The Kerala Legislative Assembly has passed the Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill and the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, granting sweeping powers to the Chief Wildlife Warden to order the instant shooting of violent wild animals that stray into human settlements or farmlands. This is the first time in India that a state has sought to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet has given the green light to a landmark bill that permits authorities to kill wild animals declared dangerous when they pose a threat to human life. Chaired online by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the special Cabinet meeting decided to table the bill in the Assembly session beginning Monday, with the objective Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Electricity consumers in Kerala can expect lower bills in June, thanks to a reduction in the fuel surcharge announced by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The move comes as a welcome relief amid rising living costs. Starting June, the fuel surcharge will be slashed by 3 paise per unit for monthly bill payers, Read More…