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Kerala to constitute commission for senior citizens, says Minister for Social Justice R. Bindu

Kerala plans to set up a commission for senior citizens to address their welfare issues. Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu inaugurated a function to distribute certificates to those who completed the Naipunya Nagaram programme, which imparts hi-tech skills to the elderly. Several programmes are being implemented…

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Project to enhance reading, writing and arithmetic skills of students to take wing soon in Ernakulam district of Kerala

Kerala's General Education department launches 'Samagragunamenma Padhathi' project to improve reading, writing and basic Maths skills of Classes I-VII students. Aim is to ensure basic reading and writing abilities and identify gaps in skills. Project modules developed by experts to initiate corrective measures. Aims to address decline in foundational skills…

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Kerala government gives new charges to some IAS officers

Kerala government reshuffles civil servants. Haritha V. Kumar appointed as Director of Women and Child Development; H. Dineshan as Director of Social Welfare; A. Geetha as Joint Land Revenue Commissioner; Arjun Pandyan as Housing Commissioner. Six District Collectors also changed postings.

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Regional Passport Office in Kochi issues advisory as online scamsters target passport applicants in Kerala

Regional Passport Office, Kochi, issues advisory to public to stay alert against online fraudsters targeting passport applicants in Kerala. Multiple incidents reported from Kerala of people losing significant amounts after clicking on suspicious links sent by fraudsters claiming to be from courier agencies. India Post warns people to never click…

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Opposition protests in the offing ahead of the Kerala government’s Jana Sadassu and Keraleeyam programmes

LDF bracing for Opposition protests; UDF to lay siege to Secretariat on Wed. Congress & BJP to hold agitations in run-up to govt's mass contact & Keraleeyam gala. UDF to put govt to public trial for corruption, nepotism & maladministration. BJP to demand CM's resignation on Oct 30. NDA to…

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The Congress’s misplaced confidence

Confidence in Congress is high after wins in Thrikkakara and Puthuppally by-elections. UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment, but infighting and lack of enthusiasm among sitting MPs may prove costly. CPI(M) has better rapport with minority communities and is preparing for 2024 polls. BJP's presence in 5 LS constituencies could…

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International experts to feature in Keraleeyam seminars

Keraleeyam 2023: 20+ int'l experts to lead 25 seminars. Robin Jeffrey, Patrick Heller to discuss Kerala economy. Richard A. Cash to lecture on pandemic. Prakash Kalarickal, Glenn Denning to speak on dairy, food security. World Bank's Dilip Ratha, Rajai Jureidhini from Hamad Bin Khalifa Univ. to join.

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KSUM start-ups among top global agriculture innovators

Agriculture innovators uFarms.io and Fuselage Innovations, incubated at the Kerala Startup Mission, have made their impressions on the global stage. Fuselage Innovations has been recognised as one of the top 20 AgTech start-ups worldwide, recently selected to participate in the AgriTech4Uzbekistan Innovation Challenge. uFarms.io has earned the U.K. Startup Visa.

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Australian delegation signs MoU with State

A delegation from Australia’s Northern Territory led by Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison visited Kerala and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Northern Territory and Kerala governments for increased cooperation between the two regions.

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M. S. Joseph, former State Election Commissioner, passes away

M. S. Joseph, who was the second State Election Commissioner of Kerala, passed away on Sunday.

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First post-monsoon cyclone of the year brewing over Arabian Sea

Cyclone brewing in Arabian Sea may trigger above-normal rainfall in Kerala; another system may form in Bay of Bengal. IMD predicts cyclone, if formed, to move towards Oman/Yemen coast; may take recurve towards Gujarat/Pakistan. Positive IOD (+1.850C) favours cyclogenesis. NE monsoon likely to arrive by Oct 23-25; SW monsoon to…

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Caste-based census debate emerges as a delicate political subject ahead of LS polls in Kerala

