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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kochi Corpn. to issue notice to CSML over streetlight maintenance
LED lights have drawn flak from councillors across political parties over their alleged erratic functioning and poor upkeep; CSML claims that at no point were more than 200 lights non-functional in a network of over 43,000 lights
Waqf Board functioning without mandatory inclusion of non-Muslim members, says petition before HC
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CM promised to implement recommendations of J.B. Koshy Commission: Kerala Region Latin Catholic Council
Satheesan, who met a KRLCC delegation, assured that the land rights of the residents of Munambam would be protected
Heavy rains trigger landslide alert; evacuation ordered in Vilangad
Vadakara Revenue Divisional Officer appointed nodal officer to coordinate evacuation and relief camp operations, while Vadakara Tahsildar will serve as assistant nodal officer. District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) asked to deploy sufficient personnel to support evacuation plans and ensure security at relief camps and evacuated houses
MCH incident sparks call for urgent clinical, medical audit of patient care procedures
Public health expert B. Ekbal emphasises that the incident reflects systemic failures rather than the negligence of a single junior staff member. He urges the Health dept. to implement robust monitoring protocols to ensure patient safety.
One in five unreserved train tickets booked via RailOne app in Thiruvananthapuram
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Heavy rainfall: holiday declared for educational institutions in Kozhikode
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Minister hails C-HED as an exemplary model, offers full support from govt.
The Centre for Heritage, Environment and Development receives the Bhoomimitra Award-2026, instituted by the Aluva Paristhithi Samrakshan Sangham, at a function held in Aluva on World Environment Day

Kochi Mayor claims effective pre-monsoon works spared city of major waterlogging
Despite the incessant rain, there has been no flooding, unlike in the past when it disrupted traffic, says V.K. Minimol
Human Rights Commission orders probe into death of remand prisoner of Viyyur jail
Report sought from jail and police officials within 15 days amid allegations of custodial lapses
Focus on creating ‘Messis’ in Kerala, not just bringing Messi: O.J. Janeesh
Sports policy, grassroots infrastructure and youth engagement to be prioritised, says Minister

Two foreign nationals among 795 arrested in Operation Toofan against drug menace in Kerala
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala says the anti-drug enforcement drive has yielded significant results within days of its launch; narcotics substances worth over ₹60 lakh seized within three days
Kerala Forest Minister unveils 100-day action plan to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict
Department will embark on efforts to assess the carrying capacity of State’s forests to address public concerns regarding animal overpopulation
Controversy over Environment Day event with stage blocking road in Thiruvananthapuram
Though programme banner carried the images of Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh, who was supposed to inaugurate the event, Mayor and Corporation distanced themselves from it

