Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice S. Muralee Krishna says it cannot allow the request of Shinu Chovva as the State has decided to reconsider his appointment order
New initiative to improve primary students proficiency in Mathematics, languages
Revive-Navajeevanam is being implemented by Samagra Shiksha Kerala as part of the 100-day programme of the government with the objective of increasing students proficiency in language and Mathematics.
Elephant corridors in Keralams Athirappilly to be restored, says Minister
Closure of traditional routes blamed for fuelling human-elephant conflict, says Shibu Baby John
Synthetic drug trafficking: Excise arrests seven more in Keralams Kozhikode
Two persons were earlier arrested following the seizure of 3 kg of MDMA from a car at Pantheerankavu
Maintenance works sanctioned for units under Kerala State Textile Corporation Limited
Proposed project is meant to carry out urgent repairs and maintenance of major machinery as well as to carry out power house repair of units
Samson a huge miss, but Kerala Cricket League braces for an eventful season
Onam: Challenge For Govt As It Has To Spend Lot Of Money, Says CM Satheesan
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan attended an Onam event at Keralam House in Delhi and greeted for the harvest festival.
He says any policy that links religion with citizenship is unacceptable, adding that it is a matter of concern that the UDF government in Keralam is silent on the issue
Student falls off moving bus, dies after being run over in Keralams Palakkad
Kerala High Court stays suspension of teacher over quiz question on V.D. Savarkar
Justice Viju Abraham directs that the disciplinary proceedings against the teacher may continue
Maya Rahul elected chairperson of Pala municipality in Keralam as LDF and Congress rebels join hands
Maya Rahul secures 16 votes, including votes of all the 12 Left Democratic Front (LDF) councillors, the three Congress rebels, and her own. Riya Bino Cheeramkuzhi, the United Democratic Front candidate, secures 10 votes
Kerala, Bengal and Andhra to require migrants to sustain systems, says PM
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High faecal contamination levels detected in six Keralam rivers
As per analysis of water samples done under National Water Quality Monitoring Programme, the total coliform count, which indicates faecal contamination, recorded at polluted stretches of the six rivers varied between 4,500 MPN (most probable number) per 100 ml to 5.5 lakh MPN from February to May this year
High faecal contamination levels detected in six Keralam rivers
As per analysis of water samples done under National Water Quality Monitoring Programme, the total coliform count, which indicates faecal contamination, recorded at polluted stretches of the six rivers varied between 4,500 MPN (most probable number) per 100 ml to 5.5 lakh MPN from February to May this year
Chennai restaurants offer diverse sadhya options for Onam 2026 celebrations
From classic Kerala preparations and family recipes to elaborate restaurant thalis and takeaway boxes, these menus bring together favourites such as avial, olan, erissery, thoran, kalan, pachadi and payasam. Here are some sadhya options to look out for this Onam
The teenage girl is suspected to have plotted the murder and it is allegedly committed by the other three accused who are her friends
Kerala Governor rushes to help passerby who collapses near Lok Bhavan
Rajendra Arlekar was leaving his official residence in Thiruvananthapuram for Onam celebrations when he noticed the person collapse and ensured the latter received medical help
Congress Holds Working Committee Meeting to Discuss Roadmap to Corner Govt
The meeting was also attended by Congress chief ministers A Revanth Reddy (Telangana), V D Satheesan (Kerala), Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Himachal Pradesh), and D K Shivakumar (Karnataka)
Kerala HC orders bar council to publish names of 1,157 advocates practising without certificates
Kochi The Kerala High Court has directed the Bar Council of Kerala to publish the names of 1,157 advocates enrolled The post Kerala HC orders bar council to publish names of 1,157 advocates practising without certificates appeared first on Bilkul Online .
IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to practise modern medicine. They say the decision can compromise patient safety and the quality of treatment
IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to practise modern medicine. They say the decision can compromise patient safety and the quality of treatment
Kerala man rides 11,000 km to Nepal on one-wheeled cycle to spread one big message
Kerala man rides km to Nepal on onewheeled cycle to spread one big message
Alleged drug kingpin in MDMA-cocaine bust worth 1.5 crore arrested in Kerala
IUML seeks explanation from leader over presence at Seva Bharati event
P.K.C. Abdul Rahman, president of Kondotty block panchayat and former general secretary of IUMLs Kondotty constituency committee, is reported to have inaugurated a road-cleaning drive organised by Cherukavu unit of Seva Bharati
IUML seeks explanation from leader over presence at Seva Bharati event
P.K.C. Abdul Rahman, president of Kondotty block panchayat and former general secretary of IUMLs Kondotty constituency committee, is reported to have inaugurated a road-cleaning drive organised by Cherukavu unit of Seva Bharati
Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained
Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life and property in low-lying areas. Victims will now receive financial assistance similar to that for other natural disasters
Kerala High Court Directs Government to Fill Vacancies in Waqf Board Within Six Weeks
Kochi, August 19: The Kerala High Court has instructed the state government to fill three vacant positions in the Kerala State Waqf Board within six weeks. However, the court did not issue a ruling on the ongoing legal challenges regarding the current composition of the board under the amended Waqf Act. A division bench comprising ... Read more Kerala High Court Directs Government to Fill Vacancies in Waqf Board Within Six Weeks
Swellwaves reach Kerala coast; inundation likely in low-lying areas by August 20
As the swell system continues to interact with the coast and is expected to persist till the end of August 20, wave surges and inundation in low-lying areas of the coastal regions in Kerala, south Tamil Nadu districts, and Lakshadweep islands may occur from the evening hours of August 20
Not going to get scared and run away: Mohamed Riyas after ED searches in CMRL pay-off case
Claiming that he had not done anything wrong, the CPI(M) leader said that the details about his wifes business venture had been mentioned in the affidavit submitted along with the nomination papers for the Keralam Assembly elections
Kerala Teen Plots Grandfather's Murder, Watches Him Suffocate On Video Call
The girl's 17-year-old friend and three other teenagers entered the man's house through the bathroom ventilator as the accused was on a video call with them, guiding their way. What followed was brutal.
INCOIS Issues Swell Surge Warning Along Kerala, TN Coasts
Fishermen and coastal population under warning districts are cautioned to be alert for surging of waves (gushing of sea water) intermittently in the nearshore or beach region
Congress backing BJP's saffronisation agenda, alleges CPI(M) leader M V Govindan
CPI(M) leader M V Govindan accused Congress of supporting the BJP's saffronisation agenda. He alleged Chief Minister V D Satheesan runs Kerala like an RSS government. Govindan criticised Satheesan for not opposing the Governor's summoning of the state police chief. He also claimed Satheesan's statement on Vizhinjam port share transfer was false. An RTI document reportedly shows no government displeasure was conveyed.
Onam rush: Action plan ready for stringent traffic enforcement from August 20 in Kozhikode city
As per the latest action plan, special squads will be deployed for implementing the new regulations, which will be in forcefrom August 20 to 31.Arrangements are also in place to track violations using digital cameras and drones.
High waves along Kerala coast: Kozhikode Collector bans entry to beaches
Under orders issued by District Collector M. S. Madhavikutty, entry to all seafronts in the district is strictly prohibited from midnight on August 19 until midnight on August 20. The ban applies to tourists, local visitors, and seaside vendors alike.
Former Kerala Minister Riyas Denies Allegations Against Wife Amid ED Investigation
Thiruvananthapuram, August 19: In light of the escalating investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the CMRL-Exalogic monthly payment case, former Kerala minister P.A. Mohammad Riyas has broken his silence, delivering a robust political and legal rebuttal. He dismissed the allegations against his wife, Veena T., labeling them as attempts to divert attention from the ... Read more Former Kerala Minister Riyas Denies Allegations Against Wife Amid ED Investigation
Kerala's snake boat racers keep tradition afloat in face of floods and financial challenges
Kerala's picturesque backwaters host a thrilling wooden boat race where hundreds of dedicated rowers compete for their villages pride and honor. This captivating competition transcends societal divisions, uniting people from various backgrounds. While financial hurdles and adverse weather conditions threaten the sport's future, the tradition remains steadfast.
