Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
₹220-crore Mararikulam–Alappuzha doubling project approved
The project has been sanctioned under the umbrella programme for doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyover and bypass works aimed at enhancing the capacity of the railway network
Patience wears thin as metro works hit traffic in Palarivattom
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Traffic woes worsen for urban commuters as schools reopen
Traffic congestion has intensified at several junctions across the city as schools have reopened for another academic year, forcing students, parents, and schools to adapt to longer travel times during peak hours
Kerala government considering comprehensive prison reforms: Ramesh Chennithala
He says an additional central prison may be required to address the issue of crowding in the State’s prisons Plan to revise Prison Manual, Prison Rules
Thrikkakara municipal council to weigh scientific study on roads, junctions
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Wild elephant herd in Chinnakkanal causing panic among residents
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Breach of bund on Kurumali river in Thrissur sparks fear of flood
Residents seek urgent repairs as heavy rain weakens the embankment, raising flood threat to homes
Attack on KSU, Youth Congress activists: former CM’s security team members granted anticipatory bail
Alappuzha legislator A.D. Thomas, one of the complainants in the assault case, terms decision to grant anticipatory bail as unfortunate and says he, along with co-petitioner Ajay Jewel Kuriakose, will pursue the case to any extent to ensure that justice is served
Community marine biodiversity online register launched
C.P. John suggested that the traditional knowledge be documented and preserved in the form of audio files
DG Shipping inquiry report identifies causes for MSC Elsa 3 sinking
The report attributes the ship’s sinking to critical system malfunctions, structural failures, and crew incompetence. It identifies deficiencies in its safety management system, particularly in maintenance and spare parts management.
Munnar wildlife division records new additions to regional checklist in faunal survey
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Failure to read political trends and course correct in real time resulted in LDF’s defeat, feels CPI(M)
Failure to call out Vellappally Natesan’s anti-Muslim invective, the covert Congress-BJP alliance, and the delay in expelling Padmakumar in the Sabarimala case, caste identity politics pivoting towards a majoritarian Hindutva agenda, and CPI(M)’s organisational weaknesses compounded the scale of defeat
Traffic revamp gains momentum as panel completes field visits
The committee headed by the District Collector will prepare a preliminary report shortly
No saffronisation of higher education will be permitted: Minister
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Project to convert Kuthiravattom mental health facility as ‘happiness centre’
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Kerala wild elephant attack: forest department takes responsibility for victim’s children
The State government will provide an initial financial assistance of ₹5 lakh to the family; a Forest department official will be appointed as a dedicated mentor to personally look after the needs of the children
St. Mary’s Orthodox church of Delhi diocese celebrating jubilee
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Rivers in spate as relentless rains heighten flood fears in Central Travancore
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