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Pinarayi Vijayan moves SC against HC order to lodge FIR in CMRL bribery case
Sidharth Luthra, appearing for Mr. Vijayan, mentioned the plea for urgent listing before a Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, saying an FIR has been registered in the case
Exhibitors in Keralam jubilant as Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 earns record first-day collections
Theatres plan additional shows to cash in on positive response to the Tamil film
From idle plots to tapping trails: rubber boom lifts hopes for stakeholders in Keralam
With rubber prices at a record high and demand from tyre manufacturers driving gains, the plantation sector is eyeing a revival. While demand for leased plantations has risen sharply, share-tapping arrangements are also gaining ground.
Colours of life: How this eight hearing-impaired women stitched a new future through skill training in Malappuram
Sabna V.K., Ramya A., Afeefa K., Sameena M.K., Nimmy N., Rajeena P., Salma V.P., and Sajeena C. began ‘Colours’ after completing a assistant dress maker course under Jan Shikshan Sansthan
Kuwait Airways flight grounded in Thiruvananthapuram airport due to technical issues returns to Kuwait
According to airport sources, the aircraft reported technical issues after it was suspected to have hit a bird and remained grounded at the airport soon after landing
Meterless autos leave passengers at drivers’ mercy in Kozhikode
Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules permit it only from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
‘Poshakamrutham’ scheme launched in Ernakulam
The project aims to identify children up to 12 years of age who are suffering from malnutrition in Scheduled Tribe areas in the district through medical examinations and provide them with vitamin supplements and food kits
Makeover matters least in Nedumbassery car-hit case, say legal experts
Criminal law experts say CCTV visuals, forensic evidence and witness statements would play a crucial role in deciding the fate of the case, as the identity of the accused is already widely known
Keralam’s move to reconstitute Waqf Board challenged in High Court
Affidavit filed by Board members says that the vacancy of two members is not sufficient reason to invalidate the Board
Kerala Folklore Academy announces plans to promote traditional art forms
Academy to hold consultations with experts on the possibility of establishing a folklore university in the State
Health experts warn of spike in infectious diseases as northeast monsoon arrives in Keralam
Rise in vector and water-borne diseases due to intermittent rain remains a major health concern; local bodies told to strengthen implementation of Arogyabheri, a year-long epidemic prevention action plan that focusses on disease prevention
The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in Keralam
Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralam’s traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels
Fire breaks out in office of consultancy firm in Keralam’s Kochi
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Man held on charge of cheating women through matrimonial sites
He was arrested following a complaint by a schoolteacher from Kodiyathur, who alleged that he cheated her of ₹4.85 lakh
New research station to be set up in Idukki to ensure productivity in plantation sector
State government has given approval to establish the facility at Government Engineering College, Idukki. The centre aims to leverage innovative technology to revive a sector grappling with multiple crises
Ammar Kizhuparamba’s novel on early Gulf migration wins award
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Efforts on to revive Sabari rail project using State’s 50% share, says CM
Railways asked to provide its share in addition to the State’s contribution; project cost estimated at ₹3,800 crore in 2023
HC asks if AI cameras installed on roads across State can track overspeeding vehicles
Court seeks details of vehicles travelling at speeds exceeding 150 kmph and follow-up action taken; government asked to specify time needed to introduce a centralised monitoring system
College union polls: SFI claims victory on 30 campuses in Kozhikode
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