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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
New high-altitude plant species discovered in Western Ghats
The plant was found in high-altitude montane grasslands and shola forest margins of the Western Ghats, including regions such as Anamudi and Meesapulimala
Case registered against 57 over protest during ED raid at Riyas’ house
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CPI(M) suspends Sreekrishnapuram councillor
Following allegations that he sexually exploited a young woman by promising her a job
Public health alert as influenza cases surge in Kerala
Viruses, such as Influenza B and A(H3N2 and H1N1), respiratory synctical virus (RSV) and COVID-19, are co-circulating in the community. Health department has advised people to maintain respiratory hygiene and etiquette and to use masks in public places as these viruses are highly transmissible.
Attappady meet draws up tribal development charter
The meeting resulted in the preparation of a policy charter on land rights and tribal development, which will be submitted to the newly elected UDF government
Solar fencing project hits roadblock over delay in tree felling
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Kerala govt. to mandate creches in firms with over 50 employees: Minister Bindhu Krishna
Minister says steps will be taken to upgrade basic infrastructure at anganwadis and resolve concerns regarding food menu
Collector orders removal of debris from national highway worksites in Paravur
The directive was issued at a meeting of the District Development Committee after Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s representative raised the matter
Revival of Sabari rail project raises hopes in Central Travancore
The detailed field survey and preparation of drawings and related documents are set to resume along the 70-km stretch of the proposed alignment
Korean, Japanese-inspired products drive school stationery trend
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Arrangements in place ahead of Vice-President’s visit to Kottayam on May 31
He will inaugurate the 140th anniversary celebrations of Deepika, a vernacular daily and mouthpiece of the Catholic Church
MLA seeks immediate launch of second phase of tetrapod seawall construction in Chellanam
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Attack on ED officials in Kerala: bail plea of five accused rejected
The prosecution had contended that the charge of obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties was applicable in the case; police have registered case against around 300 people suspected to have been involved in the attack
Proposed Kerala high-speed rail to connect Thiruvananthapuram with Kannur in 3.5 hours
The new interim report on the high-speed rail project, submitted by technocrat E. Sreedharan to the State government, envisages it as the world’s first green rail corridor
Operation Chakravyuh: DRI seizes 24 kg of narcotics in Kerala
Five arrested as part of intensified anti-narcotics drive in Kerala under Operation Chakravyuh
K. Madhu quits as Kerala State Film Development Corporation chairperson
He had been continuing in the position for some time even after the previous LDF government directed all political appointees to vacate their posts following the change of guard in the State administration.