help them connect with their culture language better
Demolition of tilted building in Kochi may take 7-10 days due to safety concerns
The decision followed advice from the structural stability expert engaged by the Kochi Corporation, who warned that proceeding without precautionary measures could endanger not only nearby buildings but also workers tasked with the demolition
Ranjith Sreenivas murder: Special public prosecutor appointed
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Kerala Forest Development Corporation to launch tea and coffee retail brands
New initiative to generate more income through value-added products
