Thiruvananthapuram zoo gets a new striped resident
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-zoo-gets-a-new-striped-resident/article69176145.ece
An eight-year-old tigress captured from Wayanad has been brought to the zoo. The animal will be under quarantine for some time before being released into its assigned enclosure
LDF, UDF scathing in criticism of Suresh Gopi’s ‘casteist’ comment
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ldf-udf-scathing-in-criticism-of-suresh-gopis-casteist-comment/article69173151.ece
Union Minister of State said that ‘high-born’ individuals could lead the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and a person from the tribal community could head programmes for the welfare of ‘upper castes’
Nandu Leo back on stage with his annual rock concert
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/nandu-leo-back-on-stage-with-his-annual-rock-concert/article69172303.ece
Centre has turned a blind eye to Vizhinjam port: Vasavan
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-has-turned-a-blind-eye-to-vizhinjam-port-vasavan/article69169205.ece
Union Budget | Kerala MSMEs see Budget announcements as a mixed bag
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/union-budget-kerala-msmes-see-budget-announcements-as-a-mixed-bag/article69168129.ece
ASER 2024: Literate Kerala struggling in arithmetic
https://www.thehindu.com/education/aser-2024-literate-kerala-struggling-in-arithmetic/article69163378.ece
Education officials from the State say that attention should have been given to the pre-primary phase along with Classes I and II.
Indians in Russian Army | Walking into a death trap
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/walking-into-death-trap/article69159394.ece
A growing number of Keralite youths are falling victim to illegal recruitment networks, lured by promises of lucrative jobs in Russia. However, many end up in the front lines of the war that country is waging with Ukraine. Two Keralites were killed and one critically injured in 2024. Despite the risks, the outflow continues, with exploitation at the heart of a dark recruitment racket, writes Mini Muringatheri
Man gets 78-year RI for sexually assaulting girl
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/man-gets-78-year-ri-for-sexually-assaulting-girl/article69160885.ece
KTU V-C revokes suspension of section officer; draws backlash from the Syndicate
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ktu-v-c-revokes-suspension-of-section-officer-draws-backlash-from-the-syndicate/article69159666.ece
In his reinstatement order, the V-C highlighted the findings of an audit report by the Principal Accountant General, Kerala, which attributed the error to issues within the university that led to irregular transactions.
HC sets one-year deadline for Enforcement Directorate to complete probe in BSNL Engineers’ Cooperative Society scam case
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hc-sets-one-year-deadline-for-enforcement-directorate-to-complete-probe-in-bsnl-engineers-cooperative-society-scam-case/article69155069.ece
Court directs the ED to hold camp sittings in Thiruvananthapuram for recording the statements of the witnesses
Bypolls in 30 local body wards on February 24
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bypolls-in-30-local-body-wards-on-february-24/article69154619.ece
Pothundi twin murder sparks outrage against police inaction
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pothundi-twin-murder-sparks-outrage-against-police-inaction/article69151107.ece
Chenthamara, 58, an accused on bail in the murder of his neighbour Sajita in 2019, on Monday killed her husband Sudhakaran and his mother Lakshmi using a machete. Sudhakaran and several others had complained to the police a couple of weeks ago following a threat from Chenthamara, but the police did not take it seriously.
Vizhinjam projected to handle 15% of India’s container transshipment, says Balagopal
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vizhinjam-projected-to-handle-15-of-indias-container-transshipment-says-balagopal/article69150924.ece
He further highlighted Vizhinjam’s role in propelling Kerala toward becoming a $1 trillion economy, supported by the State’s robust infrastructure.
BDJS to review alliance with BJP, calls emergency State executive meet
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bdjs-to-review-alliance-with-bjp-calls-emergency-state-executive-meet/article69146322.ece
Party leaders say the meet will discuss the demand raised by some district committee to exit the NDA. Discontent is reportedly brewing in the party against the ‘neglect’ by the BJP
Working together is the way forward for State’s development, says Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/working-together-is-the-way-forward-for-states-development-says-governor-rajendra-vishwanath-arlekar/article69142698.ece
Kerala Governor Arlekar said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has a vision for the State and understands the need for the State’s development.
