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Migrant workers in Kerala at the receiving end

Migrant workers in Ernakulam feel unwelcome after alleged murder of 5-yr-old girl. Despite fear, they remain hopeful of a better future as they are needed by locals. Govt. has done little to help them, but Labour Dept. is trying to register them on Athidhi portal for health insurance & other…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

KASP issues: CAG report puts State Health Agency in the dock

Kerala's Ayushman Bharat-Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati (KASP) health insurance scheme has been a major fiscal disaster, with cost overruns and overdue claims. CAG audit report reveals how the State Health Agency (SHA) has been running the scheme with no checks and balances, resulting in frauds and unauthorised payments. SHA failed…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Roymon of Pulpally wins best farmer award in Kerala

Roymon K.A. (Wayanad) wins 2022 State-level Sibi Kallingal Memorial Karshakothama Award (₹2L); Mitraniketan K. Viswanathan Memorial Nelkathir Award (₹5L) to Aatumugham Aayirathi Anjooru Rajaramapuram Kainadikkayal Cherukara Kayal Paddy Producer Committee (Alappuzha); V.V. Raghavan Memorial Award (₹5L) to Krishi Bhavan, Alathur; Kalliassery Assembly constituency (organic farming, ₹5L); Raghunathan P. (Vannamada, Palakkad,…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

SCR begins pilgrim special for south India

SCR's first "Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga" pilgrim train starts from Secunderabad, providing opportunity to visit important temples & tourist towns in TN & Kerala. Passengers can board/de-board at various stations in Telangana & AP. Train offers AC & Non-AC compartments, allowing citizens to explore cultural & historical places without…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Keraleeyam 2023’ from November 1

The State Government will organise ‘Keraleeyam 2023,’ a week-long festival starting on November 1, Keralappiravi day, to highlight the cultural heritage, agro-industrial progress and other achievements of the State, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Venkataramana wants youngsters to emerge from senior players’ shadows

KOCHI: For the last few seasons, Kerala team has been over-dependent on their senior cricketers, especially in the longer format, for both runs and wickets. While 34-year-old Sachin Baby (830 runs from seven matches) and 36-year-old Rohan Prem (480 runs from seven matches) were the top two run-getters for the…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023

‘Spider Sabu’ arrested in Kozhikode

Police arrest 'Spider Sabu' in Kozhikode after tracking him from Belthangady, Karnataka. He had committed several burglaries in and outside Kerala. He was released from life imprisonment due to pandemic relaxation, but went into hiding and shifted base.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

UCC is Centre’s bid to polarise country, says AIMPLB spokesperson

AIMPLB spokesperson Ilyas urges united effort to defeat Centre's UCC proposal, which will polarise country. He met Muslim orgs in Kerala to discuss protection of personal laws, strengthening inter-community relations, and convincing believers of Shariat.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Entire Kerala to be brought under Doppler Weather Radars

Kerala to get two Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) for Kozhikode & Mangaluru, providing 100 & 250 km observation range respectively. Radars will help observe rainfall intensity, wind shear, velocity & locate storm centres, cyclones & tornadoes. IMD scouting for site in Kozhikode, 109 automatic weather stations installed in State.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Daily Dose Ep 1425: Rahul vs Smriti in LS, SC judge recuses in Umar Khalid bail case

Sumedha Mittal brings you the news from Parliament, Supreme Court, Kerala, and Russia.

Newslaundry · Aug 9, 2023