The CPM state secretariat criticized some media outlets for claiming that the Kerala government submitted inflated expenditure claims for landslide-hit areas in Wayanad. The government allocated funds for rehabilitation based on guidelines from the National Disaster Response Fund, following detailed proposals and instructions from the central government. Kerala requested Rs 1,202 crore in aid from…
Frequent commuters between Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram are against the railways’ plan to merge the passenger train with the Kochuveli-Nilambur Rajya Rani Express, fearing it will reduce available seats. Instead, the Kanyakumari District Railway Users Association proposes extending an express train service from Mangaluru to Nagercoil to better serve commuters and tourists. They argue that extending…
A construction worker named Shailan got trapped under the soil after a mudslide at a construction site near Neyyattinkara. The rescue operation lasted over an hour and involved police, fire force, and locals working together to clear the soil above him. Shailan was eventually pulled out and taken to the hospital, where he is in…
The Congress party in Thiruvananthapuram is planning a protest on September 24 to demand the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for allegedly protecting the mafia. The protest will be led by block Congress committees and will also call for action against those who disrupted Thrissur Pooram for political gain. Additionally, there will be a…
CPM state secretary M V Govindan and his family are heading to Australia for a week-long tour to attend events organized by the NRI group Navodaya. The trip was postponed earlier due to Sitaram Yechury’s passing. Govindan will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Some criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s previous foreign trip after Kodiyeri…
The Kerala Startup Mission is partnering with the upcoming Vizhinjam International Seaport to develop advanced technologies at the emerging tech hub in Technocity. The port will be a key gateway for trade, while the tech hub will focus on areas like health tech, AI, and robotics. The CEO of KSUM had a discussion with the…
The Motor Vehicles Department has taken action in the case where a woman was run over and killed by a car in Kollam. The driver’s license has been suspended and further actions will be taken. The police are investigating if the driver and passenger were under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Blood and urine…
The Motor Vehicles Department has taken action in response to a tragic incident where a woman was killed by a car in Kollam. The driver’s license has been suspended and further investigation is ongoing. It is being looked into whether the driver and passenger were under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The accused have…
The state government in Thiruvananthapuram has generated a significant amount of revenue through fines from AI-powered traffic cameras in the past year. These cameras have detected a large number of traffic violations, resulting in hefty fines for vehicle owners. However, there are concerns about the accuracy of these cameras and the motives behind their installation….
The Centre has assured Kerala that it will consider the state’s demand for an AIIMS facility sympathetically, according to Health Minister Veena George. During a meeting with Union Health Minister J P Nadda, it was mentioned that Kerala’s advanced healthcare sector was a reason for not receiving priority earlier. The AIIMS in Kerala would include…