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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

Kerala Speaker Shamseer says allegations against Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar ‘a closed chapter’
‘Their family issues need not be dragged into political domain’, says Shamseer

KSRTC launches double-decker bus for Kozhikode city tour
While ceremonial launch has been completed, commencement of regular services faces some challenges from low-hanging shade trees along the routes
Kerala Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar’s wife says she won’t pursue complaint after his apology
Bindu Menon had levelled allegations of infidelity against Ganesh Kumar after he denied rumours circulating on social media regarding the matter
Karnataka could be party in case against Kerala government on Malayalam Bhasha Bill that received assent from Kerala Governor
In the Legislative Council, Congress member Bilkis Bano pushed the State government to urge the Kerala government to bring an amendment to the legislation to keep Kasaragod district out of its purview
Prime Minister to launch projects worth ₹10,800 crore at Kochi event
Modi to lay foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at Kochi Refinery; He will also inaugurate 23 rural roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the State

KSHEC hosts lecture on Cuba’s experience in science, innovation and international cooperation
Cuban diplomat reflects on the ties between Cuba and Kerala, emphasises the scope for deeper collaboration. He pushes for partnerships between universities and research institutions in Kerala and Cuba

Professors promoted as principals in government arts and science colleges
The appointments are based on directions issued by the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) in connection with disputes over principal appointments in government colleges

