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As pet population rises in Keralam, KVASU steps up dog handler training
The university’s six-week programme covers canine behaviour, obedience, safe handling and animal welfare laws; it also aims to address the shortage of qualified trainers and reduce pet abandonment linked to behavioural problems
DUK retains 4-star Institution’s Innovation Council rating
The university secured the 4-star rating for the second consecutive year.
Keralam proposes 510 more casualty doctor posts in government hospitals
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Railways to operate 148 special trains for Sabarimala pilgrimage season
Minister Kodikunnil Suresh the decision aims to ensure seamless travel infrastructure for thousands of Ayyappa devotees converging in Kerala during the peak pilgrimage period.
Kozhikode Corporation re-adopts Central Market demolition resolution
Kozhikode Corporation Council had approved the resolution at its meeting on July 15, 2025, but failed to communicate the decision to the State government, whose approval is necessary as the building is not considered dilapidated
Keralam govt. forms four-member panel to look into private bus owners’ demands
The committee has been directed to submit a report to the government within a maximum of six weeks, after direct consultations with relevant stakeholders
Man held on charge of raping minor girl under guise of treatment
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Mite infestation and sheath rot spread in Kuttanad’s second-crop paddy fields
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Private bus operators to strike in Keralam from November 3
They demand that free travel scheme for women be extended to private buses as well, and that the government reimburse bus operators for their ticket fares.
Nedumbassery accident: Accused’s blood contained alcohol five times the legal limit, say police
Ninav, the second accused, also tested positive, as investigators say visuals show Suhail entering the driver’s seat and exiting after the accident. The four suspects are in judicial custody, with the probe continuing to establish the sequence of events leading to the fatal crash.
Government begins process to appoint permanent V-Cs: Higher Education Minister
He says several universities lack permanent V-Cs and that the State is seeking a lasting solution while condemning any attempts at communalisation or ideological polarization in university governance.
Local bodies not obliged to fund KSRTC depots: Transport Minister
C.P. John allays concerns raised by the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, says Corporations and municipalities with robust revenue bases than grama panchayats can contribute voluntarily to improve local KSRTC depots if they considered it necessary.
Projects exclusively for SC/ST development formed just 0.18% of KIIFB’s total outlay: expert committee
A mere 0.18% of KIIFB’s approved outlay and 0.21% of the amount released were allocated to projects exclusively for SC/ST development, says panel.
After backlash, Keralam Forest dept withdraws controversial order permitting tree-felling on assigned land
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KSRTC ready to run private buses on wet lease basis, Transport Minister C.P. John tells Keralam Assembly
Responding to a calling attention motion on crisis facing private bus sector, Minister says KSRTC and private bus operators can function in a complementary manner to improve public transport rather than be seen as forces working at cross purposes
CMRL money-laundering case: ED summons ex-Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning on October 23
Summons issued under Prevention of Money Laundering Act under which ED has booked a case taking cognisance of a recent State police FIR in the matter
Keralam Assembly: Govt will recover ₹75.5-lakh loss from Sabarimala ghee irregularities, says Minister Bindhu Krishna
In a reply during Question Hour, Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Minister says all files related to purported scam have been handed over to Vigilance
Four dead, 35 injured as Bengaluru-Kozhikode sleeper bus collides with truck near Periyapatna
Police said the accident took place when the truck swerved to the right to avoid hitting a tree that had fallen by the roadside due to overnight rains.
Keralam govt declares public holiday on October 19 for Durgashtami
Holiday will apply to all government and quasi-government offices, public sector undertakings, institutions covered under the Negotiable Instruments Act and all educational institutions