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AI-powered cameras reduce road accidents & traffic rule violations in Kerala: avg. 4.5 lakh violations/day to 70,000; deaths from 12/day to 4-5/day. Officials from TN, Karnataka & Maharashtra visit to study system. Amendments to Kerala Road Safety Authority Rules soon. Need common speed limit for roads. Strict action against utilities…

Kerala goods carriage drivers found to have high substance abuse in 2021 study. 53/249 samples tested positive for one or more drugs, incl. THC (10.04%) & synthetic cannabinoids.

A 28-yr-old uneducated woman from Bihar, who was brought to Kerala at 8, approached the State Women's Commission for help in getting primary education. The Commission offered support & directed the Jagratha Samiti leaders to explore possibilities. Cases of domestic violence & property disputes were also considered, with 8 settled…

Kozhikode Thalassemia patients yet to be covered under Kerala govt's 'Samashwasam' scheme, despite haemophilia & sickle cell anaemia patients getting financial help. Thalassemia is an inherited disorder caused by lack of haemoglobin. Haemophilia & sickle cell anaemia patients get ₹1,000 & ₹2,000/month respectively. Minister promised to include thalassemia patients, but…

Conservationists spot endangered Lion-tailed macaque in Nilgiris district, TN for first time. Azad Kamil, founder of Ongil Nature Trust, shocked to see single animal in 2021. British explorers described it as "shy" in 1880's manual. B. Ramakrishnan, Head of Wildlife Biology Dept, Govt Arts College, Udhagamandalam, believes sightings are of…

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad says Poshaka Samriddhi Mission will help Kerala attain self-sufficiency in vegetable production by 2026. Mission to ensure veg. cultivation in 25 lakh households. KABCO set up to promote agri. products. 2,000 Onam markets to sell locally grown veg. at 30% discount. GAP-certified products at 10% discount.

St. Mary Magdalene Church in Thumba, a fishing hamlet located on the outskirts of Kerala’s capital city, was able to play a key role in giving wings to the country’s space mission dreams. India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3

Onam Sadhya: Enjoy a traditional feast of over 20 delectable vegetarian dishes, from homely kitchens to restaurant tables, and even delivered to your doorstep. From Aug 20-31, savour the flavours of Kerala and celebrate the harvest festival with family.

Top Kerala news developments on August 24