Electric autos distributed to BPL beneficiaries
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/electric-autos-distributed-to-bpl-beneficiaries/article68345606.ece
Uninked Poetry is a community for spoken word poetry enthusiasts in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/uninked-poetry-is-a-community-of-spoken-word-poetry-lovers-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68339133.ece
Uninked Poetry, which conducts shows, meet-ups and workshops on spoken word poetry, was started by Mumbai-native Arwa Ali Asgar after she moved to Thiruvananthapuram
KTU declares BTech results; sixth batch records pass percentage of 53.03
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ktu-declares-btech-results-sixth-batch-records-a-pass-percentage-of-5303/article68335663.ece
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University publishes results in record-time – within 19 days of examinations
User fee at Adani’s Thiruvananthapuram airport up 50% from July 1
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/user-fee-at-adanis-thiruvananthapuram-airport-up-50-from-july-1/article68332461.ece
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority said the UDF for embarking domestic passengers from July 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 will be ₹770 and ₹330 for disembarking passengers
Kerala Assembly passes resolution to rename State as ‘Keralam’
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-passes-resolution-to-rename-state-as-keralam/article68327268.ece
Similar resolution passed in 2023 had been returned by the Centre citing procedural issues
Kerala sets its sights on cruise tourism, invites EoI
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-sets-its-sights-on-cruise-tourism-invites-eoi/article68324327.ece
Kerala Maritime Board (KBM) has invited EoI from firms to establish coastal cruise services connecting four non-major ports
Plus One seats: protests intensify across State
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/plus-one-seats-protests-intensify-across-state/article68321441.ece
Black flag waved at Chief Minister in Kozhikode, Education Minister says agitation politically motivated
Red alert for three districts on Sunday; revived monsoon may bridge rain deficit in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/red-alert-for-three-districts-on-sunday-revived-monsoon-may-bridge-rain-deficit-in-kerala/article68321001.ece
There is a shortage of rain in all the core monsoon regions along the west coast with Kerala leading the table with a deficit of 44%
MDMK leader Durai Vaiko helps family of Madurai boy who drowned in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/mdmk-leader-durai-vaiko-helps-family-of-madurai-boy-who-drowned-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68320124.ece
The Tiruchi Lok Sabah MP elect, coordinated with the Thiruvananthapuram district administration for the post mortem of the body and is helping to bring the rest of the group of friends back to Madurai
Law to protect rights of domestic workers soon, says Sivankutty
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/law-to-protect-rights-of-domestic-workers-soon-says-sivankutty/article68317641.ece
Kerala will become the first State to introduce a law to protect the rights of domestic workers, says Labour Minister
Prime focus on addressing issues of SC/ST people in Kerala, says Kelu
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/prime-focus-on-addressing-issues-of-scst-people-in-kerala-says-kelu/article68311960.ece
The newly designated Minister for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development says developmental and welfare schemes for the SC/ST communities would be completed and grants for students disbursed in a time-bound manner
Arrears to govt. staff will be paid as soon as financial situation improves: Balagopal
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/arrears-to-govt-staff-will-be-paid-as-soon-as-financial-situation-improves-balagopal/article68307879.ece
Kerala Finance Minister says the government has a clear road map in place to tide over the financial crisis
Priyanka’s Lok Sabha electoral bid from Wayanad supercharges UDF and miffs LDF and BJP
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/priyankas-lok-sabha-electoral-bid-from-wayanad-supercharges-udf-and-miffs-ldf-and-bjp/article68304054.ece
Her candidature ignites a debate about whether or not Congress blindsided Wayanad voters by keeping Mr Gandhi’s second candidature from Rae Bareilly in UP a closely guarded secret till they cast their votes
Two drown in Vamanapuram river in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-drown-in-vamanapuram-river-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68300284.ece
The Palode police identified the deceased as Binu, 37, of Vallakkadavu, and Karthik, 15, of Kaalankavu near Palode. The incident occurred at Pottanchira, near Palode
Accused in Balaramapuram murder case in Kerala arrested
