Keralites celebrate Onam with a blend of tradition, modernity
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralites-celebrate-onam-with-a-blend-of-tradition-modernity/article68644653.ece
Onam celebrations also saw a revival of harvest season games played on fallow fields in the past, including Ola Panthu, Kuttiyum Kolum and Uri Adi.
Revenue officials involved in Chokramudi land deal, says probe report
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/revenue-officials-involved-in-chokramudi-land-deal-says-probe-report/article68642283.ece
Report says village officer, tahsildar, and taluk surveyor committed serious violation of rules by including govt.-owned ‘poramboke’ land while demarcating a private plot’s boundary. NOC too was given for construction on the plot against norms
‘KishKindha Kaandam’ movie review: A flawless screenplay drives this intriguing mystery drama
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kishkindha-kaandam-movie-review-a-flawless-screenplay-drives-this-intriguing-mystery-drama/article68638305.ece
The true sign of any timeless work of art is that hard-to-achieve space of uncertainty, which the film masterfully occupies and easily finds a place among one of the best mystery-dramas Malayalam cinema has ever produced
KSEB inks MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kseb-inks-mou-with-solar-energy-corporation-of-india/article68635506.ece
Kerala’s ADGP Ajith Kumar arrives at Police headquarters to answer accusations levelled against him
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralas-adgp-ajith-kumar-at-police-headquarters-to-answer-accusations-levelled-against-him/article68633369.ece
The politically explosive charges against ADGP Ajith Kumar had wrongfooted the government, which ordered a high-level probe in the face of strident criticism from ruling front allies and the Opposition
Traffic restrictions in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/traffic-restrictions-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68631515.ece
Water supply disruption in Thiruvananthapuram city on Thursday
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/water-supply-disruption-in-thiruvananthapuram-city-on-thursday/article68627603.ece
Kerala Police receive Central award for handling cybercrime against women, children
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-police-receive-central-award-for-handling-cybercrime-against-women-children/article68626725.ece
Accolade presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the first foundation day celebrations of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre held in New Delhi on Tuesday
Hema Committee report: Kerala High Court raps govt for inaction, asks it to hand over full report to SIT
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hema-committee-report-kerala-hc-raps-govt-for-inaction-asks-it-to-hand-over-full-report-to-sit/article68625111.ece
Special Bench comprising Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice C.S. Sudha directs SIT to state whether any cognizable offences have been identified or not and what actions can be taken
Vizhinjam on its way to establishing itself as transshipment hub; fifth ship berthed
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vizhinjam-on-its-way-to-establishing-itself-as-transshipment-hub-fifth-ship-berthed/article68622819.ece
The latest vessel, MSC KAYLEY, successfully berthed at the port on Monday
KFON aims for one lakh internet connections by December
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kfon-aims-for-one-lakh-internet-connections-by-december/article68622675.ece
KFON currently has a total of 55,691 subscribers
World Bank delegation meets Pinarayi to explore strategic partnership in higher education
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/world-bank-delegation-meets-pinarayi-to-explore-strategic-partnership-in-higher-education/article68622367.ece
Tourism marketing campaign to give thrust to Wayanad, says Minister
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tourism-marketing-campaign-to-give-thrust-to-wayanad-says-minister/article68605616.ece
12th edition of Kerala Travel Mart will be held in Kochi from September 26 to 29; event sees 2,035 domestic and 808 international registrations
Former GOC-in-C of South Western Command underscores importance of national security strategy
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/former-goc-in-c-of-south-western-command-underscores-importance-of-national-security-strategy/article68601369.ece
T.N. native arrested on charge of claiming lottery prize with fake ticket
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tn-native-arrested-on-charge-of-claiming-lottery-prize-with-fake-ticket/article68598056.ece
WCC’s proposed Cinema Code of Conduct calls for fixed working hours
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wccs-proposed-cinema-code-of-conduct-calls-for-fixed-working-hours/article68642472.ece
As part of the upcoming code, the WCC had earlier proposed a mandatory employment contract for all employees in the field. The contract should specify the remuneration and payment terms, work profile, work term, and the nature of credits that will be provided
Syndicate panel to investigate SFI-KSU clash during elections at KU
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/syndicate-panel-to-investigate-sfi-ksu-clash-during-elections-at-ku/article68639256.ece
Syndicate standing committee told to submit report in three weeks. Outcome of polls put on hold till the report is out
New study finds significant ecological degradation in the Veli-Akkulam lake
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-study-finds-significant-ecological-degradation-in-the-veli-akkulam-lake/article68635629.ece
The study reveals a stark decline in the biomass of species such as prawns, cichlids. Experts call for urgent ecosystem-based management and eco-restoration to conserve the lake, with special focus on managing invasive species.
