Kerala ADM death | A farewell, a death, and a political row
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-adm-death-a-farewell-a-death-and-a-political-row/article68797416.ece
On October 15, an Additional District Magistrate, K. Naveen Babu, was found dead at his official residence in Kannur, Kerala. The previous evening, the local district panchayat president from the CPI(M) had gone to Babu’s farewell function and publicly accused him of being corrupt. Babu’s death by suicide has brought to light the differences in the CPI(M) and become an election issue, report Sajit C.P. and Hiran Unnikrishnan
Human habitations in Kottayam and Ernakulam: Trapped in the wild
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/trapped-in-the-wild/article68791465.ece
The human habitations of Pampa Valley and Angel Valley in Erumely panchayat in Kottayam and Thattekad, Urulanthanni and Kuttampuzha wards of Kuttampuzha panchayat in Ernakulam are trapped in two protected forest areas. The National Wildlife Board has positively considered Kerala’s recommendations to lift the protected status of these areas. While the move has come after years of protracted struggle, the people remain sceptical about the final outcome, report Hiran Unnikrishnan and K.S. Sudhi
Thiruvananthapuram airport continue to spread its wings, clocks 25 lakh footfall in first half of FY 2024-25
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-airport-continue-to-spread-its-wings-clocks-25-lakh-footfall-in-first-half-of-fy-2024-25/article68787139.ece
New daily domestic flight to be launched to Pune from October 28 and one to Ahmedabad from December 2, with four daily flights in a week. Also, Jazeera Airways will restart its Kuwait service from October 28 with one weekly flight initially
Pinarayi Vijayan launches ‘Ente Bhoomi’ integrated land management system
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pinarayi-vijayan-launches-ente-bhoomi-integrated-land-management-system/article68784225.ece
The country’s first comprehensive land records digital system combines services of Survey, Revenue, Registration departments to offer a plethora of services, including land transfer, template system for land registration, pre-mutation sketch, liability certificate, land tax payment
Anna Samuel’s hyper reality cakes come in the form of biryanis and kappa-meen curry
https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/anna-samuel-creates-hyper-reality-cakes-crafting-edible-art-like-kappa-meen-curry-and-biryani/article68782144.ece
Anna’s cakes are customised to suit client’s tastes and each is a piece of edible art
TMA organises Ratan Tata commemorative event
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tma-organises-ratan-tata-commemorative-event/article68778950.ece
Speakers who had the privilege of working with Ratan Tata recall their association with the industry captain
International Indie Music Festival to return with third edition at Kovalam in November
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/international-indie-music-festival-to-return-with-third-edition-at-kovalam-in-november/article68776170.ece
Set to make a return to the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village in Kovalam, the festival this year will feature independent bands, musicians spanning several genres from various countries
Waste collectors end dramatic protest after Corporation authorities agree to consider demands
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/waste-collectors-end-dramatic-protest-after-corporation-authorities-agree-to-consider-demands/article68773242.ece
Registration mandatory for artificial reproductive technology, surrogacy clinics
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/registration-mandatory-for-artificial-reproductive-technology-surrogacy-clinics/article68769719.ece
Scrutiny of applications received from 140 such institutions in Kerala has been completed and registration given
Swell waves continue to pound coastline of Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/swell-waves-continue-to-pound-coastline-of-kerala/article68765406.ece
INCOIS forecasts swell waves in the range of 0.5-1.3 m height in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Thrissur till 5.30 p.m. on Friday
Kerala Waqf Board property: A disputed deed and a dwelling place
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-disputed-deed-and-a-dwelling-place/article68764796.ece
A legal battle over 404 acres of land at Munambam, Ernakulam, has taken on troubling social and communal dimensions. The Kerala State Waqf Board has staked its claim to the property, which was transferred as Waqf—an inalienable endowment under Islamic law— to an educational institution in Kozhikode. The descendants of those who purchased the land from the institution now face the looming threat of eviction, reports K.S. Sudhi
21% of country’s best institutions in Kerala: Bindu
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/21-of-countrys-best-institutions-in-kerala-bindu/article68761290.ece
Minister inaugurates new academic block at Government Sanskrit College
Action sought against suspects in Kannur ADM’s unnatural death
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/action-sought-against-suspects-in-kannur-adms-unnatural-death/article68761233.ece
Homecooks in Thiruvananthapuram are championing artificial additive-free jams, preserves, juice, ethnic eats and more
