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.

The Industrial Training Department is set to organize the Spectrum ‘Job Fair 2025’ from May 22 to 30. The event will take place at the nodal ITIs across all districts and is open to final-year trainees from government and private ITIs, those who have completed their training, and candidates who have completed apprenticeship programs in companies. Interested participants must register through the Connect app available at www.knowledgemission.kerala.gov.in/dwms and apply for the job fair in the district of their choice. Spot registration will also be available at the venues. For more information, candidates can contact the principals or regional coordinators of their nearest ITI.

Admissions Open at Vastuvidya Gurukulam for Various Courses

E-auction sales of Teak poles, Teak Billet and Jungle wood firewood collected from final felling of 1963 Ayiranalloor Teak Plantation, 1963 Teak Elavu Plantation Dally, 1963 Teak Elavu plantation Kalluvettamkuzhy in Anchal Range

Design and Supply of Emergency Restoration System (ERS)

E-auction sale of timber at Areekkakaavu, Pathanapuram, Veeyapuram, Konni, Kadakkamon, Thuyyam depots of Punalur timber sales division on 06.05.25, 14.05.25, 21.05.25, 29.05.25, 05.06.25, 13.06.25, 21.06.25, 30.06.25

Construction of 11kV UG cable from Vidyanagar to ITI Junction under Electrical Section Cherkala

Construction of 11kV line using ACSR RACCOON for interlinking Udma and Thiruvakoli feeders and Installation of Transformer at Kaniyan motta under Electrical Section Udma