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LDF accuses the civic body of continuing neglect in ensuring functioning of streetlights, while allowing companies entrusted with their operation to take advantage of advertisements
Reporter TV managing director arrested on charges of alleged possession of liquor in excess of legally permissible limit
Court seeks the Union governments response on implementing regulations under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
The sewerage treatment project includes three components an STP and two sewage pipeline networks of 27 km and 17 km
The Liberian-flagged vessel owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025, reportedly causing substantial coastal and marine damage to the shores of Keralam and Tamil Nadu
Sources at KWA said that the issue has come to their notice and will be rectified soon
The Corporation secretary has been asked to hear the gym authorities before taking a decision on the matter, says Mayor V.K. Minimol.
Kerala High Court specifies that regular bail applications should be disposed of within two weeks and anticipatory bail pleas within six weeks
The new tank will replace the 35 lakh-litre tank the utility had earlier proposed in place of the destroyed chamber of the Thammanam tank
In the first phase, the robot has been deployed at Kalangan, the art museum located in the domestic security hold area
The district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in the State, while dengue and leptospirosis cases also persist
The Chief Minister says the energy crisis is on the priority list of his government and that it is high time the State formulated a modern power policy
All except exempted categories to pay 20 per kg plus GST; subsidised rate fixed at 12 per kg, reducing Corporations subsidy component to 8 from the earlier 28
The team comprises cops from the Palarivattom station and members of the special operation groups from other stations
Residents from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram express concerns over unpredictable power cuts. While some users are yet to feel the impact, others say it is already interrupting their charging schedules, leaving them anxious about their vehicles readiness for daily use. KSEB sources advise charging during off-peak hours.
The deceased is survived by his wife Savithri Devi and children Deepu Santh, Niveditha, Diva, and Sreesanth
Court criticises Home dept. delay in forwarding the file on sanctioning prosecution in the SNDP Yogam microfinance scam to the Additional Chief Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare department
The Excise also seized 2,90,000, allegedly gained through drug sales, and a mobile phone from the accused
Judge views the video in court and holds that the continuance of the video on social media would definitely hurt the religious beliefs of Sabarimala worshippers
Court reasons that since their offence had resulted in the death of a person and the period of custody had not amounted to a substantial part of the prescribed punishment for their crime, they would not be entitled to bail on the grounds of prolonged custody and delay of trial
Mayor V.K. Minimol announced this following a heated exchange between the ruling United Democratic Front and the Opposition Left Democratic Front over the demolition
According to KWA officials, new motor pump sets will be installed at the WTP
Kolencherry East of Poothrikka, Madaplathuruth East of Vadakkekara, and Puliyanam East of Parakkadavu will go to the polls on September 28
Petition filed by rival candidate alleges that Akbar engaged in corrupt practices during the election, through the circulation of pamphlets and videos
The revised policy will see the subsidy for most users drop from 28 to 12 per kilogram, while commercial establishments will now face a charge of 45 per kilogram.
All those named in the police FIR will be arraigned as accused. Charges in the police case, which are also covered by scheduled offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), will be invoked against them, say ED sources
Penalty was imposed on erring vehicles for use of air horns, illegal modification, carrying dangerously protruding goods, and display of advertisements in violation of rules
Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case
Rising heat, power disruptions and the partial collapse of the Thammanam water tank contribute to the shortage; Panampilly Nagar, Vaduthala West, Vyttila and Gandhi Nagar among the divisions affected; KWA says a permanent solution can be achieved only after the 190 MLD plant is realised
Rahul Easwar also seeks directions to remove videos, which allegedly contains the derogatory remarks, from social media
Court seeks States explanation on change of public prosecutor in proceedings before trial court. The incident in Kollam district had killed 109 people and injured 280 others
Residents of wards 7 and 8 in Chittoor area of the panchayat have not received drinking water from the Kerala Water Authority for two weeks, according to the SHRC
Muhammed Ansar, 24, a native of Kannur, was arrested after invoking Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assaults or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging their duty
Denial of constitutionally guaranteed privileges to members of SC/ST communities must only be in exceptional cases of apparent fraud that is established through material independently available to the State
The Vyttila LAP covers the Ponnurunni, Ponnurunni East, Vyttila, Poonithura, and Vyttila Janatha divisions
In the 76-member council, now reduced to 75 following the vacancy in Ayyappankkavu, the UDF commands the support of 47 members, including an independent. The main Opposition LDF remains restricted to 22, while the BJP holds six seats
He represented Chittur in the Kerala Assembly from 1996 to 2016.
Each of the 11 stations on the Kakkanad extension will feature a distinct theme rooted in the States art and traditions. Themes range from cartoons and handloom to Kathakali, Kalaripayattu and Theyyam.
According to the reports, the Most Probable Number (MPN) of coliform bacteria detected in the samples ranged from 17 per 100 ml to 1,600 per 100 ml. Experts say the high MPN values indicate faecal contamination and render the water unfit for human consumption.
Samsudheen said there were differences between the Centre and the State over the implementation of the scheme
Say the recommendations of an expert committee appointed to address their concerns are inadequate

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