Why this Lanka in a Keralam panchayat is betting on people-powered solution to tidal flooding
The community project, named Resilient Lanka, will be jointly implemented by Equinoct, a Kochi-based community-sourced environmental and climate-modelling technology solutions provider, and Happiness Project, a newly formed foundation, under overall supervision of Ezhikkara panchayat
Fire breaks out at theatre in Keralams Malappuram, damages screen
The fire broke out around 4.15 am in Screen 2 of Padma Theatre, which was scheduled to release two new films on Friday
US' 2 Biggest Cities Now Have Indian-Origin Mayors
Nithya Raman was born in Thrissur, Kerala, and moved to Louisiana in US when she was six years old. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013.
Deeply honoured to be your next Mayor: Indian-born Nithya Raman scripts history in Los Angeles
New York, Nov 06: Indian-born democratic socialist Nithya Raman has been elected Mayor of Los Angeles, scripting history as she becomes the first South Asian mayor of the nations second-largest city. Raman, 45, who was a Los Angeles City Council member, defeated incumbent 73-year-old Karen Bass in the November 3 mid-term elections. With this victory, Americas two largest cities - New York and Los Angeles - are now run by Indian-descent mayors who are Democratic Socialists. Los Angeles, I am deeply honoured to be your next Mayor. Thank you to the thousands of people who knocked on doors, sent texts, made phone calls, convinced their neighbours to believe in the promise of this big, beautiful, joyful city that we get to call home, Raman said in a video posted on X Thursday. Raman paid tribute to her predecessor Bass, the first woman mayor of Los Angeles, for her decades-long public service. I am going to City Hall to work every single day to earn your trust and to earn your trust in this city again. And that work starts now, so that we can build housing that people can afford, parks for our children to play in, a transit system that can get people where they need to go, a city that is safe for its working people and its families, and a city government that is actually capable of delivering on its promises, Raman said. LA City Councilmember for District 4, Kerala-born Raman is an urban planner by training, and she received her bachelors degree from Harvard and a graduate degree from MIT. Raman is among the several Indian-American candidates who have emerged victorious across the country in the US midterm elections that concluded Tuesday and delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans as the Democrats gained control of the House and Senate, flipping seats and traditional party strongholds in a massive blue wave across America. Indian American Impact, an organisation that empowers South Asian and Indian-American communities through community engagement, civic partnerships, and candidate support, congratulated Raman on her victory in the general election for Mayor of Los Angeles. Noting that Raman will become the first South Asian American mayor of the nations second-largest city, the Indian American Impact said her victory reflects the growing political power of South Asian Americans in California, a state with more than one million South Asian residents, the largest such population in the country. Executive Director of Indian American Impact Chintan Patel said in a statement that Raman ran on lowering rents, building housing faster, and making city services work for Angelenos, and voters chose her to deliver it. With her win, South Asian Americans will lead the two largest cities in the United States, Patel said, referring to New York and its Mayor Mamdani. The 5.5 million-strong Indian-American community registered significant political gains in the midterms, with several candidates from the community winning historic elections to various positions across the country. Pia Dandiya of Florida and Dr Amish Shah of Arizona will be the newest Indian-American members of the US Congress, with their victories speaking to the growing political power of our communities. They will join Representative Ami Bera, Representative Pramila Jayapal, Representative Ro Khanna and Representative Suhas Subramanyam at Capitol Hill. At a time of rising hate against our communities, representation matters, and they will fight to keep our communities safe, Indian American Impact said. All six are committed to lowering costs for working families, expanding access to health care, and protecting immigrants, and they will serve as a powerful check on the Trump administration in the next Congress, the organisation said. Among the other notable election victories are that of Manoj Chourasia, who has been reelected to the New Hampshire State House, Darshana Patel who won her reelection to the California State Assembly, Ranjeev Puri whose won reelection to the Michigan House of Representatives. With Democrats retaking the chamber, Puri is expected to become Michigans next Speaker of the House, which would make him the first Indian American Speaker of a state House in the country. Dr Krish Subrahmanian won his election for the Minnesota State Senate; Aruna Miller has been reelected as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland; Lisa Kaul won her election for the New York State Senate, defeating a Republican incumbent and flipping a seat in New York; and Nabeela Syed won her election for Illinois State Senate District 26. Amar Mukunda won his election to the Maryland State Senate; Saba Haider has been elected to the Illinois State House; Josh Kaul has been re-elected as Wisconsin's Attorney General; Pooja Sethi won her election to the Texas House, District 47, becoming the first Indian American to serve in the Texas legislature; and Jyot Singh has been elected to the Georgia State House, District 97, the first Indian American and first Sikh American elected to the Georgia State Legislature.
Meet Nithya Raman: India-Born Politician Who Pulled Off Shock Victory In Los Angeles Mayoral Race
Raman was born in Kerala in 1981 and moved to the United States with her family at the age of six, first to Louisiana and later to Massachusetts.
Malayalam actress Athulya Chandra and two others have been arrested in Kerala after a doctor accused them of luring him to a Kochi flat and assaulting him. He alleged that the group stole gadgets worth Rs 3.25 lakh. Twelve people have been named in the case, while police investigate the motive and possible honey-trap angle.
India-born democratic socialist leader Nithya Raman has rewritten history and defeated Los Angeles' incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November 3 midterm elections in the United States (US). Her victory will completely alter the political trajectory in the second largest city in the country.
