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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kollam district administration cracks down on illegal waste dumping
A total fine of ₹5,25,350 has been imposed and 106 cases registered in various local bodies within the district.
Elderly man killed in gaur attack in Kulathupuzha
This tragic incident underscores a growing wildlife crisis in Kulathupuzha, where previous attacks on residents have raised serious concerns about the Forest department’s management and response to the ongoing threat posed by encroaching wildlife.
UDF drops opposition to PM SHRI, cites crucial federal funding for school education in Kerala
UDF convener Adoor Prakash says governments are in perpetuity, and some actions taken by the previous LDF dispensation cannot be undone by the incumbent government, given the fiscal commitments involved
Anil Akkara seeks transfer of all Vigilance files to CBI in Kerala LIFE Mission case
Former MLA says parallel investigations weaken the probe; urges State to withdraw Supreme Court plea and extend full cooperation to the CBI
S. Sreejith emerges front-runner for Kerala DGP post after M.R. Ajith Kumar’s suspension
Sreejith, a 1996-batch IPS officer, is the next senior-most officer in the line of succession after Kumar, who is under suspension and Suresh Raj Purohit, who is on Central deputation
Varayattumudy in Kerala’s Idukki emerging a thriving habitat of Nilgiri tahrs
The Nilgiri tahr population on the hills has risen significantly, with nearly 150 tahrs recently sighted, up from around 50 in 2022. Forest dept. completes eco-restoration project across 22.5 hectares, ensuring better food availability for the animals
NGT not satisfied with LSGD’s report on pollution impacting coastline of Fort Kochi in Kerala
Southern Bench of tribunal says action taken report submitted by the department on July 16 is not complete as it does not specifically state the action plan for each of the authorities; it also does not provide details of action taken and measures that are under implementation
The viral Chuvarbot 2.0 secures productisation grant from Kerala Startup Mission
The graffiti painting start-up, which garnered social media attention during the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, has secured a grant of ₹12 lakhs from the Kerala Startup Mission. The product, currently in its prototype stage, is set to launch by the end of 2026
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF-led Kerala govt of starving local bodies of Plan funds
Opposition Leader inaugurates LDF’s protest march from Martyrs’ Column to Secretariat against government slashing Plan fund allocation for local body institutions
2003 Muthanga tribal land agitation in Kerala: court to deliver verdict in constable murder case on July 31
The case pertains to events on February 19, 2003, when armed police and forest officials moved into the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary to evict hundreds of landless indigenous families
CPI(M) opposes Kerala UDF govt’s clean chit to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in Punarjani foreign fund case
Showing a video clip of Satheesan soliciting funds from delegates who attended a conference sponsored by Manappat Foundation, M.V. Govindan says Foreign Contribution Regulation Act prohibits government servants, judicial officers, political parties, MLAs, MPs and those who hold public office from soliciting foreign funds
Kerala HC stays Additional Chief Secretary’s order restructuring police associations
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas admits petition by Kerala Police Association which contended that the order violated KPA’s fundamental right to form associations under the Constitution
Tanker lorry operators stage flash strike at Feroke in Kerala over alleged police inaction in arresting attacker
Protesters complain police have failed to track a motorcycle rider who attacked a tanker lorry and its crew at Thondayad on July 29
Kerala rains: IMD sounds orange alert for five districts on July 30
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Arrest of special educators in drug trafficking case: Kerala Police initiate property forfeiture proceedings
Police say the action is aimed at depriving the accused of assets allegedly amassed through illicit trafficking and disrupting financial incentives sustaining organised drug networks
Cockroach poster row: Kerala’s MG University ups the ante, moves to withdraw funds for national conference
Registrar issues notice warning SFI-led university union that financial assistance sanctioned for conference, scheduled to be held on campus from August 3 to 6, will be withdrawn. It says union’s actions amounted to violation of varsity’s order prohibiting political content
Centre denies financial aid for Kerala’s Port City project citing lack of feasibility study, DPR
In a communication to Kerala government, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal state the memorandum did not include a feasibility study, techno-economic report, or DPR for projects listed in proposal
Kerala HC seeks State’s response on actor Ansiba Hassan’s petition against Magistrate’s order
HC admits petition by Ansiba Hassan challenging order of Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Ernakulam, which refused to register a case based on her complaint against a video allegedly containing sexually coloured and defamatory statements made against her
Kerala govt not keen to pursue NEET protest cases, exploring their withdrawal: Ramesh Chennithala
However, Home Minister indicates that if any of the cases involve offences of serious criminal nature, those may not be withdrawn
