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Kerala seeks to revive stalled Sabari rail project
Chief Minister says state will use its 50% funding share to restart the long-delayed railway line while pressing the centre for its contribution.
The Hindu · 1m

Teen remanded to Borstal School in Kochi drunk-driving case
Police defend sending 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev to Borstal School after he killed three students, citing prison rules for young offenders. Opposition alleges preferential treatment.
The Hindu · 1m

Kerala to extend Go Express mart hours
Minister Anoop Jacob says Supplyco convenience stores will move toward round-the-clock operations in three cities.
The Hindu · 1m
Kerala police file corruption cases against Vijayan, daughter, minister
The vigilance bureau registers two FIRs over alleged improper payments from a state minerals company to a defunct IT firm.
The Hindu · 1m

Kerala CM opens IAP House in Kochi
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurates the Indian Academy of Pediatrics Cochin Chapter building, which will house a pediatric palliative care unit.
The Hindu · 1m

At 100, P.B. Menon still walks into court
A Palakkad lawyer marks his centenary with the Guinness World Record for the longest career in practice, showing no signs of stopping.
The Hindu · 2m

Kerala completes 568 of 588 planned projects in 100 days
Chief Minister Satheesan says the UDF government has delivered 96.5% of its initial action plan and launches a new mission to clear pending files.
The Hindu · 1m
Kerala's dog crisis needs planning, not culling
Kerala is calling for mass dog culling to tackle street dog attacks, but experts say the real problem is failed urban planning and waste management.
The Hindu · 2m
Governor urges responsible use of technology
Kerala's Governor tells IIIT Kottayam graduates to master technology rather than become its slaves.
The Hindu · 1m

Kerala minister honours Asian Games silver medallist
K.A. Thulasi visited M. Sreeshankar at home to celebrate his long jump silver medal from the Asian Games in Japan.
The Hindu · 1m

Wildlife Week event opens in Thiruvananthapuram Monday
A three-day conference on forest conservation and coexistence begins October 5 in Kerala's capital.
The Hindu · 1m

Kerala consumer wins Rs 1.68 lakh for defective e-scooter
Kerala consumer gets Rs 1.68 lakh after commission finds e-scooter only travels 16 km despite repairs.
Financialexpress · 1m
CPI(M) demands party leaders repay cooperative bank loans
Kerala's Communist Party orders leaders to clear dues immediately or face disciplinary action after public anger over frozen deposits.
The Hindu · 1m

Inspector arrested after flushing bribe down toilet
A public health official in Kerala tried to destroy evidence of a ten thousand rupee bribe by flushing it, but vigilance officers recovered the money from the pipe.
The Hindu · 1m

Health centre turns nutrition into a shared meal
Velukkara Family Health Centre in Thrissur moves beyond lectures to teach balanced eating through hands-on preparation and consumption of a traditional Kerala lunch.
The Hindu · 1m

CPI leader attacks Kumbh Mela plan, BJP fires back
Binoy Viswam says the Tirunavaya Kumbh Mela promotes Godse's politics. BJP leaders reject the criticism and vow the event will continue.
The Hindu · 1m

Kerala toll plaza eyes barrier-free system
District Collector directs NHAI to study Tamil Nadu model for Paliyekara toll plaza as part of wider push to ease traffic and fix safety gaps.
The Hindu · 1m

Kerala Consumer Wins Rs 25,000 for Cracked TV
Kerala consumer gets new TV and Rs 25,000 after TV made 'horrifying sound' and cracked display.
Financialexpress · 1m

NHAI to study two railway bridges at Kallumthazham
India's highways authority will directly evaluate building two railway overbridges to ease severe traffic congestion at a Kerala junction.
The Hindu · 1m

Wildlife Week celebrations end in Malappuram
District-level competitions conclude with prize distribution at Government College.
The Hindu · 1m

Borewell rig overturns onto house, killing two workers
A Tamil Nadu-registered drilling lorry lost control on a steep road in Kerala and crashed into a house, killing two migrant workers from central India.
The Hindu · 1m

One kilogram of hair removed from girl's stomach
A nine-year-old in Kerala underwent surgery to remove a massive hairball caused by Rapunzel syndrome, a rare condition affecting fewer than 100 people worldwide.
The Hindu · 1m

Monkey Play Selected for Vancouver Lab
Indian filmmaker Don Palathara's drama 'Monkey Play' joins Vancouver's first Works-in-Progress Lab.
Variety · 1m

Kerala egg puffs, the bakery snack worth making
Flaky puff pastry, spiced onion masala and half a boiled egg, ready in under an hour.
Taste of Home · 1m