Nithya Raman elected Mayor of Los Angeles
New York: Indian-born democratic socialist Nithya Raman has been elected Mayor of Los Angeles, scripting history as she becomes the first South Asian mayor of the nation's second-largest city.Raman, 45, who was a Los Angeles City Council member, defeated incumbent 73-year-old Karen Bass in the November 3 mid-term elections.Also read: Democrats' US midterm sweep may give India more room to negotiate a balanced trade deal with TrumpWith this victory, America's two largest cities - New York and Los Angeles - are now run by Indian-descent mayors who are Democratic Socialists.Los Angeles, I am deeply honoured to be your next Mayor. Thank you to the thousands of people who knocked on doors, sent texts, made phone calls, convinced their neighbours to believe in the promise of this big, beautiful, joyful city that we get to call home, Raman said in a video posted on X Thursday.Raman paid tribute to her predecessor Bass, the first woman mayor of Los Angeles, for her decades-long public service.I am going to City Hall to work every single day to earn your trust and to earn your trust in this city again. And that work starts now, so that we can build housing that people can afford, parks for our children to play in, a transit system that can get people where they need to go, a city that is safe for its working people and its families, and a city government that is actually capable of delivering on its promises, Raman said.LA City Councilmember for District 4, Kerala-born Raman is an urban planner by training, and she received her bachelor's degree from Harvard and a graduate degree from MIT.Raman is among the several Indian-American candidates who have emerged victorious across the country in the US midterm elections that concluded Tuesday and delivered a significant rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republicans as the Democrats gained control of the House and Senate, flipping seats and traditional party strongholds in a massive blue wave across America.Also read: Marco Rubio weighs leaving administration after GOPs midterm lossIndian American Impact, an organisation that empowers South Asian and Indian-American communities through community engagement, civic partnerships, and candidate support, congratulated Raman on her victory in the general election for Mayor of Los Angeles.Noting that Raman will become the first South Asian American mayor of the nation's second-largest city, the Indian American Impact said her victory reflects the growing political power of South Asian Americans in California, a state with more than one million South Asian residents, the largest such population in the country.Executive Director of Indian American Impact Chintan Patel said in a statement that Raman ran on lowering rents, building housing faster, and making city services work for Angelenos, and voters chose her to deliver it.With her win, South Asian Americans will lead the two largest cities in the United States, Patel said, referring to New York and its Mayor Mamdani.The 5.5 million-strong Indian-American community registered significant political gains in the midterms, with several candidates from the community winning historic elections to various positions across the country.Pia Dandiya of Florida and Dr Amish Shah of Arizona will be the newest Indian-American members of the US Congress, with their victories speaking to the growing political power of our communities.They will join Representative Ami Bera, Representative Pramila Jayapal, Representative Ro Khanna and Representative Suhas Subramanyam at Capitol Hill.At a time of rising hate against our communities, representation matters, and they will fight to keep our communities safe, Indian American Impact said. All six are committed to lowering costs for working families, expanding access to health care, and protecting immigrants, and they will serve as a powerful check on the Trump administration in the next Congress, the organisation said.Among the other notable election victories are that of Manoj Chourasia, who has been reelected to the New Hampshire State House, Darshana Patel who won her reelection to the California State Assembly, Ranjeev Puri whose won reelection to the Michigan House of Representatives.With Democrats retaking the chamber, Puri is expected to become Michigan's next Speaker of the House, which would make him the first Indian American Speaker of a state House in the country.Dr Krish Subrahmanian won his election for the Minnesota State Senate; Aruna Miller has been reelected as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland; Lisa Kaul won her election for the New York State Senate, defeating a Republican incumbent and flipping a seat in New York; and Nabeela Syed won her election for Illinois State Senate District 26.Amar Mukunda won his election to the Maryland State Senate; Saba Haider has been elected to the Illinois State House; Josh Kaul has been re-elected as Wisconsin's Attorney General; Pooja Sethi won her election to the Texas House, District 47, becoming the first Indian American to serve in the Texas legislature; and Jyot Singh has been elected to the Georgia State House, District 97, the first Indian American and first Sikh American elected to the Georgia State Legislature.
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ED searches 12 premises linked to BLM society
The searches were related to the alleged misappropriation and laundering of public funds belonging to Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd. by its founder
Keralams Gavi to go green, eyes energy neutrality
The green push comes against the backdrop of a sharp rise in tourist arrivals, putting pressure on Gavis carrying capacity. Visitor numbers exceeded 2,000 on certain days, far above the limit envisaged in the areas management plan
Kerala News | Kerala Woman Fakes Kidnapping To Steal Smuggled Gold, Arrested After 12-Km Chase
A dramatic 12-kilometre police chase near Kerala's Karipur International Airport has brought to light an extraordinary gold-smuggling conspiracy in which a woman staged her own abduction to smuggle the gold she had brought from Dubai. CCTV footage of the high-speed pursuit captures a blue Maruti Baleno attempting a daring escape even after being cornered by a police jeep. In a dramatic sequence, the car suddenly reverses and manages to slip away from the police, only to be intercepted and its occupants apprehended later.
4th Person Arrested For Kerala Teen's Murder. Victim Was Not Original Target
17-year-old Abhiram was lured through Instagram, beaten and strangled. His body was stuffed into a sack and dumped in an abandoned plot.
