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Experts flag ecological, privacy concerns over drone deployment for wildlife monitoring
While the Kerala Forest department says drones are used only for monitoring, experts call for safeguards, citing potential impacts on wildlife behaviour and people’s privacy
Varkala MLA raises alarm over proposed quarry on hilltop in Pallikkal at Legislative Assembly
Warns that the activity could have serious implications to the environment, drinking water and tourism
Kerala Assembly: PWD Minister defends Uralungal contracts, promises inquiry into any complaints
P.K. Basheer says Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society awarded works of Public Works Department as per laid-down procedures and practices
Violence erupts at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation meeting as BJP councillor attacks Congress leader K.S. Sabarinadhan amid protests
Council meeting began amid tensions as Opposition LDF and UDF mounted protests against continuance of BJP councillor R. Sugathan arrested under KAAPA and lodged at Viyyur prison. Two women Congress councillors too were allegedly attacked
215 mushroom species documented in Aralam and Kottiyoor wildlife sanctuaries
Rare glowing fungi among key finds
Plea before Kerala HC by KSU worker accused of attacking former Health Minister Veena George withdrawn
The petitioner requested withdrawal since the FIR had been amended to exclude the offence of “attempt to murder” in the course of the investigation
Kerala State election chief’s appointment kicks up political row within Congress
KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas demands inspection of intelligence reports on N. Seshadrinathan, the government nominee for the post, claiming the latter has ‘Sangh Parivar links’; Minister K.M. Shaji defends appointment
First-year MBBS student dies after fall from hostel building at Jubilee Mission Medical College
Police suspect the student fell from 14th floor; investigation under way
Kerala Plus One seat shortage: Govt plans 120 more temporary batches in four Malabar districts
Proposal likely to come up in next Cabinet meeting. Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen tells Assembly that district and taluk-level scrutiny showed that more Plus One seats would be required in these districts
Nine golden jackals found electrocuted near Kochi airport
The animals are suspected to have died from electric shock caused by a snapped Kerala State Electricity Board power line
Kerala CM seeks West Bengal counterpart’s intervention to restore journalist R. Rajagopal’s passport
V.D. Satheesan tells Suvendu Adhikari that an adverse police verification report by Kolkata police had hobbled passport renewal process of the former editor of ‘The Telegraph’
‘Rape’ of Dalit woman: Kerala HC denies bail to ex-Palakkad councillor
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"Public Spats Tarnish the Industry's Image": Alleppey Ashraf Reacts to Ansiba-Lakshmipriya Controversy
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Tragic Incident in Thrissur: MBBS Student Loses Life in Fatal Fall from Hostel Building
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Kerala House Protocol Officer suspended after Pinarayi Vijayan stranded at Delhi airport
On Saturday, Kerala Opposition Leader arrived at Delhi airport only to discover that the flight booked for him by the protocol office had already departed. As a result, he was stranded for several hours and was forced to take a later flight to reach his home in Kannur
Kerala Assembly: Opposition LDF marks protest over non-disbursal of benefits under Sthree Suraksha Scheme
Although Speaker disallowed its notice for an adjournment motion, LDF chose to continue to participate in House proceedings after Pinarayi Vijayan formally registered the Opposition’s protest, contrary to the usual practice of staging a walkout
Kerala Plus One admission: 81,770 students get seats in final stage of main phase allotment
Only 5,922 merit seats are vacant across the State
Pedestrian rights in focus as city footpaths remain inaccessible
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Collector tells HC 85% of city canal desilting work completed
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