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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala panel recommends coordinated, surveillance-driven approach to combat infectious diseases
Recommendations submitted to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Key measures include launching a three-month mosquito eradication campaign, establishing a Unified Public Health Command Centre for real-time disease monitoring, and addressing staffing shortages within the Health department to bolster epidemic control initiatives.
Distribution of social security, welfare fund pensions for June to begin on June 24
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V.D. Satheesan should not turn into V.D. Savarkar: AIYF, AISF raise slogan during protest in Thrissur
Student–youth organisations stage march to DEO office, allege police excess and ‘saffron agenda’ in PM SHRI scheme
Kumily panchayat plans to install green check posts in Thekkady
To collect a surcharge from tourist vehicles arriving at the Thekkady
SMA patients’ parents in Kerala worried about move to buy generic drug for govt. scheme
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Kottarakara tragedy reignites public fury over heavy vehicle menace
Speeding and overloading, ignoring mechanical failures, employing inept drivers and gross negligence or corruption within the regulatory system all lead to fatal accidents by tipper trucks
Tyndis Biennale to celebrate Malabar’s maritime, cultural legacy
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Youth held for brandishing knife after road accident in Erattupetta
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Govt. will look into revision of social security pension guidelines: Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan
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Seethathodu, gateway to Gavi, unveils grand tourism plan
The KSEB, in association with the Seethathodu grama panchayat, is set to roll out an ambitious series of tourism diversification projects linked to the Gavi Tourism Circuit
DYFI leader denied bail in ‘kafir screenshot’ case in Kerala
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CAG flags Kerala’s borrowing predicament
Of the total borrowings of ₹3.22 lakh crore in 2024-25, 86% (₹2.77 lakh crore) went towards repayment of earlier borrowings and ₹27,997.23 crore (9%) towards revenue expenditure. The net capital expenditure from the borrowings totalled ₹17,188.42 crore.
Fisheries and Food Safety dept. in Kerala launch ‘Operation Sagar Rani’ to ensure quality of fish
Officials urge consumers to examine fish carefully before purchase, check its firmness and colour of eyes to detect deterioration; surprise checks being held at harbours, boat landing centres, and online stores
Symposium explores humour’s role in challenging social and political realities
As part of the programme, a special session titled “Priyadarshan at 100” paid tribute to filmmaker Priyadarshan
Kerala High Court upholds transfer of K.J. Reena from Director of Health Services post
The State contends that the government order transferring her was in accordance with norms, especially since the tenure of Dr. Reena’s deputation as the DHS had expired in February, 2026
Kerala to set up commission to study reasons for backwardness of specific areas, communities
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says adequate resource allocations will be ensured for regions such as Malabar and for coastal and hill communities for development and welfare activities, infrastructure development, and health and education. Government will examine feasibility of appointing a commission to study the requirement for the creation of new districts and taluks
