Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Cattle supply crunch pushes Kerala’s meat trade into crisis
A sharp rise in blocking and seizure of cattle trucks in neighbouring States, especially Andhra Pradesh, has severely affected the supply of cattle for slaughter, pushing Kerala’s private meat industry into a difficult situation
Three initiatives from Kerala chosen as best practices in Union Panchayati Raj Ministry compendium
Compendium recognises Digi Kerala digital literacy project, Universal Palliative Care initiatives and K-SMART digital service delivery applications as best practices from Kerala
11 hospitalised after ammonia leak at ice plant in Kerala’s Munambam
Leak was brought under control promptly by fire and services personnel
Kerala rains: IMD sounds red alert for five districts on June 6
Rest of Kerala has been put on orange alert, except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, where very heavy rain is likely
‘Nilavilakku’ row in Kerala: Samastha clarifies position, says Muslims should avoid religious rituals of other faiths
Samastha meeting noted that if a Muslim participates in such a practice while accepting or endorsing the beliefs that are contrary to Islamic teachings, the act could amount to leaving the fold of Islam
White Paper on Kerala finances moots regulatory commission for Kochi metro user charges
The document notes that Kochi Metro registers a monthly loss of ₹35 crore. Notwithstanding these losses, the White Paper proposes metro projects in two more cities — Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode
UDF, LDF spar over adequacy of pre-monsoon works as monsoon rains flood Kochi
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Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s wife Vinodini alleges neglect by senior CPI(M) leadership in Kerala
In an interview with a Malayalam magazine, Vinodini said the family was “ruthlessly ignored” by sections of the party leadership following Balakrishnan’s demise
Kerala HC rejects CMRL appeal, allows ED to continue probe linked to Pinarayi’s daughter T. Veena
Court holds that ED is not barred from initiating civil action with regard to the case, even without registration of FIR or a complaint in the predicate offence
How this ‘tree man’ from Kerala has planted over 20,000 trees in 26 years
Palakkad native M. Shyamkumars’ work extends beyond Kerala, with trees planted in Puducherry, Kavaratti, Kochi and Thrissur
Pulluvila anganwadi in Thiruvananthapuram gets own building
Inauguration of new building on Friday
Safeguards sought against misuse of menstrual leave in schools
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The caring period: Kerala government’s proposal for menstrual leave for schoolchildren opens door to a healthy debate
The Kerala government’s decision to provide menstrual leave for girl students has triggered a discussion on the menstrual health of women in the State. Aathira Haridas meets those who hail the decision and the ones denouncing it
Three-day cybercrime workshop to enhance investigative skills of police officers
The three-day training programme to conclude on June 5
Kerala Governor's policy address devoid of criticism of Union government: Pinarayi
Chief Minister says UDF has not checked whether its dream projects are in anyone else’s manifesto
KMRL initiates measures to ease traffic congestion along Phase II Kochi metro corridor
The city has witnessed heavy traffic snarls in the past few weeks. Intermittent rain, reduced carriageway, and civil works along road stretches have slowed traffic movement. The snarls have also spilled over into bylanes