The Chief Justice of India on Monday virtually inaugurated newly constructed court complexes at Irinjalakuda and Chavakkad in Keralas Thrissur district, describing the development as a kind of homecoming that would take the justice delivery system closer to citizens residing in smaller townships. The CJI, who addressed the gathering through video conference, expressed regret over [] The post CJI virtually inaugurates Thrissur Court complexes, Says new Infrastructure will take Justice to doorstep of people appeared first on India Legal .
World Photography Day: How a Rs 250 camera from Kerala went global
Today, August 19, as the world celebrates World Photography Day, it is worth remembering a remarkable Indian camera that once earned a reputation far beyond the country. The Vageeswari, a handcrafted large format camera from Alappuzha, Kerala, is a fascinating story of Indian ingenuity, craftsmanship and determination. Image credit : Photomuse.in A teenage inventor The 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 .
Keralams UDF govt at three months: Hits, hurdles and high expectations for V.D. Satheesan
Kerala Man Pedals to Everest Camp on One-Wheel Cycle Against Drugs
Kerala cyclist Saneed is undertaking an extraordinary journey towards Everest Base Camp on a bicycle without a front wheel, to spread a nationwide anti-drug message.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Tuesday virtually inaugurated new District Court complexes at Irinjalakuda and Chavakkad in Keralas Thrissur district, underscoring the imperative of strengthening judicial infrastructure to make the justice delivery system more accessible to litigants beyond major urban centres. The CJI was scheduled to attend the inauguration in person but [] The post CJI Surya Kant inaugurates New District Court complexes in Kerala, Emphasises accessible and inclusive Justice appeared first on India Legal .
INCOIS issues swell surge warning along Kerala, south TN coast
INCOIS issued a swell surge warning for Kerala and nearby regions. High period swells from the southern Indian Ocean will impact coastal areas. Inundation of low-lying coastal areas may occur from August 19. Fishermen and coastal populations are cautioned to be alert for surging waves. Tourist activities at beaches and nearshore regions are suspended.
Manju Warrier, Dileep attend same event 11 years after divorce; video goes viral
Manju Warrier and Dileep made a rare public appearance at the same Kerala event, 11 years after their divorce. The former couple attended producer Listin Stephens theatre inauguration, arriving separately and sitting apart. Videos from the gathering have gone viral online
Onam festive rush triggers surge in flower prices in Keralam
Merchants say that acute water scarcity and adverse weather in key cultivation hubs across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have severely pinched supply lines, pushing retail rates past last years figures
Messi Kerala Visit Row: Government Lost Rs.22 Crore, Says CM Satheesan
Last week, Satheesan had questioned the process through which a private company was permitted to enter into an agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for the proposed tour.
Mumbai cyber police arrest two over Rs 79 lakh digital arrest fraud
Mumbai cyber police have arrested two persons from Kerala for allegedly duping two senior citizens of nearly Rs 79 lakh in separate digital arrest scams. One of the victims is a retired income tax official
US diplomats call on Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 18:A day before the maiden visit of United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Jammu and Kashmir, a team of US diplomats from the US embassy in New Delhi called on National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at his residence here on Tuesday. The visiting officials, who reached the Valley ahead of schedule as part of the advance preparations for the Ambassadors trip, included Ian Michael Dick, Gary Applegarth, Lisa Grace Alkins and Hemant Joshi. The meeting focused on the forthcoming engagement of Ambassador Gor with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, sources said. Ambassador Sergio Gor, who also holds the charge of Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, is scheduled to arrive in Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon. He is expected to hold separate meetings with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during his stay. The envoy will spend the night in Srinagar before travelling to Ladakh on Thursday. This will be Gors first visit to J&K since he assumed charge as the 27th US Ambassador to India in January this year. It also marks the first visit by a serving US Ambassador to J&K since the region was reorganised as a Union Territory in 2019. Officials confirmed that an advance team from the Ambassadors office had already reached Srinagar to finalise logistics and security arrangements. The visit comes against the backdrop of the deepening India-US strategic partnership and follows recent high-level interactions between Gor