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Alleged construction lapses blamed for poor condition of two facilities; UDF councillors raise corruption allegations over G Memorial
Opposition cites failure of 50-day action plan and Animal Birth Control programme; UDF questions credibility of data on soaring dengue cases; 24-crore annual burden of waste management systems comes under scrutiny
BJP says programmes will be held across State to shape strong public protests against insulting Vande Mataram and against taking positions that aid anti-national elements
Violations include the use of banned food colouring and stale milk, as well as the absence of health cards and drinking water test reports
He says the incident at Haldwani in Uttarakhand was a blatant violation of democratic values and the right to equality guaranteed by the Constitution
Committee grants clearance after considering a report submitted by NHAI that addressed concerns regarding geological and safety aspects of revised alignment; project will be completed at a revised estimated cost of around 12,595 crore
40-lakh-litre tank could supplement distribution network served by Thammanam tank; only six of 13 overhead storage reservoirs in Kochi are operational; KWA explores using unused tanks to strengthen distribution and address tail-end shortages
The court was considering a report on a site inspection jointly conducted by the environmental engineer from the PCB and the District Collector
Court says the petitioner based his plea on unverified press reports and that he did not approach the authorities concerned with his grievance or corroborated the information through official channels
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says the decision to form the special cell was taken as vacancies in the department were remaining unfilled as promotions were not taking place
Doctors at a national conclave point out that with ASD being a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, a life-course approach that promotes continuous, coordinated, and person-centred support over the years into adulthood and beyond is needed
Satheesan said he had met the accused only after he was injured in a police action during the LDF govt. rule. Govindan displays photos of the CM with the accused purportedly taken before the date
Radhakrishnan will be awarded an honorary DSc degree, while the others will receive honorary DLitt degrees
Former Minister says the State government hasreduced the quantity and increased the price of rice distributed through the public distribution system, compared to the previous Onam when the LDF government was in power
Event to be organised by the Women and Child Development department as part of the Independence Day celebrations from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ticket fares for direct flights from Kerala to the Gulf countries have increased by around 10 to 15 times the normal fares soon after the Onam vacation, especially during the last week of August
District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt has instructed the Peerumade tahsildar to initiate cancellation procedures.
This funding will address waterlogging issues caused by blocked streams and inadequate drainage, with 28.55 crore designated for Kollam and 14.05 crore for Alappuzha. The project will focus on enhancing drainage systems along critical highway segments.
Starting August 17, Caf Kudumbashree units will accept orders until August 22, employing enhanced logistics and strict quality controls to ensure a top-notch dining experience.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has ordered a multi-agency inquiry headed by the Finance department into the previous LDF governments failed and costly bid to hold the Argentine football teams exhibition match in Kochi in 2025 as a precursor to a likely anti-corruption inquiry referral
Division Bench closes appeals filed by members of Jacobite faction relating to management of six churches in Palakkad, Ernakulamand Kollam. High Court expresses hope that measures proposed by the State will ensure lasting peace in the Church dispute
Jose Kutty Augustine and Anto Augustine, the second and the third accused in the cheating case, had surrendered on Tuesday
Though previous LDF government had initiated the appointment process, it could not completed due to various reasons, say sources
Sessions court in Ernakulam reads out additional charge of voluntarily causing hurt at the instance of prosecution
Chief Minister Satheesan says the legislation amounts to a serious encroachment on the States constitutional powers over land and poses a grave threat to Indias federal structure
The film, directed by Nahas Hidhayath, was slated to clash with Vysakhs Khalifa starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Girish ADs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit headlined by Nivin Pauly
CMs response comes amid Oppositions allegations that UDF government was toeing Sangh Parivars line after Chief Secretarys directive to government departments to ensure recital of Vande Mataram in its entirety during Independence Day celebrations
The incident occurred during installation of the machine at office in Thiruvananthapuram, say police
CM asks the aggrieved news channels to 'proceed with a complaint' to Meta
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says Sports Departments preliminary inquiry has revealed 'very serious allegations' warranting further investigation by multiple departments and agencies
Both elephants became trapped under the locomotive, disrupting train services for several hours. The carcasses were later removed and the track was
In its memorandum to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, the trust suggests raising funds from NRKs for the proposed high-speed railway between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod through a secured, redeemable and tax-free non-convertible bond
They were scheduled to get married in December
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution in 2024, urging the Centre to bring a law to change the name of the State to Keralam
Officials inspect a water-filled abandoned quarry after residents report suspected seepage following landslips; preliminary report rules out immediate danger while suggesting a detailed multi-department inquiry; authorities identify around 80 abandoned quarries in the district
Over 80% of the announced special services are focussed on south Kerala, while very few have been allocated to the Malabar region, says M.K. Raghavan

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