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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Central team reaches Kozhikode, three contacts of Nipah infected person test negative for virus
Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar, who is in-charge of Kozhikode, says there is no large-scale spread of the infection at present, no need to declare a containment zone, he says
Palakkad division of Southern Railway collects ₹17 lakh in fine; suspends six licences for level crossing violations
The Palakkad division said LC gates are critical safety installations and the violations can lead to fatal consequences, disruption of train services, and substantial damage to railway property
Kerala’s fiscal status report: Its politics and economics
The report places considerable emphasis on Kerala’s outstanding liabilities. But the rising debt was largely a product of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the State made full use of the higher borrowing limit allowed by the Union
Rahul Gandhi’s approach helping BJP, not strengthening INDIA bloc, says Kerala ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Rahul Gandhi had said during a recent INDIA bloc meeting that he would not hug the ex-Chief Minister of Kerala because he had an ongoing political fight with him
Complaints filed over alleged mangrove destruction for STP near Sarovaram
The complaint states that there is clear evidence that trees and vegetation were uprooted using a JCB and that the area was subsequently filled with soil
Kerala Devaswom Special Govt. Pleader steps down following controversy over his appointment
K.B. Pradeep says he doesn’t want to embarrass the government in a non-issue
Centre suspends Cell Broadcasting Services
An order issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on June 12 stated that, due to certain issues flagged by the competent authorities, the Cell Broadcast Service is being kept on hold until further instructions
Flight headed to Kozhikode makes emergency landing at Kochi airport
As per established safety protocols, a local standby was declared, followed by a full emergency at 3.34 a.m. to ensure the readiness of all airport emergency response services
Murari Babu, former TDB official accused in Sabarimala gold theft case, passes away
Murari Babu has been ailing for some time, and the death occurred around 12.48 a.m., said authorities of the Amrita Hospital in Kochi
From Kerala to latex: Tracing London-based designer Harri KS’s unlikely rise
Raised around rubber plantations in Kerala, designer Harri KS is rethinking latex, form, and the idea of wearability
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
