Technopark to host AI conclaves for information technology industry
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/technopark-to-host-ai-conclaves-for-information-technology-industry/article68247020.ece
2.25 crore tourist visits to Kerala in 2023; inflow more than doubles in post-COVID years
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/225-crore-tourist-visits-to-kerala-in-2023-inflow-more-than-doubles-in-post-covid-years/article68239829.ece
After a 72.77 percent slump in tourist visits during peak of pandemic and lockdown in 2020, arrivals grew by 42.56 per cent in 2021.
Top Kerala news developments today
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/top-kerala-news-developments-on-june-1-2024/article68238609.ece
Key news developments in Kerala on June 1, Saturday
MVD initiates action against YouTuber, 3 others, asks them to do community service at MCH
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mvd-initiates-action-against-youtuber-3-others-asks-them-to-do-community-service-at-mch/article68228741.ece
Police recreate Mayor-driver spat
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/police-recreates-mayor-driver-spat/article68222458.ece
Investigators claim findings lend credence to Arya Rajendran’s grievance that the driver made lewd gestures at her and her sister-in-law. Yadhu’s plea to bring the probe under court’s supervision rejected. He alleges bid to frame him by protecting the Mayor.
CET, IIT Madras bag patent for inventing non-intrusive voltage measuring device
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cet-iit-madras-bag-patent-for-inventing-non-intrusive-voltage-measuring-device/article68222063.ece
The device can measure voltage variation with a high level of accuracy without removing the insulation
Nirmala Kannan’s concert of golden oldies in Thiruvananthapuram to raise funds for an institute for special children
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/nirmala-kannan-to-sing-in-thiruvananthapuram-to-raise-funds-for-an-institute-for-special-children/article68220597.ece
Tune in to Hope and Harmony, a fundraiser concert in Thiruvananthapuram, on June 8
Agriculture department submits special action plan for drought-hit cardamom plantations in Idukki
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/agricultural-department-submits-special-action-plan-for-drought-hit-cardamom-plantations-in-idukki/article68218602.ece
Recommendation include planting deciduous trees in order to change the pattern of shade reconstruction on the cardamom farms, implementing modern irrigation system, ensuring mulching in the plantations to avoid drought, construction of ponds, and wells, and soil conservation
₹200-crore Urban Flood Risk Management Programme for Thiruvananthapuram city
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/200-crore-urban-flood-risk-management-programme-for-thiruvananthapuram-city/article68218643.ece
National Disaster Management Authority earmarks ₹1,800 crore for urban flood mitigation in nine cities – including State capital.
Companies will be empanelled for skill development and internships for four-year degree programmes: Bindu
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/companies-will-be-empanelled-for-skill-development-and-internships-for-four-year-degree-programmes-bindu/article68212384.ece
KSHEC has initiated steps to identify capable firms for conducting skill enhancement programmes. The Minister says students can now select their subjects from a range of course offerings.
Five sentenced to 10-year rigorous imprisonment for smuggling ganja
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/five-sentenced-to-10-year-rigorous-imprisonment-for-smuggling-ganja/article68211635.ece
In May 2022, the Sasthamcotta police intercepted a vehicle at Bharanikavu Junction in Kollam and seized 46.7 kg of ganja
An in-depth look at the historical Vaikom Satyagraha
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/an-in-depth-look-at-the-historical-vaikom-satyagraha/article68208474.ece
Archives department exhibition includes a report by The Hindu on police assaults and charkha seizures
New study reveals extent of microplastic pollution in Ashtamudi Lake
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-study-reveals-extent-of-microplastic-pollution-in-ashtamudi-lake/article68207546.ece
Highest percentage composition of microplastics found in macrofauna, with fish accounting for 19.6% and shellfish 40.9%
Three sentenced to death in Kerala for murdering 71-year-old neighbour
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/three-sentenced-to-death-in-kerala-for-murdering-71-year-old-neighbour/article68204096.ece
The three accused were also involved in the murder of a 14-year-old girl near Kovalam
Two relief camps opened in Thiruvananthapuram district as rain continues
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-relief-camps-opened-in-thiruvananthapuram-district/article68203975.ece
Crop loss worth ₹11 crore recorded in district
LDF in Kerala rejects exit poll predictions; term it suspicious, politically motivated
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/ldf-in-kerala-rejects-exit-poll-predictions-term-it-suspicious-politically-motivated/article68242406.ece
I suspect it is politically motivated, LDF convener and veteran CPI(M) leader E.P. Jayarajan.
Revision of court fees: panel to hold hearings
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/revision-of-court-fees-panel-to-hold-hearings/article68240041.ece
Gangs of Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gangs-of-thiruvananthapuram/article68232330.ece
The ghastly murder of a youth by men in broad daylight in Kerala’s capital city has city residents furious and thrown up questions about law enforcement, intoxicants, and gangs. Sarath Babu George travels to the victim’s house, talks to his kin and the police about the killing that showed commonalities with one committed allegedly by the same gang five years ago
Rain destroys 16.56 hectare crop in Thiruvananthapuram, inflicting a loss of ₹11.19 lakh
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rain-destroys-1656-ha-crop-in-capital-inflicting-a-loss-of-1119-lakh/article68225555.ece
Group’s encounter with Padayappa prompts a warning from forest dept. on wild jumbos
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/forest-department-issues-warning-against-provoking-wild-elephants-in-munnar/article68221728.ece
No one was injured during the incident which happened near a panchayat-owned waste dumping yard at Kallar on Sunday
Trenser opens new facility at Technopark
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/trenser-opens-new-facility-at-technopark/article68221910.ece
Relocating bund and building parallel bridge crucial to extend Water Metro ferries to Infopark
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/relocating-bund-and-building-parallel-bridge-crucial-to-extend-water-metro-ferries-to-infopark/article68218564.ece
Ferries have been terminating trips at Kakkanad terminal at Chittettukara, located well away from the Infopark-Smart City IT hub
Conditions remain favourable for normal onset of monsoon over Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/conditions-remain-favourable-for-normal-onset-of-monsoon-over-kerala/article68218700.ece
Monsoon is expected to hit State on May 29, three days ahead of its normal date of onset
BJP takes out protest march
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bjp-takes-out-protest-march/article68215605.ece
Efforts needed to make common people understand the essence of Constitution: CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/efforts-needed-to-make-common-people-understand-the-essence-of-constitution-cm/article68211981.ece
CM release book written by Law Minister on Constitution
KILA offers online course on waste management
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kila-offers-online-course-on-waste-management/article68208226.ece
Heavy rainfall to continue on May 24, three districts in Kerala on orange alert
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/heavy-rainfall-to-continue-on-may-24-three-districts-on-orange-alert/article68208289.ece
Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts are on orange alert for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday
52-day trawling ban along Kerala coast to begin on June 9 midnight
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/52-day-trawling-ban-along-kerala-coast-to-begin-on-june-9-midnight/article68204346.ece
The trawling ban will remain in force for 52 days till July 31 midnight. Control rooms functioning round the clock have been opened in all coastal districts and steps taken to provide free ration for fishermen who go out to sea in trawlers and workers in allied sectors during the period. Diesel outlets at harbours and fish landing centres would be closed.
Kerala Governor declines Ordinance on ward delimitation citing Model Code of Conduct
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-governor-declines-ordinance-on-ward-delimitation-citing-model-code-of-conduct/article68203981.ece
Nod for local bodies to implement projects of urgent nature in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/nod-for-local-bodies-to-implement-projects-of-urgent-nature-in-kerala/article68204014.ece
