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Actor-activist addresses the event Jantar Mantar@ Manaveeyam Veedhi, urges the youth to keep their fight going with a smile
According to the police, the employees allegedly targeted vehicles without FASTag and displayed QR codes linked to private accounts to collect toll payments instead of routing them through the authorised system
CPI(M) leader alleges that the UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, is aligning with the ED, which is handling the case with clear political motives
Justice Devan Ramachandran asks why taxpayers money should be spent on rectification of the apartments; District Collector says IIT Madras study found building not unsafe but in need of immediate rectification; amicus curiae flags leakage, septic tank overflow, corrosion and inadequate clearance from a 110 kV power line
M. Vincent was elected secretary, and T.J. Vinod was elected treasurer
At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquiry. He says the observations of the HC have proved that the State govt.s stance was wrong. Senior leaders say a hasty FIRwould have enabled the LDF to level allegations of a deal with the BJP
Held under the theme Where Agriculture Meets Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, it focused on transforming agriculture into a more profitable, technology-driven and sustainable enterprise through innovation, value addition, mechanisation and investment.
A protest rally was organised under the leadership of the Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association at the Vanchiyoor Court complex
A mega rally to be attended by over one lakh people would be held at the Kannur collectorate ground on the evening of October 26
The hartal was called over several land-related issues, including the Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) demarcation, the governments move to reclassify Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) lands as forest areas, and proposed wild elephant corridors in the district
Development projects valued at 40,000 crore have completed through KIIFB, says the Leader of the Opposition of Keralam. He says the State will resist any attempt to scuttle KIIFB
Minister Roji M. John says a proposal to establish a campus of the United Nations University in the State is under the governments consideration.
Of the 96 people who registered, 75 donated blood at the camp held at the Cyberpark campus.
The university secured the 4-star rating for the second consecutive year.
The deceased was a student of a school at Vemballur in Thrissur district. The Kasaragod Town police registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation.
The police recovered the charred remains of the girl from near the Pambla dam in Idukki
The union points out that delays raise suspicions of a planned attempt by vested interests to tarnish governments image. They notes that decisions causing massive financial impacts such as shutting down current revenue sources while dramatically increasing unnecessary expenses are currently being executed by the board
The project has the potential to integrate the waterway with other main lakes and rivers in the State as part of the Mission Samudra project, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan .
Kozhikode Corporation Council had approved the resolution at its meeting on July 15, 2025, but failed to communicate the decision to the State government, whose approval is necessary as the building is not considered dilapidated
C.P. John allays concerns raised by the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, says Corporations and municipalities with robust revenue bases than grama panchayats can contribute voluntarily to improve local KSRTC depots if they considered it necessary.
A mere 0.18% of KIIFBs approved outlay and 0.21% of the amount released were allocated to projects exclusively for SC/ST development, says panel.
The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games
He says several universities lack permanent V-Cs and that the State is seeking a lasting solution while condemning any attempts at communalisation or ideological polarization in university governance.
Summons issued under Prevention of Money Laundering Act under which ED has booked a case taking cognisance of a recent State police FIR in the matter
Responding to a calling attention motion on crisis facing private bus sector, Minister says KSRTC and private bus operators can function in a complementary manner to improve public transport rather than be seen as forces working at cross purposes
In a reply during Question Hour, Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Minister says all files related to purported scam havebeen handed over to Vigilance
Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralams traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels
Academy to hold consultations with experts on the possibility of establishing a folklore university in the State
He was arrested following a complaint by a schoolteacher from Kodiyathur, who alleged that he cheated her of 4.85 lakh
The department has sought the restriction for a period of six months, during which the firms would be required to procure medicines through authorised medical depots within Keralam
Rise in vector and water-borne diseases due to intermittent rain remains a major health concern; local bodies told to strengthen implementation of Arogyabheri, a year-long epidemic prevention action plan that focusses on disease prevention
Affidavit filed by Board members says that the vacancy of two members is not sufficient reason to invalidate the Board
Forest department recently dismantled illegal fences that had obstructed traditional elephant passages, acting on a directive issued by the Idukki District Collector; the tusker had remained confined to an area for the past 18 months because of the obstruction
Railways asked to provide its share in addition to the States contribution; project cost estimated at 3,800 crore in 2023
At the centre of the discontent are allegations that Assembly seats were allocated on financial considerations, senior leaders were denied their due, and key decisions were taken without adequately consulting sections of the party
Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kozhikode city from 4 p.m. on Friday. The restrictions will cover the route from Ramanattukara-Airport Road junction through Thondayad, Arayidathupalam, Mavoor Road, Mananchira, Palayam, and Pushpa Junction to Chalappuram
Court seeks details of vehicles travelling at speeds exceeding 150 kmph and follow-up action taken; government asked to specify time needed to introduce a centralised monitoring system
Construction will begin after the land required for the project is transferred from the Forest department and the necessary clearances are obtained
Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme
Land acquisition notification issued in 2017, but process yet to begin; affected residents reject rehabilitation package, demand original package or 15 lakh; proposed acquisition of 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur under review over sites unsuitability for runway expansion
State government has given approval to establish the facility at Government Engineering College, Idukki. The centre aims to leverage innovative technology to revive a sector grappling with multiple crises
Suhail Sajeev was brought to the site around 10 a.m., and the process was completed within 30 minutes
After tabling the report of the expert committee headed by former Planning Commission Member-Secretary Sudha Pillai in the Assembly, he says government will examine the report and consider ordering an investigation, adding that the transactions of the KIIFB, which the previous LDF government used as a special purpose vehicle to finance major infrastructure projects, had resulted in huge losses for the government

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