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Rain subsides in State, entry to beaches banned in capital district

Dry weather prevails in most parts of north and central Kerala, parts of southern Kerala witness light to moderate showers; Punalur and Thiruvananthapuram receive the highest rainfall of 3 cm each in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Wednesday.

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Cabinet nod for project proposals under RKI

Cabinet approves projects, rewards athletes, sets up counseling center & approves public holidays for 2024 under Rebuild Kerala Initiative. Anas & Anu rewarded for upgraded medals.

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CTCRI to organise brainstorming session on Chinese potato on Friday

The event would bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, academicians, extension professionals, Chinese potato growers, input dealers, traders, and other end-users from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

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Cyber squad takes down illegal loan apps from Google Play store

Kerala Police Cyber wing takes down 70+ illegal money lending apps used to steal personal data & blackmail borrowers. Hundreds of people cheated using quick loans & job opportunities. 300+ people in Kozhikode district alone have sought help to recover lost money.

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Kerala to raise demand for more work allocation under MGNREGS after almost exhausting the already allocated work for the year

Kerala has achieved 100.76% of allocated labour budget for FY22-23, providing 9.65cr person days of work, 89.82% of which was allocated to women. 4.5 lakh families were provided 100 days of work. State now has 20.97 lakh active job cards and is seeking more funds to sustain the programme.

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Palnar Transmedia, one of the first start-ups from Kerala, completes 25 years

Start-up Palnar Transmedia Private Limited began in 1997 with just a Compaq 486 computer, modem, fan, table and two chairs in a 150 sq ft space at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 25 years later, iworxs GmbH & Co. employs 100+ programmers in India & US. Syed Ibrahim & Sreejith Narayan left…

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94% of garbage ‘hotspots’ in Kerala cleared

6,055 garbage 'hotspots' identified in Kerala since March 2023; 5,715 cleared by September-end. 2,888 on vacant lands, 2,683 along roads, 484 along water bodies; 94.3% cleared by local bodies to make State garbage-free by 2025. Ernakulam (812), Kozhikode (625), Thiruvananthapuram (564) had highest spots; Wayanad (63) lowest. Fines imposed, CCTV…

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Watch | How Kerala is transforming its museums

A video on how museums in Kerala are showcasing the State’s gripping evolutionary story, and connecting more with locals and their stories

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Rain continues in many parts of Kerala

Relief camps open in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam districts of Kerala due to rain; holiday declared for educational institutions in low-lying areas. IMD predicts moderate rain, thunderstorms till October 5. Search for missing person in Vamanapuram river continues. Disaster Management Authority urges extra vigil in high ranges, coastal areas. Fishing ban…

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Top Kerala News developments today

Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today, October 4, 2023

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‘Kerala yet to receive Linezolid, Cycloserine MDR-TB drugs’

Kerala facing stockouts of TB drugs, tests; State exploring ways to tide over situation, incl. local procurement, relocation or change in regimen.

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CPI(M) unwarily steps into the political minefield surrounding the hijab debate

State secretary M.V. Govindan tries to salvage the situation that arose after State committee member K. Anil Kumar stated that the Communist party’s progressive influence emboldened Muslim women in north Kerala to abandon the hijab

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First International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala under way in Kochi is a hit with enthusiasts and fine arts students

Kochi: Int'l Calligraphy Fest of Kerala 2023 showcases works of 16 Indian & 3 foreign artists. Workshops, panel discussions, live demos, art performances & exhibitions. Ka Cha Ta Tha Pa Foundation, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Kerala Info & PR Dept & SH School of Communication, Sacred Heart College organize. Festival to…

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IUML eyeing a third seat for Lok Sabha elections in Kerala

IUML seeks 3rd seat in North Kerala for 2024 LS polls, eyeing Wayanad, Vadakara, Kasaragod. IUML, UDF's 2nd-largest constituent, wants better representation for Muslim community. Congress cautious, wary of giving impression of bowing to IUML's demands.

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Catholic priest joins BJP; bishop relieves him of pastoral duties

Fr. Mattam, a Catholic priest of Idukki diocese, joined BJP without Bishop's permission. Kerala Catholic Bishops Council & BJP Idukki district president commented on the move. Fr. Mattam said BJP never out of bounds for Christians in Kerala. Joining of Fr. Mattam indicates Christian sympathy towards BJP.

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urges authorities to act tough against those involved in illegal dumping of untreated sewage

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recommends stringent measures to check illegal dumping of sewage in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alappuzha. District Collectors asked to step up action against violators. Door-step collection of non-biodegradable waste improved. Faecal sludge treatment plants being set up. Poverty eradication, welfare programmes and new projects for each…

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Full of beans and beats: Coffee-growing tribal women farmers enthral global audience at WCC with folk dance

Tribal women coffee farmers from Kerala enthralled global audience at WCC in Bengaluru with their bean dance. Their performance depicted coffee's connection to their lives, livelihood, culture & cuisine.

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Kerala registers 12% growth in GST revenues in September

Kerala's GST revenue has grown 12% in September 2023 compared to Sep 2022. In the first and second quarters of 2023-24, Kerala had recorded 12%, 11%, 26%, 10% and 13% growth in GST revenues respectively. Post-settlement GST rose from ₹14,594 crore to ₹15,827 crore in Apr-Sep 2023-24.

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CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home

CPI(M) Kerala State Sececratary M V Govindan denies police raid on Sitaram Yechury's house. Police arrested employees of NewsClick, a CPI(M)-owned online publishing portal, and seized laptops/phones. Govindan says Sangh Parivar's intolerance to ideological opposition leads to police charges/ED raids against dissenters. CPI(M) to rally secular/democratic forces to counter Sangh…

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty to brief the head of State

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking duty to brief him; Govt petitions SC against Khan's refusal to assent to 8 Bills passed by Assembly; Khan objects to Bill to remove him as Chancellor of State universities & Lok Ayukta Amendment Bill; CM says Khan's…

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Heavy rain causes flooding, closure of schools in parts of Kerala

Heavy rain in Kerala caused flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Cherthala and Chengannur taluks. IMD issued yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. Disaster Management Authority urges people living in high ranges to be vigilant.

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Sharon Raj murder case | Prime accused seeks transfer of trial to Tamil Nadu

Greeshma seeks transfer of Sharon Raj murder trial from Kerala to TN court. She claims offence took place in TN, & conspiracy, procurement & administration of poison also occurred there. Petition submitted to SC for transfer of trial from Neyyattinkara to Nagercoil sessions court.

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Kerala-Telangana fest unveils fusion of tradition

Kerala-Telangana Heritage Festival in Hyderabad celebrates rural and urban cultures, offering a vibrant tapestry of literary and performance traditions, classical music and dance, theatre, painting, sculpting, poetry, movies, and a light-and-sound show.

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Top developments from Kerala today

Here are the top news to watch out from Kerala today, October 2, 2023

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UDF, BJP taking anti-development approach, says Kerala Chief Minister

CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF & BJP for anti-development approach. Inaugurates event to commemorate 1st death anniv of CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. Accuses Centre of impeding Kerala's dev by limiting borrowing capacity. Praises Kodiyeri for remaining resolute & committed to party's ideology.

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