Shutter bridge at Kannammoola demolished
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/shutter-bridge-at-kannammoola-demolished/article69220169.ece
The shutter bridge has been the cause of flooding in the area during heavy rain
Tourist influx continues as Munnar records -1°C again
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tourist-influx-continues-as-munnar-records-1c-again/article69216032.ece
The hill station is witnessing long queues of vehicles too, putting tourists to hardship
People face hardships due to dug-up roads in Kerala’s capital
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/people-face-hardships-due-to-dug-up-roads-in-keralas-capital/article69215179.ece
Some of the city roads, including the Kalakaumudi road near Kannammoola and the Kedaram Nagar road in Pattom, have been in an unmotorable state for quite some time
Kerala govt. may set up Sabarimala Development Authority
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-govt-may-set-up-sabarimala-development-authority/article69211862.ece
Authority to oversee the infrastructure development and construction activities related to Sabarimala and to coordinate the functioning of various departments which are involved in the activities involved in the pilgrimage, Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan informs the Assembly
Implementation of Centre’s new labour codes could lead to fall in building cess collection: Kerala Minister Sivankutty
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/implementation-of-centres-new-labour-codes-could-lead-to-fall-in-building-cess-collection-kerala-minister-sivankutty/article69210049.ece
Minister Sivankutty said the labour codes will be implemented in Kerala in such a way as to protect the interests of the workers.
SHRC seeks report from KSRTC on closure of washroom
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/shrc-seeks-report-from-ksrtc-on-closure-of-washroom/article69207652.ece
Kerala govt. likely to bring E. Sreedharan on board SilverLine project, seeks appointment with Union Railway Minister
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-likely-to-bring-e-sreedharan-on-board-silverline-project-seeks-appointment-of-union-railway-minister/article69207290.ece
According to Sreedharan’s suggestion, the project should be on an elevated structure and through a tunnel to reduce the extent of land to be acquired for the project, apart from making it environment-friendly and preventing trespassing
High-end health clubs allegedly conceal an exploitative work culture
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/high-end-health-clubs-allegedly-conceal-an-exploitative-work-culture/article69199408.ece
SHRC rules fitness coaching fell under scheduled employment and minimum wage, and workplace protections should apply
P. Balaram urges scientists to embrace ethical responsibility in transformative era of science
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/s-balaram-urges-scientists-to-embrace-ethical-responsibility-in-transformative-era-of-science/article69196141.ece
Future of science must involve both innovative research and responsible application, says the biochemist while giving the inaugural speech of the All India Science Conference organised by the Breakthrough Science Society in Thiruvananthapuram
Balagopal signals optimism and caution in his Budget speech
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/balagopal-signals-optimism-and-caution-in-his-budget-speech/article69192739.ece
Finance Minister says Kerala has overcome the trying times of severe fiscal constraints and predicts a phase of rapid economic growth
CM calls Budget ‘creative,’ Opposition slams it as ‘hollow’
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cm-calls-budget-creative-opposition-slams-it-as-hollow/article69192604.ece
Bill on private universities deferred for further discussion
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bill-on-private-universities-deferred-for-further-discussion/article69184974.ece
CPI Ministers oppose legislation, seeking more discussions and study on Bill
Swami Vivekanandan Yuva Prathibha Awards
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/swami-vivekanandan-yuva-prathibha-awards/article69184144.ece
Row over Kerala govt. mulling imposition of user fee on KIIFB-funded roads
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/row-over-kerala-govt-mulling-imposition-of-user-fee-on-kiifb-funded-roads/article69180904.ece
Discussions in the wake of a feasibility study conducted on behalf of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIFFB) to collect user fee from long-distance users of KIIFB-funded roads have run into rough weather with the Opposition vowing to take to the streets against the idea
Thiruvananthapuram district tops in number of dog bite cases in 2024
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-district-tops-in-number-of-dog-bite-cases-in-2024/article69175723.ece
