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Kerala Govt Ensures Timely Salaries for KSRTC Employees from Next Month

In a major relief for Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees, Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar has announced that salaries will now be credited on the 1st of every month. The minister assured that this month’s salaries would be deposited in employees’ accounts by Tuesday evening. This move is aimed at improving financial stability Read More…

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Kerala High Court Restores Lending Platform ‘Olyv’s’ Website After Suspension

The Kerala High Court has lifted the suspension of the website of lending service provider ‘Olyv’, allowing the company to resume its online operations after a temporary regulatory halt. The suspension was initially imposed following allegations of financial regulation violations. However, ‘Olyv’ challenged the decision in court, arguing that the regulatory action was unjustified and Read More…

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Kerala University Laws (Amendment) and Private Universities Bills Spark Heated Debate in Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Assembly witnessed a heated debate over the Kerala University Laws (Amendment) Bill and the Private Universities Bill, with both the ruling and opposition parties engaging in intense discussions on the implications of the proposed legislation. Amid strong objections raised by the opposition, the bills were referred to the Subject Committee for further Read More…

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Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Centre’s Decision to Permit Offshore Mining

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing the central government’s decision to allow private participation in offshore mineral exploration and mining. The resolution, presented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, expressed strong concerns over the recent amendments to the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002. The state government argued that the Read More…

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Kerala Cabinet Approves Guidelines for Floating Solar Power Projects

Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant step towards boosting renewable energy, the Kerala Cabinet has approved guidelines for the development of floating solar power projects in the state. This initiative aims to harness Kerala’s vast water bodies for clean energy production, reducing dependency on conventional power sources while promoting sustainability. The new guidelines outline key regulations for Read More…

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Kerala High Court Forms Special Bench to Tackle Rising Ragging Cases

Kochi: In response to the increasing incidents of ragging in educational institutions, the Kerala High Court has decided to form a special bench to handle such cases and ensure the strict enforcement of anti-ragging laws. The decision follows a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA), which highlighted the Read More…

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Kerala Assembly: ASHAs’ Protest Sparks Uproar in House; UDF Slams Govt’s Handling

Thiruvananthapuram: The ongoing protest by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in Kerala triggered heated discussions in the state assembly, with the opposition UDF strongly criticizing the government’s approach to addressing their demands. The issue was raised through an adjournment motion by Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, leading to a war of words between him and Read More…

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Kerala’s Government Hospitals Struggle with Acute Doctor Shortage

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s government hospitals are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, raising concerns about the state’s public healthcare system. The Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA) has sounded the alarm, citing alarming figures from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). As of March 2023, a staggering 5,476 positions remained vacant under the Read More…

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Films and Serials Glorifying Violence Negatively Impacting Children: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed concern over the growing influence of violent content in films and television serials on children. He stated that the glorification of violence in entertainment media is having a detrimental effect on young minds. Referring to the recent rise in crimes committed by minors in Kerala and increasing Read More…