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August 8, 2026, 05:10 PM - 2 min read
Referring to the floods of 2018 and 2019, Vijayan said Kerala had managed those disasters with minimal damage despite having no previous experience. He alleged that administrative systems were not sufficiently vigilant in assessing weather warnings and taking precautionary measures during the current spell of heavy rain.
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August 7, 2026, 03:54 PM - 3 min read
The data, compiled under the implementation of the Keralam Marine Fisheries Rescue programme, also highlights the scale of rescue efforts undertaken during the period.
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July 31, 2026, 07:27 PM - 4 min read
The court also ordered compensation under the victim compensation scheme, directing Rs 7 lakh to the family of the slain constable, Rs 3 lakh to injured officer Abdul Salam, and Rs 2 lakh to forest official Sasidharan, who was also affected during the violence.
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July 26, 2026, 06:44 PM - 3 min read
Addressing concerns about conductors improperly distributing the zero-value tickets, John noted that while a brief grace period was allowed when the scheme launched last month, leniency has now ended.
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July 24, 2026, 08:09 PM - 3 min read
According to the government order, the probe into the alleged assault of workers affiliated with the Kerala Students Union and Youth Congress during a black-flag demonstration in Alappuzha was influenced from the office of the then ADGP. Authorities allege that this led to the case being filed in court as a refer report with diluted charges, effectively allowing the accused to evade prosecution.
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July 14, 2026, 06:28 PM - 3 min read
"The state government is attempting to justify the blockade-like financial policies imposed on the state by the BJP-led central government. The disruption of the programmes that had already been announced clearly indicates that there will be a breach of promises," Vijayan added.
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July 11, 2026, 03:00 PM - 3 min read
An expert committee has been ordered to investigate the cause of the Kalladi accident and submit a comprehensive report.
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July 10, 2026, 11:53 AM - 5 min read
The infrastructure project links two sides: a South Portal on the Kozhikode side at Anakkampoyil, and a North Portal on the Wayanad side near Kalladi-Meppadi. The landslide struck right at the mouth of the North Portal, where the entrance to the tunnel is meant to be.
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June 28, 2026, 09:19 PM - 2 min read
The accused, Liba Makkepeyal Kunnath (43), a native of Ulikkal in Kannur, was taken into custody after a lookout circular issued against her alerted authorities. A police team later formally arrested her and brought her to Kozhikode.
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June 27, 2026, 06:43 PM - 3 min read
"If any possibility of privatisation or fresh mining emerges, the UDF will not permit it. We will study the proposals in detail and announce our policy. But let me make it absolutely clear: there will be no new mining and no privatisation," he said.
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June 24, 2026, 05:17 PM - 3 min read
Kerala CM V D Satheesan said the state has no plans to privatise PSUs or mineral sands, stressing reforms and public sector-led development.
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June 24, 2026, 04:48 PM - 3 min read
The court observed that invoking specific deities, religious figures, and martyrs — including Lord Ayyappa, Attukal Amma, Kavilamma, Bharathamba, Sree Padmanabhaswamy, Gurudevan, and political martyrs — constituted a violation of the prescribed format.
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