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Why BSL-3 lab for Nipah confirmation is unnecessary

Kerala has now been allowed to use Truenat for Nipah testing, but only in BSL-2 facilities. ICMR insists on BSL-3 for confirmation, despite Truenat inactivating the virus. NIV had validated the lysis buffer and transport medium to be highly effective in inactivating the virus.

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For Kerala, it’s third largest southwest monsoon deficit

Kerala's SW monsoon ends 34% deficient, 15th deficient season in 123 yrs. Aug rain 87% below normal due to El Niño. Positive IOD & IMD forecast bode well for NE monsoon, crucial for KSEB's reservoirs. Idukki 37% storage, Pamba & Idamalayar 54 & 53% vs. 79 & 86% last yr.

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Kerala to hold talks with Tamil Nadu govt. for opening Mulli route to Ooty

CM Pinarayi Vijayan promises talks w/TN govt to open Mulli route for Kerala tourists. TN govt has denied permission at Mulli for vehicles from Kerala. CPI(M) organised march & dharna at Mulli demanding reopening. State govt renovated road from Attappady to Mulli & promised completion of new block at Palakkad…

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Fishers encounter yet another trouble in pufferfish

Fishers in Kerala face a growing menace of pufferfish infestation, causing extensive damage to their gear and reducing the market value of their catch. Despite the difficulty of replacing or repairing the gear, fishers have approached the Fisheries department for help.

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Riding on plantation boom, rubber nurseries start moving to North East

Gone are the days when rubber growers from far away destinations descended on the Central Travancore townships in search of quality planting materials. Strung by a sharp drop in the demand for rubber saplings locally, the famed rubber nurseries of Kerala have started moving to the North East.

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Kerala Minister Saji Cherian reassures depositors in cooperative banks that their money is safe

Kerala Minister for Fisheries Saji Cherian assures depositors in cooperative banks their deposits are safe and they will receive their money. He states law will take its course and ruling parties have not objected to investigations. Ruling front will not protect guilty.

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Kerala government plans to fully support fishermen’s children’s higher studies abroad, says Minister Saji Cherian

Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian has said the Kerala government is preparing to support young people from the fishermen’s community to pursue higher studies abroad. He also called on stakeholders to resist and defeat any move to corporatise the sea. The seminar was divided into several key sessions, including marine…

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Kozhikode train arson case was a jihadi act, says NIA in its chargesheet

Accused Sharukh Saifi charged for terror act in Kozhikode train arson case. He allegedly poured inflammable liquid on passengers, killing 3 and injuring 9. He self-radicalised through online material and followed radical Islamic preachers.

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Kerala capital hosts national meet of clinical microbiologists

Academy of Clinical Microbiologists holds 9th triennial conference in Thiruvananthapuram. 500+ clinical microbiologists, including Tim Brooks, discuss global viral and fungal infections & management. Jointly organised by Govt. Medical College, Regional Cancer Centre & Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute.

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Top Kerala News developments today

Here are the important developments in Kerala to watch out for today, September 30, 2023

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Doubling rail track in 46-km Thuravur-Ambalappuzha corridor gets an extra push

Railway to double 46-km Thuravur-Ambalapuzha corridor. Railway Board to approve project in Oct, estimate in Dec. Doubling of track to reduce travel time, benefit Kerala's economy. Land acquisition to be completed by 2024, doubling by 2026.

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Puducherry: Engineer gets 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting 15-yr-old girl

PUDUCHERRY: A special court handling cases booked under the Protection of children from sexual offences (Pocso) Act, 2012 sentenced a 23-year-old engineer to undergo 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at Mahe, Puducherry’s enclave in Kerala in 2021.

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Crackdown on unaccounted-for money: ₹1.75 crore seized from car in Kannur district of Kerala

Police seize ₹1.75 crore from car in Kannur, Kerala. Accused, Swapnil Lakshman, 25, apprehended and questioned. Police discover hidden compartment in car containing bundles of ₹500 and ₹200 notes. Accused and money to be produced before court. Information to be relayed to Income Tax authorities for further investigation.

