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KGPA seeks comprehensive review of Western Ghats ESA proposal
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

KGPA seeks comprehensive review of Western Ghats ESA proposal

Kerala Grama Panchayat Association calls for field-level verification of the proposed boundaries in Kozhikode district. It urges the government to address local concerns before finalising the notification.

The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Political Affairs Committee members resent delay in revamping Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee

Concerns were raised about the diminishing connection between the party and the public as the government progresses on welfare initiatives, underscoring the need for effective communication of its achievements.

Political Affairs Committee members resent delay in revamping Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Periyar pollution: PCB serves closure notice on chicken rendering unit in Edayar

The action was taken after inspections by officials of the Environment Surveillance Centre of the Board in Eloor found unauthorised effluent discharge through the stormwater outlet pipe into the river

Periyar pollution: PCB serves closure notice on chicken rendering unit in Edayar
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Student taken into custody on charges of circulating morphed images of fellow students and teachers

The incident had created an uproar among the students of the college, who staged a protest on the campus demanding stringent action against him

Student taken into custody on charges of circulating morphed images of fellow students and teachers
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Kerala State Electricity Board spends ₹1,190 crore on power purchases during April-August 2026

Power procurement made under short-term contracts and via power exchange. Panel criticises KSEB for delay in commissioning battery energy storage system projects and failing to make use of the low-cost power available through the Solar Energy Corporation of India

Kerala State Electricity Board spends ₹1,190 crore on power purchases during April-August 2026
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

SHRC recommends appointment of S. S. Lal as Special Rapporteur to study problems in health sector

Dr. Lal should hold discussions with various State-level agencies and officials, study the health sector issues in depth, and submit an interim report with his observations and recommendations to the commission within a maximum of two months, says the panel

SHRC  recommends appointment of S. S. Lal as Special Rapporteur to study problems in health sector
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

12 respite care centres proposed under ‘Anbu Veedu’ project in Kozhikode

The project under the Social Justice department offers temporary accommodation for those who suffer from autism, intellectual disabilities, neuro-development disorders, and bedridden patients when their caregivers need a break from their duties

12 respite care centres proposed under ‘Anbu Veedu’ project in Kozhikode
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital starts emergency vascular surgery services

Plans afoot to provide round-the-clock surgical support for thoracic trauma and vascular injuries

Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital starts emergency vascular surgery services
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Palakkad Medical College house surgeons call off strike

The house surgeons began boycotting work on September 1, alleging that even basic medicines were not available in the Emergency department and that X-ray and CT scan services were non-functional for months

Palakkad Medical College house surgeons call off strike
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Nepal floods: six with roots in Keralam still remain missing

According to NoRKA Roots, 52 people had registered for help with its help desk in the wake of the disaster. Of them 46 have been accounted for

Nepal floods: six with roots in Keralam still remain missing
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Pinarayi Vijayan slams ‘fabricated’ reports on police vehicle outside his house in Kannur

Leader of the Opposition says reports that a police station is operating from a non-functional police vehicle parked outside his residence at Pinarayi in Kannur are a deliberate attempt to personally humiliate him

Pinarayi Vijayan slams ‘fabricated’ reports on police vehicle outside his house in Kannur
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Keralam to expand higher education facilities, programmes: Minister

Speaking at the first convocation of Amal College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous) at Nilambur, Higher Education Minister Roji M. John says the government will create a supportive environment for educational institutions, including self-financing colleges, to introduce new courses and programmes based on changing needs.

Keralam to expand higher education facilities, programmes: Minister
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

CPI(M) denies reports that party leadership differs over reasons for Assembly poll debacle in Keralam

M.V. Govindan says right-wing media has cherry-picked Pinarayi Vijayan’s speech and distorted his statement to portray that the party leadership is at odds with itself regarding the reasons for the LDF’s defeat

CPI(M) denies reports that party leadership differs over reasons for Assembly poll debacle in Keralam
The HinduThe Hindu
3 Sept 2026

Private bus operators in Keralam reject expert panel recomendations, warns of strike

During a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on September 3, 2026, members of the All Kerala Bus Operators Organisation criticised the report for failing to address key demands, including zero ticketing for women and a diesel subsidy.

Private bus operators in Keralam reject expert panel recomendations, warns of strike