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One in five unreserved train tickets booked via RailOne app in Thiruvananthapuram
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Heavy rains trigger landslide alert; evacuation ordered in Vilangad
Vadakara Revenue Divisional Officer appointed nodal officer to coordinate evacuation and relief camp operations, while Vadakara Tahsildar will serve as assistant nodal officer. District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) asked to deploy sufficient personnel to support evacuation plans and ensure security at relief camps and evacuated houses
CM promised to implement recommendations of J.B. Koshy Commission: Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council
Satheesan, who met a KRLCC delegation, assured that the land rights of the residents of Munambam would be protected
MCH incident sparks call for urgent clinical, medical audit of patient care procedures
Public health expert B. Ekbal emphasises that the incident reflects systemic failures rather than the negligence of a single junior staff member. He urges the Health dept. to implement robust monitoring protocols to ensure patient safety.
Minister hails C-HED as an exemplary model, offers full support from govt.
The Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development receives the Bhoomimitra Award-2026, instituted by the Aluva Paristhithi Samrakshan Sangham, at a function held in Aluva on World Environment Day

Kochi Mayor claims effective pre-monsoon works spared city of major waterlogging
Despite the incessant rain, there has been no flooding, unlike in the past when it disrupted traffic, says V.K. Minimol
Focus on creating ‘Messis’ in Kerala, not just bringing Messi: O.J. Janeesh
Sports policy, grassroots infrastructure and youth engagement to be prioritised, says Minister

Two foreign nationals among 795 arrested in Operation Toofan against drug menace in Kerala
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala says the anti-drug enforcement drive has yielded significant results within days of its launch; narcotics substances worth over ₹60 lakh seized within three days
Controversy over Environment Day event with stage blocking road in Thiruvananthapuram
Though programme banner carried the images of Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh, who was supposed to inaugurate the event, Mayor and Corporation distanced themselves from it
Human Rights Commission orders probe into death of remand prisoner of Viyyur jail
Report sought from jail and police officials within 15 days amid allegations of custodial lapses
Kerala Forest Minister unveils 100-day action plan to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict
Department will embark on efforts to assess the carrying capacity of State’s forests to address public concerns regarding animal overpopulation
Red alert issued for Wayanad; holiday declared for educational institutions
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Palakkad school launches year-long environmental literacy programme
Students to assess household carbon footprints as part of United Nations-backed Race to Zero campaign

Kerala’s health sector needs selective private participation, says Murali
With the State’s current financial position, the government will not be able to turn the health sector around single-handedly, says Health Minister. It will be ensured that private participation does not translate into additional health-care expenses for the public, he adds

Kerala Congress (M) blames minority backlash for election defeat
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Kannur collectorate offices owe ₹35 lakh in water charges to KWA
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