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Kerala start-up wins accolades for transforming tender coconut waste into opportunity
Pocket Grower, based in Karigannoor, Kollam, recycles discarded tender coconut waste into a soil-free potting mixture—a nutrient-rich growing medium for vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants; it recently won the Srishti ideathon held at College of Agriculture, Vellayani
Vattiyurkavu emerges as hotbed of dengue, chikungunya cases
Administration to take up dengue and chikungunya prevention and control measures on a campaign mode for the next two weeks in the constituency
Unite against social injustice, says Sports Minister Janeesh at Thrissur I-Day rally
Constitutional values under strain, says Minister; calls for collective fight against discrimination, drug abuse and social inequality
After a decade, zebras will again delight visitors to the Thiruvananthapuram zoo
The zebras, a male and a female aged five and three, are being brought from Vantara at Jamnagar in Gujarat. In exchange, a king cobra and a lion-tailed macaque will be handed over.
Complaint seeks probe into Independence Day fiasco at Kozhikode Corporation in Kerala
Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation approaches Kerala Police seeking action over simultaneous singing of national anthem and national song during the Independence Day celebrations
Guard India’s unity, secular values: Basheer
Addressing the crowd at the MSP Parade Ground, Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer urged people to remain vigilant against communalism and divisive tendencies and said protecting constitutional values, secularism, and communal harmony was the duty of every citizen.
Number of rail passengers grew by 9.07% in Thiruvananthapuram Division, says DRM
Inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations, Divyakant Chandrakar says the division recorded a revenue of ₹2,513.83 crore in the 2025-26 period
Kochi youth goes ‘missing’ from Japanese ship, kin seek govt. help to trace him
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I-Day celebrations held in Kollam
He highlighted the importance of democracy and the ongoing efforts to protect citizens from natural disasters, particularly praising the fishing community’s role in crisis response.
Funds sanctioned for re-tendered stretches in Kollam under PMGSY
Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran calls for intensified oversight and swift action on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road projects, citing ongoing delays that burden local residents and commuters.
Preserve democracy and secularism, says Minister Roji M. John in his Independence Day message
Like B.R. Ambedkar said, independence will be complete when along with political freedom, the social and economic freedom of every citizen is ensured, said Minister for Higher Education.
Kerala freedom fighter Raghavji lived Gandhi’s ideals, but his legacy now lies neglected at Shoranur
Raghavji was among the 78 followers who accompanied Mahatma Gandhi on the historic Dandi March in 1930
Palakkad railway division celebrates Independence Day
He pointed out the division’s performance, including its second rank among 69 railway divisions across the country.
Rashtraraksha Samithi holds parallel I-Day celebration in protest at Thrissur’s Thekkinkadu Maidan with full Vande Mataram rendition
Congress alleges violation of norms and disrespect to official Independence Day celebrations
Freedom means living without fear and with dignity, says Kerala Minister Bindhu Krishna in Independence Day address
In Kozhikode, Minister says freedom was not merely liberation from foreign rule, but the right to live without fear, express opinions, protect faith and culture, access equal opportunities, and live with dignity
Chaos at Kozhikode Corporation’s I-Day flag-hoisting as councillors simultaneously sing national anthem, Vande Mataram
As Mayor and councillors from CPI(M)-led ruling front and Congress-led UDF began singing Jana Gana Mana, BJP councillors, about 13 of them, started singing the full version of Vande Mataram. Both groups persisted despite the resulting confusion
Congress fighting nationwide to protect Constitution, says Ramesh Chennithala
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In Independence Day speech, Kerala CM warns against communalism, calls for open-minded democracy
Notably, Vande Mataram song was not played at the function in accordance with direction of Union government
Ahead of Onam, Kerala Police seize 3,030 litres of illicit spirit in Thrissur
Police bust illicit liquor stockpiling operation; van driver arrested, key accused under scanner. Seizure as part of Operation Toofan
