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Final list of 2.68cr voters in Kerala's local bodies; 1.41cr women, 1.27cr men, 238 transgender. 57,640 new voters added; Malappuram has highest number of voters & transgender. Summary revision had Jan 1, 2023 as qualifying date. 1st time since 2020 local body elections.

Regions that witnessed the flooding were close to newly built-up areas or areas that were not listed in the flood hazard map of the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority

NCP to remain part of INDIA coalition at nat'l level, strengthen LDF in Kerala. Resolution passed to ensure depositors in co-op banks don't lose money, no wrong-doers protected. Success of Vizhinjam project hailed as great achievement for LDF govt. Chacko rules out nat'l-level crisis, Delhi meeting attended by leaders from…

Kerala Cong. MP Sudhakaran accuses govt. of indulging in wasteful extravaganza, Keraleeyam, while State is in debt. CPI(M) leading event, spending ₹27 crore. Govt. trying to hide inefficiencies, anti-incumbency. Welfare schemes, jobseekers, sportspersons, capital city all suffering. CM & Ministers must explain how Keraleeyam will benefit common man.

Kozhikode-based CWRDM report suggests integrated water management, afforestation, soil conservation, check dams, water-efficient agri practices, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water quality monitoring, community involvement, climate resilient infrastructure, and data mgmt to reduce seasonal floods in Kerala.

A pioneering model to establish the ‘work near home’ (WNH) facility in rural Kerala, GR8 Affinity, a consortium of six top 100 U.S.-based accounting and consulting firms, is setting up shop in the Community Skill Park (CSP) at Kulakada, located on the Adoor-Kottarakara stretch of Main Central (MC) Road. The…

Kerala Tourism to promote Cinema Tourism: Kireedam bridge in Vellayani, famed location of cult classic Mohanlal-starrer, identified as prime spot. Govt. gives ₹1.2M to develop 'Cine Tourism Project—Kireedam Palam' to be completed in 18 months. Other spots include Bekal Fort in Kasaragod, where Mani Ratnam shot 'Uyire...' for 'Bombay'. Tourism…

Kerala plans to set up a commission for senior citizens to address their welfare issues. Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu inaugurated a function to distribute certificates to those who completed the Naipunya Nagaram programme, which imparts hi-tech skills to the elderly. Several programmes are being implemented…

Kerala's General Education department launches 'Samagragunamenma Padhathi' project to improve reading, writing and basic Maths skills of Classes I-VII students. Aim is to ensure basic reading and writing abilities and identify gaps in skills. Project modules developed by experts to initiate corrective measures. Aims to address decline in foundational skills…

Kerala government reshuffles civil servants. Haritha V. Kumar appointed as Director of Women and Child Development; H. Dineshan as Director of Social Welfare; A. Geetha as Joint Land Revenue Commissioner; Arjun Pandyan as Housing Commissioner. Six District Collectors also changed postings.

Regional Passport Office, Kochi, issues advisory to public to stay alert against online fraudsters targeting passport applicants in Kerala. Multiple incidents reported from Kerala of people losing significant amounts after clicking on suspicious links sent by fraudsters claiming to be from courier agencies. India Post warns people to never click…