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ED says Anwar could not explain the surge in his assets from 14 crore to 64 crore in five years

The ED had conducted search operations at multiple premises linked to Mr. Anwar and others on Friday

22 Nov 2025 5:38 pm
BJP cancels membership of Yuva Morcha leader arrested for assaulting live-in partner in Kerala

Gopu Paramasivan, a native of Thevara, was arrested on Friday (November 21) after allegedly assaulting his live-in partner at their rented house in Vyttila

22 Nov 2025 1:21 pm
After Congress initial suspense, Ravipuram division braces for high-stakes triangular contest

Ravipuram has traditionally been an impregnable stronghold of the party until sitting councillor and independent candidate S. Sasikala breached it in 2020

22 Nov 2025 1:02 pm
Unidentified woman found dead in Kochi; man seen sitting beside body detained

The police said it is suspected that George murdered the woman following a financial dispute and his attempt to abandon the body failed as he was allegedly drunk and too tired

22 Nov 2025 12:18 pm
Kerala local body polls: Defections, narrow margins define fierce battle for Koothattukulam

Despite setbacks, both fronts remain confident of wresting power in the upcoming election

22 Nov 2025 11:55 am
In Kerala, a snakebite that sparked a change

Last month, Kerala declared snakebite envenomation a notifiable disease. Though snakebites are common in the State, a 2019 incident triggered a systemic overhaul. A 10-year-old girl had died of a venomous snakebite in a school in Wayanad, and people were outraged. Since then, a digital rescue network has been launched and school infrastructure upgraded.Sarath Babu Georgereports on Keralas quest for zero snakebite mortality

22 Nov 2025 6:06 am
21 Nov 2025 9:14 pm
Catholic youths enter the fray at Churchs behest

Catholic youths from 32 dioceses are contesting under UDF, LDF, and NDA banners in various local bodies, says KCBC Youth Commission. The KCBC issued a circular on July 6 urging Christian youngsters to join active politics

21 Nov 2025 9:05 pm
Local body elections: over 1.08 lakh candidates file nominations, scrutiny on Saturday

Of these, 57,227 are female candidates, 51,352 are male and one is a transgender candidate

21 Nov 2025 9:04 pm
Special Intensive Revision: close to 20 lakh forms digitised, says Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala)

45,249 voters have submitted their information using the online facility

21 Nov 2025 8:50 pm
UDF accuses Mayors office of involvement in removing candidates name

An alleged video shows two officials collecting a written affidavit from the resident of a house claimed by the UDFs candidate as her own residence

21 Nov 2025 8:50 pm
Visually impaired to get training to cast votes independently

Scientific training is being offered to visually impaired voters on using electronic voting machines, supported by a team of 30 volunteers who recently completed their training in Kozhikode city

21 Nov 2025 8:44 pm
Decision on transgender candidates plea on gender to be taken today

Amaya Prasad contesting the Pothencode division of the Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat approaches Returning Officer to get her gender changed into female in the EPIC

21 Nov 2025 8:42 pm
SCs refusal to set deadlines for Governors to decide on Bills baffling, says Govindan

Several State governments have found the Constitutional Benchs decision wanting and severely short of resolving the Constitutional question of whether laws passed by provincial governments can be kept in a lengthy limbo, the CPI(M) State secretary said

21 Nov 2025 8:33 pm
ICP status to Vizhinjam to be a game changer for hospitality sector in Kerala

This new status, which facilitates crew changes and enhances port efficiency, positions Vizhinjam as a strategic maritime hub just 10 nautical miles from key international shipping routes. It can significantly increase hotel occupancy as senior crew members stay in the area.

21 Nov 2025 8:15 pm
Tight contest on the cards in Kaloor South as LDF, UDF field seasoned candidates

K.V. Manoj and M.G. Aristotle are seasoned campaigners representing CPI(M) and Congress respectively; BJP fields A.B. Anilkumar in the division

21 Nov 2025 8:13 pm
Investment fraud: attachment procedures initiated against eight suspected firms

The bank accounts of all the companies have been frozen with the support of lead bank authorities in the respective districts, following the District Collectors order

21 Nov 2025 7:44 pm
CPI(M) hints that action against Padmakumar will hinge on Sabarimala case outcome

Govindan says the party will not shield those who have misplaced the trust the Left Democratic Front government pinned on them while entrusting them with key responsibilities

21 Nov 2025 7:35 pm
Eko movie review: A solid mystery thriller in which animals play as big a part as humans

Dinjith Ayyathans Eko dives into a world where animals and humans are more connected than you would think, and ends up as a solid mystery thriller thanks to its brilliant screenplay

21 Nov 2025 6:06 pm
Qualification criteria for electricity workers post in KSEB amended after 27 years

Updated qualifications require SSLC or equivalent for candidates while maintaining physical standards.

21 Nov 2025 5:07 pm
Supreme Court issues notice to EC as Kerala Government, political parties seek deferment of SIR

J. Kant remarks that political parties have now started coming to Supreme Court on the SIR issue. More parties contest the revision exercise and seek its deferment in Kerala

21 Nov 2025 3:02 pm
Disproportionate assets case: Kerala HC quashes Vigilance court order against ADGP Ajith Kumar

High Court cites procedural flaw in quashing an order by Vigilance court that sought inquiry against M.R. Ajith Kumar

21 Nov 2025 2:11 pm
Infant dies of snakebite in Kerala

According to police, the one-year-old boy was playing at the backyard near the kitchen when the venomous snake, reportedly a cobra, bit him on his leg

21 Nov 2025 1:55 pm
Kochi Muziris Biennale 2025: A behind the scenes look at the work by the production team

What goes on behind the scenes of Indias biggest art extravaganza, the Kochi Muziris Biennale

21 Nov 2025 1:16 pm
Instrumental music band Shanka Tribe on their debut EP, Umoja

The 20-minute long EP has three tracks featuring instruments such as didjeridoo, djembe, conga, handpan, darbuka, bongo, and oud

21 Nov 2025 12:35 pm
Kerala vehicle fitness test fees surge up to tenfold amid new regulations

After Ministry of Road Transport and Highways hiked fees by amending Central Motor Vehicle Rules (Fifth Amendment) recently, Kerala Motor Vehicles dept has enforced revised rates for fitness tests

21 Nov 2025 11:52 am
ED raids residences of former MLA P.V. Anvar, relatives in Kerala in load fraud case

Multiple teams of the ED from Chennai, Kochi and Kozhikode units, supported by the Central police force, began the raid at six houses soon after dawn

21 Nov 2025 10:13 am
SCs advisory opinion offers mixed bag of opportunities for Kerala

State may be able to take up the case of Bills pending either with the Governor or President beyond a reasonable time based on the courts decision on limited judicial review. But the no-timeline verdict can act as a setback

21 Nov 2025 12:33 am