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Kerala High Court issues notice to VACB Director on petition against DGP
Petition filed by an assistant motor vehicles inspector says that S. Sreejith ‘engaged in systematic corruption, including the formation of an unofficial Transport Commissioner’s Squad, to victimise subordinate staff and to facilitate illicit transactions’ during his tenure as Transport Commissioner

Onam transcends caste, creed and religion, says Keralam Governor
Arlekar says the traditional attire, the grand Onasadhya and the spirit of dynamic togetherness make Onam truly unforgettable
DYFI Keralam State conference calls for fight against Centre’s ‘anti-worker’ policies
Youth body demands filling of 9.5 lakh vacancies, an end to contract hiring, and a national employment policy guaranteeing secure jobs
Seven-year-old’s organs donated in Keralam
Litiksha, daughter of Prakash and Pon Sindhuja, donates her organs. The child’s liver, two kidneys, heart valves and two corneas were retrieved for donation

‘Kallan Vijayan’ row: former editor in-charge of Deshabhimani weekend supplement resigns
Following objections to the headline given to a feature article, the supplement was allegedly published later after replacing the article in question

72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Keralam on August 22
The competitions will begin at 11 a.m. Chief Minister V.D Satheesan will inaugurate the event at 2 p.m.

Muthanga violence: Kerala High Court suspends sentence of Geethanandan, three others
Trial court had awarded them five years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹36,000 each in connection with the attempt to murder a senior civil police officer and the abduction of a forest range officer. HC orders that all four be released on bail

Amid row, Keralam increases financial assistance to Pulikali teams
After facing criticism from various quarters over his remarks on Pulikali, actor and writer V.K. Sreeraman expresses regret over his words
Over 10,000 held under Operation Toofan in Keralam, says Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala
Total 9,280 cases have been registered under Operation Toofan since its launch in June this year, while 10,015 people have been arrested

LLB examination valuation in Kerala University under a cloud
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Lack of segregated waste collection hubs sets back Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s waste management efforts
Although periodic waste collection programmes are organised in some wards, these are not a replacement for a permanent collection hub
Kozhikode teen cycles to Kashmir in 42 days
Covering thousands of kilometres in just 42 days, 19-year-old C.V. Masin Muhammed undertook the journey to fulfil a dream he had harboured since his Class X days.

MLAs, MP raise demands at meet on Idukki’s power-related concerns
Keralam Electricity Minister says government will explore keeping the Idukki dam open to the public year-round
Fair weather likely across Keralam during Onam week
IMD predicts some isolated showers in parts of State in the days ahead of Onam; towards the end of August, southern Keralam is likely to witness a couple of intense spells

Iron pipes fall from pickup van, kills bike rider in Thrissur
42-year-old man crushed by unsecured pipes; accident exposes dangerous practice of carrying construction material without proper safety measures
Keralam plans to showcase Onam before a global audience, says Tourism Minister
The annual Onam Tourism Week will kick off on August 24 at Kanakakunnu Palace, following a ceremonial flag procession through Thiruvananthapuram.

Chokramudy in Keralam shakes off encroachments, welcomes Neelakurinji
Local people had staged protests in 2024, following which the government reclaimed most of the encroached land in the hills. Neelakurinji has begun blooming on these slopes now. The hills will be open to the public from August 24 to enjoy the view
Rehabilitation projects for Mundakkai-Chooralmala survivors to be completed on schedule: Minister
Agriculture Minister T. Siddique said that compensation for traders and building owners who suffered losses in the landslides, as well as the takeover of existing loans and making agricultural land cultivable, would also be completed on schedule.

