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Kochi Corporation receives nine designs for proposed dog shelters at Brahmapuram
In the first phase, the civic body plans to build shelters with a capacity to accommodate around 1,000 strays on one acre of land, adjacent to the Corporation’s Animal Birth Control Centre at Brahmapuram, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court verdict
Why Kerala’s low-alcohol liquor policy has sparked a political storm | Explained
Kerala government’s decision to allow sale and production of low-alcohol beverages by fixing a sales tax for low-alcohol liquor under two different tax brackets has snowballed into a major controversy with allegations of corruption
Kerala's revenue arrears mount to ₹41,188.44 crore, says Comptroller and Auditor General's report
The amount includes ₹12,951.77 crore, which has not been realised for more than five years. The revenue arrears account for 44.23% of the State’s own revenue of ₹93,128.81 crore for 2024-25
CAG flags ‘variation’ of ₹12,669 crore in Kerala’s KIIFB, KSSPL off-Budget borrowings for 2024-25
Reiterating its concerns regarding off-Budget borrowings made through these agencies, the CAG has recommended that the Kerala government disclose the details of such borrowings in the Budget as well as to the Union government
Parambikulam-Aliyar Project: CAG pulls up Kerala Forest dept for failing to revise licence fee on land leased to Tamil Nadu
Non-levy of revised licence fee from Tamil Nadu led to a shortfall in revenue amounting to ₹1.14 crore for the period from 2012-13 to 2023-24, calculated for an extent of 2,455.23 hectares, along with an interest liability of ₹56 lakh calculated at annual interest rate of 12%, according to CAG report
24 flat owners of Chander Kunj Army Towers in Kochi yet to get rent from AWHO
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CAG criticises Kerala govt for ‘irregular’ withdrawals from treasury savings bank accounts
CAG report on State Finances for 2024-25 tabled in Kerala Assembly describes certain resumptions of funds as ‘serious breach of accountability and financial propriety’
Kozhikode’s forest cover holds steady at 1,882 sq km
With forests covering 80.26% of its land area, Kozhikode ranks first in Kerala in forest cover proportion
Operation Toofan: Law will apply equally to film personalities and VIPs in drug cases, says Ramesh Chennithala
Referring to alleged prevalence of drug use at DJ parties, luxury hotels, and film-related gatherings, Home Minister says there will be strong action
Kerala’s domestic power generation meets only 17% of demand; State facing 900 MW deficit: Electricity Minister
Sunny Joseph says despite recording substantial growth in electricity generation capacity in the last decade, Kerala continues to rely heavily on power procured from outside State to meet its rising requirements
Kerala govt plans college incubation centres to foster tech-based MSMEs, says Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty
Industries and IT Minister says preliminary discussions have already been with Higher Education Minister to formulate policies aimed at strengthening academic-industry collaboration
Malayali filmmaker Kunjila Mascillamani on entering the TIFF Directors’ Lab for ‘Guptam’ and struggles of female indie filmmakers
Guptam was among the 16 films selected for the TIFF Director’s Lab, and is backed by filmmakers Payal Kapadia, Jeo Baby and actor Kani Kusruti
Leopard that strayed into Kelakam in Kerala’s Kannur trapped and released into deep forest
The leopard, estimated to be a five-year-old male, was found to be in good health after a detailed examination by veterinary doctor
Kerala Assembly: LDF Opposition walks out over low-alcohol liquor tax row
LDF brought the issue to Assembly’s attention through Rule 50 notice. But Speaker refused to admit adjournment motion, ruling that the issue did not meet the level of urgency required to suspend House proceedings for detailed discussion
42 Umrah pilgrims escape unhurt as bus catches fire near Kannur airport in Kerala
Bus from Wayanad caught fire in Shivapuram. After the driver noticed flames at the rear end of the vehicle, he stopped the bus. The sleeping passengers were soon evacuated safely
George Kurian resigns as Union Minister after his Rajya Sabha term ends
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mr. Kurian has resigned from the council of ministers after his Rajya Sabha term came to an end
Three students killed as speeding tipper crashes into bus stop in Kottarakara
The lorry, which was heavily loaded with sand, overturned completely upon impact; eyewitnesses said that the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed before the driver lost control.
Expedite development of Ponnurunni marshalling yard: Hibi Eden
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‘Digital literacy should reach all sections of society’
N. Balagopal, Vice-Chairman of the P. N. Panicker Foundation, highlights the transformative potential of digital technology during the Reading Day celebration