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Nipah virus: Four infected patients in Kozhikode district of Kerala have recovered, says Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that four people, including a 9-year-old, who were under treatment for Nipah in Kozhikode, have recovered after testing "double negative". Of the six infected, two died, incl. the index case. Kerala government withdrew containment and restrictions in Kozhikode district, urging people to remain vigilant.

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Kerala receives widespread rain; yellow alert in 10 districts

Incessant rain in Kerala since Thursday caused waterlogging, traffic snarls and yellow alert warning in 10 districts. Thunderstorms, gusty winds & isolated heavy rain predicted. People in high-range and coastal areas urged to maintain extra vigil. Low-lying areas flooded & traffic snarls in Thiruvananthapuram.

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YMCA organises lecture on rights and duties of citizens

YMCA Alappuzha organised a lecture on 'The Indian Constitution: Rights and Duties of the Indian Citizen', with Kerala High Court Judge Devan Ramachandran delivering the keynote address. He emphasised that police personnel should remember they are public servants and the people are the masters. The event was presided by YMCA…

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PG doctors to strike work today

Medical postgraduate students in Kerala, under the banner of the Kerala Medical Postgraduates’ Association, are striking work for 24 hours on September 29 in protest against the government’s alleged neglect of the long-standing issues raised by medicos, including that of stipend hike.

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ODI World Cup: Aiden Markram to lead South Africa in Temba Bavuma's absence in warm-up ties

For the first time in Kerala’s cricketing history, the state will host matches of six top international teams in just five days at the Greenfield stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

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The architect of Kuttanad Package tried his best to conserve Kerala’s biodiversity too

His soft spot for the ‘rice bowl’ prompted M.S. Swaminathan, a Mankombu native, to take up extensive research in the region and come up ₹1,840-cr. package.

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A kiss of love in Malappuram becomes symbol of Kerala’s communal amity

Sheena Karuvanthody, a middle-aged working woman from Valiyad, Kerala, won a million hearts with a kiss of love she planted on the cheek of a little boy leading a Milad-e-Sherif rally.

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Young men more vulnerable to suicide than women in Kerala, say Assembly data

The levels of stress, anxiety, worry, sadness, and anger among young women may be far higher than their male counterparts, but young men are taking their lives more than women in Kerala.

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State Educational Achievement Survey to test 3.2 lakh students

Kerala to conduct State Educational Achievement Survey on Nov 3, testing 3.2 lakh students in 10,789 schools. PARAKH, NCERT's assessment centre, will provide feedback on student learning at block level. Samagra Shiksha Kerala to coordinate exams, SCERT to coordinate academic activities. Results of 2021 NAS indicated COVID-19-induced learning gaps. Central…

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Kerala can look forward to ports-led development, say speakers at maritime summit roadshow in Kochi

Kochi roadshow ahead of Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai showcases ports-led development for Kerala, with Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur, and representatives from stakeholders in maritime sector participating. Cochin Port Authority, Cochin Shipyard, Indian…

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Kerala sandalwood tree theft: police arrest suspects

Police in Kannur, Kerala arrested two people for stealing a sandalwood tree and other items from Iriveri. CCTV cameras and 60 chicken eggs were taken. The accused, M. Lijin and K.V. Shruthin, have been involved in similar cases in the district. Cyber cell helped identify and apprehend them.

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Kerala CPI(M) leader refutes allegations in legal notice sent by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s law firm

CPI(M) Ernakulam district secretary C.N. Mohanan denies all allegations and rejects demand for ₹2.5 crore compensation in legal notice from Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan's law firm. Mohanan claims he only demanded investigation into Kuzhalnadan's false statements and financial irregularities. He denies making any accusations against the law firm. Kuzhalnadan accuses…

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