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Tamil Nadu promises to review curbs on transportation of construction materials to Keralam, says CMO
A statement issued by Keralam CMO says Vijay informed Satheesan during a that TN govt will consider exempting Keralam from the restrictions
UDF 100-day action plan: Keralam govt to grant industry status to Malayalam cinema by September-end, says Minister
Govt to also roll out its ambitious film literacy programme in schools and colleges to introduce students to global cinema, says Minister for Culture and Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh
Malayalam film industry hopeful as Onam vibes reach cinemas
With the two Onam releases, Vysakh’s Prithviraj-starrer Khalifa and A.D. Girish’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, registering good advanced bookings, the exhibitors too seem to be in a buoyant mood
DPR for Calicut varsity’s ASCENT project to be ready soon
ASCENT has been conceived by the university authorities as a special mission to enhance the academic and administrative standards of its affiliated colleges spread across five districts in Keralam.
Kerala Forest department begins a podcast series to provide awareness about environment
The podcast series titled Wild 100: 100 Voices for Nature will be released on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook as both full-length videos and short reels
From fish to vegetables, a new livelihood takes root in Attappady
R. Chithraveni, a member of the Irula community in Attappady, has made history as the first tribal woman to successfully launch a fish farming venture in the region, harvesting her first catch from a ₹7.5-lakh re-circulatory aquaculture system.
When adventurism takes a dangerous turn
Wannabe adventurists perform motorbike stunts on roads, venture into unknown forests, and step into unfamiliar waterbodies, posing risk to their lives as well as others’. An attempt to read their thoughts and to elicit response from govt. authorities who usually bail out the adventure-seekers of distress
Proposal to rename Kochi metro runs into rough weather
Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden opposes move, calls it “strange and unacceptable”
Suspension of ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar: Keralam govt. denies allegations before CAT
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Man held for allegedly circulating morphed images of Thangal
According to the complaint, morphed images of IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal were circulated through a WhatsApp group named ‘Nannambra Politics’, along with obscene and abusive remarks.
V.K. Sreeraman expresses regret over Pulikali remarks, says his words were immature
Actor acknowledges that his choice of words hurt Pulikali artistes, says a response to his post made him realise that Thrissur’s Pulikali does not require physical prowess and agility as opposed to the Kasaragod version, which is a martial art
Arts festivals’ marks should be displayed electronically on stage: panel
This directive also prohibits financial contributions from students in Classes I to VIII, addressing concerns over widespread fundraising practices.
Vigilance probe not needed into DGP S. Sreejith’s foreign trip, ACS submits before Kerala High Court
Following Additional Chief Secretary’s submission, court closes the matter
Akhil Joyan’s mortal remains to reach Kasaragod on August 24
The body will be transported by road from Ukraine to Chisinau, the capital of the Republic of Moldova, and from there flown to Mangaluru via Istanbul by Turkish Airlines. The remains are scheduled to reach Bengaluru on August 23. They will then be transported by ambulance to Akhil’s home at Vellarikundu in Kasaragod on August 24.
Onam rush: boat operators asked to follow safety norms
An order from Senior Port Conservator said boats should not be operated for tourism purposes without valid registration, survey and insurance certificates and other statutory documents. Boat owners and crew should ensure that all passengers wear quality life jackets meeting prescribed standards, the order said.
Former Keralam Minister Riyas terms media reports on CMRL case false, threatens legal action
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IUML orders probe into resolution against Minister Basheer; Jaleel questions ‘ED silence’
The resolution alleged that money was being collected in connection with admissions to EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty, and named Minister Basheer in connection with the allegation. The IUML district committee directed the camp facilitator and the constituency committee to investigate the incident and submit reports.
Health department observes World Mosquito Day with intensive vector-control drives across Keralam
Health department has called upon households, institutions and the community to work together to eliminate mosquito-breeding sources
‘Bandicoot’ fame Genrobotics expanding into defence and space tech
The robotics company has opened a new production facility in Thiruvananthapuram. The facility will focus on the development and production of robotics technologies for defence and space applications
