An Adalat under the State Government’s SANTHWANA financial assistance scheme, implemented through NORKA ROOTS for returning Pravasis, will be held on December 30, 2025, in Kollam.The Adalat will take place from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm at the NORKA Office, Kollam Corporation Shopping Complex, Polayathodu. Eligible applicants from Kunnathur, Karunagappally, and Kollam taluks may participate.Participation is strictly limited to candidates who register in advance. Interested applicants should visit www.norkaroots.kerala.gov.in and submit their applications on or before December 27.

Applications are invited for various competitions to be held as part of the Beypore International Water Fest. The competitions are open to residents’ associations, fishermen, Kudumbashree workers, and Kalakshetra schools in the Beypore constituency.Special events such as netting, baiting, treasure hunt, and other competitions will be organized for fishermen. Kalakshetra schools will also have a range of competitive events.In connection with the Kudumbashree Kaloltsavam, competitions including cinematic dance, group singing, oppana, nostalgic dance, folk song, and Thiruvathira Kali will be conducted. Interested participants should register through the Kudumbashree District Mission.As part of the Residents’ Kaloltsavam in the Beypore constituency, competitions such as cinematic dance, group singing, oppana, nostalgic dance, folk song, Thiruvathira Kali, comedy skit, and Kolkali will be organized. Registrations should be made through the Beypore Residents Coordination Committee.The last date for submitting applications is 5 pm on December 22.For more details, contact: 0495 2720012.

In connection with World Soil Day, the Department of Soil Exploration and Soil Conservation is organizing painting, essay writing (Malayalam/English), and agricultural quiz competitions for school and college students. The events will be held on November 27 at the State Soil Museum, Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram. Interested participants must register through the Google Form before 5 pm on November 22. For details, contact: worldsoildaykerala2025@gmail.com or 0471 2541776 / 9544727095 / 7025802695.

The Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation offers self-employment loans of up to Rs. 30 lakh at an interest rate of 6 to 8 percent to women belonging to Minority, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribe categories who are permanent residents of Thiruvananthapuram district. Loans are available to unemployed women aged between 18 and 55 years for self-employment purposes (subject to property/personal security). Interested candidates should submit their applications online at www.kswdc.org. For more information, contact: 0471-2328257, 9496015006.

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Indian Institute of Diabetes will conduct a drawing competition for students in the Pre-Primary, LP, UP, and HS categories, and a poster writing competition for students in the HSS category (Topic: Nature and Lifestyle Diseases). Students interested in participating should register before 5 p.m. on November 7 through the link or QR code provided on the website www.iidkerala.org.

Capital work of 220kV SS Punnapra - Refurbishment of 220kV Yard Fencing

Providing GI Roof sheet above the control room building at 110kV Substation Walayar

E-auction of sale of timbers in Parampuzha, Thalakkode, Vettikkad, Kothamangalam depots of Kottayam Timber sales Division

E-auction sale 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 Pathanapuram / Anchal Range

E-auction sales of timber at Areekkakaavu, Pathanapuram, Veeyapuram, Konni, Kadakkamon, Thuyyam depots of Punalur timber sales division on 05.11.25, 13.11.25, 20.11.25, 28.11.25, 05.12.25, 12.12.25, 20.12.25, 30.12.25