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ED asks Veena to appear for another round of questioning in CMRL pay-off case
Daughter of the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan asked to appear before the Central agency on June 20 regarding the money-laundering probe in the CMRL pay-off case
Kerala objects to removal of its nominee from Mullaperiyar dam safety committee
Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph says the State was not consulted before T.K. Sivarajan was removed from the five-member Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation Committee
Body of Bengaluru tourist who got swept away in strong waves on Payyambalam beach in Kannur recovered
Another member of the group was rescued by lifeguards and coastal police personnel and is undergoing treatment for injuries
‘No confidence move’ against Shweta Menon-led leadership adds to speculations over AMMA general body
The annual general body of the film fraternity forum is taking place in Kochi amid a series of controversies

General discussion on Kerala Revised Budget to begin on June 22
The House is likely to see heated debate on the Budget over the next three days as Opposition CPI(M)-led LDF and BJP have already criticised it for being flooded with announcements but lacking adequate allocations
Migrant youth beaten to death in Thrissur; six held
Police suspect illegal prostitution racket at rented house; dispute over money led to fatal assault
Cyber police book controversial YouTuber Thoppi for allegedly posting obscene content
Thoppi allegedly posted nude images of his friends on social media after he had a fallout with the latter

100 years of Mehboob: A legacy that lives on
On World Music Day, generations of music lovers reminisce the stories and songs of maverick musician H Mehboob
No decision yet on low-alcohol beverages, says Liju
Tax cut on low-alcohol beverages: CPI(M) alleges it benefits liquor firms, govt rejects charges

Thenmala Punarjani shelter home case: Kerala HC expresses concern over unregistered elderly care institutions
HC Bench raises issue while considering a petition registered after reports of alleged ill treatment of residents at a shelter home, Punarjani in Thenmala, surfaced
Poet P. Narayana Kurup is no more
The award-winning poet, whom the nation honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022, was 92

Decision to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages baffling: Pinarayi
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No safety lapse at Chirakkal gate, says DRM
Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat said that the Mangaluru-Chennai Mail (Train No. 12602) stopped before the level-crossing signal as it was not cleared
KWA steps up efforts to resolve water supply disruption in Kozhikode
Recent downpours forced the KWA subdivision to reduce water supply from the JICA drinking water project for nearly a week. Continuous intake of highly turbid water led to heavy siltation in the treatment plant’s filter beds, causing widespread shortages in dependent areas

State Budget draws mixed reactions from youth, professionals, homemakers and fishers
Stakeholders highlight both its growth focus and concerns over implementation and fiscal impact


Malayali elected to policy council of ICANN
Ajith Francis was elected unopposed to the prestigious 21-member council, which is often referred to as the ‘Parliament of ICANN’

Kudumbashree’s sweet potato value-added products launched
Six value-added products, made from sweet potato cultivated by tribal women farmers in Attappady, have been developed using technology transferred by ICAR-CTCRI as part of ‘Punarjeevana Madhuram’ project


