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Complainant had made allegations of sexual misconduct against Babu; party State leadership to decide on further action based on findings in report
They were found lying in a pool of blood when the womans husband returned home in the morning
Asked why UDF has not met recently, Adoor Prakash says the question should be directed to its chairman, a post held by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
The ambitious plan, envisaging intelligent traffic control systems, modern parking solutions and scientific traffic management practices, was expected to bring a major transformation to the citys increasingly strained road network
K. Muraleedharan defends his action, saying he will not allow anyone to hijack a State government event
Congress-led UDF govt in Keralam has barred the issuance of new liquor licences, including bars and wine and beer parlours, until a formal alcohol policy is unveiled, a move that follows the removal of Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao. Excise Minister M. Liju has signaled a review of licence-granting procedures
The death occurred at around 12.36 a.m. following cardiac failure, according to private hospital authorities in Kochi
Panel directs the Local Self Government department to convene a meeting of the District Collector, GCDA secretary, and Corporation secretary within a week to decide on funding for the project
The party will form a human chain from the Malappuram Collectorate to Tirur on January 26, 2027, Republic Day.
Disha, organised by the Career Guidance and Adolescent Counselling Cell (CG&AC) under the General Education department, aims to guide students on higher education options after Plus Two, career-oriented courses and scholarships.
Petitioner sought to quash the postponement order and have the election conducted as originally scheduled
As many as 60 people engaged in illegal activities had been brought under the purview of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), while more than 45 others had been placed under preventive detention, says Minister Ramesh Chennithala
Move in the wake of government bid to enhance domestic production of quarry products
Bindhu Krishna noted that several upcoming projects will develop Mattupetty into a hub capable of attracting international research scholars and tourists
Minister Mons Joseph promises steps in coordination with the KSEB to regulate dam water levels and maintain adequate flow in the river during the Sabarimala pilgrimage season
The demand comes amid reports of waterborne diseases such as Shigella and hepatitis and mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, which have claimed lives in the district.
Officials say the catchment area serves as a primary habitat for wild elephants in the Devikulam range in Keralams Idukki
The restrictions came into force from 10 p.m. on November 9and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on November 12, during which time all regular traffic through the construction route will be completely barred.
The award, instituted in memory of Kamarudeen, a noted environmentalist and former Reader in the Department of Botany at the University of Kerala, carries a cash prize of 25,000, a citation, and a plaque.
Scrutiny of biometric attendance records found that only a few teachers were availing themselves of the facility, despite a 2022 decision requiring all teaching and non-teaching staff to record their daily attendance through it, says report
With an increasing proportion of the population requiring advanced cardiac interventions, making complex procedures affordable to ordinary patients has become a major challenge. Permitting the regulated re-use of select interventional devices, wherever scientifically proven safe, could help reduce treatment costs and extend the benefits of modern cardiac care to a wider section of the population, says Cardiological Society of India, Kerala chapter
Cleaning operations, including super-chlorination of wells and houses in the affected areas, are under way. The family health centre at Elamkulam, near Perinthalmanna, formed a special squad to conduct house-to-house surveillance and create awareness about the infection.
Move prompted by delay in getting designs done by external agencies
Three lifeguards cover South Beach and two cover Butt Road Beach, while Konad Beach and the stretch from the open stage to the Vellayil breakwater have no lifeguards
As the Travancore Devaswom Board had invited bids for 50,000 litres of ghee but failed to find eligible suppliers, it has been holding discussions with office-bearers of the Milma Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cooperative Milk Producers Union to plug the gap in supply
Around twenty-odd families quit CPI(M) and join BJP, alleging that leaders of the partys Pariyaram local committee demanded bribes of 25,000 from them to facilitate the excavation of earth for house construction
FIR filed in connection with alleged funds misappropriation in a failed attempt to bring the Argentina football team and its then captain Lionel Messi to Keralam for an friendly match in 2025
Commission seeks voluntary committees across all police station limits, as mandated under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
The circular comes on the heels of the government shifting Sreeram Samabasiva Rao from the Excise Commissioners post in the wake of the political row over the departments hasty reclassification of a few bars and beer parlours as bars and the almost instantaneous approval for private players to open lounge bars at CIAL
The team conducted surprise checks at 18 establishments following repeated public complaints about overcharging at hotels and discrepancies in weights and measures.
He says such legislation is urgently needed as coastal communities face unprecedented threats to their lives and livelihoods
No need for additional purchases at the moment since the State is not facing a power crisis, says Power department
The cyber attacks started after visuals of the actor being received by Mr. Gopalakrishnan and his family members appeared online
Ramakrishnan says CITU will launch a series of protests against what he termed the UDF governments unilateral move to transfer en masse employees of various government departments and State-run PSUs
Key instructions included ensuring proper sanitation and safe drinking water availability in schools, strengthening awareness drives among students regarding infection prevention, and immediately alerting the Health Department if any symptoms are detected among children
Opposition accuses government of facilitating commercialisation of higher education, while State government defends move as a measure to promote academic autonomy and eliminate bureaucratic delays
Over 200 vehicle owners fined as part of intensified checks against lane traffic violations and obstructive driving along free left lanes

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