The Hindu

Can employers legally deny women jobs in certain industries in the name of workplace safety? Does the State have the right to restrict womens employment to protect them from possible harassment?

The draft report was submitted by Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday.

The entity will be established as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, with its financial model to be finalised in the second phase. The state-of-the-art Oceanarium is expected to boost tourism in the State.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says recommendations from the conference will provide a clear pathway for improving the functioning of PACs and ensure thatpublic money is used efficiently and for the right purpose

Division Bench quashes order of Registrar of Co-operative Societies which was upheld by Single Bench

Satheesan refutes Opposition charge that transfer of M.G. Rajamanickam as chairman and managing director of KSEB was linked to the power purchases

Satheesan says former Governors recommendation was made without following due procedure and that the latter should have consulted the State government before making such a move with the President

Charges in connection with a road construction project undertaken under Kerala State Transport Project nearly two decades ago when the current CEC was serving as PWD Secretary in Keralam

SIT finds no grounds to sustain charges of rioting, wrongful restraint and trespass; says black flag protest is not a criminal offence; final report says KSU activists did not obstruct police or wrongfully restrain former Health Minister

Food items suspected to be used to smuggle prohibited articles into prison

The resolution, backed by Left Democratic Front parliamentary party leader V.A. Sreejith, criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for allegedly bringing disrepute to a constitutional position through the purported sabotage of the democratic process by stripping over 13 crore voters of their voting rights

It does not include members who have directly worked within the States public health sector, possess practical experience with its healthcare system, or have conducted significant research on the health issues

Cultural activists urge Corporation to expedite reconstruction of the demolished 1,200-seat auditorium

Action will be taken if it is found that illegal activities were taking place in the cover of bar licence, says Excise Minister

Projects include mobility hubs, civic tower, cultural district and waste-processing facility under Kochi@2050 vision; Union government to provide 25% of project cost as grant; Opposition councillors raise concerns over prioritising revenue-generating projects and use of land earmarked for welfare initiatives

Inaugurating the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club, CM says established mainstream media organisations, despite their rich traditions and heritage, were increasingly following trends set by social media

The 17-year-old prime accused was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and placed in an Observation Home until November 10, subject to further orders

Seeks reports from police and child protection officer after 14-year-old dies at wedding function; relatives blame faulty ornamental light installation

Deputy Speaker calls for 50% reservation for women in policy framing committees

Says panel lacks representation of public health experts and government doctors; warns against giving commercial interests precedence over peoples healthcare needs

Report identifies banned potassium chlorate as the cause of the explosion that killed 16 people and injured 40

Nadakkavu Overbridge Action Council says nearly 95% of the construction work has been completed; keeping the bridge closed during the festival will cause inconvenience to local residents and motorists, it adds

The Vice-Chairman and his team will visit the district to discuss ideas, recommendations, and problem-solving strategies related to the hilly regions development

Following the consent given by the family, Rudreshs both kidneys, pancreas, liver, both corneas, and the abdominal fascia and vessels were harvested

Under the revised arrangement, the 66315 MEMU, which currently leaves Kottayam for Kollam at 5.40 p.m, will instead originate from Ernakulam at 5.25 p.m. and reach Kottayam at 6.45 p.m.

Around 5,000 party workers will take part in the protest on the first day and the agitation will continue until action is taken, says CPI(M)

The campaign aims at bringing about a comprehensive transformation in waste management through public participation

Move follows a recent High Court order directing the Devikulam Subcollector to grant landowners an opportunity to submit relevant land records and to conduct a formal hearing

Youth Congress workers, led by Pathanamthitta district panchayat member Sreenadevi Kunjamma and Feni Ninan, was accused of allegedly trespassing into the police station and confronting a person in the lock-upon July 11

The offer covers violations recorded up to March 31, 2026, and applies to fines imposed by both the MVD and the police

Party demands withdrawal of October 11 government order slashing allocation to 50 lakh; alleges funding crunch has disrupted Akademis functioning and delayed staff salaries

The initiatives are aimed at improving grievance redressal, strengthening police administration and enabling real-time monitoring of crime statistics in Keralam.