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Congress irked at CPI MP’s suggestion to not repeat Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad

Congress, CPI clash over Wayanad seat for Rahul Gandhi; Congress defends prerogative of Central Election Committee to decide who contests from where. CPI's P. Sandosh Kumar suggests Gandhi should contest from Hindi belt to take on BJP, but Congress and Kerala State president K. Sudhakaran term it "unfair".

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Congress sees dichotomy in JD(S) continuing to partner in LDF govt.

The Congress on Saturday accused the Left Democratic Front of employing double standards by continuing to partner in the government with the Janata Dal (Secular) which has entered into a national alliance with the BJP. It pointed out that there is a dichotomy between the LDF’s professed stand against the…

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Kochi’s Nehru Stadium is a recipe for disaster, feels AFC general secretary John

Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is home to Kerala Blasters, the most popular club in the Indian Super League. Despite the amazing atmosphere, AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John believes the stadium is a recipe for disaster. He expressed concerns about the lack of infrastructure, including security, and the stadium's…

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‘Neelakurinji’ biodiversity centre opened at Adimaly

IDUKKI: Kerala has taken the lead in conserving biodiversity, said Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine. Inaugurating the Neelakurinji biodiversity knowledge centre at Adimaly Govt. High School, he said Western Ghats is home to 300 critically endangered species. The centre, set up by State Haritha Keralam Mission, UNDP & Idukki district…

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Budget progressively coming down; Centre aims to dilute MGNREGS, says Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh

Kerala’s Minister for Local Self-Government M.B. Rajesh speaks to The Hindu on budget cuts in the MGNREGS and the necessity to have an urban scheme on the lines of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

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Aardratheeram, an initiative of Kollam district panchayat in Kerala that offers assisted living facilities to autistic adults and their parents

Raising a child with special needs is not an easy task as the parents brave high levels of stress, risk of depression and anticipatory anxiety. Often, the biggest concern is ensuring the child’s welfare if the parent dies or becomes incapacitated, and not all families can afford to place them…

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PM Modi to flag off nine new Vande Bharat routes

PM Modi to flag off 9 new Vande Bharat routes on Sep 24, incl. 2nd train for Kerala. 8 coaches each, 32 routes in total. Increase connectivity, occupancy rate of 177% on Kerala route. New trains painted saffron & grey, existing routes incl. Vishakhapatnam-Secunderabad, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Patna-Ranchi.

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Sree Narayana Guru laid foundation of modern Kerala: CM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday hailed the contributions of 20th century saint-social reformer Sree Narayana Guru and said he was a strong anti-caste proponent and a driving force of renaissance movement in the southern State

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Dengue cases on the rise again in State

In Kerala, dengue cases on rise due to favourable weather for mosquito breeding; 3,700 suspected/probable cases & 1,106 confirmed cases in last 20 days; 20 probable dengue deaths reported; Health dept, local bodies & district admin asked to strengthen vector control measures; public urged to ensure homes not vector breeding…

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SC notice to Centre, Kerala on contempt plea alleging ‘wilful disobedience’ to revise OBC list in the State

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Kerala government for not revising backward classes list as per judicial orders; contempt plea filed by NGO for violating Article 16(4) of Constitution, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes Act of 1993 and 1995. Petition seeks equitable distribution of benefits of reservation in public…

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Kerala rain: Ongoing wet spell brightens State’s hydel storage prospects

KSEB gets relief as wet spell brings storage in hydel reservoirs in Kerala to 45%. Combined storage in reservoirs improved from 37% in mid-Aug to 45% on Thursday. Storage still low compared to same day in 2020, 2021 & 2022. Rainfall revival in 2nd week of Sept. helped situation. KSEB…

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Rain continues in many parts of Kerala, IMD issues yellow alert for 7 districts

Kerala: IMD issues yellow alert for seven districts due to heavy rain. Shutters of Peppara dam raised by 10 cm. Landslips, waterlogging, rise in water levels of streams & rivers in Kottayam & Idukki. People urged to be vigilant.

The Hindu

App-based online scams: Kannur, Kasaragod districts in Kerala hit by series of frauds as many suffer huge losses

Kerala sees surge in app-based online scams, resulting in huge financial losses. Victims are lured by fraudulent job offers, leading to unauthorised withdrawals from bank accounts. Police have taken action, urging people to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online opportunities.

