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Stormy proceedings in Kerala Assembly over nepotism charges against LDF minister
Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala slammed the chief minister saying that Vijayan has taken a contract to protect people associated with corruption.
Kerala’s fastest, part-AC inland ferry to set sail on Ernakulam-Vaikkom route
The ferry will be a much-needed fillip for office commuters from Vaikkom in Kottayam district who work in Kochi.
Facing graft charges, Kerala govt cancels nod for breweries
The government's decision came hours after the United Democratic Front (UDF) announced a state-wide agitation over the issue, alleging "nepotism" and "corruption" in awarding sanction for the breweries and distillery.
Indian diaspora in China contributed Rs 32.13 lakh towards Kerala flood relief: Alphons
The minister thanked the Indian diaspora in China and the Consulate General of India in that country for the humanitarian gesture. Alphons is on a visit to China. He conducted road shows in Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai to promote tourism.
This is strongest monsoon year for Kerala since 2013, says IMD
Idukki has received the highest cumulative rainfall of 2522.52 mm followed by Ernakulam which received 2025.2 mm and Palakkad with 1719.21 mm.
Kerala: Landslides, heavy rainfall leave at least 18 dead in state
Kerala landslides, heavy rainfall: Most of the casualties have been reported from Idukki district in central Kerala with 10 deaths.
Public vehicles go off roads in Kerala as part of 24-hour strike
Kerala: The 24-hour strike, which began at Tuesday midnight, will see all major modes of transport including state transport (KSRTC) buses, private buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis and online cabs going off the roads.
LuLu Financial Group’s Adeeb Ahamed pledges Rs 1 crore to 2018 Kochi-Muziris Biennale
The fourth edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, curated by Anita Dube and spread across 12 venues, will kickstart on December 12 this year, running over three months to conclude on March 29, 2019.
Kerala: Old building collapses in Palakkad, some believed to be trapped
Rescue operations, led by the district police chief, are in progress. Bulldozers have been brought in to clear the rubble to help in the rescue of those trapped.
Kerala: PS Sreedharan Pillai, advocate and moderate face, appointed BJP state chief
The state unit of the BJP is mired in severe factionalism, mainly between two groups led by V Muraleedharan and PK Krishna Das, both former state presidents.
Some countries suspended imports from Kerala due to NIPAH virus: Govt
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry C R Chaudhary said that there is no general restriction on the fruits and vegetables being exported to Gulf countries from India.