Thiruvananthapuram tops with 50,870 persons seeking treatment, followed by Kollam with 37,618 cases. However, data is for all kinds of dog bites as separate data is not maintained for stray dog bites
Education Minister Sivankutty orders departmental probe into death of Plus One student in Kuttichal
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/education-minister-sivankutty-orders-departmental-probe-into-death-of-plus-one-student-in-kuttichal/article69218637.ece
The student was found dead in a school room a day after he went missing
Cashew Board to procure RCN from cashew-producing States
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cashew-board-to-procure-rcn-from-cashew-producing-states/article69215104.ece
Kerala is currently in the fifth position in cashew cultivation in India
Kerala Transport Minister proposes fine for pedestrians using mobile phones
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-transport-minister-proposes-fine-for-pedestrians-using-mobile-phones/article69214381.ece
Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar believes that the fine will reduce accidents
Suchitwa Sagaram, a great initiative gone astray
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/suchitwa-sagaram-a-great-initiative-gone-astray/article69211561.ece
Pre-matric/post-matric scholarship assistance till 2023-24 provided to SC students: Minister
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pre-matricpost-matric-scholarship-assistance-till-2023-24-provided-to-sc-students-minister/article69208204.ece
British-era planters’ association in Idukki marks a historic milestone of 150 years
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/british-era-planters-association-in-idukki-marks-a-historic-milestone-of-150-years/article69203083.ece
The Central Travancore Planters Association traces its roots to 1874, when its predecessor Peermade Planters’ Association was formed to promote Travancore’s tea industry.
At Kerala Science Congress, 36 research papers highlight the importance of scientific social responsibility
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/36-research-papers-highlight-scientific-social-responsibility/article69199919.ece
The SSR initiative focusses on transforming scientific discoveries into real-world applications that benefit society while promoting scientific literacy among the public.
International Energy Festival concludes
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/international-energy-festival-concludes/article69199380.ece
Declining trend in paddy cultivation continues in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/declining-trend-in-paddy-cultivation-continues-in-kerala/article69196068.ece
While the production of rice (wetland) fell by 10.5% in 2023-24 compared to 2022-23, productivity and the area under cultivation fell by 4.9% and 5.9% respectively, according to the Economic Review 2024 tabled in the Assembly
RDO rejects Oasis plea for Elapully land conversion
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rdo-rejects-oasis-plea-for-elapully-land-conversion/article69192806.ece
Donald Trump’s plan to “own” Gaza aims to destroy Palestinians, says William Schabas
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/donald-trumps-plan-to-own-gaza-aims-to-destroy-palestinians-says-william-schabas/article69187983.ece
Beneficiary fund scam targeting working class women under Crime Branch scanner
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/beneficiary-fund-scam-targeting-working-class-women-under-crime-branch-scanner/article69184565.ece
National NGO Confederation, an Idukki-based umbrella body for scores of social organisations across the State, identified as the central focus of the rapidly expanding and high-profile financial fraud probe
Public perception becomes a roadblock for Attingal municipality in implementing FSTP project
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/public-perception-becomes-a-roadblock-for-attingal-municipality-in-implementing-fstp-project/article69184287.ece
Though administrative sanction was accorded to the project to be set up on a poramboke land the ruling LDF is now maintaining that the plan has not yet been finalised
No 24-hour MVD surveillance at border check-posts
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/no-24-hour-mvd-surveillance-at-border-check-posts/article69180385.ece
Only three officers will be deployed from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. in a check-post in a district. However, MVD sleuths will intercept tax-evading vehicles at selected checkpoints
UGC draft regulations an infringement on the rights of State governments, says Prabhat Patnaik
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ugc-draft-regulations-an-infringement-on-the-rights-of-state-governments-says-prabhat-patnaik/article69176631.ece
He says power to establish and supervise State universities lies with State governments and UGC’s role should be primarily focussed on coordination and standard-setting through consultation with universities
