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
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
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
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
