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The confrontation comes amid a fresh vigilance investigation into alleged irregularities in public works contracts worth more than 12 crore awarded to the company.
Two Vande Bharat services to be partially cancelled, while the Mangala Lakshadweep Superfast Express will be delayed by 90 minutes
The Bill aims at promoting healthy and active ageing, registration and regulation of senior citizen care centres, and protection of rights, dignity, and social security of the elderly, among others. CM says the Bills main thrust is on silver economy
The student was reportedly attacked while walking to school from his mothers house at Paloliparamba on Monday.
A ministerial meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister T. Siddique also decided to formulate short- and long-term plans to mitigate the effects of climate change
At present, the Malabar Devaswom Board has no powers, with trustees handling its affairs. This could be changed by enacting a law and granting full powers to the board, says the Minister
The council is being formed to ensure more effective and sustainable bonds with non-resident Keralites and their organisations, says Chief Minister
The Forensic Medicine Department has submitted a detailed list of the facilities to be introduced at the hospital, including the staff to be appointed and the equipment to be installed, to the government
A search of the vehicles led to the seizure of 9 grams of MDMA and 10.5 grams of ganja, say police.
CAG detects 10 unauthorised constructions in four urban local bodies and 193 unauthorised additions/alterations in selected urban bodies, which indicates deficiencies in monitoring mechanism
Police say Ibrahim Badusha played a key role in the network linked to the seizure of 12.8 kg of MDMA from Coimbatore in August
Pinarayi takes a dig at Satheesans habit of turning to the UDF members, instead of the Speaker, while addressing the House. CM defends his style of presentation, says he will not imitate the Leader of the Opposition
Efforts would be made torestoreaquatic ecosystems and convertthe invasive plants into value-added products, says Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph
Court also keeps in abeyance FIRs registered by Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau and the further probe by the agency in the case till further orders in appeals filed by Pinarayi and others
Ernakulam Additional District Court reserves verdict in bail pleas for October 28
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan tells Assembly that UDF governments aim, eventually, is to offer medicines free of cost to all SMA patients. LDF Opposition stages walkout after adjournment motion rejected
Forest department officials report that a tiger released two months ago at the Periyar Tiger Reserve is now hiding in the overgrown tea estates of Vandiperiyar, while nearby communities face frequent wild elephant attacks linked to similar abandoned areas.
Citing Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Assembly, Speaker says House has to avoid discussing issues involving President or Governor. However, Pinarayi responds saying then Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan had in 2020 allowed Oppositions resolution urging President to recall Governor Arif Mohammed Khan
Latest intervention comes amid sharp escalation in wild animal incursions across Peruvannamuzhi forest range, impacting Chakkittapara, Muthukad and surrounding plantation belts. Local residents and workers point out that the situation has become critical, particularly during early-morning hours when rubber tapping takes place
The deceased was identified as Sudheesh, a native of Peruvayal. He was a member of Madras Engineering Group and had been on leave since October 14
Section 199A of Motor Vehicles Act stipulates that where an offence has been committed by a juvenile, the guardian or the owner of the motor vehicle shall be deemed guilty and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan tells Assembly that govt to introduce Bill in next session, says govt agrees in principle to the need to regulate private hospitals, many of which are under management of foreign companies
Absence of any previous criminal antecedents was among grounds cited for granting bail. The decision has not gone down well with protesters demanding his arrest, who have been seeking action against the boys father, a judicial officer and the registered owner of the car
While the district panchayats two ABC centres in Mulanthuruthy and Vadavucode block panchayats are operational, with each centre having the capacity to sterilise and vaccinate over 100 dogs every month, they have been largely unable to meet their targets
The accident took place along the Koodaranhi-Kakkadampoyil route when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid and plunge down the slope
Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority meeting headed by the Transport Minister observes that the running time fixed four decades ago is insufficient, considering the manifold increase in the number of vehicles and worsening congestion on roads and at junctions
The 17-km-long Edappally-Aroor NH bypass is feared to become a bottleneck once the NHAI completes the six-laning of the rest of NH 66 in Keralam by 2028, with traffic from the 10-lane Thuravoor-Aroor stretch adding to the congestion
T.K. Vinod Krishna was suspended based on a report submitted by the Pathanamthitta District Police Chief to the Inspector General of Police, who issued the suspension order, they said
Traffic was suspended on the AdimalyMunnar stretch of the KochiDhanushkodi National Highway last Monday after a landslip occurred during highway-widening work. During the clearing works, another landslip hit the region, forcing authorities to extend the ban for another two weeks
Accident occurs around 2.20 a.m. near a car showroom at Maraparambu on Container Road in Cheranalloor
The operator of a scrap shop at Pariyaram, who allegedly purchased the copper extracted from the stolen cables, was also arrested.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureaus Special Investigation Unit recently arrested a transport contractor for allegedly diverting 11,000 litres of Milma ghee meant for the Sabarimala temple and replacing it with a cheaper product, causing an estimated loss of 2.5 crore to the TDB
From September 1 to September 30, a total of 4,16,41,303 women passengers made use of the Priyadarshini free travel scheme
The delegation offered prayers and presented festival invitations to the temple
Maximum compensation for deaths caused by wildlife attacks increased to 17.5 lakh; compensation rates for victims who suffer permanent disabilities also increased
As many as 31,446 doctors got their registrations between 2021 and 2025, show data from the Kerala State Medical Councils

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