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Blast at Kerala gelatin factory: Inquiries by various agencies under way

Explosion at Nitta Gelatin Pvt Ltd. factory on Kinfra campus in Kerala kills 1, injures 4. Police, controller of explosives, factories & boilers, Hindusthan Chemicals conducting inquiries. Samples collected from blast site for forensic lab analysis. Police looking into negligence & storage of cans. Internal inquiry of company also under…

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Historic library building at Ambalappuzha in Kerala set to regain its lost glory

Alappuzha district panchayat to restore historic P.K. Memorial Grandhasala building, 1st library registered with Kerala Grandhasala Sangham. Est. 1936, rechristened P.K. Vilasam Grandhasala in 1937. Building completed in 1943, served as head office of Thiruvithamkoor Grandhasala Sangham. Library has 55,000 books, online book discussions every Sunday. ₹15 lakh project to…

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Top Kerala news developments today

Kerala: Today, watch out for key developments in the state. Stay informed with the latest news from Kerala.

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Govt. agencies aid nurses’ migration cashing in on global reputation for Kerala nurses

Govt agencies NoRKA-Roots & ODEPC have recruited 12,788 nurses to various countries, incl. Europe. NoRKA-Roots recruited 2,540 nurses in 5 yrs, ODEPC 3,095 in 6 yrs. Germany recruited nurses from Kerala on large scale. NoRKA-Roots entered agreements with govt agencies from various countries. Canada issue won't affect recruitment. Govt agencies…

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PM to flag off second Vande Bharat on Sunday, grand inaugural run planned

Southern Railway making extensive arrangements for 2nd Vande Bharat train allotted to Kerala. Inaugural run to be flagged off by PM Modi on Sunday. Grand public receptions at 12 stations. 8-car rake with 530 seats, incl. 52 executive chair car seats. Trial run held on Thursday. Weekly maintenance on Monday.

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The louse and the mosquito

S. Rajani, a homemaker, visits a tribal settlement to provide meals to less privileged children. Her daughter's death anniversary marks the day, reminding her of the painful end caused by rabies, a zoonotic disease. Kerala is increasingly susceptible to such diseases, with leptospirosis, scrub typhus, and Nipah claiming lives. Climate…

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Other trains will not be detained to make way for Vande Bharat, say Railways

Second Vande Bharat train for Kerala begins trial run; to meet travel demand, but may affect other train schedules. Railways taking steps to ensure minimal disruption, such as making optimal use of vacant time slots and increasing speed limits. Doubling of Ernakulam-Ambalappuzha track key to streamlining services. 170% occupancy of…

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Call to identify bat roost hotspots to tackle Nipah spread

Kerala's Nipah outbreaks have baffled scientists, prompting calls for a systematic approach to trace the cause. Veterinary epidemiologists suggest identifying hotspots of bat roosts to limit human activity and caution when consuming fruits from such areas. Officials also call for data sharing and the One Health concept to find collaborative…

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Kerala govt. neglecting security concerns, say PG doctors

KMPGA demands action on issues faced by postgraduate doctors and house surgeons. Lack of hostel facilities, no stipend hike since 2019, and high fees are among the issues. The association is planning a token strike on Sept. 29 to draw attention to their demands.

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Poachers from Kerala arrested in Gudalur

Five poachers from Kerala arrested in O'Valley forest range. Weapons, incl. knives, torches, found in hidden compartments of vehicle. Accused identified as R. Zamsheer, Moidheen Kutty, Mohammed Anees, Jibin John, T. Jobin. U. Nazeer absconding; suspected of hunting wildlife & selling meat.

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Madhu lynching case appeal: Special public prosecutors appointed by Kerala government

Kerala government appoints K.P. Satheesan and Adv. P.V. Jeevesh as special public prosecutors to argue appeal in Attappady Madhu lynching case. 13 accused awarded 7 yrs RI & 1 accused 3 months RI by Mannarkkad Additional Sessions Court. Madhu, a 30-yr-old tribal youth, died after attack by gang alleging theft…

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Kerala High Court dismisses appeal by Santiago Martin in lottery scam case

Kochia Division Bench of Kerala higgh Court dismissed appeal of Santiago Martin, distributor of Sikkim and other State lotteries, against single judge's order dismissing his petition challenging attachment of his properties by ED in fraud case. Bench observed adjudicating authority to examine issues & pass orders, and expected cooperation for…

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