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Kerala Government Challenges Governor’s Role in Lawmaking Process

March 30, 2024

The Kerala government has recently approached the Supreme Court, raising concerns about President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to four Bills passed by the state without disclosing any reason, and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan withholding assent to seven Bills for extended ..

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Kerala Launches India’s First State-Run OTT Platform ‘CSpace’

March 7, 2024

On March 7, 2024, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched India’s first state-run over-the-top (OTT) platform named ‘CSpace’ in Thiruvananthapuram. The platform, managed by the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), aims to showcase award-winning films, short films, documentaries, and ..

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Kerala’s Human-wildlife Conflict Crisis and Demands for Legal Reforms

February 16, 2024

Kerala has witnessed a steady rise in dangerous human-wildlife interactions in recent years. Attacks from elephants, tigers, leopards, bison, and especially wild boars have posed an increasing threat to human life. Government data showed 8,873 wild animal attack incidents in ..

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7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) held in Kochi

February 4, 2024

The 7th Session of Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was recently held in Kochi. During this session, the committee finalised and recommended quality standards for five spices — allspice, juniper berries, star anise, turmeric, and cardamom. About ..

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Kerala’s Lawsuit Against Centre Seeks Relief from Borrowing Limits

January 26, 2024

The state of Kerala filed a lawsuit under Article 131 of the Indian Constitution in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s recent actions limiting states’ borrowing capacities. Kerala sought an injunction to prevent curtailment of its ability to borrow over ..

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Kerala Launches ‘Operation Amrith’

January 13, 2024

The Kerala Drug Control Department recently launched Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to prevent the overuse of antibiotics in the state. The aim is to conduct surprise raids in pharmacies to detect over-the-counter (OTC) sales of antibiotics ..

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Kerala HC Expands Liability Under Anti-Trafficking Law

January 4, 2024

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a customer found in a brothel can be charged under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The significant judgment widens the ambit of the law combating human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Understanding ..

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Kerala Government Challenges Centre’s Borrowing Ceiling in SC

December 14, 2023

The Kerala government has taken a decisive step by approaching the Supreme Court to contest the imposition of borrowing limits by the Central government. The state argues that this move has pushed its budget into a severe crisis, violating the ..

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