Where to soak in Navaratri festivities in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/navaratri-festivities-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68735291.ece
As Navaratri celebrations reach a crescendo, here is a ready reckoner on what is happening in the Kerala capital
Kerala Assembly: Adjournment debate on Thrissur Pooram ‘disruption’ descends into political slugfest
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-adjournment-debate-on-thrissur-pooram-disruption-descends-into-political-slugfest/article68736153.ece
Treasury and Opposition benches accuse each other of having a secret understanding with Sangh Parivar forces
CSIR-NIIST enters pact with Tata Steel to reduce carbon emission
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/csir-niist-enters-pact-with-tata-steel-to-reduce-carbon-emission/article68732484.ece
Documentary on Dr Mary Poonen Lukose throws light on her work as legislator and physician
https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/dr-mary-poonen-lukose-indias-first-female-legislator-pioneering-physician-commemorated-in-a-documentary/article68731777.ece
Dr Mary Poonen Lukose: Charitram Piranna Kaikal, to be screened on October 9 during a function, commemorates the centenary of her taking the oath as a legislator in 1924
Kerala Assembly adjourned after tense stand-off between Opposition and ruling front
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-adjourned-after-tense-stand-off-between-opposition-and-ruling-front/article68727602.ece
Verbal duel between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan marks the day’s tumultuous proceedings
Malayalam actor Siddique appears for questioning in rape case
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-actor-siddique-appears-for-questioning-in-rape-case/article68727198.ece
Special investigation team has been investigating the veteran actor on suspicion of raping an aspiring artiste in a hotel room in Thiruvananthapuram in 2016
K.T. Jaleel’s remarks on gold smuggling sparks row, IUML demands apology
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kt-jaleels-remarks-on-gold-smuggling-sparks-row-iuml-demands-apology/article68725606.ece
Green anaconda dies at the zoo
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/green-anaconda-dies-at-the-zoo/article68725248.ece
PresVu eye drops claim: DCGI directs FDCA Gujarat to take appropriate action against ENTOD Pharmaceuticals
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/presvu-eye-drops-claim-dcgi-directs-fdca-gujarat-to-take-appropriate-action-against-entod-pharmaceuticals/article68724257.ece
The DCGI issued the directive to FDCA Gujarat, following a complaint filed before it by K.V. Babu, a public health activist and an ophthalmologist himself, last month
Kerala’s public education sector is a model for the nation: CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralas-public-education-sector-is-a-model-for-the-nation-cm/article68721771.ece
Kudumbashree members to support livestock sector through A-HELP programme
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kudumbashree-members-to-support-livestock-sector-through-a-help-programme/article68719201.ece
UDF loses power in Vembayam panchayat, alleges LDF-BJP nexus
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/udf-loses-power-in-vembayam-panchayat-alleges-ldf-bjp-nexus/article68718478.ece
Police to intensify drug crackdown and enhance crime prevention measures
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/police-to-intensify-drug-crackdown-and-enhance-crime-prevention-measures/article68702899.ece
State Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb emphasised the urgency of completing investigations in narcotic cases, and directed officers to expedite the urgency of submitting charge sheets
Kerala Cyber Police book Malayalam YouTube news channels for allegedly defaming veteran actor-director Balachandra Menon
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-cyber-police-book-malayalam-youtube-news-channels-for-allegedly-defaming-veteran-actor-director-balachandra-menon/article68697155.ece
Balachandra Menon had petitioned CM Pinarayi Vijayan and State Police Chief Sheikh Darvesh Saheb stating that he was the target of a blackmail and defamation bid by an actor and a person claiming to be her lawyer.
District Development Committee meet held in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/district-development-committee-meet-held-in-thiruvananthapuram/article68694932.ece
Decision to stop spot booking at Sabarimala to ensure smooth pilgrimage, Devaswom Minister Vasavan informs Assembly
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/decision-to-stop-spot-booking-at-sabarimala-to-ensure-smooth-pilgrimage-devaswom-minister-vasavan-informs-assembly/article68737092.ece
Kerala govt. examining KWA request for financial support to continue free water supply to BPL families: Minister
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-govt-examining-kwa-request-for-financial-support-to-continue-free-water-supply-to-bpl-families-minister/article68735740.ece
Roshy Augustine says a little over 4.66 lakh BPL families were given new connections under Centrally-aided JJM and the number of beneficiaries for free supply has increased since 2023
UDF accuses LDF govt. of lacking clear explanation for ADGP-RSS ‘parleys’
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/udf-accuses-ldf-govt-of-lacking-clear-explanation-for-adgp-rss-parleys/article68732357.ece
After four hours of adjournment debate, UDF walks out of Kerala Assembly on Tuesday
Artist Lakshmi Madhavan works with weavers in Balaramapuram to explore socio-political aspects of cloth and body
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/lakshmi-madhavan-explores-identity-heritage-through-kasavu-cloth-bridging-art-and-tradition-through-weavers/article68700454.ece
Lakshmi’s work with cotton and kasavu woven by weavers in Balaramapuram has been a collaborative effort to blend the personal with the legacy of the community
Row in Kerala Assembly over sidelining of 49 questions to unstarred list, Opposition boycotts Question Hour
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/row-in-kerala-assembly-over-removal-of-49-questions-to-unstarred-list-opposition-boycotts-question-hour/article68727213.ece
Opposition United Democratic Front storms out after Speaker defends the decision
Kerala ADGP Ajith Kumar stripped of Law and Order charge
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ajith-kumar-stripped-of-law-and-order-charge/article68725944.ece
Manoj Abraham will replace him. Cong. and CPI had accused him of parleying secretly with RSS and scuttling Thrissur Pooram to advantage BJP in LS elections
Temple priest arrested for theft
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/temple-priest-arrested-for-theft/article68725375.ece
Corporation official suspended for allegedly accepting bribes for issuing occupancy certificate
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/corporation-official-suspended-for-allegedly-accepting-bribes-for-issuing-occupancy-certificate/article68725091.ece
Kerala producing 25 lakh tonnes of milk daily: CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-producing-25-lakh-tonnes-of-milk-daily-cm/article68721904.ece
Foundation stone laid for Pallium India Home in Thiruvananthapuram
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/foundation-stone-laid-for-pallium-india-home/article68721562.ece
Kerala High Court judge praises Pallium India for pioneering palliative care, emphasizing its vital impact on citizens’ lives
HC stay a blow to CPI(M) plan to wrest control of KSCARD bank, says bank president
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hc-stay-a-blow-to-cpim-plan-to-wrest-control-of-kscard-bank-says-bank-president/article68718650.ece
Conference on ants conducted
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/conference-on-ants-conducted/article68714486.ece
Centre allots Kerala an additional 177 MW for six months from October
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-allots-kerala-an-additional-177-mw-for-six-months-from-october/article68698390.ece
State had placed a request for 300 MW. The power supply, which will also cover the peaks hours from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., comes at a per unit rate below ₹5
FIR against LDF dissident legislator P V Anvar for alleged illegal phone tapping
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/fir-against-ldf-dissident-legislator-p-v-anvar-for-alleged-illegal-phone-tapping/article68697086.ece
Mr. Anvar aired the private phone conversation at a press conference to make his case that the police department under Mr. Vijayan’s watch was corrupt and steeped in criminality
CPI hardens its demand for ADGP law and order’s removal from the top post
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/cpi-hardens-its-demand-for-adgp-law-and-orders-removal-from-the-top-post/article68693879.ece
CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam said the officer’s “secret parleys” with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leadership contravened Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s political line
