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Water level at Pazhassi dam drops; supply concerns rise
The dam supplies drinking water to nearly two-thirds of the district, covering one Corporation, seven municipalities, and 36 panchayats through six major schemes and several minor projects
Hearing on anticipatory bail pleas of accused teachers in Nithin Raj death case posted to April 23
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NEET: mock tests on KITE’s portal from Friday
Students can access the mock tests for free by logging on to entrance.kite.kerala.gov.in using the login received from their school
Free software enthusiast from Kerala elected Debian Project Leader
One of the oldest and widely used Linux-based operating systems, Debian has been developed by a community of volunteers from around the world

Nithin Raj’s death: Youth Congress march to Anjarakandy Kannur Dental College turns violent
Window panes of the college were smashed when a clash broke out between protesters and the police during the march
Nandagovindam Bhajans says it believes in uniting people through music after controversy over Christian devotional song
A row had erupted after certain Sangh Parivar organisations objected to group’s rendition of a Christian devotional song at an event organised by a temple in Kottayam

Kerala’s farm sector reports losses arising from scorching summer heat
As many as 2,032 farmers across 14 districts have been affected by the crop loss arising from the intense summer temperatures and absence of seasonal rainfall. Cost-wise, Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram and Alappuzha have reported the highest losses among the districts
Kerala fireworks accident: Decision on Thrissur Pooram after Cabinet meet, says Devaswom Minister
Vasavan says meeting involving Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Devaswoms, which organise the festival, along with the district administration and officials concerned, will be held on Thursday, as permitted by Kerala High Court
Kerala fireworks accident: Emotional scenes at Thrissur MCH mortuary as families mourn victims
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Kerala fireworks accident: Special team to probe cause of explosion in Thrissur that killed 13
State Police Chief to hold high-level meeting with police, Revenue, Fire and Rescue Services departments, and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation officials in Thrissur after visiting accident site
Kerala govt declares Thrissur fireworks accident State-specific disaster
Revenue Minister Rajan says decision was taken in a special online Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Thrissur Firecracker Explosion Leaves Several Dead, Dozens Injured
Blast at fireworks unit in Mundathikode during Pooram preparations; probe launched

Thrissur fireworks accident: Kerala Cabinet orders judicial inquiry, ₹14-lakh aid to families of deceased
Cabinet directs State Disaster Management Authority to declare blast at Mundathikode as a State-specific disaster; Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, a single-member judicial commission, in charge of inquiry

Valparai Accident Death Toll Rises to 10; Injured School Bus Driver Succumbs
Noushad Ali dies while under treatment; one more victim remains critical

Kerala fireworks accident: 9 victims identified; fireworks-free Thrissur Pooram under consideration
Five bodies handed over to relatives; two injured on ventilator as authorities weigh key decisions amid tragedy

Thrissur fireworks unit blast: Kerala CMO says three more bodies identified
The CMO said emergency workers have recovered several charred body parts from in and around the blast site. The district authorities will send them for DNA profiling to identify the victims. Two accident victims discharged after treatment

Kerala fireworks unit blast: Suresh Gopi visits site in Thrissur; Central team likely to probe incident
Forensic experts examining the blast site. Union Minister says more clarity is expected after detailed analysis