Kerala police officer killed by history-sheeter while preventing attack at roadside eatery in Kottayam
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-police-officer-killed-by-history-sheeter-while-preventing-attack-at-roadside-eatery-in-kottayam/article69175651.ece
Incident occurs in front of a bar hotel while civil police officer was returning home after completing his duty at a church festival
Green cardamom’s new relatives include two species from Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/green-cardamoms-new-relatives-include-two-species-from-kerala/article69172775.ece
Elettaria facifera and Elettaria tulipifera have been newly identified and described from Kerala’s Western Ghats regions
Balaramapuram murder: astrologer released from custody
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/balarampuram-murder-astrologer-released-from-custody/article69169256.ece
He had been detained in connection with a complaint by the child’s mother, who accused him of defrauding her of ₹36 lakh
Asian Waterbird Census in Kollam records 11,525 birds from 81 species
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/asian-waterbird-census-in-kollam-records-11525-birds-from-81-species/article69168492.ece
Coastal hartal in Kerala on February 27
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/coastal-hartal-in-kerala-on-february-27/article69163312.ece
Fishers unions to protest Centre’s decision to conduct offshore mining off the Kerala coast
ASER 2024 gains laudable, singular focus on FLN needed for next 10 years
https://www.thehindu.com/education/aser-2024-gains-laudable-singular-focus-on-fln-needed-for-next-10-years/article69162874.ece
Kerala Leader of the Opposition alleges BRS leader Kavitha’s involvement in brewery plant approval
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-leader-of-the-opposition-alleges-brs-leader-kavithas-involvement-in-brewery-plant-approval/article69160712.ece
If Mr. Satheesan does not retract his ‘false’ statements, I will take legal action, says K. Kavitha
Minister R. Bindu launches two centres of excellence
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/minister-r-bindu-launches-two-centres-of-excellence/article69159781.ece
Tamil heavy metal band Jhanu to perform in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/tamil-heavy-metal-band-jhanu-to-perform-in-thiruvananthapuram/article69158184.ece
The Chennai-based collective will perform in the city on February 2
Adani Ports eyes special economic zone at Vizhinjam
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/adani-ports-eyes-special-economic-zone-at-vizhinjam/article69154937.ece
Enhanced connectivity will ensure seamless trade operations and will maximise economic benefits,: Head of Container Business at Adani Ports
Government move to remit life sentence of murder convict sparks controversy
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/government-move-to-remit-life-sentence-of-murder-convict-sparks-controversy/article69154843.ece
The State Cabinet has decided to recommend to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to remit the life sentence of Sherin, the prime convict in the Bhaskara Karanavar murder case. Karanavar, 66, a U.S. returnee, was found murdered at his house at Cheriyanad, near Chengannur, on November 8, 2009.
Vizhinjam to handle 250 vessels soon, says Adani Ports CEO
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vizhinjam-to-handle-250-vessels-soon-says-adani-ports-ceo/article69150951.ece
Stray dog menace: Kochi Corporation’s ABC centre operations hampered by vehicle issues, Opposition alleges apathy
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/stray-dog-menace-kochi-corporations-abc-centre-operations-hampered-by-vehicle-issues-opposition-alleges-apathy/article69149825.ece
Corporation health standing committee chairperson denies UDF allegations as baseless, claiming that aggressive dogs are still being caught using alternative vehicles and surgeries done
Kerala BJP signals generational shift with boost for women, Christian and SC/ST representation in leadership
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-bjp-signals-generational-shift-with-boost-for-women-christian-and-scst-representation-in-leadership/article69145875.ece
BJP Kerala State president K. Surendran says party will have Muslims too in leadership positions
Milk and egg supply disrupted in some anganwadis in State
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/milk-and-egg-supply-disrupted-in-some-anganwadis-in-state/article69139888.ece
Many anganwadis stopped providing milk and eggs since the beginning of January with no extension on supply bids under the Poshaka Balyam project