Onam 2024: Flowers and vegetables from Vattiyoorkavu set an example
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/onam-2024-vattiyoorkavu-junction-transformed-into-garden-with-flowers-and-vegetables-grown-by-residents/article68625639.ece
MLA VK Prasanth encourages Krishi Bhavan at Vattiyoorkavu to cultivate vegetables and flowers on a vacant plot owned by the government
Kerala University senate elections cancelled, SFI-KSU clash on Senate House campus
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-university-senate-elections-cancelled-sfi-ksu-clash-on-senate-house-campus/article68631645.ece
Students Federation of India, Kerala Students Union accuse each other of hiding ballot papers
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council meeting disrupted over water supply crisis
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-corporation-council-meeting-disrupted-over-water-supply-crisis/article68630702.ece
Meeting concludes without any discussions due to protests by the Opposition
Ultra large container vessel MSC Claude Girardet on its way to Vizhinjam
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ultra-large-container-vessel-msc-claude-girardet-on-its-way-to-vizhinajm/article68626973.ece
Billed as the biggest vessel to berth in South Asia. Coming from Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), the ship can carry 24,116 containers
18 destitute persons shifted to Gandhi Bhavan from hospitals
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/18-destitute-persons-shifted-to-gandhi-bhavan-from-hospitals/article68626675.ece
Twelve persons from Thiruvananthapuram MCH and six from Mental Health Centre, Peroorkada, shifted to Gandhi Bhavan as part of Social Justice department’s Vayoraksha scheme
Vilayilveedu family makes the ritualistic Onavillu dedicated to the main deity at Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/vilayilveedu-family-makes-onavillu-for-sree-padmanabha-swamy-temple-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68621118.ece
The Vilayilveedu family in Thiruvananthapuram continues an Onam tradition that is centuries old
Kerala government passes order acceding to calls for protection of Kanakakunnu Palace
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/no-temporary-construction-pop-up-expos-in-kanakakunnu-palace-kerala-govt-passes-order-acceding-to-calls-for-protection-of-monument/article68622605.ece
The area beyond the elevated zone, where the palace is situated, will continue to host events and programmes as usual
Kerala to have 1,577 new three-tier panchayat wards
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-to-have-1577-new-three-tier-panchayat-wards/article68622527.ece
Total number of wards in grama, block and district panchayats has risen from 18,373 to 19,950
Shutdown of piped water in Kerala capital triggers political protests and public resentment
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/shutdown-of-piped-water-in-kerala-capital-triggers-political-protests-and-public-resentment/article68621227.ece
Kerala government faces ire of Opposition parties as large swathes of capital goes without water for fifth consecutive day
Dipankar Banerjee to head Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/dipankar-banerjee-to-head-indian-institute-of-space-science-and-technology/article68605315.ece
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology appoints astrophysicist Dipankar Banerjee as full-time director after three years
Two killed in devastating fire at insurance office in Kerala capital
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-killed-in-devastating-fire-at-insurance-office-in-kerala-capital/article68600444.ece
Fire and Rescue Services officials suspect the blaze may have been caused by explosion in air conditioner unit in office
Southern Railway swings into action to remove waste at Kochuveli
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/southern-railway-swings-into-action-to-remove-waste-at-kochuveli/article68593545.ece