and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on issues including counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics. Kashmirs political leadership and civil society have taken note of the trip, with some voices calling for the envoy to engage with a wider cross-section of people during his brief stay. On Wednesday, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is set to meet CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, marking the first meeting between a serving US ambassador and a sitting J&K chief minister in more than 15 years. The last such meeting was in March 2011, when then US Ambassador Timothy Roemer met CM Omar when J&K was a state. As such, Gor's proposed meeting with CM Omar marks a return to direct engagement between the US envoy and J&K's elected government after the chief ministerial tenures that followed Omar's first term in office. The last US ambassador to visit J&K was Donald Blome in 2022, but he was then serving as ambassador to Pakistan and had visited PoK, prompting a strong protest from New Delhi. The last standalone visit to Kashmir by a US ambassador based in New Delhi was by Kenneth Juster in August 2018, shortly after the fall of the PDP-BJP government. Juster met then Governor Narinder Nath Vohra as well as Omar Abdullah, one of the former chief ministers present in Kashmir at the time. He also visited Ladakh a month earlier. Juster returned to Srinagar in January 2020 as part of a 15-member ambassadorial delegation organised by New Delhi following the August 2019 reorganisation of J&K. Gor's visit to Kashmir and Ladakh comes after engagements with political leadership in Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, giving the trip a broader diplomatic context. Any strategic significance of his Srinagar meeting with CM Omar, however, would depend on the statements issued by the two sides.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses Kerala government of shielding senior cop
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Keralam girl, 13, plots kin's murder, 3 boys execute act
A 13-year-old girl in Keralam is suspected of playing a key role in the murder of her elderly relative, Sivankutty, with her minor boyfriend and two friends allegedly carrying out the crime. The teenagers reportedly planned the murder to steal gold and money for a high-end mobile phone and a motorbike. The boyfriend allegedly made a video call to the girl during the assault, showing her the killing. All four minors have been apprehended, and investigations are ongoing, with a possible 'bad touch' revenge motive also being explored alongside the primary theft motive.
MVD cracks down on illegal taxis, slaps penalty of 1.47 lakh in Keralams Kochi
A total of four squads deployed in Angamaly, Aluva, Perumbavoor, and Kalady to book such vehicles operating without taxi permit and for other traffic violations
Kerala government to act after Rs 22 crore loss in Messi visit probe, says CM Satheesan
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BJP Youth Front Intensifies Movement Demanding Dissolution of Kerala PSC Governing Body
Thiruvananthapuram, August 19: The BJP Youth Front has escalated its campaign against the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), demanding the dissolution of its current governing body and a thorough investigation into appointments made over the past decade. State President V. Manuprasad stated that their movement will persist until the members of the PSC, who are ... Read more BJP Youth Front Intensifies Movement Demanding Dissolution of Kerala PSC Governing Body
Kutiyattam festival to begin on August 19
SIET to organise short film fete for students in Keralam
High school, higher secondary, and vocational higher secondary students will take part in fete aimed at creating awareness of Home departments anti-drug drive Operation Toofan.
Trial of Sriram Venkitaraman in death of journalist to be deferred
State to lease 18.16 acres at Ramanthuruth to Cochin Shipyard
Cochin Shipyard has agreed to invest 5,000 crore in the ship block building project, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan; project expected to boost the States shipbuilding sector and generate additional indirect employment
Shadow of price rise looms over Onam Pookkalam
Vendors believe business may improve once educational institutions close and people fully enter the Onam mood
Hyd's Active.in Plans South India expansion with 15 New Franchises
The expansion will cover Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa and Bhubaneswar, strengthening its presence across residential, commercial and infrastructure markets
Keralam CM dismisses reports about irregularities in distribution of free Onam kits
Says kit distribution is going smoothly and that 75,885 ration cardholders have already received their kits
K-TET: government to seek legal opinion on filing curative petition in SC
KSHEC moots overhaul of academic calendar preparation for UG programmes
Preparation of academic calendar for four years among significant proposals presented at Vice-Chancellors Conclave organised by the council.
