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State agencies begin working on contingency plans as monsoon slips into red

Kerala on tenterhooks due to weak monsoon; KSDMA to submit report to govt. next week. Assessment of ground situation, rainfall deficit, groundwater & reservoir storage levels to be done. IMD predicts West Coast may see rain for next 4-5 days, but not enough to reduce deficit. Positive IOD needed to…

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KC(M) to reach out to public by visiting households

Kerala Congress (M) to launch outreach programme from Sept 7-Oct 10 to mobilise funds. Congratulated LDF govt for amending Land Assignment Act. Mr. Mani noted public sentiment against UDF-BJP nexus in upcoming byelections. Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine, MP Thomas Chazhikadan, MLA N. Jayaraj spoke.

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KSEB wants interim arrangement to continue to avert power crisis

A beleaguered Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has sought the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s nod to continue buying power from three generation companies under ‘‘unapproved’‘ purchase contracts to fend off a power crisis

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Kerala trains its sights on becoming hub of graphene research and development

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Kerala Solid Waste Management Project to be launched today

KSWMP is a significant step in Kerala's waste mgmt sector, with ₹2,400 cr from WB & AIIB. It will provide grant for infra & service delivery, set up bio-methanation & windrow compost plants, double-chambered sanitary napkin incinerators, scientific landfills & green industrial parks. 350 professionals & SWM engineers deployed, with…

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Road tax exemption for electric cars in Telangana replaced with high rates

Telangana has replaced road tax exemption for electric cars with 11-15% levy, surprising potential buyers. This comes despite govt's efforts to promote e-mobility. Other States offering road tax exemption include TN, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab, UP & NCR. 5K EVs for taxis & private use exempt, 2L two-wheelers still to go.

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Kerala CM accuses Centre of failing to rein in prices

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accused Centre of neglecting price rise, claiming Kerala had lowest inflation due to State's market intervention. He praised Supplyco for its people-friendly approach, and Ministers launched sale of goods & rebranded Sabari products.

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Kerala government announces ₹1,000 as Onam festival allowance for MGNREGS, AUEGS workers

Kerala govt. announces ₹1,000 Onam allowance for 4.6 lakh MGNREGS & AUEGS workers. FM Balagopal alleges Centre unfairly depriving State of tax revenues & accuses UDF MPs of failing to fight for State's share. He urges Congress leadership to explain their stand to people.

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Munnar to get Kerala’s first clean street food hub

Munnar to get Kerala's 1st clean street food hub; FSSAI allocates ₹1 crore for amenities, including toilet block, waste mgmt, chairs, rest place, roofing & lighting. District Collector, Health Secy, LSGD Secy, Tourism Secy, NHM Coordinator & State Food Safety Commissioner to form committee. Hub to provide hygienic food to…

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Designers engage with Malayalam typography, as the alphabet shirt trends

Designers engage with Malayalam typography and calligraphy as the alphabet shirt trends

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Will Karnataka’s plan to start Govt-run ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?

Ride-hailing applications are typically owned and operated by private companies, with some exceptions like the Namma Yatri auto-hailing app that is operated by drivers’ union. Now, the Karnataka government wants to develop a ride-hailing app

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Buchi Babu tournament: TNCA XI coasts to ten-wicket win over Kerala

Buchi Babu tournament: TNCA XI coasts to ten-wicket win over Kerala .

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BUDS institutions most humane among Kerala alternatives: Minister

First BUDS Day celebrations held; It was on August 16 that the first BUDS school started functioning at Venganoor grama panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district in 2004

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Nimmy George becomes Kerala’s first WIM

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Buying high-cost power a drain on KSEB’s pocket, State government told

KSEB informs Kerala Govt. of financial crisis due to high-cost power purchases. High-level meeting called to review power situation; KSEB to present report on options to manage supply. KSEB seeks extension for interim arrangement to schedule power for 75 days. SW monsoon weak, storage in hydel dams stagnant at 37%,…

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With more than one lakh beneficiaries, Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has maximum number of social security pensioners

The number of social security pension beneficiaries have crossed 1 lakh in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, which has the highest number of beneficiaries among all local bodies in Kerala.

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BUCHI BABU | TNCA-XI on the ascendancy after coasting to a 126-run first innings lead over Kerala

TNCA XI lead Kerala by 126 runs in Tirunelveli; Baroda lead Haryana by 279 runs in Dindigul; Mumbai lead Delhi by 572 runs in Salem. TNCA XI's K.T.A. Madhava Prasad, M. Shahrukh Khan, and Nidhish S. Rajagopal scored 72, 60, and 90 respectively to help their team gain a 126-run…

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Shift in atmospheric conditions in Kerala as prolonged ‘break in monsoon’ continues

Instead of pleasant mornings, the Malayalam month of Chingom is likely to be marked with humid days and foggy mornings this year with a rise in temperature and humidity.

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Dry weather comes as a blessing to Idukki’s tourism industry

Idukki's tourist destinations, incl. Munnar, Thekkady & Wagamon, are witnessing a heavy rush due to lack of rain in Kerala & rain fury in Himachal Pradesh. Hotels & resorts are fully booked & North Indian tourists are seeking accommodation. DTPC & Eravikulam National Park are also seeing a surge in…

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Global tenders invited to pick architectural consultant for Kerala’s organ transplant institute

Kerala govt. to set up institute for 1,200 corneal, 500 kidney, 300 liver transplants/yr. HITES invites global tenders for architectural consultant. Cost: ₹500 cr. 15 speciality depts. in 1st phase, 7 in 2nd. 30 academic courses.

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Kerala State Biodiversity Board announces scheme for ex situ conservation of rare and threatened plant species

The board has invited proposals from research and development institutes, universities, and government and non-government institutions for setting up conservatories for red-listed flora of Kerala outside their natural habitats.

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Rahul Gandhi requests Kerala CM to set up safeguards against medical negligence affecting patients

Rahul Gandhi urged Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to put in place safeguards against cases of gross medical negligence in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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