The Hindu

A two-year study for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board finds the water lily, which appeared in Malarikkal after the 2018 floods, has shown unprecedented and uncontrolled growth; ecologists flag its impact on local aquatic plants, water flow and sunlight penetration, besides concerns over methane emissions from decaying plant biomass; the seasonal bloom has transformed Malarikkal into a tourism hotspot, bringing additional income to farmers, boat operators and local residents

The new bridge, which is being constructed across the Perandoor Canal and will connect Vaduthala and Perandoor, will serve as a key transport link and enable people to travel quickly from Container Road via Vaduthala to Kaloor, thereby bypassing the congested National Highway

Keralam governments efforts to draft a new Bill in this regard brings the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulations) Act 2018, back into focus; the private health sector is still holding out against the Act, which aims to bring the entire health sector, public and private, under a regulatory framework

The police registered the case based on a complaint filed by the Deputy General Manager of Naval Armament Depot

The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games

Isaac says the decision reflects the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF governments decision to transform the Planning Board into a think tank on the lines of the NITI Aayog.

The panel will recommend measures to the Union government and concerned authorities to expedite the revival of the cash-strapped PSU

The awardees are S. Mahesh Kumar (Manorama News), M.K. Suresh Kumar (Siraj) and T. Moideen Kutty (Siraj).

According to functionaries of the students union at the college, female students are the worst affected. Though the construction of two new hostel buildings is almost complete, they are yet to be thrown open for stay.

The decision was taken at a special council meeting held on October 5 in the wake of the government sanctioning an additional allocation of 40.92 crore for spillover projects.

The initiative, which aims at easing overcrowding at medical college hospitals and making specialist care available without delay, was piloted at the Punalur taluk hospital

The court directs the Regional Passport Officer to issue a customised PCC listing the criminal cases pending against the rapper

Speaking to the media on Monday, CPI(M) Kasaragod district secretary M. Rajagopalan alleged the police are adopting double standards in dealing with protests against Minister O.J. Janeesh, arresting and remanding DYFI activists while allegedly taking no comparable action against BJP workers involved in similar protests.

The Kannur Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the owner of a Facebook account for allegedly circulating a fake post using the photograph and name of Congress leader K. Sudhakaran.

Three police officers and a light-and-sound technician sustain injuries; major catastrophe averted as incident happened minutes after conclusion of events inauguration by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John

Four cases of chickenpox reported from a hostel block over the past few days

The VB-G RAM G worker was walking to her worksite when she came under elephant attack. Local people stage protest, following which authorities decide to drive the elephant back to the forest

Thampu also seeks monthly nutrition kits and pension for people with sickle cell anaemia, timely assistance under the Janani Janma Raksha Yojana, and an increase in employment days under the Tribal Plus scheme to 150

Keralam BJP has questioned the State governments decision to order a preliminary vigilance inquiry into allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar dating back to 2006. BJP MLA B.B. Gopakumar questioned the timing of the probe and alleged double standards in handling corruption cases.

Thunderstorms are likely across most parts of the State over the next few days, accompanied by rumbling skies.

Shibu Baby John blames Forest departments earlier proposal to establish 301 Colony human settlement as root cause of issue; former Munnar DFO denies charges

Minister directs officials to speed up ongoing drinking water projects in Palakkad district amid a sharp fall in rainfall this year

Adoor Prakash, who had earlier targeted the government for 'keeping the ruling alliance in the dark' about two key political appointments, meets AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge; Keralam Electricity Minister too meets Kharge

Film-maker Sathyan Anthikad and industrialist P.K. Ahammed are all set to get Doctor of Letters degree while scientist E.D. Jemmis will be presented with a Doctor of Science degree

Sanitary napkin vending machines, besides incinerators, will be installed at public places, beginning with KSRTC depots/terminals, to reduce womens anxiety about being caught unprepared for such emergencies during travel.

Meeting held at Collectorate under the chairmanship of Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan decides to expedite preparations for the event, which will be held as part of the Champions Boat League (CBL)

The aim of the project is to present Wayanad in the global market not merely as a tourist destination, but as a unique ecosystem offering experiences of its nature, lifestyle and culture.

Health departments Care of Homebound Elderly in Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan proposes structured continuum of care beginning with early identification.

Facility built at 75 lakh under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana will store Uma (MO16) paddy seeds

The animal was cremated on a plot near the Pallattu house at Melambara near Pala following a post-mortem examination

The programme will cover six reservoirs in the district: Walayar, Kanjirapuzha, Mangalam, Pothundi, Chulliyar and Meenkara

Meeting comes amid concerns among minority educational managements over a proposal submitted by the Director of General Education to the Advocate General on teacher appointments in aided schools, including those under the quota for persons with disabilities

The comments are in response to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans remarks on avoiding unnecessary investigations and angioplasty

The union staged a demonstration outside the TDB headquarters, demanding that the traditional appointment procedure be followed.