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She was reportedly staying in a rented house along with a man posing as husband and wife
The shipment is among the first consignments from the country in preparation for the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement
Deaths have renewed concerns over the safety of fishing boat workers, particularly those required to enter confined storage compartments
Police said the 44-year-old had been staying in Mundupalam in Kozhikode city for nearly four months as a tree cutter
The court also directed the secretaries of the respective District Legal Services Authorities to collect all required documents from victims while their cases were pending before the court to avoid delays in processing and disbursing compensation
The arrest recorded on October 17 is linked to a cyber fraud case reported in July 2024, in which a Thrissur-based complainant allegedly lost 1 crore after being deceived by individuals posing as FedEx officials and cybercrime police personnel
An anganwadi, a health centre, a market, public toilets and internal roads are expected to be ready by the end of the year
Kurup had also served as the advisor to the State Fisheries Minister S. Sarma
A late evening flash inspection conducted by Kozhikode city police on October 17 has led to the closure of 20 such illegally operated units besides issuing of closure notices to six others
The police registered a case on the basis of the womans complaint and examined CCTV footage from the scene and neighbouring areas. The footage helped investigators identify the suspect, while a technical examination conducted with the cyber cell assisted in tracing him, the police said
The demand has gained strength following studies from Keralam documenting immunity gaps among children, complications that can cause long-term disability, and genetic differences between the circulating mumps virus and the strain used in the vaccine, indicating how the continued exclusion of MMR vaccine from Universal Immunisation Programme represents an important gap in disease prevention
CPI(M) is playing a significant role in national politics by uniting democratic and secular forces against what it describes as the RSS agenda pursued by the BJP led Union government, said Pinarayi Vijayan
The two priests were chosen through a draw of lots on October 18 from panels shortlisted by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
Curated by Tensing Joseph, the exhibition showcases the emergence of modernism in Keralam and south India through more than 140 works by 30 artists, with paintings from pivotal figures such as KCS Paniker, CL Porinchukutty and Kanayi Kunhiraman, among others
Drivers allegedly disconnect fare meters and demand arbitrary fares from passengers; night surcharge reportedly levied after 9 p.m., though rules permit it only from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Criminal law experts say CCTV visuals, forensic evidence and witness statements would play a crucial role in deciding the fate of the case, as the identity of the accused is already widely known
The project was put on hold due to concerns about clarity of financial gains for the varsity and the long-term transfer of the six-acre land to a private entity
The project aims to identify children up to 12 years of age who are suffering from malnutrition in Scheduled Tribe areas in the district through medical examinations and provide them with vitamin supplements and food kits
AWHO ignored the Collectors notice to begin the takeover on October 12 and filed a writ petition before the Kerala High Court challenging the Collectors order
The team developed a compound called magnesium hydridomethylzincate. When it was heated in solution to 100 C, it released hydrogen, and when its crystals were heated in the absence of a solvent at 80-110 C, it released both hydrogen and methane
Along with water charges, tanker operators have to pay administrative fees, and the increased cost is affecting drinking water supply through tankers, says Panampilly Nagar councillor Antony Painuthara. Health standing committee chairperson Seena Gokulan demands that the charges be rolled back.
The offences detected included driving without a licence, evasion of road tax, non-payment of insurance, and illegal vehicle modifications, according to the RTO (Enforcement), Ernakulam.
Majeed, who worked for years as a caretaker at the O.V. Vijayan Memorial Cultural Centre at Thasrak, was a link between the writer and the people who continued to visit the place in search of the novels world
M. Geethanandan, social activist and general convener of the Bhoo Avakasha Samithi, demands that the government take over all plantations allegedly held through forged documents and distribute the land among the landless
Nedumbassery police had arrested Suhail Sajeev, 19, who allegedly drove the car under the influence of alcohol, and three co-passengers, Ninav, 19; Ameer, 20; and Joel, 20 in connection with the accident that claimed three lives; the accused are likely to move the district court in appeal
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan reviews preparations for the annual pilgrimage season at Pampa, says steps will be initiated after the current season to improve crowd management and facilities at the hill temple
The panchayat rolls out a comprehensive plan combining shelters, feeding stations, vaccination, sterilisation and adoption to create a humane, science-based dog management system
Forest department had removed wire ropes and solar electric fencing from plantations in the Panthadikkalam and Choondal areas in Idukki to facilitate free movement of wild elephants. However, landowners re-erected the barriers within days
The municipality has installed a 12-foot Spider-Man-like sculpture, crafted entirely from plastic bottles and other recyclable materials collected from bottle booths, in front its office
Officials say the move was intended to ensure that Pinarayi received the summons and appeared for questioning as directed. The CPI(M) leader was, however, not present at the residence when the officials arrived
Home Minister critical of media reports alleging political interference aimed at protecting the accused
Records show Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited had informed the State in advance of its plan to divest 49% stake in the port company. Replying to an unstarred question in Assembly, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan himself revealed this
Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes announces allocation in Assembly in response to submission by Nilambur MLA Aryadan Shoukath. Each family to receive 6 lakh for house construction
The District Mental Health Programme has a strong presence in all districts in Keralam, delivering mental health services and follow-up care to people at primary care level. However, lack of inpatient care facilities and shortage of human resources psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers in public health facilities from taluk hospitals upwards is threatening to widen treatment gap in the State
Seventeen elephants brought from different parts of the State undergo first round of screening in a first-of-its-kind initiative that checks sugar, cholesterol, kidney and liver function. Rising instances of elephants collapsing and dying have raised concern in the State
In its report tabled in Assembly, panel has strongly criticised Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, saying there is 'no case' for continuing it as a fund-raising and project-financing body. The report, which cited fiscal burden on Keralam and constitutional deviations, has triggered a political flashpoint between ruling UDF and Opposition LDF even the CM says the govt is considering a probe into irregularities flagged
Court was considering a petition by headmistress of a Kollam school seeking to disqualify school manager for allegedly denying her entry for wearing churidar-kameez instead of a sari
Akasa Air and Saudia flights from Kochi cancelled amid reported disruptions at Riyadh airport

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