The Kerala State Women's Development Corporation (KSWDC) is inviting applications for self-employment loans of up to ₹30 lakh, subject to specific terms and conditions. Unemployed women between the ages of 18 and 55 are eligible to apply, provided they can offer property or officer security as collateral. Applications can be submitted online through the official website: www.kswdc.org. For further details, 0471-2328257, 9496015005, or 9496015006.
.Registration has started for the free provision of high-yielding cashew grafts to farmers and institutions through the Kerala State Agency for the Expansion of Cashew Cultivation. The application form can be obtained from www.ksacc.kerala.gov.in and from the concerned District Field Officer. Interested candidates should submit their applications to the Chairman, KSACC, Aravind Chambers, Mundakkal West, Kollam – 691001 by August 15. Phone: 0474-2760456, Coordinator (South): 9496046000, Coordinator (North): 9496047000
Materials suspected to be from the sunken MSC Elsa 3 ship have washed up on the shore. The State Disaster Management Authority has alerted the public to remain on high alert as these materials may contain hazardous chemicals such as Calcium Carbide.
Do not touch or approach the materials washed ashore under any circumstances. If you come across such materials, immediately call 112 and notify the authorities.
Maintain a distance of at least 200 meters from the materials. Avoid gathering in potentially dangerous areas. Do not obstruct the operations of the authorities during the removal process. Keep a safe distance and strictly follow all instructions.