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Scottish National Party politician and Scottish Parliament member Martyn Day married his partner Nitin Chand at the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur, fulfilling Nitin’s long-held wish. The couple, who previously married in the UK, later held a traditional ceremony attended by relatives and friends
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INCOIS has issued a swell surge warning for Kerala, south Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep for August 19-20, warning of wave surges and possible inundation in low-lying coastal areas. Fishermen and residents were advised caution, while beach and nearshore activities were suspended
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Vizhinjam International Seaport has commenced full-fledged EXIM operations, strengthening Kerala's role in global maritime trade. Its Rs 16,000-crore Phase 2 expansion will raise annual capacity to 5.7 million TEUs, add 1,200 metres of berth and create over 5,000 jobs
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The Kerala GST Department has issued charge memos to three officials over alleged lapses in handling tax evasion linked to the 2025 Reporter Broadcasting Company-Argentina football team deal. Nearly Rs 22 crore in tax was found payable, with recovery proceedings now under scrutiny
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Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated PRISM, an AI-based surveillance system at Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail. Developed with Keltron, the system uses AI-powered cameras to monitor inmates, prevent contraband smuggling and escape attempts, while new food rules remove VIP considerations
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Kerala authorities have stepped up preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage, expecting higher pilgrim numbers this season. Measures include improved prasadam supply, healthcare, roads, sanitation, drinking water, accommodation and AI-powered crowd management to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage
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The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple will reopen on August 16 for Chingam month pujas. The Travancore Devaswom Board and KSRTC have made arrangements for devotees, including special bus services and virtual queue-based darshan bookings during the pilgrimage period
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AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to operate additional special trains to Kerala during Onam, saying existing services are inadequate. He sought trains from major cities amid heavy bookings and travel difficulties for passengers
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Kerala BJP has demanded a CBI probe into alleged procedural and financial irregularities in the previous LDF government's plan to bring Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team to the State, alleging fraud, GST evasion and misuse of government name
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Direct EXIM cargo movement at Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin August 18, marking its shift from a transshipment hub to a gateway for Indian overseas trade. The move is expected to boost Kerala’s economic benefits and strengthen regional maritime connectivity
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the government will investigate allegations surrounding the previous LDF government's efforts to bring Lionel Messi and Argentina to Kerala. He flagged possible procedural violations, GST evasion and FCRA concerns, saying appropriate action will follow
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A 25-year-old bank employee and her 26-year-old fiancé were found dead in Kerala and Karnataka within hours of each other. Police said the couple, who had recently got engaged and planned to marry in December, were investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths
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Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala is preparing for a major wedding rush, with 377 marriages booked for August 23 and another 295 scheduled for August 30. Six mandapams, additional staff and security measures will manage the expected crowds and ceremonies
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Kerala’s General Education Department suspended a school teacher over a controversial Social Science Club Freedom Quiz question that described V D Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the maximum punishment from the British. The quiz was conducted in schools across Kasaragod district
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Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Sunday defended the nine-day search operation for three fishermen missing after separate boat mishaps off Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. He rejected opposition allegations of delays, saying the search was conducted continuously with Central government assistance
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Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan and Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan said the state will continue singing only the first two couplets of Vande Mataram at government programmes. Their remarks came after a Chief Secretary’s letter cited Centre’s directions for full rendition
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The NIA arrested Haris TA, the alleged main conspirator, in connection with the seizure of illegal explosives in Kerala’s Malappuram. His arrest takes the total number of accused held to ten. The probe is continuing into the wider conspiracy and procurement network
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A 62-year-old mahout died after being attacked by an elephant at the Forest Department’s elephant camp in Konni, Pathanamthitta, on Saturday. Police said Mohanan Nair was checking a minor injury on Priyadarshini’s trunk when the elephant attacked him
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Two people, including the driver and conductor, were killed and 24 passengers injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on Saturday. Police suspect the driver may have dozed off before the bus hit a signboard
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US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Michael Boulos arrived in Kochi on Saturday for a private visit, accompanied by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Kerala government sources denied reports of a meeting with Chief Minister V D Satheesan
