Former Minister Kutty Ahammed Kutty passes away
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/former-minister-kutty-ahammed-kutty-passes-away/article68512241.ece
A well-read and much-respected leader within the IUML, Kutty handled the Local Administration portfolio in the 2004 Oommen Chandy-led Cabinet
New ground-dwelling spider species discovered in Western Ghats
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-ground-dwelling-spider-species-discovered-in-western-ghats/article68509566.ece
Researchers discover Asceua tertia in the verdant terrain of Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
Researchers spot new species of annual herb in coastal Kollam
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/researchers-spot-new-species-of-annual-herb-in-coastal-kollam/article68506154.ece
New species, named Allmania janakiae after renowned botanist E. K. Janaki Ammal, is the third species of the genus Allmania found
Murder accused hacked in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/murder-accused-hacked-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68507131.ece
CM accuses Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw of misleading Parliament about railway development in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cm-accuses-union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-of-misleading-parliament-about-railway-development-in-kerala/article68502055.ece
He says the Centre inordinately delayed the Angamaly-Sabari railway development, precipitating a 36% increase in the implementation cost. The project cost increased from ₹2,815 crore to ₹3,811 crore.
Gap Road: rocky road to ruin in Idukki
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gap-road-rocky-road-to-ruin-in-idukki/article68501263.ece
The Gap Road stretch of the busy Munnar-Bodimettu Highway has emerged as a death trap for road users due to frequent landslips and rockfalls after road widening works were completed in 2022. There’s now a public outcry to revamp this segment of the road even as the move to levy environmental compensation from the subcontractor remains stuck in litigation, reports Sandeep Vellaram
IMA to offer medical, psychosocial support for survivors of Wayanad landslides
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ima-to-offer-medical-psychosocial-support-for-survivors-of-wayanad-landslides/article68498337.ece
IMA preparing to open temporary poly clinic, with specialist doctors‘ service and telemedicine facility, in the locality
Union Minister’s remarks on funds for Samagra Shiksha Kerala misleading: Sivankutty
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/union-ministers-remarks-on-funds-for-samagra-shiksha-kerala-misleading-sivankutty/article68497630.ece
Kerala Health dept. to search for more cases of amoebic encephalitis in State’s capital; first-ever cluster detected
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-health-dept-to-search-for-more-cases-of-amoebic-encephalitis-in-states-capital-first-ever-cluster-detected/article68493714.ece
Active case finding exercise to detect more cases around locality where one death was confirmed, few others test positive for the brain-eating amoebic infection.
Wayanad disaster brought to the fore Kerala’s unity and resourcefulness of the police force: CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-disaster-brought-to-the-fore-keralas-unity-and-resourcefulness-of-the-police-force-cm/article68493056.ece
State is committed to a pro-people policing policy, says Pinarayi Vijayan at the passing-out parade of 333 police personnel in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the completion of training for recruits in the Special Armed Police and Kerala Armed Police 5th Battalion. He also inducts 117 vehicles into the Kerala police force’s fleet
A cherished gift from the people of Mundakkai
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-cherished-gift-from-the-people-of-mundakkai/article68488674.ece
Kerala requests Centre to declare Wayanad landslide a national disaster
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/kerala-requests-centre-to-declare-wayanad-landslide-a-national-disaster/article68485109.ece
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the severity of the destruction wrought by the massive earthfall had few parallels in recent times in the country
Transgender issues: Order for appointment of complaint redressal officer in govt. departments
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/transgender-issues-order-for-appointment-of-complaint-redressal-officer-in-govt-departments/article68482236.ece
Wayanad landslides: Finance department to have special mechanism for effectively handling CMDRF contributions, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-landslides-finance-department-to-have-special-mechanism-for-effectively-handling-cmdrf-contributions-says-chief-minister-pinarayi-vijayan/article68481373.ece
QR codes to be withdrawn to prevent misuse. ‘Help for Wayanad Cell’ formed at Land Revenue Commissionerate
Death rains on Wayanad
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/death-rains-on-wayanad/article68477646.ece
Over 300 people died, two settlements were wiped out, and one severely impacted, after heavy rains caused a landslip in north-east Kerala’s hilly district. Abdul Latheef Naha finds a land battered beyond recognition, with about 200 injured and many still missing. Even as support from across India pours in, questions are raised about why this happened
Restoration work underway on Fort wall in Thiruvananthapuram in spite of several challenges
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/restoration-work-underway-on-fort-wall-in-thiruvananthapuram-in-spite-of-several-challenges/article68391849.ece
The stretch of the wall from Attakulangara Junction to Azhikotta is being conserved using age-old techniques of lime plastering
Recast State School Arts Festival as cultural exchange platform, moots panel
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/recast-state-school-arts-festival-as-cultural-exchange-platform-moots-panel/article68509370.ece
Taking note of unhealthy competition, M.A. Khader committee recommends that competitions should end completely by district level
Wayanad landslide: Helicopter-borne Army team airlifts four bodies from Soochipara waterfalls
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-landslide-helicopter-borne-army-team-airlifts-four-bodies-from-soochipara-waterfalls/article68508698.ece
A team had discovered the bodies washed up on the rocks near Kanthanpara; officials suspect, more bodies of the victims could remain trapped
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation conducts trial run of RDF plant
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-corporation-conducts-trial-run-of-rdf-plant/article68506291.ece
The plant can process as much as one tonne of waste materials per day. The generated material can be used as fuel in cement factories.
