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CII-Kerala to host 5th Global Ayurveda Summit, 10th Kerala Health Tourism 2023. They are aimed at positioning Kerala as the preferred destination for medical value tourism.

Kozhikode, Kerala failed to follow SC order to appoint special educators in schools, resulting in court's whip. Resource persons overworked, unable to serve purpose. Kerala govt contested HC order. SC cracked whip on States/UTs, asked CSs to file affidavits.

Heavy rain in Idukki district of Kerala caused landslips on October 23, damaging an acre of agricultural land and a portion of road at Nedumkandam. No injuries or homes damaged, but IMD issued yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki & Palakkad districts for Oct 24. Minor rain has caused landslips…

On Vijayadashami, hundreds of children in Thiruvananthapuram were initiated into knowledge at Vidyarambham ceremonies. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan guided children in writing their first letters in the Kerala capital. Luminaries initiated children into various spheres including art and music. Churches also organised similar ceremonies, cutting…

Tiny tots in Kerala initiated into world of knowledge on Vijayadasami day. Hindus observe it as "Vidyarambham" ceremony, with scholars, writers, teachers helping children write "HariSree" on platters filled with rice. Secular dimension seen as people of other religions also initiate their wards. Temples, media houses made elaborate arrangements. Governor…

Kerala top news developments

JD(S) State unit scrambles to distance itself from national leadership's alliance with BJP in Karnataka. Embarrassment for JD(S) as Congress uses statement to try to weaken CPI(M)'s pivot to minorities. JD(S) leader Krishnankutty claims Thomas told national leadership alliance with BJP unacceptable. Ambiguous on whether party will formally split, change…

Kerala to tap Sabarimala season: Virtual assistant to provide info on tourist spots, pilgrim centres, local cuisine, accommodation. Project to extend stay of pilgrims from 1 to 2-3 days, benefit tourism industry. Content in 5 languages to promote local cuisine, shopping.

Cyclone intensifies over Arabian Sea; Kerala to receive isolated heavy rains. Yellow alert issued for 9 districts. Depression formed over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify, move towards Andhra coast. Fishermen advised not to venture into SW & W-central Arabian Sea till Wed. (75)