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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
IUML caught between ideology, coalition discipline
The decisions of the UDF in continuing with the PM SHRI scheme and reducing tax on low-alcohol liquor go contrary to the League’s long-held position. While in Opposition, the party had called for PM SHRI’s rejection, but has now taken a restrained position. IUML State president Thangal maintains that UDF’s declared policy will be alcohol abstinence
UDF, Satheesan misleading people on liquor row, says LDF convener Ramakrishnan
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Bus operators put strike plan on hold in Vadakara
They warned of an indefinite agitation from July 1 if steps were not taken to ease traffic snarls
Kanthapuram seeks prohibition of liquor
He urges the government to withdraw the proposal to cut tax rates on low-volume alcoholic beverages and abandon the PM SHRI scheme
KSHEC launches feedback platform to address concerns about FYUGP
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Stop supplying drugs or face arrest, Chennithala warns food delivery workers
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Police demolish ‘illegal’ roadside shop in Idukkki over drug trade allegations
Crackdown as part of Operation Toofan
Withdrawal amendment to FCRA Rules: CM
Satheesan says the amendment created conditions in which non-governmental organisations could not function in the country
Conditions on custody of child must not be impractical: Kerala High Court
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Cricket coach in Kerala sentenced to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment in sexual abuse case
Verdict pertains to the second sexual abuse case registered against 40-year-old Manu M.; court also finds him guilty in a third case under similar circumstances
Payasam spill was accidental, no inquiry needed: Minister Bindhu Krishna
Responding to reports that an inquiry had been announced into the incident, Minister says the video of the episode clearly shows that it was an accidental occurrence that can happen in a crowd
Fertilizer depot to be established near Kalayanad agricultural market in Kollam
Launched in 2017, Kalayanad market is one of the premier agricultural trading hubs in Kollam district
Rajesh accuses CM of misleading people on liquor tax cut
Former Excise Minister says LDF government never considered reducing taxes on alcoholic beverages. He also disputes CM’s assertion that the file had remained pending for three years without a decision
Kerala to explore new alignment for Nilambur–Munderi–Meppadi road
The proposed Hill Highway project will connect Nilambur in Malappuram district and Meppadi in Wayanad district
Kollam District Collector enforces peak-hour ban and road safety measures following Kottarakara accident
Ban on heavy vehicles, including lorries and tippers, from operating on public roads in Kollam during peak hours, specifically from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. and from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
FCRA debate rekindled as Orthodox Church questions new rules
Church airs concerns over the manner in which the revised regulations were introduced, maintaining that stakeholders should have been consulted before the changes were proposed
Kerala govt. restructures tide-over wheat distribution policy
The directive is aimed at preventing any wastage of food grains within the public distribution system.
