Tag: Kerala
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Eliminating Extreme Poverty: Kerala’s Lessons for Developing ASEAN Countries
Kerala’s bold claim and its debate When Kerala’s Chief Minister announced on 1 November 2025 that the state had ostensibly eliminated extreme poverty, it sparked a lively debate among economists, policymakers, and development practitioners. Critics pressed for rigorous definitions and transparent measurement, while supporters argued that the state had moved decisively toward a living standard…
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Sabarimala Gold Theft: SIT Arrests Chief Priest Rajeevaru as Probe Expands
Latest development in the Sabarimala gold theft case The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold scam has taken a dramatic step, arresting Kandararu Rajeevaru, the tantri (chief priest) of the Ayyappa temple. Authorities detained him for questioning earlier in the day before moving to formal arrest. The development marks a significant escalation in…
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Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: SIT Arrests Chief Priest Kandararu Rajeevaru Amid Probe into Links with Potti
Overview of the Case The Sabarimala gold theft case took a fresh turn as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested Kandararu Rajeevaru, the tantri (chief priest) of the Ayyappa temple, in connection with the ongoing probe into the theft and its alleged financial web. This development follows a period of detention and questioning that culminated…
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Kerala Fire at Thrissur Railway Station Destroys Hundreds of Two-Wheelers
What happened at Thrissur railway station In the early hours of Sunday, a fire broke out in the paid parking area of Thrissur railway station in Kerala. Authorities say the incident began around 6:30 am and rapidly spread, gutting hundreds of two-wheeler vehicles parked in the facility. Local responders arrived quickly after receiving distress calls…
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Thrissur Railway Station Fire: Hundreds of Bikes Gutted
Thrissur Railway Station Fire: What Happened A damaging fire broke out in the paid parking area of Thrissur railway station in Kerala early on Sunday, leaving hundreds of two-wheelers severely damaged. Officials said the incident occurred around 6:30 am, with emergency services responding to distress calls from station staff and nearby commuters. By the time…
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Kerala Fire at Thrissur Station Destroys Hundreds of Two-Wheelers
Overview of the Incident A significant fire broke out early on Sunday morning at the paid parking area adjacent to Thrissur railway station in Kerala, widening concerns about safety in railway facilities. The blaze, reported around 6:30 am, rapidly spread through rows of two-wheelers parked in the facility, resulting in extensive damage and triggering emergency…
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LPG Cylinder Price Hike Hits Households and Businesses Ahead of Festival Season
Festival Season Brings a New Round of LPG Price Changes As the Navaratri celebrations and the festival season get underway, the price of LPG cylinders has moved again, with a notable rise for commercial cylinders and no change for domestic ones. Public sector oil marketing companies have increased the rate of a standard 19-kilogram commercial…
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LPG Cylinder Price Hike Hits Businesses This Festival Season
Festival-season LPG price revisions and who they affect In a move that mirrors global crude trends, public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) in India hiked the price of commercial LPG cylinders (19 kg) during the festival season. The latest revision raised the consumer price by ₹15-15.5, lifting the Kerala average to around ₹1,623.5 in Thiruvananthapuram,…
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LPG Cylinder Price Hike: Commercial Rates Up, Households Relieved
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hike Ahead of the Festive Season Public sector oil marketing companies have increased the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by about 15-15.5 rupees. In Kerala, the retail price reached 1,602.5 rupees in Kochi, 1,623.5 rupees in Thiruvananthapuram, and 1,634.5 rupees in Kollam. This uptick comes after a period where…
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K.B. Ganeshkumar: A Strong Leader in NSS Karayog Union
Introduction In southern Kerala, K.B. Ganeshkumar is emerging as a prominent voice for community service. Hailing from Punalur in Kollam district, he has become a focal point for grassroots organizing through the NSS Karayog Union. As a district level leader in the Pathanamthitta region, he is known for linking students, volunteers and local residents in…