Keralam bizman arrested for raping Rajasthan tourist
Nedumbassery crash: Manufacturers report puts cars speed at 162 kmph before impact
Investigators had earlier found that the car covered a distance of nearly 500 metres in just 11 seconds
Mannarkkad crowned overall champions in Palakkad district school science fair
Mannarkkad topped the points table with an impressive 1,479 points. Alathur secured the second position with 1,377 points, while Thrithala finished third with 1,355 points
Woman arrested on charge of murdering her twin sister
Two actors held on charge of assaulting and robbing doctor in Kochi
The 41-year-old doctor was allegedly assaulted and robbed of valuables worth 3.25 lakh after being lured to an apartment on the pretext of an emergency medical need
Banned tobacco products worth 7 crore seized in Ernakulam; seven held
Contraband was seized in a midnight raid conductedat a warehouse in Aluva
School excursion row: UDF leaders release CCTV footage in support of their claims
The leadership claimed that the visuals showed the principal and the PTA president entering and leaving the establishment, alleging that a bill of 1,100 for alcoholic beverages was settled using the PTA presidents personal ATM card.
A delegation comprising BJP Keralam chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rajya Sabha MPs PT Usha and C Sadanandan Master met President Droupadi Murmu and urged her to act on the Governor's recommendation for initiating proceedings under Article 317 of the Constitution over alleged corruption, nepotism and irregularities in the functioning of the Keralam Public Service Commission (KPSC). The delegation requested the President to make a reference to the Supreme Court for an inquiry into the allegations against the KPSC Chairman and members, as recommended by the Governor of Keralam. In a representation dated October 26, submitted to the President, the MPs raised allegations of corruption, nepotism, examination manipulation, backdoor appointments and political interference in the functioning of the commission. They urged the President to give due consideration to the Governor's recommendation and initiate constitutional proceedings under Article 317, including a reference to the Supreme Court, whe...
Suspended SFI activists staged a banner protest, declaring that they would not tender an apology over the August 13 campus incidents
CMD Executive Assistant to Director Recruitment 2026
Centre for Management Development (CMD) has invited applications by email for the post of Executive Assistant to Director. Applications can be sent till 15 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit cmd.kerala.gov.in.
KSSTM Junior Mentors Recruitment 2026
Kerala State Science & Technology Museum (KSSTM) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 2 Junior Mentors posts. The last date to submit the offline application is 11 November 2026. Further details are available at kstmuseum.com.
Injunction on Koodathayi-based web series challenged in High Court
The release of the series had been halted following an interim injunction granted by a munsiff court on a suit filed by Jolyamma Joseph, the prime accused in the alleged murder of six members of her family
Kerala-born Nithya Raman becomes Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to take charge of the second most populous city in the U.S. after New York.
Keralams 15th Five Year Plan aims at 7% growth rate per year
Approach Paper for the 15th Five-Year Plan approved. The plan, which aims to raise Keralas GSDP from 16 lakh crore to 28 lakh crore by plan end, will be prepared in project mode through the SMART framework.
Kozhikode to host MERGE FUTURE 2027 business and technology summit in January
Summit aims to generate 10,000 crore in IT-related turnover, create 50,000 jobs by 2030
Three parking grounds to be set up in Kumily for Sabarimala pilgrims
Thiruvananthapuram airport clocks highest-ever domestic cargo volume of 444 MT in October
Mobile phones emerge as one of the leading commodities contributing to the increased cargo volume; a growth of over 145% has been posted in lens cargo movement
Urvil warms up for Mushtaq Ali Trophy in style
The game-changing unbeaten 210 off just 227 balls was the cornerstone of Gujarats massive win over Kerala
Calicut varsity to overhaul UG, PG curricula with AI, computing knowledge
A repository of new courses, prepared by the expert committee, to be published by next month
Appointment process for tribal mentor-teachers going at a slow pace in Keralam
Social activists are concerned if the delay will aggravate the dropping out of students from these communities.
ED Cracks Down On Rs 103 Crore Money Laundering Operation
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen assets valued at approximately Rs 103 crore after conducting searches at 12 locations connected to Bharath Lajhna Multi State Housing Co-operative Society Ltd (BLM) and its founder, R Premkumar, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation, revealing diversion of public funds for personal gain and acquisition of luxury assets.
CU garden notified as biodiversity heritage site
National PAC Meet in Kerala: Odisha MLAs Demand Stricter Audits and Financial Accountability
The All India Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees (PAC) of Parliament, State Legislatures, and Legislative Councils was successfully held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A prominent delegation from the Odisha Legislative Assembly actively participated in the summit, advocating for stronger financial oversight and governance. Speaking on the theme of Audit, Accountability, and Good Governance, Odisha [] The post National PAC Meet in Kerala: Odisha MLAs Demand Stricter Audits and Financial Accountability appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Employees union protests against attempts to destroy PSC in Keralam
CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan accuses UDF government and a section of the media of continuing a slanderous attack on the PSC to facilitate contract appointments
PAC slams Railways over poor passenger amenities
An audit of passenger amenities at 177 railway stations revealed that only 92 (52%) had even the minimum required facilities
PAC slams Railways over poor passenger amenities
An audit of passenger amenities at 177 railway stations revealed that only 92 (52%) had even the minimum required facilities
Tiger Killed By Train In Tamil Nadu, Forest Department Seeks Speed Cuts
The four-to-five-year-old tiger is believed to have been run over by the Palaruvi Express while crossing the tracks between Sengottai and Baghavathipuram, close to the Kerala border. Forest officials suspect the incident occurred past midnight on Tuesday.
