Relocating bund and building parallel bridge crucial to extend Water Metro ferries to Infopark
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/relocating-bund-and-building-parallel-bridge-crucial-to-extend-water-metro-ferries-to-infopark/article68218564.ece
Ferries have been terminating trips at Kakkanad terminal at Chittettukara, located well away from the Infopark-Smart City IT hub
Conditions remain favourable for normal onset of monsoon over Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/conditions-remain-favourable-for-normal-onset-of-monsoon-over-kerala/article68218700.ece
Monsoon is expected to hit State on May 29, three days ahead of its normal date of onset
BJP takes out protest march
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bjp-takes-out-protest-march/article68215605.ece
Efforts needed to make common people understand the essence of Constitution: CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/efforts-needed-to-make-common-people-understand-the-essence-of-constitution-cm/article68211981.ece
CM release book written by Law Minister on Constitution
KILA offers online course on waste management
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kila-offers-online-course-on-waste-management/article68208226.ece
Heavy rainfall to continue on May 24, three districts in Kerala on orange alert
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/heavy-rainfall-to-continue-on-may-24-three-districts-on-orange-alert/article68208289.ece
Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts are on orange alert for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday
52-day trawling ban along Kerala coast to begin on June 9 midnight
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/52-day-trawling-ban-along-kerala-coast-to-begin-on-june-9-midnight/article68204346.ece
The trawling ban will remain in force for 52 days till July 31 midnight. Control rooms functioning round the clock have been opened in all coastal districts and steps taken to provide free ration for fishermen who go out to sea in trawlers and workers in allied sectors during the period. Diesel outlets at harbours and fish landing centres would be closed.
Kerala Governor declines Ordinance on ward delimitation citing Model Code of Conduct
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-governor-declines-ordinance-on-ward-delimitation-citing-model-code-of-conduct/article68203981.ece
Nod for local bodies to implement projects of urgent nature in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/nod-for-local-bodies-to-implement-projects-of-urgent-nature-in-kerala/article68204014.ece
Conference on software testing held at Technopark
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/conference-on-software-testing-held-at-technopark/article68203708.ece
IMD issues heavy rainfall warning as Southwest monsoon races towards Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/imd-issues-heavy-rainfall-warning-as-southwest-monsoon-races-towards-kerala/article68200394.ece
Red alert at isolated places in Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts and orange alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram on Wednesday
SHRC seeks report on smart road work delay in city
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/shrc-seeks-report-on-smart-road-work-delay-in-city/article68197110.ece
Heavy rainfall: CM advises people to take precautions
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/heavy-rainfall-cm-advises-people-to-take-precautions/article68191224.ece
The possibility of waterlogging in urban areas and low-lying regions also cannot be discounted, Mr. Vijayan said.
CPI(M) lionising criminals by building memorials in their honour: Cong.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cpim-lionising-criminals-by-building-memorials-in-their-honour-cong/article68190751.ece
Party flays CPI(M) move to honour the memory of two party workers who died in an accidental blast while making a crude bomb at Panur in Kannur in 2015
Climate change contributing to public health challenges faced by Kerala: experts
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/climate-change-contributing-to-public-health-challenges-faced-by-kerala-experts/article68187236.ece
Dengue fever and chikungunya have emerged as major health challenges for Kerala, says Health Minister Veena George
Agriculture department submits special action plan for drought-hit cardamom plantations in Idukki
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/agricultural-department-submits-special-action-plan-for-drought-hit-cardamom-plantations-in-idukki/article68218602.ece
Recommendation include planting deciduous trees in order to change the pattern of shade reconstruction on the cardamom farms, implementing modern irrigation system, ensuring mulching in the plantations to avoid drought, construction of ponds, and wells, and soil conservation
₹200-crore Urban Flood Risk Management Programme for Thiruvananthapuram city
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/200-crore-urban-flood-risk-management-programme-for-thiruvananthapuram-city/article68218643.ece
National Disaster Management Authority earmarks ₹1,800 crore for urban flood mitigation in nine cities – including State capital.
Companies will be empanelled for skill development and internships for four-year degree programmes: Bindu
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/companies-will-be-empanelled-for-skill-development-and-internships-for-four-year-degree-programmes-bindu/article68212384.ece
KSHEC has initiated steps to identify capable firms for conducting skill enhancement programmes. The Minister says students can now select their subjects from a range of course offerings.
Five sentenced to 10-year rigorous imprisonment for smuggling ganja
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/five-sentenced-to-10-year-rigorous-imprisonment-for-smuggling-ganja/article68211635.ece
In May 2022, the Sasthamcotta police intercepted a vehicle at Bharanikavu Junction in Kollam and seized 46.7 kg of ganja
An in-depth look at the historical Vaikom Satyagraha
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/an-in-depth-look-at-the-historical-vaikom-satyagraha/article68208474.ece
Archives department exhibition includes a report by The Hindu on police assaults and charkha seizures
New study reveals extent of microplastic pollution in Ashtamudi Lake
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-study-reveals-extent-of-microplastic-pollution-in-ashtamudi-lake/article68207546.ece
Highest percentage composition of microplastics found in macrofauna, with fish accounting for 19.6% and shellfish 40.9%
Three sentenced to death in Kerala for murdering 71-year-old neighbour
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/three-sentenced-to-death-in-kerala-for-murdering-71-year-old-neighbour/article68204096.ece
The three accused were also involved in the murder of a 14-year-old girl near Kovalam
Two relief camps opened in Thiruvananthapuram district as rain continues
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-relief-camps-opened-in-thiruvananthapuram-district/article68203975.ece
Crop loss worth ₹11 crore recorded in district
Two shipwrecks off Thiruvananthapuram coast are today home to a rich array of marine life, finds study
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/two-shipwrecks-off-thiruvananthapuram-coast-are-today-home-to-a-rich-array-of-marine-life-finds-study/article68203700.ece
212 species of macrofauna documented from the two wrecks
Kalimuttam vacation camp held for children of IT employees at Technopark
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kalimuttam-vacation-camp-held-for-children-of-it-employees-at-technopark/article68200852.ece
Floodwaters stay put in Chala market for the second consecutive day
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/floodwaters-stay-put-in-chala-market-for-the-second-consecutive-day/article68197074.ece
Storm water enters a few shops and houses in the city’s commercial hub; trade affected as customers stay away from the flooded market; Smart City works in major roads further slowed down as pits dug for ducting work are now filled with water; Mayor Arya Rajendran convenes an all-party meeting
Youth Congress stages protest against CM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/youth-congress-stages-protest-against-cm/article68191508.ece
Youth Congress protest against Kerala CM over law and order in state, burn his effigy
Hepatitis A advisory issued by health department in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hepatitis-a-advisory-issued-by-health-department-in-kerala/article68190942.ece
Handrub solutions containing alcohol are not useful to prevent hepatitis virus spread, according to advisory
Corporation to introduce slit pusher and slot trapper to clean canals an drains
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/corporation-to-introduce-slit-pusher-and-slot-trapper-to-clean-canals-an-drains/article68190730.ece
Kerala Chief Secretary releases The Hindu Destination Civil Services Handbook
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chief-secretary-releases-the-hindu-destination-civil-services-handbook/article68186958.ece