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Despite late surge in rain, Kerala on the brink of driest August since 1901

The previous lowest in the 120-year recorded history of the southwest monsoon was 178.6 mm of rainfall registered in 1911. Further, this is the first time in the history of monsoon that August rainfall

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A homecoming for this Malayali clown

Biju Pushkaran is the only Malayalee clown in the Rambo Circus team. He used to hide his profession from his children, but in 2011, his son was proud to see him perform. Biju left Kerala at 8 after being beaten by his father and went to Bombay, where he learned…

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How theatre enables empowerment

theatre is used as a tool to make a change by practitioners in kerala

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Oommen Chandy's daughter Achu files complaint against cyber attacks on her

Achu Oommen, daughter of late Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, lodged complaint against a Thiruvananthapuram person for posting defamatory remarks. She condemned cyber attacks against her in light of Puthuppally bypoll.

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Willing to educate the Muzaffarnagar student: Sivankutty

Kerala Govt. offers education to student victimised by teacher. Minister Sivankutty condemns incident, writes to UP CM Adityanath for stringent action. Govt. to provide best education if parents agree. Kerala to protect secular values, introduce additional text books to counter NCERT omissions.

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The Congress face of Kerala

CWC reshuffle unlikely to have major impact in Kerala, but could disturb delicate balance. Tharoor's induction likely strategic move to quell ambitions. Antony retained, Muraleedharan, Venugopal, Suresh special invitees. No new members from Christian/Muslim community. Congress must nurture Tharoor, promote a face to survive in Kerala.

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Dry weather, rising heat make farmers worry about life after Onam

Kerala farmers face severe test due to rising heat index, near empty dams & rivers; 50% less rain than normal June-Aug; crops like paddy, vegetables, banana & spices hardest hit; Attappady farmers in distress.

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CM, Governor convey Onam greetings to Keralites

Kerala Governor, CM, Tamil Nadu CM & Leader of Opposition wish Keralites joyous Onam. Celebration brings unity, brotherhood & hope to overcome difficulties. Govt. doing best to make Onam joyous with welfare pensions & subsidised groceries.

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Pinarayi slams slapping of student in Muzaffarnagar

CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams classroom shaming of Muslim student in BJP-ruled UP. He says it erodes humanism, undermines principles of fairness and renders people cruel. Sangh Parivar seeks to divide citizens to gain political power. Kerala govt. offers assistance to victimised student, vows to protect secular values.

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Union Minister stresses importance of skilled manpower in building new India

Union Minister L. Murugan urged the new recruits to take up responsibility in building a new India. He praised the younger generation for spearheading advancements in various spheres. At the 8th phase of Rozgar Mela, 1,203 people were recruited across Kerala for posts in CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP, CISF, and…

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Peafowls rapidly expanding its distribution across Kerala

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Last-minute shopping spree and cheery festivities mark Thiru Onam eve in Kerala

Holiday cheer marked the final day of the supersized Thiru Onam shopping season in Kerala as citizens crowded markets, malls, flower shops, electronic gadget stores and textile showrooms scouting for closing-hour bargain buys. Old traditions, uthrada pachil, made a comeback even as paddy farmers staged a protest outside the Kerala…

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Extreme poverty to be eradicated in Kerala by November 1, 2025, says Chief Minister

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced that extreme poverty in the state will be eradicated by Nov 1, 2025. Govt. has sought support from local bodies, agencies, institutions and individuals to uplift 64,000 families. He urged Kerala society to protect its secular fabric and highlighted the state's welfare measures. Onam celebrations…

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Govt. opens crop insurance portal, farmers seek deadline extension

Kerala govt. invites farmers to join WBCIS; NFPC seeks PM's intervention & extension of deadline to Sept. 30. WBCIS provides insurance protection against adverse weather conditions, settling claims quickly.

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Public urged to inform police of Onam travel plans

Kerala Police have urged those who plan to travel during Onam to utilise its Pol-App mobile application to ensure surveillance for their homes.

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State of India’s Birds report lists 20 species of highest conservation priority for Kerala

Kerala's bird species face high risk of survival, with 20 species listed as of highest conservation priority. Nilgiri Flycatcher, Northern pintail, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Eurasian oystercatcher, Great knot, Malabar grey hornbill, and Black-capped kingfisher are among the species facing the most threat. Red-headed vulture, White-rumped vulture, Kashmir flycatcher and Nilgiri…

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Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art

Perinad Seethakali Sangham revives traditional folk art form Seethakali, performed by dalit artists from Veda & Pulaya communities. Group of folk art aficionados, cutting across caste & communal barriers, successfully salvaged it in 2017. Senior artist Babu, 64, & Roshni, MGNREGS worker, are part of the 20-member group, set to…

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Kollam Collector’s Onam dance goes viral

The bureaucrat in traditional Kerala attire grooving to the tune of Onapattin thalam thullum went viral over social networking sites accumulating a multitude of views and shares in no time.

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Here are the top developments from Kerala to watch out on August 27, 2023

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In Frames | Heralding Onam

The traditional Atham procession held in Tripunithura, near Kochi, was a riot of colours, giving a foretaste of Kerala’s most important festival

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Advocates should keep abreast of modern technology: former CJI

Members of the legal fraternity should remember that apart from the duty towards their clients, they performed a public duty as officers of the court in furtherance of the cause of justice, said former Chief Justice of India and former Governor of Kerala P. Sathasivam. Madurai

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Floriculture turns a profitable venture in Wayanad

This Onam, Wayanad district in Kerala is tapping its tourism potential with innovative floriculture projects set up by civic bodies, farmers groups, and other organisations. The Sulthan Bathery Municipality has launched a project to attract tourists to the town, while a tribal group in Noolpuzha has set up a garden…

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Fitch revises outlook on Kerala to ‘stable’

Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on Kerala to ‘stable’ from ‘negative’ while retaining a ‘BB’ rating for the State’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings (IDR).

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