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SC notice to Centre, Kerala on contempt plea alleging ‘wilful disobedience’ to revise OBC list in the State

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Kerala government for not revising backward classes list as per judicial orders; contempt plea filed by NGO for violating Article 16(4) of Constitution, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes Act of 1993 and 1995. Petition seeks equitable distribution of benefits of reservation in public…

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Kerala rain: Ongoing wet spell brightens State’s hydel storage prospects

KSEB gets relief as wet spell brings storage in hydel reservoirs in Kerala to 45%. Combined storage in reservoirs improved from 37% in mid-Aug to 45% on Thursday. Storage still low compared to same day in 2020, 2021 & 2022. Rainfall revival in 2nd week of Sept. helped situation. KSEB…

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Rain continues in many parts of Kerala, IMD issues yellow alert for 7 districts

Kerala: IMD issues yellow alert for seven districts due to heavy rain. Shutters of Peppara dam raised by 10 cm. Landslips, waterlogging, rise in water levels of streams & rivers in Kottayam & Idukki. People urged to be vigilant.

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App-based online scams: Kannur, Kasaragod districts in Kerala hit by series of frauds as many suffer huge losses

Kerala sees surge in app-based online scams, resulting in huge financial losses. Victims are lured by fraudulent job offers, leading to unauthorised withdrawals from bank accounts. Police have taken action, urging people to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online opportunities.

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Blast at Kerala gelatin factory: Inquiries by various agencies under way

Explosion at Nitta Gelatin Pvt Ltd. factory on Kinfra campus in Kerala kills 1, injures 4. Police, controller of explosives, factories & boilers, Hindusthan Chemicals conducting inquiries. Samples collected from blast site for forensic lab analysis. Police looking into negligence & storage of cans. Internal inquiry of company also under…

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Historic library building at Ambalappuzha in Kerala set to regain its lost glory

Alappuzha district panchayat to restore historic P.K. Memorial Grandhasala building, 1st library registered with Kerala Grandhasala Sangham. Est. 1936, rechristened P.K. Vilasam Grandhasala in 1937. Building completed in 1943, served as head office of Thiruvithamkoor Grandhasala Sangham. Library has 55,000 books, online book discussions every Sunday. ₹15 lakh project to…

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Govt. agencies aid nurses’ migration cashing in on global reputation for Kerala nurses

Govt agencies NoRKA-Roots & ODEPC have recruited 12,788 nurses to various countries, incl. Europe. NoRKA-Roots recruited 2,540 nurses in 5 yrs, ODEPC 3,095 in 6 yrs. Germany recruited nurses from Kerala on large scale. NoRKA-Roots entered agreements with govt agencies from various countries. Canada issue won't affect recruitment. Govt agencies…

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PM to flag off second Vande Bharat on Sunday, grand inaugural run planned

Southern Railway making extensive arrangements for 2nd Vande Bharat train allotted to Kerala. Inaugural run to be flagged off by PM Modi on Sunday. Grand public receptions at 12 stations. 8-car rake with 530 seats, incl. 52 executive chair car seats. Trial run held on Thursday. Weekly maintenance on Monday.

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The louse and the mosquito

S. Rajani, a homemaker, visits a tribal settlement to provide meals to less privileged children. Her daughter's death anniversary marks the day, reminding her of the painful end caused by rabies, a zoonotic disease. Kerala is increasingly susceptible to such diseases, with leptospirosis, scrub typhus, and Nipah claiming lives. Climate…

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Other trains will not be detained to make way for Vande Bharat, say Railways

Second Vande Bharat train for Kerala begins trial run; to meet travel demand, but may affect other train schedules. Railways taking steps to ensure minimal disruption, such as making optimal use of vacant time slots and increasing speed limits. Doubling of Ernakulam-Ambalappuzha track key to streamlining services. 170% occupancy of…

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Call to identify bat roost hotspots to tackle Nipah spread

Kerala's Nipah outbreaks have baffled scientists, prompting calls for a systematic approach to trace the cause. Veterinary epidemiologists suggest identifying hotspots of bat roosts to limit human activity and caution when consuming fruits from such areas. Officials also call for data sharing and the One Health concept to find collaborative…

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Kerala govt. neglecting security concerns, say PG doctors

KMPGA demands action on issues faced by postgraduate doctors and house surgeons. Lack of hostel facilities, no stipend hike since 2019, and high fees are among the issues. The association is planning a token strike on Sept. 29 to draw attention to their demands.

