Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kasaragod District Collector orders probe into death of senior clerk
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Kerala MVD withdraws suspension of two officials following protests
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Display boards offering arbitrary discount on drugs to face action in Kerala
Drug inspectors and assistant drugs controllers authorised to check if shops are putting up misleading advertisements that can influence the purchasing decisions of consumers
Kerala’s first Digital Square for primary students opened at Kumbla school in Kasaragod
The project is aimed at strengthening IT learning, bridging the digital divide among children, and promoting healthy digital browsing habits.
Storage levels in Kerala’s Idukki reservoir cross 50% amid El Niño concerns
Water storage in reservoir recorded at 2,355.60 ft on August 10, which is 51% of its total capacity
‘Kathir’ agriculture clubs to be launched in 500 Kerala schools
The project is aimed at inculcating interest in farming among students; government planning to introduce a system of awarding weightage marks to students who engage in agricultural activities, says Agriculture Minister
Separate AYUSH University will marginalise AYUSH sector, claims ayurveda college teachers’ body
The association said that the government’s announcement to establish a separate university for the AYUSH sector, along with the formation of an official-level committee to draft a Bill for the purpose, has not been made on the basis of a sound academic and health policy perspective

Kerala Police seek five-day custody of Arjun Ayanki
Police begin proceedings to invoke Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act (KAAPA) against Arjun; they are also investigating his alleged activities while he was absconding

Kerala government to launch coconut rejuvenation project to boost productivity, says Agriculture Minister
To address low productivity, high-yielding coconut seedlings will be distributed to farmers, says the Minister

Police recruit trainee accused of duping cadets in uniform fraud in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram
He allegedly siphoned off funds amounting to ₹7,18,320 from his fellow cadets to gamble on online betting games

Parliamentary panel flags critical gaps in Kerala’s disaster management framework
Despite Kerala’s vulnerability to multiple hazards, including floods, landslides, coastal erosion, lightning and cyclonic events, Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs finds that gaps persist in last-mile dissemination of early warnings in landslide-prone and remote areas
‘Hail Mary’: First look of Kunchacko Boban’s next out
The film, directed by debutante Vishnu Revikumar and produced by Martin Prakkat, is based on a novel written by GR Indugopan

Kerala UDF govt’s 100-Day Action Plan faces scrutiny as only 13 of 602 projects are completed with 60 days remaining
The V.D. Satheesan government had announced 602 projects across 50 departments under the banner 100-Day Action Plan for a New Kerala’, to be completed during the 100-day period from July 1 to October 9

Collectorate staff’s death and doctor’s illness take a political turn in Kerala after Pinarayi Vijayan’s social media post
Kerala Leader of the Opposition’s Facebook post links the two incidents to alleged harassment of government employees by UDF
Kerala to implement comprehensive sea rescue system: Chief Minister Satheesan
Mechanism will ensure the safety of fishermen venturing into the sea, says CM; he gives assurance after visiting the residence of Gautam Krishnan, a 26-year-old fisher missing at sea since July 31

Abhimanyu murder case in Kerala: All 16 accused skip personal appearance despite court directive; ordered to appear on Aug 13
Sessions court dismisses their petitions seeking representation through lawyers

CITU organises ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ in Kerala against Union government’s policies
Protest is in response to a nationwide call issued by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Central Trade Unions against the 'anti-worker and anti-farmer policies’ of the Union government

UDF-ruled panchayat in Malappuram seeks review of Kerala govt’s Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme
Resolution moved by Othukkungal grama panchayat, ruled by UDF constituent IUML, welcomes the social benefits provided by the scheme but calls for changes in its implementation

Kerala cashew import scam: R. Chandrasekharan, K.A. Ratheesh move HC Division Bench against Single Judge order in contempt plea
Chandrasekharan and Ratheesh have contended that the Single Bench, which considered the contempt plea, ignored their right to challenge the sanction order to prosecute them


