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Under revised PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines, beneficiaries are required to bear 25% of the total project cost, amounting to ₹1 lakh; Kerala Leader of the Opposition says State government’s decision to bow to anti-people conditions imposed by the Centre cannot be accepted

Accused identified as Ajeesh, a resident of Ezhukumvayal. The crime came to light after he sent a video of the act to a former vicar of the Ezhukumvayal parish

Minister for Endowments Anam Ramanarayana Reddy hoists the national flag and receives a guard of honour from the police, presents a cheque for ₹1,031 crore to the 74,956 members of 10,351 self help groups (SHGs)

Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple manager approaches police after group allegedly holds event without Devaswom permission

Harrisons Malayalam deploys aerial seeding with 24 native species at Pattumallay Estate, aiming to restore biodiversity while reducing labour costs and soil disturbance

The controversy assumes significance against the backdrop of guidelines issued by the Home Ministry in February, and reiterated in July, on the observance of the national song, and the subsequent passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026