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Commission says the reported move could deter people from seeking information under the RTI Act; Kochi Corporation had decided to refer details of frequent RTI applicants to the Vigilance for a probe into their financial backgrounds; SIC to seek a copy of the Corporations resolution, if any, and decide on the issue after receiving its response

Police say there is no information directly linking the Koder House fire to the synagogue arson; forensic examination awaited to establish whether a short circuit caused the blaze at the heritage property; Koder House remains closed; restoration and reopening may require heritage and archaeological clearances

Initiative directly benefits 469 people, including 220 women and six transpersons; household incomes of beneficiaries rise by 30% to 35%, according to CMFRI communication

State Excise Commissioner suspends the licences of three bars in Ernakulam on the charge of serving liquor to the accused aged under 23

The court reiterated its order in another PIL filed by former MP T.N. Prathapan challenging the same toll collection

The terms of reference of the panel included recommending measures for restructuring KIIFB, redeploying its institutional capacities within the government, and laying out future courses of action regarding subsidiary or spin-off entities established by KIIFB

BJP is trying to come to power in Kerala using the Election Commission of India and the ED, says Manish Sisodia of AAP at a seminar on 'Political persecution by Central agencies organised by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies.

Renowned conservationist of traditional paddy seeds Cheruvayal Raman passed away at the age of 74 on October 14. He was undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for age-related ailments

Satheesan says the amendment will establish a centralised decision-making mechanism for the maritime sector

Dr. Sanghamitra Pati urges young researchers to pursue socially relevant research; 428 undergraduate students receive Research Appreciation Awards

Marks the third theft reported at the temple

Considering nuclear power projects to meet an immediate need could entail grave implications for the State in the future, said the Leader of the Opposition

Police suspect murder for gain in Karalam; assailant allegedly used victims sari to strangle her and sprinkled chilli powder inside the house

The deceaseds father alleges his two sons were falsely implicated in a case and subjected to physical and mental harassment leading to his younger son ending his life

An active bloom is set to unfold at the higher elevations at Meesapulimala, which is likely to open to visitors starting next week.

Writer Vaishakhan will inaugurate the fair at 10 a.m. on Friday

The unit will initially produce around 1.5 lakh tins a day, with output expected to rise to around 3.5 lakh tins daily after October 20. At full capacity, the plant can produce between 3.25 lakh and 3.65 lakh tins a day, TDB said.

Heads of grama panchayats say they have to wait for long periods for shooters to become available to address farmers grievances, while a shortage of funds to meet the expenses of empanelled shooters adds to the difficulties faced by local bodies

Though the sanctioned permanent staff strength of doctors is 14, only eight are on the rolls, and one of them has been sent on a working arrangement basis to the Government MCH, Wayanad

The decision to hold the hunger strike was announced following a march to the Secretariat, organised here on Wednesday, raising various demands

Order highlight that sudden fluctuations in wind speed and direction could cause balloons to drift off course and strike power lines, posing severe risks including electrocution and fire accidents.

Over the course of his lifetime, Raman represented Keralas agricultural community on international platforms, including the International Conference on Biodiversity Conservation in Hyderabad in 2011 and a world agricultural seminar in Brazil.

The project aims to foster an interest in farming among children, promote organic agriculture, and set up vegetable gardens across schools.

Ernakulam district administration forwards proposal to govt, which plans to set up the film city under a PPP model

IMD issues orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts on October 15

Earth caved in barely 4 m from apartments on Tuesday. A boundary wall was destroyed and a 50-m stretch of road in front of apartments collapsed

Police stopped the march before it reached the station by erecting barricades on the road. Slogan-shouting protesters attempted to breach the barriers

Forensic surgeon Hithesh Sanker, who has put out a strongly worded post on lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad, was involved in post-mortem examination of Ram Narayan Baghel, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh who was lynched at Attappallam, Walayar, in December 2025

Moving an adjournment motion, G.R. Anil of CPI alleges the crisis was artificially created with the knowledge of UDF government to pave the way for power sector corporates to enter State

Investigators examining surveillance camera footage and gathering further evidence to identify others who may have taken part in the attack

The Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, a first-of-its-kind legislation in the country, is a welcome step towards protecting the rights and well-being of the elderly

Preliminary examination of the accuseds mobile phone reportedly revealed videos of the arson incident and communications with individuals and online groups suspected of having foreign links

Residents in Valappilkadavu Road say over 100 houses have been affected, with households spending 800 to 1,000 a week on tanker water; residents in several areas, including SRM Road, Pachalam, Vaduthala and Kannachan Thodu, report acute water shortages; KWA sources attribute the supply pressure problems to increased consumption and the reduced functioning of the Thammanam tank