https://www.thehindu.com/food/features/homemade-jams-concentrates-preserves-made-with-fresh-produce-capture-essence-of-keralas-seasonal-fruits/article68709377.ece
Four home cooks in Thiruvananthapuram are turning fruits into value-added products without using artificial flavours or preservatives
Sabarimala: Pilgrims without online registration will also receive darshan, says Kerala CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sabarimala-pilgrims-without-online-registration-will-also-receive-darshan-says-kerala-cm/article68755916.ece
Replying to a submission, Pinarayi Vijayan says steps have been taken to enhance coordination between various departments and agencies so that improved facilities can be provided for pilgrims at Sannidhanam, Pamba and other key spots
Husband held for allegedly stealing woman’s jewellery
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/husband-held-for-allegedly-stealing-womans-jewellery/article68797725.ece
KSERC clears KSEB’s ₹1,490.23-crore capital investment plan for power generation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kserc-clears-ksebs-149023-crore-capital-investment-plan-for-power-generation/article68788354.ece
The Electricity Regulatory Commission won’t allow any cost escalation due to delays in project implementation to be passed on to the consumers
Artist Shibu Chand’s exhibition, Text/Context portrays prevailing discomforts and disappearances
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/shibu-chand-artist-new-exhibition-text-context-thiruvananthapuram/article68786474.ece
The exhibition of mostly scroll paintings will go on till October 30
HC grants bail to woman doctor
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bail-granted-to-woman-doctor/article68783717.ece
Finance department approves tender for Venjaramoodu flyover construction
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/finance-department-approves-tender-for-venjaramoodu-flyover-construction/article68779291.ece
Cyclone brewing in Bay of Bengal to trigger moderate rainfall in south Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cyclone-brewing-in-bay-of-bengal-to-trigger-moderate-rainfall-in-south-kerala/article68776390.ece
Samanwayam project launched
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/samanwayam-project-launched/article68773289.ece
Death of Kannur ADM: Tensions at Collectorate as Yuva Morcha, KSU activists protest seeking Collector’s resignation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/death-of-kannur-adm-tensions-at-collectorate-as-yuva-morcha-ksu-activists-protest-seeking-collectors-resignation/article68772286.ece
BJYM and KSU activists stage demonstration alleging District Collector Arun K. Vijayan’s involvement in the death of Naveen Babu
After snails, farmers in Idukki battling spotted locust infestation; experts say change in climate pattern could be a cause
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/after-snails-farmers-in-idukki-battling-locust-infestation-experts-say-change-in-climate-pattern-could-be-a-cause/article68769484.ece
Plantations of over 70 farmers severely affected by the spotted locust infestation at Konnathady and Vathikudy panchayats
Thiruvananthapuram observatory captures stunning images of rare comet C/2023 A3
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/thiruvananthapuram-observatory-captures-stunning-images-of-rare-comet-c2023-a3/article68765225.ece
Although the comet was closest to Earth on October 12, the inclement weather in Thiruvananthapuram hindered observations on that day
India gearing up for next industrial revolution through initiatives like BioE3 policy: Union Minister
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/india-gearing-up-for-next-industrial-revolution-through-initiatives-like-bioe3-policy-union-minister/article68765038.ece
It is time to creatively think about how to add value to the products cultivated by our farmers, says Jitendra Singh at a gathering of farmers and artisans in Thiruvananthapuram
TDB opens virtual queue for Sabarimala, sets daily limit of 70,000 slots
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tdb-opens-virtual-queue-for-sabarimala-sets-daily-limit-of-70000-slots/article68761084.ece
With the State government already declaring a daily limit of 80,000, the move has sparked speculation that the remaining 10,000 spots may be allocated through spot bookings
Back schemes announced in Budget with adequate funds, CAG tells Kerala government
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/back-schemes-announced-in-budget-with-adequate-funds-cag-tells-kerala-government/article68761006.ece
CAG says of the 27 schemes initiated in 2022-23, no Budget provision was provided for 13 schemes. For eight of these, the departments did not submit project proposals either
Malayalam films Feminichi Fathima and Appuram chosen for International Competition section of 29th IFFK
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/malayalam-films-feminichi-fathima-and-appuram-chosen-for-international-competition-section-in-iffk/article68756752.ece
12 Malayalam films to be part of the Malayalam Cinema Today section in the festival this year
Death of Kannur ADM Naveen Babu triggers public outcry, anti-government protests in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/death-of-kannur-adm-naveen-babu-triggers-public-outcry-anti-government-protests-in-kerala/article68755471.ece
Congress and BJP have blamed CPI(M) leader and Kannur district panchayat president P.P. Divya for Naveen Babu’s death
