The ‘space park’ in Thiruvananthapuram that could have been The ‘space park’ in Thiruvananthapuram that could have been The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
IUML asserts its commitment to Congress-led UDF amid Left overtures in Kerala Indian Union Muslim League’s Thangal reaffirms party's commitment to UDF; rejects speculation of joining LDF. IUML leader reiterates party's allegiance to UDF, rejects speculation of joining LDF. Thangal stresses IUML's role in strengthening UDF, denies any shift in alliance. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Navakerala Sadas: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends ‘streamlined approach’ to handle complaints Kerala chief minister Vijayan defends streamlined approach to handle complaints during Navakerala Sadas; cites time constraints. 20 counters per venue dedicated to handling petitions & complaints. Swift resolution system being developed; status of petitions can be tracked online. District officials aim for resolution within 2-4 weeks. 14,232 petitions from Kasaragod… The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Alleged plot to kill former Kerala CM Nayanar: Thadiyantavide Nazeer, five others discharged from case CBI Special Court discharged 6 accused in conspiracy to murder former Kerala chief minister E.K. Nayanar. K. Kamanees, the CBI Special Judge 2, found no material to suggest agreement between accused to commit illegal act. Prosecution records failed to reveal common objective to perform illegal act. No prima facie material… The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Supreme Court notice to Centre on Kerala government's petition against Governor's inaction on pending bills A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued notice to the Centre and Additional Chief Secretary to Kerala's Governor on the plea. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 20, 2023
Shelna Nishad, former LDF candidate from Aluva in Kerala, passes away Shelna Nishad, 36, passed away in Kochi, Kerala, on November 19. She had contested 2021 Assembly elections as LDF independent candidate in Aluva. She was undergoing cancer treatment & bone marrow transplant. Daughter of M.V. Hussain & Safiya, she is survived by husband Nishad Ali, son of former MLA K.… The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Governor delaying Bills has become an ‘endemic’, Kerala tells SC The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on a petition by the State government that he is indefinitely holding back key Bills presented to him for assent. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Top Kerala news developments today Kerala: Today, watch out for important developments in the state. Keep up with the latest news from Kerala to stay informed. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Kerala CM promises steps to improve tourism sector in Kasaragod Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has promised steps to improve tourism sector in Kasaragod district The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
Lecturers on deputation to be sent back, work in DIETs may go haywire from Monday DIETs in Kerala face disruption as govt orders 80 lecturers on deputation to be sent back to parent institutions. 143 teachers were deputed to DIETs in 2018, of which 78 remain. KAT directed govt to consider demand for regularisation of services, but this was challenged in HC. Interim order issued… The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
T.N. Transport Department detains Kerala private bus ‘Robin’ for permit violation in Coimbatore Forest Dept. suspects elephant had fatal fall from steep terrain. MVI Viswanathan took bus into custody for violating All India Tourist Permit Rules, Motor Vehicles Act. Fine to be fixed by JTC/RTO. Bus owner claims TN officials seized bus on request from Kerala. Passengers demand alternative vehicle; police hold talks. The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
Pinarayi had asked party cadre to disrupt Chandy’s Jana Sambarkkam: Sudhakaran UDF boycotts Navakerala Sadas; Sudhakaran says Pinarayi Vijayan has no right to criticise as he directed CPI(M) men to physically attack former CM Chandy. Chandy spent 47 hrs in Kasaragod alone, resolving 94,698 complaints & disbursing ₹11.94 cr. Vijayan's "development" only in his & CPI(M) families; poor & debt-ridden farmers… The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
Kerala holds talks with firms to lower premium for motor vehicle insurance Kerala Transport Dept. requests insurance cos. to lower premiums for motor vehicle users due to drop in accidents post AI-enabled traffic surveillance system. Insurance cos. agree to consider request, as well as reducing premiums for vehicles not involved in violations, cost-sharing of safe parking for impounded vehicles, and non-renewal of… The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
Former Speaker flags decline in quality of democracy Former Kerala Speaker & CPI(M) leader M. Vijayakumar alleges govt. led by Narendra Modi has substantially undermined functioning of democratic institutions since 2014. He claims international watchdogs have red-flagged deteriorating quality, content & process of democracy. He accuses govt. of centralising power, bypassing states & polarising country on religious lines.… The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 ‘Restoration of Vellayani lake progressing’ Adani Foundation restoring Vellayani Lake in Kerala. Working with local NGO, Minor Irrigation Dept. & Venganoor Panchayat, using floating weed harvester to clear lake's central area of water hyacinth. Community-focused awareness campaign to enable locals to actively participate in lake's upkeep.
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 Excess presence of silica on rocks takes a toll on roads in Kerala Study finds silica content on rocks sourced from quarries in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta districts varying from 52.46% to 73.09%
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 Yellow alert issued for six districts in Kerala on Monday A yellow alert has been issued for six districts – Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki – on Monday indicating isolated heavy rains.
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 Kerala observes antimicrobial resistance week Kerala Health Dept. organises programmes to raise AMR awareness during World AMR Week. Rapid action plan to make Kerala "antimicrobial literate" by 2023. Awareness activities in local bodies, classes & meetings on One Health platform. Quiz, elocution & painting contests in schools & colleges. "Go Blue for AMR" Day on…
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 Huddle Global: Tier-2, tier-3 cities emerging as start-up powerhouses, says Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to Govt. of India, noted Kerala's start-up journey has been inspiring with KSUM as catalyst. India has 1.12 lakh start-ups, 110 unicorns, 2nd in innovation quality. 49% of start-ups from tier-2/3 cities, 4,000 tech start-ups, 63 incubators, 10 lakh sq.ft. incubation space. KSUM has…
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu, Kerala pleas against their Governors on November 20 Supreme Court to hear TN, Kerala govts' pleas on delay in assent to bills by governors on Nov 20. TN Assembly re-adopted 10 bills after Governor R N Ravi returned them. SC issued notice to Centre, sought AG/SG's assistance to resolve issue. TN govt urged SC to declare Governor's inaction…
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 LDF interprets IUML leader’s presence at ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ as an omen of bipartisan political endorsement and rejection of Congress’s boycott The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government seemed to interpret the attendance of an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader at the ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kasargode as an indication of rising bipartisan political approval for the programme and an “encouraging sign” that the Congress…
The Times of India · Nov 19, 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ajinkya Rahane to lead Mumbai AHMEDABAD: India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead Mumbai in the first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Sikkim (November 23) and Kerala (Nov 25) at Bengaluru. Earlier, Mumbai had crashed out in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when they lost to Baroda in Mohali.
The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023 Top Kerala News developments today Top Kerala News developments today, November 19, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023 CM sounds Lok Sabha poll bugle, fires salvos at Congress, Centre .Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated Navakerala Sadas, an outreach programme of the State govt, at Manjeswaram. He attacked Congress, Union govt & highlighted LDF's achievements. He spoke of struggles of Palestine people & criticized media for controversy over luxury bus. He expressed optimism about outreach programme & accused Union govt of hostility.…
The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023 Hidden flavours of rare mushroom dishes waft out from community platter of border villages CPCRI’s study spots unique mushroom variety grown on arecanut husks in two border villages of Kerala and Karnataka