With entry to Idukki, Kudumbashrees Kerala Chicken to cover the entire State
The project will be launched in Idukki in the second week of November 2026. The venture has a precise product traceability system that allows a customer who buys Kerala Chicken to trace it to the farm it originated from
With entry to Idukki, Kudumbashrees Kerala Chicken to cover the entire State
The project will be launched in Idukki in the second week of November 2026. The venture has a precise product traceability system that allows a customer who buys Kerala Chicken to trace it to the farm it originated from
Abuse of minor at Oachira: panel registers case
Abuse of minor at Oachira: panel registers case
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans stand comes under a cloud in power purchase row
As per KSEB documents, Chief Engineer (Commercial and Tariff) had informed the then MD of KSEB M.G. Rajamanickam that the Himachal Pradesh arrangement was more suitable for meeting the KSEBs critical peak-hour requirements
Ranji Trophy: Tripura stun Saurashtra; Mumbai get fourth win, Hyderabad edge Chhattisgarh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Tripura pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy by defeating former champions Saurashtra by 133 runs on the final day of their Elite Group B clash. Set 342 to win, Saurashtra were undone once again by off-spinner Sandip Sarkar. He followed his first-innings figures of 4-48 with 4-81, and finished with eight wickets in the match. Arpit Vasavada made 89, the only half-century of the second innings for Saurashtra, and was the last man to be dismissed after he was run out by Manisankar Murasingh to seal a famous win for Tripura in Agartala. Sridam Paul was named Player of the Match for scores of 86 and 50. At the Brabourne Stadium, 42-time champions Mumbai beat Railways by 106 runs to get their fourth straight outright win of the season. Mumbai had to wait until the final session to clinch the victory. Railways were 250/5 at the last drinks break and seemed set to escape with a draw. Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali had rebuilt the innings from 83/5 in the 31st over with a 167-run sixth-wicket stand. But on the very first ball after drinks, Goyal attempted a paddle sweep off Musheer Khan, and Musheers brother Sarfaraz, anticipating the shot from first slip, moved swiftly towards leg slip to take the catch. A couple of overs later, Musheer had Ali caught at long-off. Raj Choudhary and Himanshu Sangwan dug in for a while in an attempt to take Railways to a draw. But Tanush Kotian removed Choudhary, and Musheer came back to dismiss Sangwan and wrap up the win for Mumbai, as Railways lost their last five wickets for 15 runs. Elsewhere, Hyderabad scraped home by one wicket against Chhattisgarh in a nail-biting chase of 259 at the Gymkhana Ground. At 220/9, Hyderabad looked beaten, but a 39-run last-wicket stand off 104 balls turned the game, and Rakshann Readdi finished it with a six over long-off. The win also took Hyderabad to the top of the Group B table with 20 points. At the Eden Gardens, Maharashtra thrashed Bengal by 10 wickets in an Elite Group C clash. Bad light had cut into play on three days, but Maharashtra still had time to secure a bonus point. Pradeep Dhade and Hitesh Walunj took four wickets each on day for as Bengal were bowled out for 186 in their second innings, leaving Maharashtra a target of 112 to chase. Openers Sachin Dhas and Prithvi Shaw knocked it off in just 19.4 overs. While Dhas was unbeaten on 61 off 68 balls with 10 fours, and reached his fifty in 43 deliveries, Shaw made an unbeaten 53 off 50 balls, laced with three fours and four sixes, and got his half-century in 47 balls. It was Maharashtras biggest win of the season and their second outright victory. The seven points took them to 19, past previous leaders Bengal, who suffered their first defeat of the season. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat crushed Kerala by an innings and 58 runs to get a bonus-point victory. Urvil Patels unbeaten 210 set up the win, while Arzan Nagwaswalla finished with match figures of 8-83, including 4-24 on the last day, as Kerala were bowled out for 197 after being made to follow on. Tamil Nadu needed three wickets on the final day, and Ajith Ram took them all, finishing with 7-48 to seal the win over Chandigarh. At the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam, Yash Dhulls first hundred of the season helped Delhi hold on for a draw against Services and take three points due to taking a first-innings lead. Chasing 320, Delhi slipped to 119/4 just before tea when Nitin Tanwar removed Ayush Doseja for 14. But Dhull stood firm and finished unbeaten on 104 off 104 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He reached his century off 102 deliveries, shortly before the teams shook hands with Delhi, ending on 168/4 after 38 overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal completed a century in each innings, while ex-Delhi player Mohit Ahlawat made 142 as Services declared their second innings at 397/9. Elsewhere, several games ended in draws. Uttar Pradesh made 492, built on Adarsh Singhs 162 and Madhav Kaushiks 137, and Prashant Veer took 3-42, but they could not get a win over Baroda in Kanpur. Jammu and Kashmir piled up 555/6 and took a 170-run first-innings lead over Pondicherry, who batted out the game thanks to Ankit Sharmas 62 in Srinagar. Andhra replied to Punjabs 592/9 with 505/8 to secure a draw. Shaik Rasheed made 176, while Karan Shinde fell four runs short of a hundred. Rain cost Jharkhand plenty of overs against Odisha, who reached 280/7 on the final day as the match was drawn. Pukhraj Manns unbeaten 153 on the final day saved the game for Himachal Pradesh against Rajasthan. All three Plate Group matches produced results. Satyajeet Bachhav followed his first-innings 6-50 with figures of 7-33 as Sikkim beat Manipur by 201 runs. Nagaland bowled out Meghalaya for 172 in the second innings to win by 122 runs. Mizoram beat Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 29 runs, with Chinmay Sutar making 175 and Bobby Zothansanga taking five wickets in the second innings. The Ranji Trophy will now take a break for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and resume in January.