Cashew import scam: High Court allows pleas against reconsideration of prosecution sanction
Division Bench finds merit in former KSCDC officials contention that they were not given an opportunity to be heard before sanction was ordered to be reconsidered
Corporation drive to crack down on illegal constructions
Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body will demolish the constructions and make the owner pay for the cost of demolition
Welfare pensions to disbursed in Keralam from Aug. 19
Vice-President to be chief guest at Onam week celebrations this year
The event, to be organised extensively at 35 venues in the capital city from August 24 to 30, will be formally opened by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on August 24, informed Tourism, Culture and Cinema Minister P.C. Vishnunadh here on Tuesday
Ensure proper road connectivity in tribal areas: KSHRC
KSHRC Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas ordered immediate administrative clearance for the 9.25-crore project sanctioned under the Idukki package to reconstruct the ChilanthiyarUllavayal road near Vattavada, which was destroyed by flash floods in 2024
Jaleel warns PWD Minister Basheer of losing ministerial berth
4 kg rice to be distributed to students for Onam in Keralam
He said the Vizhinjam ports purpose extends beyond cargo movement, serving Indias aspirations for self-reliance, global competitiveness and maritime leadership.
Satheesan says CPI(M) accusation that the government has not protested against the Adani Ports sale of 49% of shares of the Vizhinjam International Port was false and he was not aware of the veracity or contemporariness of an RTI reply that the government had not conveyed its disapproval over the breach of contract to Adani Ports
Man gets 120-year jail term for abusing minor stepdaughters
Vizhinjam starts full EXIM operations with Keralas trademarkcrunchy cargo
Seven tonnes of local produce including banana and jackfruit chips leave for Spain from theAI-powered port
Kerala CM V D Satheesan Slams Governor for Summoning DGP to Lok Bhavan
He said such unilateral moves were unacceptable and pointed out that similar issues had arisen during the previous government, when concerns were also raised with the Raj Bhavan.
Cybersecurity workshop held at Govt. Cyberpark
The programme was organised in association with Cyberpark and the Calicut Forum for IT (CAFIT) to discuss practical strategies for building resilient and secure digital environments.
PWD gets 23 new vehicles to strengthen field operations
Vehicles to help engineers reach project sites faster, improve inspections and monitoring, and respond promptly to public complaints
UDF government has strongly protested the Governors summoning of the State Police Chief without informing or seeking the governments consent. It is not the first time Lok Bhavan has summoned department heads without the governments approval. It has happened several times during the LDF dispensation, says V.D. Satheesan
Teenage Girl Orchestrates Chilling Murder of Grandfather in Kerala
Investigators report that the girl, along with her boyfriend and two other teenagers, showed no remorse after carrying out the brutal killing on Sunday night.
Man accused of setting wife, mother-in-law ablaze dies of burns
Keralam Forest department to provide training for tourists to capture photos inside forests
The programme will be rolled out across KFDC eco-tourism destinations throughout the State
Kerala LLB students protest after some scores rise from 26 to 35 after re-evaluation
Kerala LLB students protest after some scores rise from to after reevaluation
CPI(M) accuses UDF government of ceding executive power to RSS-controlled Lok Bhavan
He says UDFs surrender of executive power to Governor indicates a larger and socially perilous political malaise plaguing the Congress at its apex level
Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralams gateway to global trade
The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam
Kerala HC asks ACS to appear before it over delay in action on complaint against DGP S. Sreejith
Guruvayur in Keralam braces for wedding rush; 422 ceremonies to be held on August 23
Six wedding mandapams, early starts and tighter crowd control as the temple prepares for an unprecedented rush in the coming weeks
Guruvayur in Keralam braces for wedding rush; 422 ceremonies to be held on August 23
Six wedding mandapams, early starts and tighter crowd control as the temple prepares for an unprecedented rush in the coming weeks
Keralam Govt to lease land to CSL for Rs 5,000 cr ship block building project, says CM Satheesan
The Kerala government will lease 18.16 acres of land to Cochin Shipyard. This land will support a ship block building project with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore. The project is expected to create approximately 2,000 direct jobs and many indirect employment opportunities. The government will receive an annual lease amount of Rs 1.45 crore, totaling Rs 1.70 crore with GST.
DYFI State conference to begin in Thrissur on August 19
First-ever State conference in Thrissur to feature massive rallies, cultural events and a 50,000-strong public meeting
DYFI State conference to begin in Thrissur on August 19
First-ever State conference in Thrissur to feature massive rallies, cultural events and a 50,000-strong public meeting
