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Water Hyacinth crisis: Future Kerala mission discussion paper released

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (UNI) In a significant step towards addressing one of Kerala’s most persistent ecological challenges, a comprehensive discussion paper aimed at finding sustainable solutions to the rampant spread of water hyacinth (kulavazha) across the state’s inland water bodies has been released.
Titled “Tackling the Water Hyacinth Menace in Kerala,” the paper has been prepared by the Future Kerala Mission of JAIN University, Kochi, as part of its ongoing efforts to identify and mitigate critical environmental and livelihood challenges facing the state.
Former Indian Ambassador and Future Kerala Mission Chairman Venu Rajamony, along with Dr. Lakshmi and Dr. Radhakrishnan Unni of JAIN University’s Department of Marine Sciences, handed over the first copy of the report to Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian.
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Hyderabad, Nov 17 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock over reports that several people from the state have died in the tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia. He has directed the Chief Secretary and the DGP to coordinate with the Saudi Embassy to provide assistance to the bereaved families.

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42 Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus-tanker collision

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Hyderabad, Nov 17 (UNI) As many as 42 Indian pilgrims lost their lives when a bus collided with a diesel tanker in the early hours of Monday in Saudi Arabia. Most of the victims are believed to be from Hyderabad, with reports indicating that at least 16 were residents of the Mallepally and Bazarghat areas.

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Suicide of RSS worker Anand Thampi sparks political controversy in Kerala

17 Nov 2025 | 10:39 AM

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AG Kerala wins CAG's 'office of the year award 2025'

17 Nov 2025 | 9:07 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 17 (UNI) The Office of the Accountant General (A&E), Kerala, has been honoured with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India's "Office of the Year Award 2025", recognising it as the top-performing Accounts and Entitlement office in the country.

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