Digital creator Gokul Raj takes on everyday life appeal to all ages with relatable Kerala sketches
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/digital-creator-gokul-raj-takes-on-everyday-life-appeal-to-all-ages-with-relatable-kerala-sketches/article68809626.ece
The former radio and television jockey usually does a solo act that looks at the funny side of domestic life
Centre greenlights ₹177-crore Muthalapozhi harbour development
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-greenlights-177-crore-muthalapozhi-harbour-development/article68803519.ece
Six villages chosen for climate resilient scheme, and five fishing harbours in line for modernisation project
Check backdoor appointments to govt. vacancies: Chennithala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/check-backdoor-appointments-to-govt-vacancies-chennithala/article68800786.ece
Water supply disruption in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/water-supply-disruption-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68800470.ece
Thiruvananthapuram is set for Deepavali with handmade lanterns, and hampers with festive treats
https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/thiruvananthapuram-gears-up-for-deepavali-with-handmade-lanterns-sweets-and-hampers/article68786330.ece
Home cooks and craftspersons in Thiruvananthapuram have a rich spread of goodies and artefacts for Deepavali
Kerala ADM death | A farewell, a death, and a political row
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-adm-death-a-farewell-a-death-and-a-political-row/article68797416.ece
On October 15, an Additional District Magistrate, K. Naveen Babu, was found dead at his official residence in Kannur, Kerala. The previous evening, the local district panchayat president from the CPI(M) had gone to Babu’s farewell function and publicly accused him of being corrupt. Babu’s death by suicide has brought to light the differences in the CPI(M) and become an election issue, report Sajit C.P. and Hiran Unnikrishnan
Human habitations in Kottayam and Ernakulam: Trapped in the wild
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/trapped-in-the-wild/article68791465.ece
The human habitations of Pampa Valley and Angel Valley in Erumely panchayat in Kottayam and Thattekad, Urulanthanni and Kuttampuzha wards of Kuttampuzha panchayat in Ernakulam are trapped in two protected forest areas. The National Wildlife Board has positively considered Kerala’s recommendations to lift the protected status of these areas. While the move has come after years of protracted struggle, the people remain sceptical about the final outcome, report Hiran Unnikrishnan and K.S. Sudhi
Thiruvananthapuram airport continue to spread its wings, clocks 25 lakh footfall in first half of FY 2024-25
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-airport-continue-to-spread-its-wings-clocks-25-lakh-footfall-in-first-half-of-fy-2024-25/article68787139.ece
New daily domestic flight to be launched to Pune from October 28 and one to Ahmedabad from December 2, with four daily flights in a week. Also, Jazeera Airways will restart its Kuwait service from October 28 with one weekly flight initially
Pinarayi Vijayan launches ‘Ente Bhoomi’ integrated land management system
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pinarayi-vijayan-launches-ente-bhoomi-integrated-land-management-system/article68784225.ece
The country’s first comprehensive land records digital system combines services of Survey, Revenue, Registration departments to offer a plethora of services, including land transfer, template system for land registration, pre-mutation sketch, liability certificate, land tax payment
Anna Samuel’s hyper reality cakes come in the form of biryanis and kappa-meen curry
https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/anna-samuel-creates-hyper-reality-cakes-crafting-edible-art-like-kappa-meen-curry-and-biryani/article68782144.ece
Anna’s cakes are customised to suit client’s tastes and each is a piece of edible art
TMA organises Ratan Tata commemorative event
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tma-organises-ratan-tata-commemorative-event/article68778950.ece
Speakers who had the privilege of working with Ratan Tata recall their association with the industry captain
International Indie Music Festival to return with third edition at Kovalam in November
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/international-indie-music-festival-to-return-with-third-edition-at-kovalam-in-november/article68776170.ece
Set to make a return to the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village in Kovalam, the festival this year will feature independent bands, musicians spanning several genres from various countries
Waste collectors end dramatic protest after Corporation authorities agree to consider demands
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/waste-collectors-end-dramatic-protest-after-corporation-authorities-agree-to-consider-demands/article68773242.ece
Registration mandatory for artificial reproductive technology, surrogacy clinics
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/registration-mandatory-for-artificial-reproductive-technology-surrogacy-clinics/article68769719.ece
Scrutiny of applications received from 140 such institutions in Kerala has been completed and registration given
Swell waves continue to pound coastline of Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/swell-waves-continue-to-pound-coastline-of-kerala/article68765406.ece
INCOIS forecasts swell waves in the range of 0.5-1.3 m height in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Thrissur till 5.30 p.m. on Friday
Indigo launches daily flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Pune
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-daily-service-from-thiruvananthapuram-to-pune-launched/article68803570.ece
Centre for Development Studies: Looking to the future, evolving strategies to meet present-day challenges
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-for-development-studies-looking-to-the-future-evolving-strategies-to-meet-present-day-challenges/article68803323.ece
CDS is evolving strategies for research and financial self-sufficiency while maintaining original mandate, exploring new programmes and training opportunities.