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Poachers from Kerala arrested in Gudalur

Five poachers from Kerala arrested in O'Valley forest range. Weapons, incl. knives, torches, found in hidden compartments of vehicle. Accused identified as R. Zamsheer, Moidheen Kutty, Mohammed Anees, Jibin John, T. Jobin. U. Nazeer absconding; suspected of hunting wildlife & selling meat.

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Madhu lynching case appeal: Special public prosecutors appointed by Kerala government

Kerala government appoints K.P. Satheesan and Adv. P.V. Jeevesh as special public prosecutors to argue appeal in Attappady Madhu lynching case. 13 accused awarded 7 yrs RI & 1 accused 3 months RI by Mannarkkad Additional Sessions Court. Madhu, a 30-yr-old tribal youth, died after attack by gang alleging theft…

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Kerala High Court dismisses appeal by Santiago Martin in lottery scam case

Kochia Division Bench of Kerala higgh Court dismissed appeal of Santiago Martin, distributor of Sikkim and other State lotteries, against single judge's order dismissing his petition challenging attachment of his properties by ED in fraud case. Bench observed adjudicating authority to examine issues & pass orders, and expected cooperation for…

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Kerala Startup Mission’s ‘Huddle Global 2023’ to be held in Thiruvananthapuram in November

Huddle Global 2023: Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram to bring together global start-up founders, mentors, investors, industry leaders and bureaucrats to discuss disruptive tech, tapping govt & corporate business opportunities & beating funding winter. 15,000+ participants. Focus on AR/VR, fintech, life sciences, space tech, health tech, blockchain, IoT, e-governance, AI & ML.…

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Manjeswaram election bribery case: BJP Kerala president K. Surendran, other accused skip court appearance

Six accused, including BJP Kerala president K. Surendran, failed to appear in Kasaragod District and Sessions Court for Manjeswaram election bribery case. They filed petition seeking discharge, claiming innocence. Court to hear detailed arguments on October 4. Complaint given by LDF candidate V.V Ramesan. Accused include former BJP district president…

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Ruling LDF protests outside Raj Bhavan in Kerala against Centre's policies, Governor not signing Bills

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram against Centre's policies, accuses Kerala Governor of not signing Bills passed by Kerala Assembly. LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan blames BJP and UDF for obstructing Kerala’s progress. He claims LDF's efforts led to Vande Bharat train and Vizhinjam port. He questions Governor's non-signing of…

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Vizhinjam Port will bring opportunities to Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Unveiling logo of #Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport, #Thiruvananthapuram, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said it will open up opps for Kerala in int'l maritime sector. Ports Minister Ahammad Devarkovil said it will create jobs & spur growth of ancillary industries. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve launched VISL website. #Kerala Govt pro-active in PPP ventures,…

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Spectre of the solar scam in Kerala

A sordid scandal that rocked Kerala politics a decade before has returned to dominate discussions on mainstream and social media.

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India’s strained ties with Canada may cost Kerala’s tourism sector dear

Kerala's hospitality sector faces concern due to strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada. 25-30K Canadian tourists visit Kerala annually, but a new low has been hit with travel advisories issued. Tourism season in Kerala begins in Oct-Nov, and the dip in foreign tourists due to the e-visa issue last…

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Kanthalloor garlic price reaches a new high

Kanthalloor garlic farmers get high price due to its quality; many switch to garlic farming due to good market & price; Mala poondu & sigapu poondu are traditional varieties; GI status granted last Dec; Horticorp stopped procuring due to lack of market in Kerala. #GarlicFarmers #Kanthalloor #Vattavada #GI #Horticorp #TamilNadu…

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Kerala committed to ensuring good primary education: Minister

Kerala's innovative educational facilities, such as Varnakoodaram, a preschool upgraded to global standards, are a model for the country. Minister J. Chinchurani praised the State govt. for providing modern facilities to encourage children to attend school happily. The ₹10 lakh project was completed under the STARS project of Samagra Shiksha…

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