Keralam BJP team meets President over alleged irregularities in KPSC
The team requests President Murmu to act on recommendation of former Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for removal of State Public Service Commission Chairman M.R. Baiju and its members
Days after the grand Diwali party celebration hosted by CJP leader Saurav Das, the Cockroach Janata Party has announced a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kochi, Keralam on November 7, (Saturday). It must be noted
Sabarimala gears up for pilgrimage season
Keralam exam fraud: PSC chairman, members under Crime Branch scanner
The Crime Branch has filed an FIR over alleged irregularities in exams for Fisheries Extension Officer at Kufos and for the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector post.
Ronaldo's Legacy: Kerala CM's Tribute
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan paid an emotional tribute to football legend Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese star announced his farewell to the national team. Satheesan highlighted Ronaldo's inspiring legacy of hard work and determination, particularly for football lovers in Kerala, and acknowledged his impact on millions of young minds.
Kerala BJP Chief Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Creating Anarchy, Asks Him to Go to Bangladesh
Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create anarchy in India, while Congress leaders said the BJP was rattled by his challenge to Narendra Modi.
Vigilance panel formed in Kozhikode district
To ensure broad public participation, the committee also incorporates representatives from various sectors, including elected public representatives, residents associations, human rights bodies, consumer protection forums, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), major colleges, and political parties.
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, who had recently taken a jibe at the previous Left government in the state Assembly over ceiling collapses at the newly opened Surgical Block of Kottayam Medical College, has now sought a Vigilance probe into the construction of the Rs 270 crore building. In a letter to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday, Muraleedharan has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged construction irregularities, technical defects, lapses in execution and supervision, and possible financial wrongdoing. During the recently concluded Assembly session, the Minister had taken potshots at the opposition CPI-M, joking that the building inaugurated by the previous Left government had started falling apart. His remark came against the backdrop of ceiling collapses within months of the block being opened. The new Surgical Block was inaugurated on February 16, 2026, by the then Left government. But the repeated collapse of ceiling portions has raised serious questions about the quality of construction and the safety of patients, doctors and hospital staff. The Minister has also directed the Health Department's Additional Chief Secretary A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish to appoint a technical committee to inspect the building and assess its structural safety. The committee has been asked to identify construction defects and ensure that they are rectified. Urgent safety measures have also been sought. Apart from the ceiling collapses, defects have reportedly been found in civil, plumbing and electrical works. The investigation will examine whether the construction followed approved technical standards and whether proper quality checks and supervision were carried out. The Minister has also sought scrutiny of financial transactions connected with the project. With a building meant to provide advanced medical care repeatedly raising safety concerns, Muraleedharan wants the technical inspection and Vigilance investigation completed without delay. Incidentally this is not the first probe that Muraleedharan has sought, as among the other probes sought include the purchase of hospital furniture in Ayurveda hospitals, Oushadhi financial irregularities, KMSCL bleaching powder purchase and the Covid-19 purchases.
Communal harmony committees to be formed in grama panchayats
The decision follows recommendations from a recent district-level interfaith harmony meeting. Under the new directive, the SHO of the respective police station will serve as the committee chairman, while the grama panchayat secretary will act as convener
Communal harmony committees to be formed in grama panchayats
The decision follows recommendations from a recent district-level interfaith harmony meeting. Under the new directive, the SHO of the respective police station will serve as the committee chairman, while the grama panchayat secretary will act as convener
Ranji Trophy: Nagwaswalla stars as Gujarat hands Kerala innings defeat
The left-arm medium pacer claims four while spinner Siddharth scalps two as the visiting side gets bundled out for 191 on the final day; Sachin and Vishnu offer some resistance
Jantar Mantar at Kochi: CJP to hold anti-SIR protest on Nov 7
Kochi: The Cockroach Janta Party on Thursday, November 5, announced a Jantar Mantar at Kochi protest in Kerala on November 7 against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Renewing the call for cancellation of the exercise and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, it said, Save Democracy! Cancel SIR! CJP called on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New posting for former Kochi City Police chief
SFI Complains to President Against BJP Tag on Keralam Governors Instagram Account
The SFI, which is the student wing of the CPM, emphasised that the Governor is required to function as the custodian of the Constitution and not as a representative of any political party.
