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GCDA market revamp spells tough times for traders ahead of monsoon
Mostly fish, meat, and chicken vendors have shifted to makeshift shacks outside the market after being asked to vacate over a month ago on the assurance that they will be reinstated before monsoon
Summer showers, strong winds damage over 200 houses in Ernakulam
Heavy rain and gusty winds battered eastern regions, including Aluva and Kothamangalam, during the third week of April. In Ernakulam district, crops on 2,306.62 hectares were damaged between March 1 and May 18 this year
Warning against possible rise in diseases during monsoon in Palakkad
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Satheesan to open State-level Pravesanotsavam on June 1
Government Model Girls Higher Secondary School, Pattom, to host the celebration; Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen will preside
Kerala motorists flock to Mahe for cheaper fuel, raising revenue concerns
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Cashew scam: HC permits Industries Secretary to file plea to dispense with his personal appearance
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KMRL offers to ease traffic congestion during monsoon
More traffic wardens will be deputed at key locations to regulate traffic flow and assist pedestrians. An internal committee has been constituted to continuously monitor traffic safety and coordinate necessary interventions during the monsoon period
Peravur native loses ₹54 lakh in alleged online trading fraud
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Swearing-in ceremony in Kerala Assembly presents interesting moments as T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan take oath
T.K. Govindan, who had left the CPI(M) owing to internal disagreements, surprised everyone when he strode up to Pinarayi Vijayan first before taking the oath. Pinarayi half-rose to shake Govindan’s hand
SMC guidelines not applicable to unaided schools, says National Council of CBSE Schools
National Council of CBSE Schools says Union Ministry clarified that guidelines are not applicable to unaided schools that do not get government grants. However, schools have been urged to form SMCs to promote transparency and accountability
Cross-voting allegations trigger blame game within LDF in Kottayam
Issue pertains to a post-election steering committee meeting of the Kerala Congress (M), where the leadership alleged that cross-voting by CPI(M) cadres contributed to defeat of its candidates. However, both CPI(M) and CPI have moved to counter the charge in their respective post-poll review meetings, arguing instead that their own candidates did not receive the expected support from KC(M) voters
Northern Kerala districts grappling with shortage of Plus One seats again
According to the data compiled by Kozhikode-based NGO Malabar Education Movement, the shortfall of seats is over 26,000 in Malappuram district