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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
Despite the escalating crisis, a multi-crore coastal protection initiative designed to halt the erosion remains caught in administrative limbo. Initiated four years ago by the Kerala Coastal Development Corporation, the project relies on offshore geo-tube technology to break wave energy underwater and promote natural sand accumulation
Investigation has entered its final stages and a large team is no longer considered necessary. Most of the accused have already secured bail, while the focus of the investigation has shifted to the alleged conspiracy behind the attack
Agency has started training eco-guides on the flora and fauna of the region to enhance ecotourism standards. The training initiative kicked off at Meeshapulimala, a popular destination in Munnar
Some aspirants were shocked to see centres in allotted in North Indian cities. However, they were later relieved when the NBEMS website revised the centres
Writer lauded for coming up with her own version of the characters and moments in the Mahabharata at the age of 98
The demand of the tribal panchayat residents for a road connecting Koodallarkudy with Anakkulam, following similar incidents last year, remains unmet
The court observes that such a settlement will not override the States duty to prosecute the offences against children
Complaint alleges large-scale recruitment without following prescribed procedures, including appointments made without inviting applications or issuing newspaper advertisements in prominent A Grade, Super Grade, Grade 1 and Grade 2 temples under the board
District mission to offer festive products, Onam kits and home-delivered sadyas while expanding market access for women entrepreneurs.
Decision to appoint a committee for preparing draft legislation taken without prior consultations, alleges KPCTA
The institute recorded complete seat utilisation across all PG and PhD disciplines, with more than 900 students joining the campus this session
150 sacks of high-quality Kerala Feeds Elite cattle feed, worth an estimated 2,31,000, sent to the affected regions
The requests were placed before the Centre as part of the State governments efforts to improve infrastructure in the power sector and ensure long-term energy security
Police said the investigation followed a suicide note allegedly written by Ratheesh in which Vaishakhs name was mentioned
Finance Department gives in-principal approval for appointment of D. Narayana, former Director, Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT), Kiran Kumar Kakarlapudi, Assistant Professor, GIFT, and M. Parameswaran, Professor, Centre for Development Studies
He said the government merely backed a private sponsors proposal to host the team and Messi in Kerala in 2025.However, it was not party to any agreement between the private sponsor and the Argentine Football Association.The LDF government had neither invested in the project nor taken on any financial responsibility, including as a guarantor
High Court directs competent authorities to review and pass orders afresh within three months for the petitioners Save A Family Plan and Kerala Social Service Forum
This brings them on par with other categories of persons with disabilities
Study also records five other cascade frog species documented in India for the first time
The rankings have come at a time when the GMC, Kozhikode, is stepping into its 70th year of existence
Tamil Nadu, in a report, said Kerala has not cooperated with the timely completion of measures to strengthen the baby dam, earth dam and the grouting of the main dam, which were critical for structural safety
The recovery assumes significance as Ayanki allegedly told investigators that he himself had posted the controversial messages on social media
Special rapporteur-cum-special monitor to evaluate and advise on issues related to solid waste disposal in the capital city
Opposition Leader says V.D. Satheesans attempt to draw a comparison between death figures under past and present administrations smacks of lack of humaneness
Chulliyar dam desilting project has come under a cloud over allegations of irregularities in dredging and transportation of sediments and environmental damage
Despite impressive awareness about environmental sustainability and a rather passive and patchy awareness of the desirability of decentralised governance, Kerala is miles and miles away from the dreams of the likes of M.P.
Local action committee leaders, who recently resumed their agitation after factory management secured a stay on KSPCBs order, hinted that joint discussions were underway with mediation of peoples representatives and government officials to speed up relocation
Although local residents initiated immediate rescue efforts after the accident, their attempts to trace the missing youth proved futile due to poor visibility and deep waters
Many, including women and elderly, from various places turned up at the Siva temple premises on the banks of the Periyar River from the morning to perform the ritual. Over 40 balitharas (booths) were set up for the ceremonies
Once a marquee Independence Day event held at Anandappally village in Pathanamthitta, the historic tradition remains off the calendar for a 14th year due to legal battles
The newly recognised madrasas are in Bengaluru, Kasaragod, Malappuram, Palakkad, Dindigul, and Tirunelveli
Judge expresses grave dissatisfaction over report on progress of investigation
Drinking water samples collected from six shops and sent for testing. Fines amounting to 14,500 imposed on three shops for violations
A petition had sought Vigilance inquiry into the appointment ofbodybuilding champion Chitharesh Natesan and Shinu Chovva to the armed police force
Applicants can report at any of the 12 government and aided colleges for the admission process on August 13

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