Kerala: Malayalam actress held for luring and assaulting doctor
Digital Desk | Kochi Nov 5 (IANS) In a bizarre case, a young Malayalam actress, Athulya Chandra, on Thursday, was arrested along with two others for allegedly luring a young doctor to an apartment on the pretext of treating a patient and then brutally assaulting him. A total of 12 people have been named as accused in the case, and the police have so far arrested three of them. The incident took place on November 2. According to the complaint, Athulya and the doctor were already friends. She allegedly contacted him, saying that her mother's younger sister was suffering from serious health problems and needed urgent medical attention at her apartment. Trusting his friend's request, the doctor agreed to visit the flat. He reached an apartment near here at around 6.30 p.m. But instead of a patient seeking treatment, he allegedly found a group of people waiting for him. The complaint says 12 persons, including Athulya, were present inside the flat. The doctor was allegedly prevented from leaving and threatened soon after he entered. The first accused, identified as Bibin, allegedly hit him hard on the face. The others then joined in and assaulted him while he was made to sit on a chair. The complaint further alleges that the group took away his mobile phones and other belongings after the assault. The stolen mobile phones were valued at around Rs 3 lakh. After escaping from the apartment, the doctor went to the Kadavanthra police station and lodged a complaint. The police registered a case and launched an investigation. During the initial investigation, three persons, including Athulya, were taken into custody. The police have intensified efforts to trace the remaining nine accused and have reportedly secured leads about their identities. Investigators are also looking into whether a financial dispute or personal enmity led to the attack. The arrested persons are being questioned, and further arrests are expected. The case has drawn attention because the doctor had gone to the apartment responding to a request for medical help from someone he knew.
Invoke Licence Revocation Power for Drunken Driving: Kerala HC to MVD
Justice Kauser Edappagath said that such reluctance on the part of the authorities also diminishes the deterrent effect of the legal provision
Sabarimala Pilgrims To Get Digital Services Via Portal, WhatsApp Chatbot
Kerala government launches Sabari portal to provide real-time updates on darshan, transport, accommodation, healthcare, emergency services and pilgrimage facilities.
Vigilance launches inspection in welfare fund boards functioning under Keralam government
Vigilance director says the inspections were progressing in 78 offices of 16 boards functioning under the State governments Department of Labour
Friend of second accused arrested from Keralams Thiruvananthapuram in Abhiram murder case
Aishwarya, a friend of Umar Muqthar, the second accused, had earlier been taken into police custody for questioning but was let off. However, she was arrested again on the suspicion that she had knowledge of the murder
IMD update: More rain for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka as easterlies pick up
A remnant circulation from cyclone Murasu may sustain heavy rain over Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for six days, and over Kerala from Thursday evening
Keralam Man Beaten to Death in Bengaluru After Being Found With Employers Daughter
The accused, Anandraj (45), who runs a cart-manufacturing unit, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Yelahanka, police said
Kerala: Islamic Preacher Muhammad Niyas Jouhari, Who Policed Nazriya
Kerala-based Islamic preacher Muhammad Niyas Jouhari, also known as Ustad Muhammad Niyas, who recently criticised Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim over her choice of clothing, has been arrested in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case involving the alleged repeated sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl, as reported in The Free Press Journal. The [] The post Kerala: Islamic Preacher Muhammad Niyas Jouhari, Who Policed Nazriyas Clothes, Arrested Over Alleged Repeated Sexual Assault Of 16-Year-Old appeared first on The Commune .
BJP moves President Murmu for removal of Kerala PSC leadership
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 (IANS) A BJP delegation led by Kerala party president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday approached President Droupadi Murmu seeking the removal of Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman M.R. Baiju and its members over alleged recruitment irregularities, corruption and nepotism. The delegation urged her to act on the recommendation reportedly sent by former Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar and initiate proceedings under Article 317 of the Constitution. The delegation said the allegations against the Commission were serious and had already come under the scrutiny of a Crime Branch Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Kerala High Court. It sought a reference to the Supreme Court for an inquiry into the conduct of the chairman and members. The delegation also included Rajya Sabha members C. Sadanandan and P.T. Usha, who pointed out the July 13, 2023 examination for senior posts in the Kerala State Planning Board as a major instance of alleged manipulation. According to the letter, 10 questions carrying 58 marks were left unevaluated in the answer scripts of all 228 candidates, allegedly benefiting the candidate who secured the first rank. They also pointed out that the SIT had received 180 complaints relating to PSC examinations and identified nine examinations for further investigation. The BJP leaders alleged that political patronage, favouritism and backdoor appointments had seriously damaged the credibility of the constitutional body. They pointed out that lakhs of job aspirants were waiting for government appointments while allegations of irregularities continued to surface. It also questioned the substantial salaries and benefits paid to PSC members. Under Article 317, the President can refer allegations against PSC members to the Supreme Court for an inquiry. The President can remove a member if the Court reports that the member ought to be removed. Incidentally, the new Governor Om Prakash Mathur has also followed up on his predecessors letter. The BJP delegation visit comes at a time when the SIT formed to probe the Planning Board appointments has arrested one PSC official and another retired official, besides questioning the chairman, and the questioning of the remaining 15 members is going on.
Aluva Police Bust Rs 7 Crore Tobacco Racket
Police in Aluva, Kochi, seized banned tobacco products worth approximately Rs 7 crore and arrested seven individuals, including six from Rajasthan. The haul, part of 'Operation Toofan', involved over 15 lakh packets stored in a godown, which were being distributed across Kerala after being brought from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Mangaluru.
