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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking his Constitutional duty to brief the head of State

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan accuses Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of shirking duty to brief him; Govt petitions SC against Khan's refusal to assent to 8 Bills passed by Assembly; Khan objects to Bill to remove him as Chancellor of State universities & Lok Ayukta Amendment Bill; CM says Khan's…

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Heavy rain causes flooding, closure of schools in parts of Kerala

Heavy rain in Kerala caused flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions in Kottayam, Vaikom, Changanassery, Cherthala and Chengannur taluks. IMD issued yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. Disaster Management Authority urges people living in high ranges to be vigilant.

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Sharon Raj murder case | Prime accused seeks transfer of trial to Tamil Nadu

Greeshma seeks transfer of Sharon Raj murder trial from Kerala to TN court. She claims offence took place in TN, & conspiracy, procurement & administration of poison also occurred there. Petition submitted to SC for transfer of trial from Neyyattinkara to Nagercoil sessions court.

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Kerala-Telangana fest unveils fusion of tradition

Kerala-Telangana Heritage Festival in Hyderabad celebrates rural and urban cultures, offering a vibrant tapestry of literary and performance traditions, classical music and dance, theatre, painting, sculpting, poetry, movies, and a light-and-sound show.

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Top developments from Kerala today

Here are the top news to watch out from Kerala today, October 2, 2023

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UDF, BJP taking anti-development approach, says Kerala Chief Minister

CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF & BJP for anti-development approach. Inaugurates event to commemorate 1st death anniv of CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan. Accuses Centre of impeding Kerala's dev by limiting borrowing capacity. Praises Kodiyeri for remaining resolute & committed to party's ideology.

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Not officially informed about merger with LJD, says RJD Kerala unit

RJD Kerala State committee yet to receive official communication from national leadership on proposed merger with LJD. State president John John announced after meeting. 7-member team met national leaders in Patna, no decision taken yet. RJD to remain alliance partner of UDF, LJD attempting to strike bargain with LDF. Merger…

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JD(S) Kerala unit makes clear to national party its anti-NDA stance

JD(S) Kerala unit rebukes national leadership for joining NDA; State unit to meet Oct 7 to chart future course; CPI(M) & UDF criticize ambiguous position; spectre of realignment of forces in socialist parties; breakaway faction likely to join broader socialist platform, forming 3rd force in Kerala.

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Heavy rain lashes Kerala, to continue for a couple of days

Heavy rain continues in Kerala for 3rd day, replenishing waterbodies. SW monsoon has ended, but active spell of rain likely to continue. Depression over south Konkan coast weakens, low pressure area over south central Maharashtra. Low pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal unlikely to intensify. North-east monsoon to set in…

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Kodiyeri’s absence strongly felt, especially when party faces major attacks: M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) State Sec. Govindan defends party against attacks; media scrutiny in Kerala driven by anti-communist agenda; Kodiyeri Balakrishnan had unique talent for addressing complex problems; ED's actions raise concerns of false cases against leaders; Jayarajan expresses fear of ED wrongly targeting individuals with shared name.

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For this amputee doctor, the glass is always half-full

Nagaland native lost a foot while trying to board a train in his early teens. Undeterred, he passed the All India Pre-Medical Test and did his MBBS and MS from two govt. medical colleges in Kerala, inspiring many in the process.

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Top developments from Kerala today

Here are the news to watch out for from Kerala today, October 1, 2023

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National Medical Commission’s latest order on seat allocation viewed as unfair to southern States

The National Medical Commission decision to allocate medical seats according to population is turning into a southern States versus the Centre debate. The order comes into effect from the next academic year.

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JD (S) balancing act: Kerala unit weighs options amid BJP alliance in Karnataka

JD(S) in Kerala faces crisis due to alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Sunday meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to maintain presence in LDF and Cabinet. Congress leader Satheesan urges CPI(M) to expel JD(S) from LDF. JD(S) seeks to retain significance by transferring role of national president to Thomas. Alliance…

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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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