Prabir Purkayastha cautions against digital media regulation threat
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/prabir-purkayastha-cautions-against-digital-media-regulation-threat/article68502117.ece
NewsClick founder-editor warned that curbing the digital media would not only stifle dissent, but also threaten the broader media landscape.
Gig workers’ Bill will be introduced in next Assembly session: Minister
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gig-workers-bill-will-be-introduced-in-next-assembly-session-minister/article68498350.ece
Model centre where gig workers can relax to be opened in city in association with Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Irrigation canals yet to be desilted, tail-end farmers in Kangayam-Vellakovil belt have fingers crossed
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/irrigation-canals-yet-to-be-desilted-tail-end-farmers-in-kangayam-vellakovil-belt-have-fingers-crossed/article68497835.ece
Kerala government to shoulder ₹1,629 crore for outer ring road project in capital
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-government-to-shoulder-1629-crore-for-outer-ring-road-project-in-capital/article68496242.ece
Delay in reaching a consensus on cost-sharing for land acquisition for the project between Kerala government and the Centre was impeding its progress
Kochuveli, Nemom stations renamed Thiruvananthapuram North, South
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kochuveli-nemom-stations-renamed-thiruvananthapuram-north-south/article68493230.ece
The name change is expected to aid in an increase in passenger traffic at Kochuveli and the development of Nemom terminal project
Aid pours in for victims of Wayanad landslides
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/aid-pours-in-for-victims-of-wayanad-landslides/article68492502.ece
Bids invited by renewable energy agencies: State Regulatory Commission pulls up KSEB for missed opportunity
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bids-invited-by-renewable-energy-agencies-state-regulatory-commission-pulls-up-kseb-for-missed-opportunity/article68488434.ece
The Commission found that the KSEB missed a chance to secure 166.66 MW of power from SJVN at ₹4.46 per unit for a period of 25 years due to a delay on its part
As in Kerala, local climate processes can worsen climate extremes | Analysis
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/as-in-kerala-local-climate-processes-can-worsen-climate-extremes-analysis/article68484098.ece
After every extreme event, someone claims global warming is a contributor — yet the relationship between local events and global warming complicates the truth of such claims
Drop in extreme rainfall events since 2018 points to need to adopt sustainable development
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/drop-in-extreme-rainfall-events-since-2018-points-to-need-to-adopt-sustainable-development/article68481430.ece
Kerala witnessed 32 days of extreme rainfall in 2018 and and 33 in 2019, which are a record. It has come down since then, indicating that the State has to factor in other elements that contribute to the devastating landslips
Wayanad landslides: Kerala CM stresses need to contemporise weather prediction mechanisms
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-landslides-kerala-cm-stresses-need-to-contemporise-weather-prediction-mechanisms/article68480796.ece
Pinarayi Vijayan’s comment assumes political significance against backdrop of brewing controversy over whether IMD, Central Water Commission and Geological Survey of India had adequately warned Kerala government about likelihood of heavy rain ahead of the landslides in Wayanad
Corporation’s spillover projects for the year passed amid Opposition uproar
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/corporations-spillover-projects-for-the-year-passed-amid-opposition-uproar/article68478196.ece
Fund crunch has been affecting civil works, including that of roads in their wards, say Opposition councillors. They asked for steps to ensure that funds allocated for particular projects be utilised in the same year itself