Cheranalloor luxury car crash: court upholds teens bail, raps police and prosecution
Judge Kavitha Gangadharan questions the very basis for registration of FIR against the teenager in conflict with law, pointing out that such registration is warranted only in offences carrying a punishment of seven years imprisonment or more
Kerala hit-and-run case: Judge's minor son gets relief as court refuses to cancel bail
Digital Desk | Kochi, Nov 5 (IANS) In another setback to the family of the 55-year-old man killed in a road accident involving a Mercedes-Benz car driven by a judge's minor son, a court in Kerala's Ernakulam on Thursday refused to cancel the anticipatory bail earlier granted to the juvenile. The decision came despite strong objections from the prosecution and pleas by the deceased man's family, who had sought cancellation of the bail. The court made it clear that the law relating to juveniles was unambiguous and that the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act had to be followed. It also came down heavily on attempts to view the case without taking into account the special legal safeguards governing children in conflict with the law. Before passing its order, the court asked the police to submit a report within an hour on whether similar charges had been invoked in other cases in the district. When the court reassembled an hour later, the police informed it that there were nine such cases. The victim's family had strongly opposed the continuation of accused's bail, hoping that the court would reconsider the relief granted to the juvenile. However, the court declined to interfere with the earlier order. The development came on a day when the father of the juvenile, a judicial officer, also secured anticipatory bail from another court in connection with the same accident case. The 55-year-old roadside eatery owner was ran over by the Mercedes-Benz car in the early hours of the day while returning home after closing his eatery last month. The deceased man's daughter expressed deep disappointment over Thursday's developments in both courts. She said the family was at a loss to understand what was happening and felt that ordinary people were finding it increasingly difficult to get justice. For the victim's family, the two court decisions on the same day have come as a major blow in its continuing fight for justice.
INDIA bloc stages protest in B'luru, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 5 (IANS) The INDIA bloc on Thursday staged a 'Save the Vote, Save the Nation' protest rally at Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was attended by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, ministers, MLAs and MPs, along with leaders of the AITC, RJD, NCP(SP), Shiv Sena(UBT), CPI(M), CPI, SP, JKNC, JKPDP, CPI(ML), JMM, IUML, KC(M), MDMK, VCK, RSP, Kerala Congress (Joseph) and the All India Forward Bloc. Addressing the gathering, former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah demanded CEC Kumar's resignation, alleging that the BJP has no chance of winning the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Without SIR, the BJP cannot come to power, no matter what it does. The BJP cannot win by any chance in the 2029 elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is losing popularity, and his image will not remain the same in the future, Siddaramaiah said. He claimed that the BJP and the RSS would be defeated in 2029 and that the Constitution and democracy would be protected. Siddaramaiah said the agitation was being carried out across the country, focusing on two prominent issues and referred to a massive protest held in Delhi on November 1. He said the INDIA bloc had organised the protest in Karnataka as part of the nationwide campaign. Questioning the process through which Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner, Siddaramaiah alleged that changes were made to the selection committee after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He claimed that the BJP did not secure a majority on its own in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, despite the NDA winning 240 seats, and alleged that the government subsequently adopted what he termed cunning strategies. Siddaramaiah said the earlier selection committee for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner included the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition. He alleged that the government changed the composition of the committee by removing the Chief Justice of India and including a Union Cabinet Minister. He said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had opposed the move and the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar. Siddaramaiah further alleged that the SIR exercise was subsequently implemented unilaterally. The BJP will make Gyanesh Kumar its puppet. While winning elections, they indulge in communalism and illegalities, he alleged. He further claimed that names could be selectively removed from electoral rolls in areas where the BJP feared electoral setbacks, and also alleged that the party had used different strategies to win the 2014, 2019 and 2024 elections. Siddaramaiah called upon all political parties and citizens to oppose the SIR exercise and reiterated his demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Karnataka Congress President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad said the leaders and workers had gathered to protect the Constitution and democracy. For nearly one year, all political parties, barring the BJP and its allies, have been united and staging protests. The important issue now is that eligible voters are being removed from the final voters' list. This is a conspiracy, he alleged. According to Hariprasad, the protesters alleged that early 15 crore eligible voters could be excluded from the electoral rolls. The protest adopted resolutions demanding that the SIR exercise be scrapped, alleging that it was against democratic principles. The gathering demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for the repeal of the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.
