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Vizhinjam port gets ISPS certification from IMO; commercial operations likely to begin by September

The port is expected to begin the trial run of port operations in May by pressing barges loaded with containers, while officials with the Adani Group are hopeful of commencing the full-fledged commercial operations of the port by Onam.

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KSRTC sets new record in daily collection with ₹8.79 crore

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Onam kit distribution progressing: Anil

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil on Saturday said the government has completed half of the distribution of Onam food kits to the residents of welfare institutions in the State. A kit each is being provided to four inmates of the welfare institutions.

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Floriculture turns a profitable venture in Wayanad

This Onam, Wayanad district in Kerala is tapping its tourism potential with innovative floriculture projects set up by civic bodies, farmers groups, and other organisations. The Sulthan Bathery Municipality has launched a project to attract tourists to the town, while a tribal group in Noolpuzha has set up a garden…

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Onam: distribution of rice to students begins

Minister V. Sivankutty inaugurated rice distribution to 27.5 lakh students in Kerala for Onam. 13.750 tonnes of rice is needed for pre-primary to Class VIII students in 12,040 schools. Rice to be received by PTA, mid-day meal committee, etc. and stored safely till distribution.

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Agriculture department to open Onam farmers’ markets from Friday

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad says Poshaka Samriddhi Mission will help Kerala attain self-sufficiency in vegetable production by 2026. Mission to ensure veg. cultivation in 25 lakh households. KABCO set up to promote agri. products. 2,000 Onam markets to sell locally grown veg. at 30% discount. GAP-certified products at 10% discount.

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Six lakh sachets given to Supplyco centres across the State to be included in Onam kits

Factories run by Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation and Kerala State Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Cooperative Society dispatched the consignment to be included last-minute in Onam kits

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Agriculture department to open 2,000 farmers’ markets across State for Onam

The markets will function from August 25 to 28. Locally grown vegetables will be procured from farmers at a 10% higher price than the market rate. It will be made available to customers at 30% discount

The Hindu

Restaurants in Chennai are offering traditional vegetarian Onasadya as dine-in as well as take away meal box options

This year, restaurants offer dine-in as well as meals in a box with 26 vegetarian Onam dishes prepared by cooks from Kerala.

The Hindu

Kudumbashree Onam fairs a strong intervention to check price rise: Rajesh

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Builder constructs houses in Kannur to gift them to poor families this Onam

K. Sundaran, a 51-yr-old mason and builder, is gifting five houses to the poorest of the poor. He and his family used their savings to construct the 750-sq.ft. houses on five cents of land, costing over ₹1 crore. He also gives each family ₹20,000 for sudden illnesses and hardships.

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Kudumbashree to organise Onam fairs at district, CDS levels

Kudumbashree Onam fairs to start Tues. in State. Fairs held in all 1,070 CDSs, district level. Rs.1 lakh for district-level, Rs.15K for urban, Rs.12K for rural. Products from microentrepreneurs, farmer groups incl. flowers. Competitions, cultural progs. by Balasabha. Inaugurated by M.B. Rajesh, presided by Antony Raju.

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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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July salary of KSRTC employees before Onam

A ministerial-level talk held with employees’ unions in the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday averted a major crisis in the public utility with the government agreeing to most of the demands put forth by the employees.

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Reed workers hold Secretariat protest

The reed workers demanded that the government take steps to restart operations of the Kerala State Bamboo Corporation urgently and reopen its depots, bamboo mats lying finished in their homes be procured, and their wages, welfare allowance, and bonus be paid before Onam

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Government employees to get ₹4,000 as bonus for Onam

Kerala govt. employees to get ₹4,000 Onam bonus & ₹2,750 special festival allowance. Pensioners & contributory pension scheme employees to get ₹1,000 allowance. All employees to get ₹20,000 festival advance. Part-time & contingent employees to get ₹6,000 advance. 13 lakh employees to benefit.

The Hindu

Kerala-West Asia remains an expensive air route for expats post Onam

Kerala passengers pay more for West Asia flights than those from other cities. Airlines follow demand-based pricing system, with fares twice/thrice higher a week before/after. Average fare from Kerala: ₹40,000-75,000; from Mumbai: ₹13,000-25,000. Airfares to Kerala from West Asia: ₹9,000-15,000. MoCA says no proposal to alter existing regulatory framework on…

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Imports, uncertainty over Onam kit cast a shadow over cashew sector

A steady inflow of imports and the uncertainty over government’s Onam kit distribution plans are keeping the cashew sector on tenterhooks

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Financial hardships will not impact Supplyco’s functioning: Minister

The financial hardships faced by the Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) will have no impact on the government’s market intervention efforts planned for the Onam season, Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil has said

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Decision to make schools prepare Onam exam question papers draws flak

QIP monitoring committee's decision to entrust schools with Onam exam question paper prep has drawn flak. Teachers allege it will affect students' performance & uniformity of exams. Schools may face financial burden due to printing in two languages. KHSTU & FHSTA urge Gen. Ed. Dept. to prepare question papers.

The Hindu

Veggie cultivation at child welfare council for Onam

Vegetable cultivation will also be taken up at eight other council centres across the State in time for Onam.

The Hindu

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Ration shops to distribute ragi powder, chickpea from Oct.

Wheat atta is in short supply prompting State to seek Centre’s help

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Provisions to be given away at fair rates during Onam: Minister

Move to protect PSUs by including cashew, ghee and cardamom in Onam kit

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Onam offers from Axis Bank on Kochi-1 card

Bank partners with Amazon Pay to offer discounts on recharges, bill payments

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