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Union Minister Suresh Gopi reviews facilities at Kottayam railway station ahead of Sabarimala season
On the proposed Angamaly-Sabarimala railway line, Suresh Gopi says suitable rail routes will be developed to facilitate pilgrims travelling to the hill temple

Vistadome coach set for Keralam debut on Madurai–Guruvayur Express
Designed with extra-large glass windows and an observation-friendly layout, the vistadome coach aims to cater to tourists, families, and leisure travellers keen on taking in the scenic landscape

Nedumbassery crash: Keralam court denies bail to all four accused
Nedumbassery police had arrested Suhail Sajeev, 19, who allegedly drove the car under the influence of alcohol, and three co-passengers, Ninav, 19; Ameer, 20; and Joel, 20 in connection with the accident that claimed three lives; the accused are likely to move the district court in appeal

Left student outfits to take out march to Lok Bhavan in Keralam on October 23
The march, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will be inaugurated by Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan; leaders of the Communist Party of India and the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) will also participate in the protest

G. Devarajan criticises LDF over unspent AMRUT funds, promises push for Keralam’s dues from Centre
Keralam’s special representative in Delhi says the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government stumbled in securing the State’s rightful funds from the Union government
Man dies of heart attack while collecting ice apples from 60-ft palmyra palm in Keralam
When he did not climb down from the tree, local residents checked and found him stuck at the top of the tree; he had died by the time he was brought to the ground
Keralam govt. looks to emulate Tirupati model to manage pilgrim rush at Sabarimala
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan reviews preparations for the annual pilgrimage season at Pampa, says steps will be initiated after the current season to improve crowd management and facilities at the hill temple

Luxury car in Nedumbassery accident was speeding above 165 kmph, say police citing camera analysis
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CMRL payoff case: ED pastes summons outside ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan's house, asks him to appear for questioning on Oct 23
Officials say the move was intended to ensure that Pinarayi received the summons and appeared for questioning as directed. The CPI(M) leader was, however, not present at the residence when the officials arrived

Nedumbassery accident: Ramesh Chennithala promises ‘zero compromise’ in probe, slams alleged defamation attempts
Home Minister critical of media reports alleging political interference aimed at protecting the accused

Adani Group’s Vizhinjam port stake sale: Keralam Assembly records contradict State’s claim of being kept in the dark
Records show Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited had informed the State in advance of its plan to divest 49% stake in the port company. Replying to an unstarred question in Assembly, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan himself revealed this

Keralam govt sanctions ₹2.46 cr for houses for survivors of 2019 Vaniyampuzha floods
Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes announces allocation in Assembly in response to submission by Nilambur MLA Aryadan Shoukath. Each family to receive ₹6 lakh for house construction

KIIFB, the Sudha Pillai Committee report and what it means for Keralam | Explained
In its report tabled in Assembly, panel has strongly criticised Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, saying there is 'no case' for continuing it as a fund-raising and project-financing body. The report, which cited fiscal burden on Keralam and constitutional deviations, has triggered a political flashpoint between ruling UDF and Opposition LDF even the CM says the govt is considering a probe into irregularities flagged

Keralam child rights commission files case over plight of students in leaky P&T Apartment Complex in Mundamveli
Panel issues notices seeking reports from Greater Cochin Development Authority, Kochi Corporation, Local Self-Government Department, Life Mission and District Collector

Case against DYFI leader, TV journalist for 'defaming’ Keralam Deputy Speaker by linking her to Nedumbassery accident probe
According to FIR, the DYFI man, during a march to District Collectorate, allegedly accused the sole woman public representative from Alappuzha district of intervening to help the accused in the case

UDF govt reconstitutes Keralam Waqf Board, appoints IUML leader M.C. Mayin Haji as chairman
All members of board headed by K.S. Hamza replaced. Nine members have been appointed to reconstituted board

BJP-Yuva Morcha march to Keralam Assembly turns violent, police use tear gas
The BJP and Yuva Morcha organised the march over alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission, including delays in recruitment to government jobs
Youth of the country on the verge of building a new India, says Prakash Raj in Keralam’s Thiruvananthapuram
Actor-activist addresses the event Jantar Mantar@ Manaveeyam Veedhi, urges the youth to keep their fight going with a smile
Political intentions behind ED case against Pinarayi Vijayan: M.V. Govindan
CPI(M) leader alleges that the UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, is aligning with the ED, which is handling the case with clear political motives


