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The accused reportedly circulated a video of the complainant and her friends, captioning it MDMA comrades and adding provocative remarks

Of the 80 vehicles inspected, 35 had banned silencers, while 20 had other violations

The new tank at Thammanam was proposed following the partial collapse of the 1.35-crore-litre water tank, which had triggered a temporary drinking water crisis in the city

Minister inaugurates a tensile-roof walkway, a yard development and drainage project, and the Gastroenterology department at the General Hospital

Satheesan reportedly flew aboard the helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi to visit his father-in-law, who was undergoing treatment. As Leader of the Opposition, he had criticised the then LDF government for its extravagance in hiring the helicopter.

For many fisher families, heightened risk at sea remains secondary to the immediate threat of starvation on land. Government issues stay-at-home directives in extreme weather conditions, but no minimum wages or guaranteed compensation is offered, leaving the fishers shorn of livelihood, say their union leaders

Organised by the Thiruvananthapuram district committee of the AKSTU, the protest demanded that the Union and the State governments abandon moves to weaken the public education sector

According to police, he created websites designed to resemble official Kerala government lottery portal by using Kerala Lotteriesname, official logos and government address to mislead customers

Eight families comprising 26 people were shifted to a relief camp after floodwaters entered houses at Peratta Thottipalam in Ulikkal grama panchayat

The IMD had warned fishers against venturing out into the sea off Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep in view of possible gusty winds and inclement weather

Two children drowned in swollen stream, one fell into waterlogged pit; four people killed by landslides hitting their homes; one electrocuted; six fishermen missing at sea, two people missing after falling into a river

The special investigation team has already arrested five persons, including three special educators from Perambra who allegedly worked as financial intermediaries for the alleged drug racket

Fifteen relief camps were opened across the district, and 461 people from 169 families in Vythiri, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery taluks have been shifted to the camps

Eight relief camps opened in district accommodating 214 persons from 72 families evacuated from vulnerable areas

4,970 files were disposed of through adalats held over the past two days, says the Minister

A review meeting chaired by District Collector Vinay Goyal assessed the rain situation and instructed departments to complete emergency preparations

While the IMD failed to issue a red alert in advance despite the impending extreme rainfall event, the State disaster management authorities failed to recognise the unfolding crisis in the ghat regions due to the absence of timely warnings

Basheer, the Thiruvananthapuram bureau chief ofMalayalam daily Siraj, was killed on August 3, 2019, after his motorcycle was knocked down by thecar allegedly driven by Mr. Venkitaraman.

Vice-Chancellor directs the reimbursement of the advance of 2.81 lakh released for organising the national conference, scheduled to be held on the university campus from August 3 to 6, to the University Fund

Says exhibition hall on the second floor of academy building will be named after Shaji N. Karun

New model promotes cultivation of five nutrient-rich crops in limited spaces to encourage pesticide-free vegetable production

KSEB dam safety official says the catchment area recorded 154.4 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours; shutters of Malankara, Pambla, Kallar, and Kallarkutty dams opened

State Election Commission issues guidelines for polls. Twelve members have to be elected to the 15-member DPCs of the district panchayats, municipalities, and Corporations

The tribal outreach initiative is part of the Vikas Vision 2040 programme being implemented in Nilambur by Aryadan Shoukath, MLA

SHRC asks Chief Secretary to make unused government land available to local bodies for setting up stray dog shelters

After opposing PM SHRI while in Opposition and then making a U-turn after coming to power by agreeing to implement it, the Congress, the IUML and the UDF as a whole have stabbed their own workers and the people in the back, says the Leader of the Opposition

Ranni emerged as the worst-affected area, with the town virtually cut off after floodwaters submerged key approach roads, including the Ranni-Vadasserikkara road, bringing traffic to a standstill. The town remained under two to two-and-a-half feet of water through the day

Former Higher Education Minister demands a public apology from IUML and Thangal, says he will no longer recognise Thangal as the Kazi of any mahal

Two relief camps opened in Alappuzha district; Collector temporarily bans operation of houseboats, shikara boats, country boats, speedboats, and adventure activities such as canoeing and kayaking

Local fishermen will be directly integrated into emergency response and sea-rescue operations to leverage their traditional navigational expertise during coastal crises.

Ten relief camps, including six in Kanjirappally taluk, were opened across the district, providing shelter to 327 peoples

Pesticide-free vegetable cultivation under Onakkani has expanded to 20,475.81 acres, as per latest figures. As part of Nirappolima, flowers are being cultivated on 1,966.93 acres, quite close to the 2,000-acre target

With concerns over water-borne diseases and the health of vulnerable populations, the Health Department is implementing comprehensive measures to mitigate risks and maintain essential healthcare services during the crisis.

The raids begun at 3 p.m. on July 30 and continued till the morning hours of July 31. So far, a fine of 2.87 crore has been collected as part of the raids titled Operation Aurum.

The instalment is in addition to the routine monthly devolution which will be released on August 10, according to the Union Finance Ministry.

Eco-tourism spots and water tourism destinations shut in Kozhikode district following the orders from the DIstrict Disaster Management Authority on Saturday.

The Women and Child Development department-led community-driven initiative is a free entry event the night before Independence Day where women of all ages can come together informally and participate in a host of activities.

The Chief Minister directed the Ministers in charge of the districts to camp in their respective districts and coordinate the relief operations.

The first accident occurred around 4 a.m. near Ollur

Blue alert issued at Peringalkuthu Dam, city reels under flooding and traffic chaos as authorities urge residents to stay indoors

Najeeb Mohammed, the accused, was arrested from Nadakkavu within a few hours after the incident