Keralam

The committee will explore scientific removal methods and ways to turn the invasive plants into useful products, as their spread affects farming, fishing and navigation.

A division bench of the High Court has stayed further investigation into the alleged bribery case for a period of four weeks.

Local Self-Government Department Minister K M Shaji said only 10 of the platform’s 21 modules had been completed, while a committee has been asked to examine the regularisation of unnumbered buildings.

The 17-year-old was taken into custody again after the victim’s family protested his release on bail following a fatal Mercedes-scooter collision near Cheranelloor in Kochi.

The recommendation has drawn criticism from CPI(M) leaders, who cite constitutional safeguards under Article 317, while the BJP’s youth wing has sought a detailed probe into the commission.

The exemption covers the T1 and T2 sections of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, following allegations by the Opposition that the move weakens transparency and protects influential people.

An orange alert was issued from 8 am on Sunday, with strong winds of 40–50 kmph forecast in parts of the state.

The 54-year-old was returning home from his food stall when the collision occurred near Cheranelloor, his niece said.

Malappuram and Kozhikode collectors announced Sunday holidays for several educational institutions, while the disaster management authority urged residents to avoid river crossings and night travel to hilly areas.

The FIR alleges the Instagram video could promote enmity between religious communities, while Pinarayi Vijayan called for legal action against those spreading communal hatred.

An Instagram video portraying Fort Kochi's Muslim population as a threat and calling for Union government intervention has drawn criticism over its communal assertions and unsubstantiated claims.

The month-wise calendar lists disease risks, symptoms, transmission routes and preventive measures, with health workers set to conduct household awareness drives across the state.

The Thrikaripur MLA and other passengers escaped unhurt after the vehicle lost control on National Highway 66 due to a tyre burst.