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NH central line norms: Keralam to seek relaxation of SC order
Supreme Court has prohibited construction of residential buildings within 40 metres and commercial ones within 75 metres from the central line of national highways
Kerala High Court affirms tender process for demolition of Chanderkunj Army Towers
High Court dismisses two petitions filed by competitors challenging the award of the bid to Edifice Engineering.
Exam irregularities: Kerala PSC chairperson, members decline Crime Branch summons, seek questioning at Commission headquarters
The special investigation team seeks to question the PSC functionaries in connection with the alleged discrepancies in examinations conducted for senior posts in the Kerala State Planning Board
Major bureaucratic reshuffle in Keralam; post of Additional District Magistrate, Sabarimala, created to coordinate activities of departments
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Malayinkeezhu police record arrest of woman for alleged murder of infant daughter
Investigators are exploring potential motives linked to domestic issues and Christy’s mental health, particularly postpartum depression, as they seek custody to gather further evidence.
Chander Kunj Army Towers: apartment owners call for appointment of project officer amid demolition delays
CATAOA seeks the immediate appointment of a dedicated project officer and the setting up of a project office. It also demands that the District Collector’s committee and the subcommittee chaired by the Fort Kochi Revenue Divisional Officer be convened at the earliest to oversee the demolition and reconstruction.
Keralam Electricity Minister’s speech cut short by power failure
The incident occurred during the KSEB Officers’ Federation meeting, forcing him to abandon his address. A video of the episode has since gone viral
Keralam Forest department agrees to diversion of forestland for Sathram airstrip
Designed to provide flight training for roughly 1,000 NCC Air Wing cadets, construction of the Sathram airstrip originally commenced on May 21, 2017; in July 2022, heavy rains triggered a landslip that washed away a section of the facility
Keralam launches India’s first Elder-Friendly Office Certification
EFOC is aimed at enhancing accessibility for senior citizens in government offices. The initiative will evaluate institutions based on five key domains, awarding Gold, Silver, or Bronze certification. The pilot phase is expected to begin within this financial year.
Title deed distribution key to 100-day programme, says Keralam Revenue Minister
A total of 1,175 title deeds were distributed in Thrissur district as part of the State government’s 100-day action programme
SFI Kannur district secretary taken into police custody
Joel Thomas taken into custody in connection with case registered over alleged violence during protest in Thiruvananthapuram
Profcon calls for vigil against drugs, cultural decay on campuses
The three-day conference, being organised by the Wisdom Islamic Students Organisation State committee, urged parents, teachers and heads of educational institutions to take preventive measures against ideologies promoting the use of alcohol and drugs.
Uproar over Vande Mataram rendition in Palakkad municipality in Keralam
The dispute began when Congress councillors demanded that a separate resolution be introduced on the singing of the national song
Consensus on signing PM SHRI scheme eludes UDF govt. in Keralam
Ruling front seeking to balance scepticism among its constituents about the scheme against its monetary benefits, which envisage federal funding ranging from ₹1,400 to ₹2,000 crore for school education. Education Minister says Centre has asked the State to take a decision and the UDF should reach a consensus soon. KPCC president says UDF is awaiting the UDF-appointed Cabinet subcommittee’s report
Lack of I&B Ministry clearance: Malayalam documentary filmmaker Ramdas Kadavallur’s ‘Sathyapullu’ at Kolkata festival cancelled
The filmmaker told The Hindu that it is deeply concerning that a film which strives to examine both history and the present with close, meticulous attention has met with such a fate
Peak demand, swap arrangements worsen power situation in Keralam
While the State anticipated a peak demand of 4,850 MW in September, soaring temperatures have pushed the demand up to 5,450 MW, forcing the KSEB to impose power cuts
SNDP Yogam microfinance scam: Kerala HC records ‘extreme displeasure’ at delay by Home dept. in complying with orders
Court criticises Home dept. delay in forwarding the file on sanctioning prosecution in the SNDP Yogam microfinance scam to the Additional Chief Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare department
