December 21, 2025

Nine Innovative Projects Proposed for Ecological Revival of Vembanad Lake

The Beta Vembanad Forum unveiled nine projects to restore Vembanad Lake. The plans cover waste control, fisheries, pollution filters, and value addition from water hyacinth. Experts, officials, and CSR leaders joined the effort to attract funds for this major wetland revival.

December 21, 2025

Forest Dept Blocks Kumily Panchayat’s Temporary Toilets for Sabarimala Pilgrims

Kumily panchayat’s plan to install temporary toilets for Sabarimala pilgrims was halted by the Forest Department citing Supreme Court rules. Pilgrims face open defecation risks.

December 21, 2025

Kerala Invites Operators to Set Up Public EV Charging Stations Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme

Kerala State Electricity Board calls for charge point operators to build electric vehicle public charging stations on public lands. The move comes under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE scheme, offering 80% subsidy to boost EV adoption and create a strong charging network.

December 21, 2025

Europe Cuts Aid to Fight Poverty, Channels Funds to Ukraine and Defence

European countries like Sweden and Germany are slashing aid budgets to poorer nations while redirecting funds to Ukraine and defence. Experts warn these cuts risk undoing progress on hunger, health, and education in Africa and beyond.

December 21, 2025

Dangerous Aluminium Levels Found in Kuttanad Paddy Fields Threaten Crop Health

Soil tests in Kerala’s Kuttanad reveal aluminium up to 165 times above safe limits. This spike due to soil acidity endangers rice crops and farmers’ livelihoods, urging urgent government action.