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Road, drainage works progressing along Palarivattom corridor
The laying of interlocking tiles has been completed over a short stretch in front of St. Martin’s Church at Palarivattom, while groundwork, including the spreading of metal and surface levelling, is under way
Invisible tropical waves linked to extreme rainfall, says study
The study reveals that invisible atmospheric disturbances known as Kelvin, Rossby and Mixed Rossby-Gravity waves significantly enhance heavy rainfall by organising deep convective cloud systems and increasing moisture convergence over the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats
Police propose measures to tackle Kochi city’s traffic woes on a war footing
Identified traffic choke points include Edappally, Palarivattom, Cheranalloor, Edachira, Vyttila, Thiruvankulam, Thevara, Bolgatty Junction, Pallimukku, High Court Jn., Kaloor and Kadavanthra
High Court directs panel to proceed with demolition of Chander Kunj Army towers
Firm that demolished Maradu flats gets nod for twin towers’ demolition; court declines to stay award of demolition contract to Edifice Engineering despite challenge by lowest bidder
Malayidamthuruth land dispute talks hit hurdle
Minister-led meeting scheduled to discuss a proposal to avoid the eviction of seven Dalit families from the 2.69-acre Pariyathukavu settlement postponed to a later date
Gold theft on Guruvayur-Chennai train: eight-member inter-state gang arrested
Railway Protection Force, in coordination with Tamil Nadu Government Railway Police, recover stolen property worth ₹2.5 crore
Water supply disruption likely in some city areas over the weekend
Due to urgent maintanance works at the KWA’s water treatment plants
Arul R.B. Krishna posted as District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram City)
He was previously the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ernakulam Range
ED attack case accused taken to LoP’s residence for evidence collection
Former Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor I.P. Binu was among the seven CPI(M) workers taken for evidence collection
Seven migrant workers held captive by alleged job racket in Kochi rescued
The police arrested a West Bengal native, Abdul Rahim, in connection with the incident, while at least 11 others allegedly involved in the racket are reportedly on the run
Kochi Corporation to kick start drive to relocate authorised street vendors
Authorised vendors will be relocated in July to 67 dedicated vending zones identified across 76 divisions under the Street Vendors Act, 2014
New liquor policy after Budget: Liju
Excise Minister says discussions will take place within UDF as well as with all stakeholders. The objective is to formulate a policy that is beneficial to Kerala and helps guide society forward
BSL-3 lab in Kozhikode set to strengthen Nipah virus detection
The high-containment facility is expected to bolster the State’s diagnostic self-reliance and facilitate the early detection of high-consequence pathogens such as the Nipah virus
Fake notes found in cash deposited at bank in Kannur
Eight counterfeit ₹500 currencies were detected in a cash deposit made at a private bank in Kannur
Residents launch protest against plans to begin toll collection at Chalingal plaza
They allege that service roads, drainage systems, and other key infrastructure works on the stretch remain incomplete
KSTA stages protest against transfer of leaders
Alleges transfer of its leaders was carried out in violation of norms