ISI's two-pronged India plan: Kashmir recruitment, Bangladesh propaganda
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan has been working on a dual plan to fuel unrest in India, and the Inter-Services Intelligences Kashmir desk has suggested a two-pronged strategy for the purpose. The ISI has been focusing extensively on its operations in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Bangladesh. While in Kashmir, it is reducing the recruitment of local youth and choosing operatives from other parts of the country; in Bangladesh, the propaganda game is set to hit its peak, the Indian intelligence agencies have learnt. An Intelligence Bureau official said that as locals in Jammu and Kashmir come under the scanner very quickly, it has been decided to look for recruits from other parts of the country. The ISI has, in fact, in the past recruited from Kerala for operations in Jammu and Kashmir and is set to repeat the strategy, the official said. Post the abrogation of Article 370, several recruitment strategies by groups such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen have failed. First, the locals are no longer interested in violence, and the peaceful conduct of the September 2024 legislative elections is an example of that. The people of Jammu and Kashmir indicated a strong desire for political representation. Further, tourism has boomed post the abrogation of Article 370, and this has led to the locals staying away from violence and terror-related activities, the official said. Another official said that with local recruitments slowing down and existing recruits under heavy scrutiny, the ISI has been scouting for youth outside Jammu and Kashmir. Recruits are being scouted in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In these states, there are a considerable number of youths who have been radicalised by Al Qaeda and the Islamic State. Both these groups have heavily used Kashmir-related propaganda to radicalise the youth. Such youth will easily fall into the ISIs trap and become potential recruits for activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the official said. To keep the Indian agencies busy and divert their attention from Jammu and Kashmir, the ISI has directed groups such as the The Resistance Front (TRF), Peoples Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), Kashmir Tigers (KT), and Allah Tigers (AT) to shift their focus towards Bangladesh. These groups, which are proxies of the Lashkar and the Jaish, were created to spread propaganda and influence the people against the Indian state. Another official said that these proxies are now working closely with groups in Bangladesh. Multiple social media handles impersonating Indian Army personnel and government officials are being created. Further, logos of Indian media channels are being used on videos which carry out a disinformation campaign against India. The shift to Bangladesh is a strategic one and is intended to divert attention away from the Kashmir Valley. Pakistan deliberately played the wait-and-watch game when it came to Bangladesh operations. Islamabad completely focused on consolidating the diplomatic upper hand in Bangladesh before activating its propaganda channels in the country. The proxy terror groups have been told to focus on content that is completely anti-India and fake. Using fake handles of officials and armed personnel, the ISI is set to ramp up its disinformation campaign on a very large scale with the help of Bangladesh-based groups, officials say. While the proxy groups would work on the Bangladesh game plan, the ISI will continue to recruit for Kashmir from other parts of the country. In 2008, the ISI had managed to slip in four operatives from Kerala into Jammu and Kashmir. There was absolutely no information on any of these four operatives until they were gunned down. Muhammed Fayaz and Muhammed Fahiz from Kannur, Abdul Raheem from Mallapuram, and Muhammed Yasin from Ernakulam were gunned down by the security forces in the Lolab forests of Kupwara. A fifth member, Abdul Jabeer, managed to escape and fled back to Kerala before being arrested. Recruiting from various parts of the country for the Kashmir battle suits the ISI. The ISI hopes to build up a strong force in Jammu and Kashmir at a time when infiltrations have stalled, and local recruitments have gone down considerably. Further, it also sends out the message that people from across the country and not just the locals, believe that the Kashmir issue concerns a wider majority. The ISI has instructed the proxy groups to ramp up their disinformation campaign in Bangladesh as it gets set to put in motion its pan-India recruitment strategy for Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.
Keralam PWD wary of wider adoption of white-topped roads despite proven durability
Relatively high initial construction costs cited. The technology offers several advantages over conventional asphalt roads, particularly in urban areas of Keralam that experience heavy rainfall, high summer temperatures and severe traffic congestion
Kerala woman secretly lifted weights, went on to win international gold
Despite facing familial resistance, Bhumika Senthilkumar kicked off her bodybuilding career with unparalleled determination. While mastering her craft, she balanced her education in fashion design seamlessly. Her hard work culminated in international accolades, including gold and bronze medals that transformed her family's outlook. The encouragement from her coach and supportive community has propelled her forward, solidifying her commitment to the sport and her ongoing journey of achievement.
Video is part of observation of 40th anniversary of UN Declaration on the Right to Development, adopted on December 4, 1986
SFI complains to President over BJP tag on Keralam Guv
Thiruvananthapuram: The SFI has complained to President Droupadi Murmu against Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur for allegedly including the BJPs name in his official Instagram handle, alleging that it violates the political neutrality expected of a constitutional office-holder. The Students Federation of India (SFI) is the students outfit of the opposition CPI (M). In an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Luxury Car Accident: Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Judge
The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to an Additional District and Sessions Judge in connection with a fatal car accident involving his 17-year-old son.
'A Stab In My Chest': Kerala Mercedes Crash Victim's Daughter On Bail To Accused's Judge Father
The court cautioned the investigating officer that he would have to explain if no comparable cases could be identified and Section 105 had been invoked only in the present case.
Kerala Woman Fakes Kidnapping To Steal Smuggled Gold, Arrested After 12-Km Dramatic Chase
What initially appeared to be a kidnapping turned out to be an elaborate conspiracy allegedly masterminded by the supposed victim herself.
Justice Kauser Edappagath observes that the Additional Judge, who was interrogated by the police for six hours, has all along cooperated with the probe
Their hopes of getting relief from the Supreme Court on their plea challenging the Kerala High Court Division Bench order barring them from writing the semester examinations suffered a setback on the day, with the apex court declining to interfere with the directive
KTET Hall Ticket 2026 Released for November 14 and 15 Exams; Download Admit Card
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the KTET Hall Ticket 2026 for the September examination cycle. Candidates who have successfully registered for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) can now download their admit cards through the official website, ktet.kerala.gov.in.
The move comes after Kochi MLA Mohammed Shiyas met Minister for Local Self-Government K.M. Shaji along with P&T Apartment Protest Committee president Abhilash P. Parameswaran in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday
Keralam Higher Education dept seeks explanation from Calicut University over pro-V-Cs appointment
Department has sought to know how P. Rasheed Ahammed, the PVC, was relieved of duties from his parent institution and permitted to assume charge on deputation without obtaining prior sanction from government