Winter schedule of Thiruvananthapuram airport to come into effect from October 27
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/winter-schedule-of-thiruvananthapuram-airport-to-come-into-effect-from-october-27/article68800531.ece
Two-day national seminar on Kerala murals opens
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-day-national-seminar-on-kerala-murals-opens/article68800431.ece
Kerala braces for widespread rain on October 26; yellow alert for eight districts
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-braces-for-widespread-rain-on-october-26/article68798981.ece
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared a yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts.
Husband held for allegedly stealing woman’s jewellery
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/husband-held-for-allegedly-stealing-womans-jewellery/article68797725.ece
KSERC clears KSEB’s ₹1,490.23-crore capital investment plan for power generation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kserc-clears-ksebs-149023-crore-capital-investment-plan-for-power-generation/article68788354.ece
The Electricity Regulatory Commission won’t allow any cost escalation due to delays in project implementation to be passed on to the consumers
Artist Shibu Chand’s exhibition, Text/Context portrays prevailing discomforts and disappearances
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/shibu-chand-artist-new-exhibition-text-context-thiruvananthapuram/article68786474.ece
The exhibition of mostly scroll paintings will go on till October 30
HC grants bail to woman doctor
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bail-granted-to-woman-doctor/article68783717.ece
Finance department approves tender for Venjaramoodu flyover construction
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/finance-department-approves-tender-for-venjaramoodu-flyover-construction/article68779291.ece
Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal to trigger moderate rainfall in south Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cyclone-brewing-in-bay-of-bengal-to-trigger-moderate-rainfall-in-south-kerala/article68776390.ece
Samanwayam project launched
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/samanwayam-project-launched/article68773289.ece
Death of Kannur ADM: Tensions at Collectorate as Yuva Morcha, KSU activists protest seeking Collector’s resignation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/death-of-kannur-adm-tensions-at-collectorate-as-yuva-morcha-ksu-activists-protest-seeking-collectors-resignation/article68772286.ece
BJYM and KSU activists stage demonstration alleging District Collector Arun K. Vijayan’s involvement in the death of Naveen Babu
After snails, farmers in Idukki battling spotted locust infestation; experts say change in climate pattern could be a cause
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/after-snails-farmers-in-idukki-battling-locust-infestation-experts-say-change-in-climate-pattern-could-be-a-cause/article68769484.ece
Plantations of over 70 farmers severely affected by the spotted locust infestation at Konnathady and Vathikudy panchayats
Thiruvananthapuram observatory captures stunning images of rare comet C/2023 A3
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/thiruvananthapuram-observatory-captures-stunning-images-of-rare-comet-c2023-a3/article68765225.ece
Although the comet was closest to Earth on October 12, the inclement weather in Thiruvananthapuram hindered observations on that day
