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Kerala restaurant owner booked after youth put on ventilator due to suspected food poisoning. Rahul D. Nair, 22, consumed shawarma from the restaurant in Kochi on October 18. He developed health issues and was admitted to a private hospital in Kakkanad. Health wing shut down restaurant after complaint. Food safety…

Heavy rain in Idukki district of Kerala caused landslips on October 23, damaging an acre of agricultural land and a portion of road at Nedumkandam. No injuries or homes damaged, but IMD issued yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki & Palakkad districts for Oct 24. Minor rain has caused landslips…

On Vijayadashami, hundreds of children in Thiruvananthapuram were initiated into knowledge at Vidyarambham ceremonies. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan guided children in writing their first letters in the Kerala capital. Luminaries initiated children into various spheres including art and music. Churches also organised similar ceremonies, cutting…

Tiny tots in Kerala initiated into world of knowledge on Vijayadasami day. Hindus observe it as "Vidyarambham" ceremony, with scholars, writers, teachers helping children write "HariSree" on platters filled with rice. Secular dimension seen as people of other religions also initiate their wards. Temples, media houses made elaborate arrangements. Governor…

Kerala top news developments

JD(S) State unit scrambles to distance itself from national leadership's alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Embarrassment for JD(S) as Congress uses statement to try to weaken CPI(M)'s pivot to minorities. JD(S) leader Krishnankutty claims Thomas told national leadership alliance with BJP unacceptable. Ambiguous on whether party will formally split, change…

Kerala to tap Sabarimala season: Virtual assistant to provide info on tourist spots, pilgrim centres, local cuisine, accommodation. Project to extend stay of pilgrims from 1 to 2-3 days, benefit tourism industry. Content in 5 languages to promote local cuisine, shopping.

Cyclone intensifies over Arabian Sea; Kerala to receive isolated heavy rains. Yellow alert issued for 9 districts. Depression formed over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify, move towards Andhra coast. Fishermen advised not to venture into SW & W-central Arabian Sea till Wed. (75)

Kerala: On October 22, watch out for these important developments in the State. Keep up with the latest news from Kerala to stay informed

JD(S) supremo Deve Gowda clarifies he never said Kerala's Left party supports BJP-JD(S) alliance. He said his party unit in Kerala is getting along with LDF govt. Kumaraswamy said situation in Kerala is different from Karnataka & issue confined to party in Karnataka.

LSGD to install fire safety devices in all MCFs in Kerala to avert risks. Stringent action against those responsible for untoward incidents. CCTV cameras to be installed at vulnerable MCFs. Increase in frequency of waste lifting to prevent accumulation.