Parties in Kerala in tricky position on national SECC; NSS & SNDP at opposite extremes; AICC calls for caste census in 3 States; CPI(M), Cong & BJP wary of disregarding NSS; SNDP's strong pitch for census & affirmative action; IUML leader for caste census; Oppn treading fine line; BJP calls…

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Stand-off between MVD, bus operator reaches a boiling point

MVD seizes bus of Robin Travels operating service to Coimbatile, citing violation of MV Act 66(1). Bus operator to approach Kerala High Court for contempt of court action. MVD claims operators misinterpreted revised national permit norms, while operators allege monopoly of K-SWIFT buses. MVD sources say other operators run services…

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Fifty Kerala start-ups in Dubai GITEX expo

More than 1,800 global start-up exhibitors, 900-plus investors, and 100-plus countries are attending the Expand North Star event.

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KSEB to give priority to 800 MW Idukki golden jubilee extension scheme

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has decided to give priority to the implementation of the 800 MW Idukki Golden Jubilee Extension Scheme, a hydro project meant to enhance the capacity of the Idukki power project.

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‘Congress will highlight discontent against NDA, graft charges against LDF’

Congress to highlight discontent against NDA govt & corruption charges against Kerala govt in upcoming LS polls. Target to win all 20 seats in Kerala. Anti-incumbency factor against both Central & State govt. Sunil Kanugolu attending political affairs committee meeting of Kerala PCC. Congress to make strong showing in LS…

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In Kerala, ‘Millet Cafes’ to come up in every district in a phased manner to popularise millets products

Kerala Agriculture department to open 'Millet Cafes' in all districts to popularise millets & millet-based products. MoU signed with ICAR-IIMR for technical assistance. Millet production in Kerala rising since 2016-17. Cafes to be opened under Poshaka Samriddhi Mission.

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NDA Kerala unit to lay siege to Secretariat on October 30 seeking Pinarayi Vijayan’s resignation

NDA to lay siege to Kerala Secretariat on Oct 30, demanding CM's resignation. BJP Kerala president K. Surendran alleges CM involved in corruption. Series of campaigns from Nov 10-30 to highlight Central govt's achievements & expose maladministration in Kerala. State-level workshop at Cherthala on Nov 6. New coordination mechanism for…

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Speeding police vehicle crashes into petrol pump in Kannur; one vehicle and fuel dispenser damaged

At Caltex Junction in Kannur, Kerala, a police vehicle speeding out of control crashed into a petrol pump on Oct 16. The car refueling at the station was hit, but its occupants were unharmed. The two people in the police vehicle fled. Questions arose about the vehicle's fitness as some…

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Top Kerala news developments today

Kerala: Today, watch out for important developments in the state. Keep up with the latest news to stay informed.

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Ration Right cards launched in Thiruvananthapuram

Minister G.R. Anil launched Ration Right cards for migrant workers in Kerala, part of One Nation, One Ration Card scheme. Cards printed in various languages & only those with Aadhaar cards eligible. Scheme will ensure additional income for ration dealers. T.R. Anil Kumar presided over function.

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Heavy rain likely till tomorrow, 4 districts on orange alert today

Heavy rain is likely to lash parts of Kerala till at least Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to put various districts on orange and yellow alerts.

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Kerala scores facile win over Chhattisgarh

Kerala, Manipur & Assam win 3rd successive match in Santosh Trophy, topping respective groups.

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Book takes close look at Kerala’s erstwhile matrilineal system

In the novel Drop of The Last Cloud, protagonist Gomathi’s character evolved out of author Sangeetha G’s observation of women who belong to the generation that was in a state of flux after the abolition of matriliny.

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With berthing of first ship, Vizhinjam sails into Kerala’s maritime history

With just two short blasts of faint sirens, Zhen Hua 15, the first ship to call at the Vizhinjam International Seaport, scripted a new chapter in the maritime history of Kerala on Sunday.

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