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Proposed defensive system to comprise AI-based surveillance and early-warning tools, followed by hanging fences and, where necessary, stronger defensive structures
While Deputy Mayor G.S. Ashanath and councillor R. Vinod took their oath in January in the name of Bharath Matha, some of the councillors took oath in the name of balidaanis. Some chose to take oath in the name of their local deities
Both sides accuse the other of surrendering to Sangh Parivar agenda
V.D. Satheesan writes to his counterparts in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to join forces sharing to dismantle criminal enterprises that thrive on drug smuggling through joint enforcement and intelligence
High Court declares invalid the oaths of several BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Known only from Idukki, the species of tiger moth, named Antaram idukki,underscores the need to conserve biodiversity-rich habitats in WesternGhats, say researchers
Sinha, who is currently Additional Chief Secretary, Home, is set to replace Chief Secretary A Jayathilak, who will retire on June 30
She states in a Facebook post that the accounts of the past two terms, including ours, should be reviewed, and a forensic audit is necessary for transparency and accountability
Commercial kiosks on the walkway would impede pedestrian movement and affect fundamental rights, says court
Rajan Pallan calls for integrated urban planning, tourism circuit and financial relief for Thrissur Corporation
159 confirmed dengue cases reported in a single day in State; no let up in shigellosis cases either, with 15 cases reported from five districts
Speeding and overloading, ignoring mechanical failures, employing inept drivers and gross negligence or corruption within the regulatory system all lead to fatal accidents by tipper trucks
To collect a surcharge from tourist vehicles arriving at the Thekkady
Studentyouth organisations stage march to DEO office, allege police excess and saffron agenda in PM SHRI scheme
Recommendations submitted to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Key measures include launching a three-month mosquito eradication campaign, establishing a Unified Public Health Command Centre for real-time disease monitoring, and addressing staffing shortages within the Health department to bolster epidemic control initiatives.
The project will be implemented by Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Ltd. in collaboration with Cero, the countrys first government-authorised vehicle recycling initiative
Local residents reported that a tiger attacked a cow at Eetithery, near BL Ram village in Chinnakkanal, on June 21
The KSEB, in association with the Seethathodu grama panchayat, is set to roll out an ambitious series of tourism diversification projects linked to the Gavi Tourism Circuit
Of the total borrowings of 3.22 lakh crore in 2024-25, 86% (2.77 lakh crore) went towards repayment of earlier borrowings and 27,997.23 crore (9%) towards revenue expenditure. The net capital expenditure from the borrowings totalled 17,188.42 crore.
As part of the programme, a special session titled Priyadarshan at 100 paid tribute to filmmaker Priyadarshan
Officials urge consumers to examine fish carefully before purchase, check its firmness and colour of eyes to detect deterioration; surprise checks being held at harbours, boat landing centres, and online stores
The State contends that the government order transferring her was in accordance with norms, especially since the tenure of Dr. Reenas deputation as the DHS had expired in February, 2026
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says adequate resource allocations will be ensured for regions such as Malabar and for coastal and hill communities for development and welfare activities, infrastructure development, and health and education. Government will examine feasibility of appointing a commission to study the requirement for the creation of new districts and taluks
The amount includes 12,951.77 crore, which has not been realised for more than five years. The revenue arrears account for 44.23% of the States own revenue of 93,128.81 crore for 2024-25
Kerala governments decision to allow sale and production of low-alcohol beverages by fixing a sales tax for low-alcohol liquor under two different tax brackets has snowballed into a major controversy with allegations of corruption
In the first phase, the civic body plans to build shelters with a capacity to accommodate around 1,000 strays on one acre of land, adjacent to the Corporations Animal Birth Control Centre at Brahmapuram, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court verdict
Reiterating its concerns regarding off-Budget borrowings made through these agencies, the CAG has recommended that the Kerala government disclose the details of such borrowings in the Budget as well as to the Union government
Non-levy of revised licence fee from Tamil Nadu led to a shortfall in revenue amounting to 1.14 crore for the period from 2012-13 to 2023-24, calculated for an extent of 2,455.23 hectares, along with an interest liability of 56 lakh calculated at annual interest rate of 12%, according to CAG report
Referring to alleged prevalence of drug use at DJ parties, luxury hotels, and film-related gatherings, Home Minister says there will be strong action
With forests covering 80.26% of its land area, Kozhikode ranks first in Kerala in forest cover proportion
Industries and IT Minister says preliminary discussions have already been with Higher Education Minister to formulate policies aimed at strengthening academic-industry collaboration
Sunny Joseph says despite recording substantial growth in electricity generation capacity in the last decade, Kerala continues to rely heavily on power procured from outside State to meet its rising requirements
Guptam was among the 16 films selected for the TIFF Directors Lab, and is backed by filmmakers Payal Kapadia, Jeo Baby and actor Kani Kusruti
LDF brought the issue to Assemblys attention through Rule 50 notice. But Speaker refused to admit adjournment motion, ruling that the issue did not meet the level of urgency required to suspend House proceedings for detailed discussion
Adapted from Ross Welfords novel, The Kid Who Came From Space, and directed by Vishnu Prasad, the play explores the idea of coexistence through the friendship between humans and an alien

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