Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Biodiversity park in Ayyappancovil wins Vanamithra Award for conservation efforts
Historian Manoj Mathirappally ’s green vision earns Kerala Forest department’s recognition
Environmental protection must go beyond symbolic gestures: Minister O.J. Janish
State-Level Celebrations of World Environment Day inaugurated in Thrissur; Minister lays foundation for Butterfly Eco Park
Waste dumping along forest borders will be prevented: Kerala Forest Minister
Shibu Baby John announces that cameras will be installed to identify those who dump waste inside forest areas, legal action will be adopted against offenders
Kolkata native held for attack on IIT Palakkad student
Student was attacked on IIT Palakkad campus in February
Excise department to be strengthened with technology to curb drug abuse: Minister M. Liju
Comprehensive liquor policy to be announced soon, says Minister
Kerala Forest department launches 24/7 call centre, tech platforms for solar fence and case management
The initiatives include a Forest Call Centre, an online reporting and monitoring portal for solar fences, and the integration of the (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) platform for handling forest offence records to courts online through the District Court Management System
Credibility of cooperative sector will be restored: Minister M. Liju
‘Thanal’ eco-initiative launched; action promised against irregularities and to safeguard depositors
Dengue: Punalur municipality launches measures on war footing
A spike in the vector population was detected during a recent field inspection conducted by the District Vector Control unit
Kottarakara court orders FIR against four cops for assaulting murder case accused
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Substantial portions of White Paper on Kerala’s fiscal health AI-generated: Thomas Isaac
Former Finance Minister asks Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to clarify whether the document was indeed AI-generated, and whether sensitive data from the Secret Section of the Finance department was released externally and analysed using such tools
Malayidamthuruth row: govt. urges claimant to give away portion of disputed land to Dalit residents
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‘Mollywood Times’ movie review: A flawed, bloated exposé of the industry’s dark underbelly
Marketed as a “hate letter to cinema,” ‘Mollywood Times’ explores themes of ambition and disillusionment, but struggles with pacing and uneven writing that detract from its potential impact
Start serious discussions with Union government on worsening Centre-State fiscal relations, urges White Paper on Kerala’s fiscal health
Kerala today operates in a less flexible fiscal space with the discontinuation of the Goods and Services Tax compensation, the limits placed on borrowings and the elimination of revenue deficit grants under the 16th Finance Commission regime, according to the document
Cattle supply crunch pushes Kerala’s meat trade into crisis
A sharp rise in blocking and seizure of cattle trucks in neighbouring States, especially Andhra Pradesh, has severely affected the supply of cattle for slaughter, pushing Kerala’s private meat industry into a difficult situation
Three initiatives from Kerala chosen as best practices in Union Panchayati Raj Ministry compendium
Compendium recognises Digi Kerala digital literacy project, Universal Palliative Care initiatives and K-SMART digital service delivery applications as best practices from Kerala
11 hospitalised after ammonia leak at ice plant in Kerala’s Munambam
Leak was brought under control promptly by fire and services personnel
‘Nilavilakku’ row in Kerala: Samastha clarifies position, says Muslims should avoid religious rituals of other faiths
Samastha meeting noted that if a Muslim participates in such a practice while accepting or endorsing the beliefs that are contrary to Islamic teachings, the act could amount to leaving the fold of Islam