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/accused-in-balaramapuram-murder-case-in-kerala-arrested/article68299862.ece
The accused, Kumar of Vazhimukku, was nabbed for allegedly stabbing and hacking his friend Biju of Aluvila to death on June 16
KSRTC set to launch cashless travel facility
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ksrtc-set-to-launch-cashless-travel-facility/article68340376.ece
Ganesh Kumar says government will soon invite open tenders to scrap its vehicles that are more than 15 years old
Deepu Soman murder: assailant held in Thiruvananthapuram by T.N. Police
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/deepu-soman-murder-assailant-held-in-thiruvananthapuram-by-tn-police/article68336655.ece
The police arrested Ambili, a person with a lengthy criminal record, in connection with the case. He was also the prime accused in the gangland murder of another alleged felon ‘Motta’ Ani
Kanthapuram seeks White Paper on representation of minorities in government jobs in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kanthapuram-seeks-white-paper-on-representation-of-minorities-in-government-jobs/article68335264.ece
Statement (by Vellappally Natesan) that Muslims are getting undue favours in Kerala is unfortunate. It is clear that the observation is not factual. However, it is up to the government to clear the doubts among the people, says Kanthapuram
Fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Thiruvananthapuram’s Veli
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/fire-breaks-out-at-plastic-warehouse-in-thiruvananthapurams-veli/article68330459.ece
The FRD rushed 12 fire engines to the spot after a night watchman alerted authorities of the industrial fire around 4 a.m.
UDF walks out over lack of safety for fishers at Muthalapozhi
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-congress-led-udf-walks-out-over-lack-of-safety-for-fishers-at-muthalapozhi/article68326688.ece
Climate change wreaking havoc in farm sector in State: P. Prasad
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/climate-change-wreaking-havoc-in-farm-sector-in-state-p-prasad/article68323975.ece
Political row breaks out over CPI(M) “bid to release TP’s “killers”
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/political-row-breaks-out-over-cpim-bid-to-release-tps-killers/article68320916.ece
Union Budget: Kerala seeks ₹24,000 crore special economic package
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/union-budget-kerala-seeks-24000-crore-special-economic-package/article68320174.ece
State also seeks ₹5,000 crore ‘VISL package,’ AIIMS, clearance for SilverLine
Kelu to take oath on Sunday
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kelu-to-take-oath-on-sunday/article68318090.ece
Organic farming, Poshaka Samriddhi missions to be integrated: Prasad
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/organic-farming-poshaka-samriddhi-missions-to-be-integrated-prasad/article68312602.ece
Fisher drowns after his boat capsizes off the coast of Muthalapozhy harbour
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/fisher-drowns-after-his-boat-capsizes-off-the-coast-of-muthalapozhy-harbour/article68310720.ece
Local fishers have blamed the recurring accidents at Muthalapuzhy on the government’s alleged failure to prevent the harbour mouth from silting up through periodic dredging.
Kerala Assembly: No recommendations from Tourism department to Excise on liquor policy, says Minister Riyas
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-no-recommendations-from-tourism-department-to-excise-on-liquor-policy-says-minister-riyas/article68307064.ece
Mohammed Riyas says meeting chaired by Tourism department director with industry stakeholders on May 21 was held to discuss issues raised by them regarding meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism, wedding destinations, houseboat sector and cruise tourism
Kerala Devaswom Minister and MP-designate K. Radhakrishnan submits resignation to CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-devaswom-minister-and-mp-designate-k-radhakrishnan-submits-resignation-to-cm/article68303600.ece
K. Radhakrishnan’s victory in Alathur constituency was a source of solace for CPI(M) and ruling LDF, which displayed a dismal showing in 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Kerala
Passport fraud involving police officer: Thiruvananthapuram City police in Kerala begin scrutiny of passport verification reports
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/passport-fraud-involving-police-officer-thiruvananthapuram-city-police-in-kerala-begin-scrutiny-of-passport-verification-reports/article68300002.ece
Authorities are investigating reports that recommended passport issuance police stations over the past six months
Kerala government constitutes delimitation commission
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-government-constitutes-delimitation-commission/article68296937.ece
The five-member commission, headed by the State Election Commissioner A. Shajahan, is empowered to determine the borders of local bodies
