THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has sanctioned a special package of Rs 2.04 crore for 458 fishermen families to repair their houses damaged in the Ockhi cyclone. The funds will be sanctioned from the CMDRF.
Cabinet decisions
* Nod for RBCDK application for C13.68 crore tender to construct Edappal flyover.
* Recommendation to Governor for the ordinance to extend the tenure of the temporary panel to execute functions of the Calicut University Senate and Syndicate to 18 months.