Thiruvananthapuram Corporation plans steps to bolster safety of staff on night duty after sanitation worker comes under attack from waste dumpers
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-corporation-plans-steps-to-bolster-safety-of-staff-on-night-duty-after-sanitation-worker-comes-under-attack-from-waste-dumpers/article68691173.ece
Sanitation worker was attacked two days ago while he was trying to stop a group from dumping waste into the Amayizhanjan Canal. The attackers are yet to be nabbed. The worker, who sustained injuries on his nose, is yet to be discharged from hospital
BJP alleges lapses in Plan implementation by Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/bjp-alleges-lapses-in-plan-implementation-by-thiruvananthapuram-corporation/article68690777.ece
Special council meeting convened as per a notice issued by BJP councillors see them engage in shouting matches with the LDF counterparts
Navigation chart of Vizhinjam port published
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/navigation-chart-of-vizhinjam-port-published/article68687077.ece
Draft guidelines finalised for timely disbursal of guest lecturers’ salaries in govt, aided colleges
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/draft-guidelines-finalised-for-timely-disbursal-of-guest-lecturers-salaries-in-govt-aided-colleges/article68686732.ece
Minister says Directorate of Collegiate Education will soon release a Standard Operating Procedure to streamline mechanism
Malayalam actor Siddique moves Supreme Court for pre-arrest bail
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-siddique-moves-supreme-court-for-pre-arrest-bail/article68683253.ece
The case was registered in the aftermath of the Justice Hema Committee report
Bio Connect conclave 2024 to begin on September 27
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bio-connect-conclave-2024-to-begin-on-september-27/article68682536.ece
Protest against new Waqf Amendment Bill
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/protest-against-new-waqf-amendment-bill/article68678526.ece
Councillor passes away
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/councillor-passes-away/article68675234.ece
A poacher-turned-forest protector bags prestigious award
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-poacher-turned-forest-protector-bags-prestigious-award/article68670940.ece
Till 1996, Sabu was part of a gang involved in smuggling forest produce such as cinnamon bark and sandalwood. Then he joined an eco development committee and strived to protect the very forest he exploited. For his efforts, an award instituted by Cricketers for Wildlife Conservation has come his way
Beach clean-up drive organised in city
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/beach-clean-up-drive-organised-in-city/article68667400.ece
Vembanad fish count to be held on September 26, 27
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vembanad-fish-count-to-be-held-on-september-26-27/article68663794.ece
Kerala Water Authority to charge new pipelines on Attukal-Mettukada stretch in capital on September 24
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-water-authority-to-charge-new-pipelines-on-attukal-mettukada-stretch-in-capital-on-september-24/article68659513.ece
Following five-day water supply crisis in Thiruvananthapuram city earlier, KWA starts issuing alerts on supply disruptions well in advance in line with a new decision
Rent will not be charged for Poojappura Mandapam during Navaratri, says Corporation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/rent-will-not-be-charged-for-poojappura-mandapam-during-navaratri-says-corporation/article68656473.ece
BJP seeks probe into Anvar’s illegal wiretapping ‘disclosures’
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bjp-seeks-probe-into-anvars-illegal-wiretapping-disclosures/article68648620.ece
Case made for Vande Bharat services from Coimbatore to Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/case-made-for-vande-bharat-services-from-coimbatore-to-mangaluru-thiruvananthapuram/article68645726.ece
Currently, there are only two daily trains available at convenient timings to travel between Coimbatore and Mangaluru
Kovalam marathon: Traffic restrictions in Thiruvananthapuram city on Sunday
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/kovalam-marathon-traffic-restrictions-in-thiruvananthapuram-city-on-sunday/article68691027.ece
Traffic curbs along the National Highway 66 bypass from Kovalam to Shanghumughom from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Women’s commission plans survey on problems encountered by Harithakarma Sena workers
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/womens-commission-plans-survey-on-problems-encountered-by-harithakarma-sena-workers/article68687080.ece
Low monthly wages, health protection issues, harassment from anti-social elements and demeaning behaviour by people among issues faced
People urged to be on the guard against fake e-commerce websites
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/people-urged-to-be-on-the-guard-against-fake-e-commerce-websites/article68686907.ece
People should carefully scrutinise URLs to identify any discrepancies that may indicate a fake site and avoid clicking on links received via WhatsApp, SMS or social media
Forest Minister launches construction of elephant proof trenches in Thiruvananthapuram forest division
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/forest-minister-launches-construction-of-elephant-proof-trenches-in-thiruvananthapuram-forest-division/article68686551.ece
He says govt. committed to addressing human-wildlife conflicts and ensuring the well being of forest dwellers and those residing in forest fringes
CM recalls Yechury’s warm relations with Kerala CPI(M)
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cm-recalls-yechurys-warm-relations-with-kerala-cpim/article68683270.ece
Researchers eye tie-ups for removal of ‘ghost’ nets from shipwrecks, reefs off Thiruvananthapuram coast
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/researchers-eye-tie-ups-for-removal-of-ghost-nets-from-shipwrecks-reefs-off-thiruvananthapuram-coast/article68682849.ece
A major concern globally, lost or abandoned fishing nets pose a danger to marine life. These derelict fishing gear continue to trap fish and other sea creatures
Crime Branch weighs legal options after Kerala High Court rejects actor Siddique’s anticipatory bail plea
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/crime-branch-weighs-legal-options-after-kerala-high-court-rejects-actor-siddiques-anticipatory-bail-plea/article68677432.ece
So far, police have reportedly not restricted Siddique’s movements or issued a wanted-person notice against him
Water supply to be disrupted at some city areas in Kerala capital on September 24
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/water-supply-to-be-disrupted-at-some-areas-in-kerala-capital-on-september-24/article68673504.ece
On account of charging of new water supply lines along Althara-Mettukada route, says Kerala Water Authority
CM calls for strengthening inclusive measures for people with disabilities
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cm-calls-for-strengthening-inclusive-measures-for-people-with-disabilities/article68670884.ece
Exchange of bank account details, ATM cards for commission lands youngsters from rural Kozhikode in trouble
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/exchange-of-bank-account-details-atm-cards-for-commission-lands-youngsters-from-rural-kozhikode-in-trouble/article68664017.ece
Reinstate statutory pension at the earliest: Kerala Secretariat Association
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/reinstate-statutory-pension-at-the-earliest-kerala-secretariat-association/article68659718.ece
25 lakh people screened for lifestyle diseases
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/25-lakh-people-screened-for-lifestyle-diseases/article68656930.ece
12.47 lakh persons found to have at least one risk factor for lifestyle diseases. Screening done on modified version of Shylee app. In the first phase, 1.54 crore people were screened
T.N. native held on charge of attempt to murder
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tn-native-held-on-charge-of-attempt-to-murder/article68653115.ece
A group of Malayalam filmmakers set to launch new film body Progressive Filmmakers’ Association
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-group-of-malayalam-filmmakers-set-to-launch-new-film-body-progressive-filmmakers-association/article68647862.ece
Vision note of proposed organisation, signed by filmmakers Anjali Menon, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Aashiq Abu, Rajeev Ravi, actor Rima Kallingal and producer Bineesh Chandra, being circulated within the industry
Southern Railway told to disclose list of employees with disabilities, amid concerns about fake disability certificates
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/southern-railway-told-to-disclose-list-of-employees-with-disabilities-amid-concerns-about-fake-diability-certificates/article68645290.ece
Citing an apparent reference to disgraced IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, CIC rules that it is in the public interest to disclose such information publicly upfront; dismisses Railways concerns about privacy for employees
