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White Paper on Kerala finances moots regulatory commission for Kochi metro user charges
The document notes that Kochi Metro registers a monthly loss of ₹35 crore. Notwithstanding these losses, the White Paper proposes metro projects in two more cities — Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode
UDF, LDF spar over adequacy of pre-monsoon works as monsoon rains flood Kochi
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Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s wife Vinodini alleges neglect by senior CPI(M) leadership in Kerala
In an interview with a Malayalam magazine, Vinodini said the family was “ruthlessly ignored” by sections of the party leadership following Balakrishnan’s demise
Kerala HC rejects CMRL appeal, allows ED to continue probe linked to Pinarayi’s daughter T. Veena
Court holds that ED is not barred from initiating civil action with regard to the case, even without registration of FIR or a complaint in the predicate offence
How this ‘tree man’ from Kerala has planted over 20,000 trees in 26 years
Palakkad native M. Shyamkumars’ work extends beyond Kerala, with trees planted in Puducherry, Kavaratti, Kochi and Thrissur
Pulluvila anganwadi in Thiruvananthapuram gets own building
Inauguration of new building on Friday
The caring period: Kerala government’s proposal for menstrual leave for schoolchildren opens door to a healthy debate
The Kerala government’s decision to provide menstrual leave for girl students has triggered a discussion on the menstrual health of women in the State. Aathira Haridas meets those who hail the decision and the ones denouncing it
Three-day cybercrime workshop to enhance investigative skills of police officers
The three-day training programme to conclude on June 5
Safeguards sought against misuse of menstrual leave in schools
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KMRL initiates measures to ease traffic congestion along Phase II Kochi metro corridor
The city has witnessed heavy traffic snarls in the past few weeks. Intermittent rain, reduced carriageway, and civil works along road stretches have slowed traffic movement. The snarls have also spilled over into bylanes
Kerala Governor's policy address devoid of criticism of Union government: Pinarayi
Chief Minister says UDF has not checked whether its dream projects are in anyone else’s manifesto
White Paper urges Kerala to explore nuclear energy, privatisation in power sector
Government should adopt a long-term energy strategy for ensuring energy security and reducing the cost of power, according to the document
CPI(M) slams White Paper, calls it a roadmap for disinvestment, privatisation
White Paper, CPI(M) State secretariat says, hints at State government retreating from welfare programmes and people-oriented development so far enjoyed by people
Southwest monsoon begins on a stormy note, to be sluggish after initial surge
Orange alert issued for eight districts from Ernakulam to Kasaragod on Friday; on Saturday too, orange alert issued across the State except in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha
Watch: Monsoon hits Kerala, but El Niño could impact rainfall through the season: IMD
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