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Carrying capacity study of hill stations in Keralam remains incomplete
Keralam government sanctions ₹30 lakh for completing carrying-capacity study, consultancy and research activities. The carrying-capacity study of hill stations such as Wayanad and Idukki was launched by the government to rein in mass tourism and assess its environmental and infrastructural impact
College closed after MSF protest over union chairman’s suspension
The protest had turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students
91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralam’s Kozhikode
The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of ₹ 1 lakh and a trophy
2.52 lakh tonnes of vegetables produced as part of Keralam Agriculture department’s Onam campaign
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Syndicate member seeks relaxation of punching system for Calicut University faculty
‘The nature of academic work is fundamentally different from routine administrative duties, and it requires reasonable degree of flexibility in working hours’
Court grants bail to SFI activists at Sanskrit varsity
They were arrested in connection with a protest at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Ernakulam, on August 13, during which an alleged symbolic funeral of Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas was staged
Response to anti-drugs campaign is overwhelming: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala
As of the 76th day of the Operation Toofan campaign, 10,213 cases have been registered and 9,941 persons have been arrested; drugs worth more than ₹100 crore have been seized; no one will receive protection because of political affiliation, says Ramesh Chennithala
Vigilance to probe alleged irregularities in KMSCL bleaching powder purchase, says Keralam Health Minister
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Kerala High Court directs Bar Council to publish list of 1,157 advocates without valid practice certificates
Petitioner alleges Bar Council is allowing advocates to practise without valid certifications
Kerala High Court expresses dismay over Cochin Devaswom Board spending ₹28.44 lakh on official’s quarters, vehicle
Court orders Kerala State Audit department to complete CDB’s 2023-24 audit within three months
ED claims to have seized handwritten notes of Veena relating to fund transfer to Dubai
The notes contain the “names of persons, amounts handled, spent” besides the amount transferred to Dubai. The searches conducted on the premises related to Veena and the promoters of CMRL on May 27, 2026, yielded the documents, it says
Sangh Parivar trying to ‘capture’ educational institutions, alleges Aishe Ghosh
SFI leader accuses Kalady Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor of not tolerating dissent or holding dialogue with protesting students
Open universities can expand higher education: Abdul Wahab
Open and distance learning offer opportunities for those unable to pursue conventional higher education to continue their studies and acquire new skills, says MP
SHRC orders immediate repair of damaged street lights in Kochi
Kochi Corporation secretary asked to accord top priority to complaints; action-taken report sought in three weeks
₹6 crore allotted for parking lot near Mangalavanam, Kerala High Court told
Parking lot to accommodate 250 cars; ₹3.35 crore earmarked for land lease fee
Boat safety: Beypore port issues guidelines for holiday services
Boat services must be operated only with valid registration, survey, and insurance certificates; boat owners must ensure that all passengers wear high-quality lifejackets
Provide quality insulin to children with Type 1 diabetes: Keralam child panel
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Leave to jailed BJP councillor continues to roil Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council
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