Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Substantial portions of White Paper on Kerala’s fiscal health AI-generated: Thomas Isaac
Former Finance Minister asks Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to clarify whether the document was indeed AI-generated, and whether sensitive data from the Secret Section of the Finance department was released externally and analysed using such tools
Malayidamthuruth row: govt. urges claimant to give away portion of disputed land to Dalit residents
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‘Mollywood Times’ movie review: A flawed, bloated exposé of the industry’s dark underbelly
Marketed as a “hate letter to cinema,” ‘Mollywood Times’ explores themes of ambition and disillusionment, but struggles with pacing and uneven writing that detract from its potential impact
Start serious discussions with Union government on worsening Centre-State fiscal relations, urges White Paper on Kerala’s fiscal health
Kerala today operates in a less flexible fiscal space with the discontinuation of the Goods and Services Tax compensation, the limits placed on borrowings and the elimination of revenue deficit grants under the 16th Finance Commission regime, according to the document
Cattle supply crunch pushes Kerala’s meat trade into crisis
A sharp rise in blocking and seizure of cattle trucks in neighbouring States, especially Andhra Pradesh, has severely affected the supply of cattle for slaughter, pushing Kerala’s private meat industry into a difficult situation
Three initiatives from Kerala chosen as best practices in Union Panchayati Raj Ministry compendium
Compendium recognises Digi Kerala digital literacy project, Universal Palliative Care initiatives and K-SMART digital service delivery applications as best practices from Kerala
11 hospitalised after ammonia leak at ice plant in Kerala’s Munambam
Leak was brought under control promptly by fire and services personnel
‘Nilavilakku’ row in Kerala: Samastha clarifies position, says Muslims should avoid religious rituals of other faiths
Samastha meeting noted that if a Muslim participates in such a practice while accepting or endorsing the beliefs that are contrary to Islamic teachings, the act could amount to leaving the fold of Islam
Kerala rains: IMD sounds red alert for five districts on June 6
Rest of Kerala has been put on orange alert, except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, where very heavy rain is likely
White Paper on Kerala finances moots regulatory commission for Kochi metro user charges
The document notes that Kochi Metro registers a monthly loss of ₹35 crore. Notwithstanding these losses, the White Paper proposes metro projects in two more cities — Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode
UDF, LDF spar over adequacy of pre-monsoon works as monsoon rains flood Kochi
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Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s wife Vinodini alleges neglect by senior CPI(M) leadership in Kerala
In an interview with a Malayalam magazine, Vinodini said the family was “ruthlessly ignored” by sections of the party leadership following Balakrishnan’s demise
Kerala HC rejects CMRL appeal, allows ED to continue probe linked to Pinarayi’s daughter T. Veena
Court holds that ED is not barred from initiating civil action with regard to the case, even without registration of FIR or a complaint in the predicate offence
How this ‘tree man’ from Kerala has planted over 20,000 trees in 26 years
Palakkad native M. Shyamkumars’ work extends beyond Kerala, with trees planted in Puducherry, Kavaratti, Kochi and Thrissur
Pulluvila anganwadi in Thiruvananthapuram gets own building
Inauguration of new building on Friday
The caring period: Kerala government’s proposal for menstrual leave for schoolchildren opens door to a healthy debate
The Kerala government’s decision to provide menstrual leave for girl students has triggered a discussion on the menstrual health of women in the State. Aathira Haridas meets those who hail the decision and the ones denouncing it
Three-day cybercrime workshop to enhance investigative skills of police officers
The three-day training programme to conclude on June 5
