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NIELIT signs three MoUs for skill development, research in Kerala

NIELIT Calicut partners with premier institutions for skill development and research in Kerala, enhancing employability and promoting innovation.

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India’s first supercapacitor manufacturing facility operational in Kannur

KannurKeltron sets up India's first supercapacitor manufacturing facility, with high energy storage capabilities and technical support from ISRO.

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Sreekumaran Nair to be new MD of Keltron

The State Cabinet on Wednesday decided to appoint Sreekumaran Nair, former Vice Admiral in the Indian Navy and an expert in the field of electronics, as Managing Director of the Kerala Electronics Development Corporation (Keltron).

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Aditya-L1 mission a big moment for PSUs in Kerala

Four Kerala public sector units had contributed to Aditya-L1 mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation mission, meant to study the sun.

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Civic authorities complain about bid to derail plastic waste management in Kochi

Civic representatives allege attempts to derail plastic waste management, and the Mayor says interest groups are to blame. UDF councillors walk out alleging corruption in scooter project. Mayor says Keltron was selected via e-tender process.

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AI cameras: HC permits first instalment payment to Keltron

Court permits govt to pay ₹11.79 cr to Keltron as 1st instalment of AI-camera project. Petitioners allege corruption & demand probe. Govt says work began in 2020, petitioners say cameras not AI-enabled & procured at inflated prices. Final order pending.

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Govt., Opposition lock horns over AI cameras

UDF accused govt of awarding AI traffic cameras contract to Keltron in annuity mode. Transport Minister Antony Raju said the agreement was a “total package” & Keltron quoted lowest rate. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan said Opp. not faulting project but corruption. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said Keltron made State…

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Mechanism sought to deal with plaints about capture of traffic violations by AI cameras

Government informs Kerala High Court of request to Keltron to develop special grievance redressal mechanism for AI camera challans.

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India’s first Unmanned Aerial Systems Common Testing Centre to be established in Tamil Nadu

TN to set up India's 1st UAS Common Testing Centre in Vallam Vadagal. TIDCO, in partnership with Keltron, Sense Image Tech, Standards Testing & Compliance & Avishka Retailers, will build the facility at ₹45 cr. TN CM M.K. Stalin committed to creating a thriving defence & aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. TNDIC…

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Successful Chandrayaan-3 launch a big moment for industry in Kerala

Kerala-based Keltron, KMML, ATL, Kortas, and Vajra contributed to ISRO's successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. Their components and products played a key role in the mission.

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Coconics to be relaunched in July with four new models

Coconics is gearing up for a second entry into the market by introducing four new models. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve, who visited the Coconics plant in Manvila, said that the company will be relaunched in July, as part of unveiling of new models in the market.

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UDF’s evening assemblies showcase Opposition’s main talking points against LDF

On Tuesday, the United Democratic Front (UDF) organised “evening assemblies” across 140 Assembly constituencies in the State to muster public opinion against the “wrongdoings” of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government

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V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala move HC seeking court-monitored probe into AI camera deal

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Monday approached the Kerala High Court seeking a court-monitored inquiry into the implementation of the project for Automated Traffic Enforcement System for Safe Kerala.

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Congress treads legal and political path to put LDF government in the dock

Conventional political rivalry between the ruling front and the Opposition seems poised to acquire a legal edge with Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala set to move the High Court seeking a court-monitored inquiry into the alleged high-level corruption and nepotism in the multi-crore Keltron…

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Seat belts must for heavy vehicle drivers, front-seat passengers from Sep. 1

Wearing seat belts will be made mandatory for drivers and front-seat passengers in heavy vehicles, including KSRTC buses, from September 1. Transport Minister Antony Raju.

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Govindan says Chennithala raising false charges on AI camera issue

Accusing Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala of repeatedly creating a smokescreen of false allegations regarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered traffic surveillance system, Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary M.V. Govindan said that the AI cameras have helped reduce traffic violations and accidents significantly in Kerala

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Keltron overpriced AI-enabled cameras, says Chennithala

Former Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the Keltron management of overpricing the Artificial Intelligence-enabled cameras installed for the Safe Kerala project to help corporate firms.

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Move to reinstate Mohammed Hanish in Industries dept. sparks row

The government on Saturday issued orders giving Mohammed Hanish, Principal Secretary (Health), the full additional charge of Principal Secretary, Industries (Mining and Geology & Plantation) and Ayush departments.

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AI camera tender process as per CVC guidelines, Rajeeve says citing report

A report prepared by Principal Secretary A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish has found that the tender process for the Safe Kerala project for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence-powered (AI) camera surveillance system across the State was carried out according to the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission.

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AI camera row | SRIT files defamation suit, releases project details

AI camera row | SRIT files defamation suit, releases projects details

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Kerala AI camera row | It’s not trade unionism but political interest that forced us to bow out of Kerala: Madhu Nambiar

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CPI(M) stoutly defends CM against accusations of corruption in AI camera contracts

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan said Congress, BJP, and the right-wing media had conspired to rob the LDF government’s second anniversary of its sheen by laying down a smokescreen of slanderous lies against the administration.

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UDF dares CM to deny ‘AI camera corruption’ accusations

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday dared Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to deny the accusation that a close relative benefited hugely from the alleged corruption in the Keltron-sponsored automated traffic offence detection system installed across the State at an “exaggerated” cost of ₹232 crore.

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Congress and BJP link traffic camera ‘corruption’ to CMO

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ratcheted up their campaign to put the government in the dock by seeking to connect Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office (CMO) with the alleged corruption in the acquisition and installation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled traffic offence detection systems spanning highways and…

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AI traffic cameras | Ramesh Chennithala alleges ₹132 crore scam, says ‘companies not eligible allowed to participate in tender’

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has demanded a judicial inquiry while revealing more pieces of supposed evidence of corruption and fraud in the installation of artificial intelligence (AI) traffic cameras in the Safe Kerala project implemented by the government in the State.

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