9 coastal panchayats in Keralam equipped for UNSECO assessment as tsunami-ready
The recognition is accorded based on specific indicators, achieved through a series of well-planned activities aimed at building resilience against tsunamis
Keralam: ED Searches Against 3 Cooperative Societies
They said about 20 premises in Thrissur, Ernakulam and Kozhikode are being searched.
IMD Update: TN, Coastal AP, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mahe gets rains & thunderstorms
Myanmars withdrawal signal comes as easterlies are forecast to establish over the Gulf of Thailand by October 14, potentially setting the stage for north-east monsoons onset over southern India
Keralam to join hands with NTPC to set up 2,000-MW battery energy storage system at Kayamkulam
Keralam also seeks dedicated power plant at meeting between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and NTPC officials in New Delhi
Sudheer Babu wishes beautiful wife Priyadharshini on bday: My forever person
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Sudheer Babu penned a birthday note for his wife Priyadarshini, calling her his beautiful wife, best friend and forever person. Sudheer took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself with his wife. In the picture, the two are seen sitting together looking at the camera and smiling. Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, my best friend, and my forever person @with_priyadharshini, he wrote as the caption. It was in 2006, when Sudheer got married to Priyadharshini, daughter of actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu. The couple has two sons. Talking about Sudheer, he started his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010, produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni. His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi, a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi. Sudheer tasted success with the 2013 horror comedy film, Prema Katha Chitram. In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji. The actor was then seen as lead in films such as Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju. Sudheer made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi in 2016, where he played an antagonistic role.The actor was then seen in the commercial hit film Samanthakamani in 2017. In 2018, Babu teamed up with director Mohana Krishna Indraganti for Sammohanam. Sudheer was last seen in Jatadhara directed by Venkat Kalyan. The film also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Divya Khosla Kumar. The film draws inspiration from myths and conspiracy theories surrounding the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. It explores themes of greed, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening through a fictional narrative set against the backdrop of ancient rituals and divine forces. Before making his debut in cinema, Sudheer was the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka. He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.
Kerala HC stays Vigilance probe against Chalakudy MLA Saneesh Kumar in bribery case
MLA petition stated that allegations were examined in a Vigilance inquiry earlier, and subsequent report found no merit in the charges
ED raids 20 premises in Kerala in three cooperative fraud probes
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ED Probes Rs 92 Crore Irregularities In Kerala Co-op Societies
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches across Keralam in connection with alleged irregularities amounting to Rs 92 crore in three cooperative societies: Urban Cooperative Society, Thennela Service Cooperative Society, and Kuttanellur Cooperative Bank.
'SIR Is Bloodless Political Genocide'
'93 lakhs deletions in Bengal, 96 lakhs in Tamil Nadu, 24 lakhs in Kerala, 77 lakhs in Gujarat, 45 lakhs in Madhya Pradesh, 44 lakhs in Rajasthan. 2.89 crores in Uttar Pradesh. Nearly 3 crores!'
Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinners remarkable resurgence. The 26-year-old, who last played a Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in 2020, has been named in the state squad for the upcoming season after forcing his way back into the reckoning with a standout domestic campaign. IANS has learned that the selectors have shown faith in him and the squad will be officially announced soon. The squad, led by Karan Sharma, includes Rinku Singh, Aradhya Yadav, Aryan Juyal (WK), Madhav Kaushik, Adarsh Singh, Sidharth Yadav, Prashantveer, Kartik Yadav, Ansari, Vansh Choudhary, Yash Dayal, Kunal Tyagi, Priyam Garg, Abhinandan Singh and Kartik Tyagi. Abhishek Goswami and Chikara have been named as stand-by players. It makes Ansaris return even more remarkable considering the way his career seemed to drift following his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Railways on October 6, 2017. Ansari was considered a promising young leg-spinner, as he was part of Indias squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup along with Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan. State-level opportunities were few, his progress stagnated, and he had to look elsewhere. Beyond regular play in local tournaments in Lucknow, Ansari also played league cricket in Kolkata and was often seen around the Uttar Pradesh dressing room as a net bowler. Until the beginning of 2025, his proximity to the state team rarely translated into opportunities on the field. Ansari's big breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he proved to be one of the most effective bowlers for Uttar Pradesh. A leg-break and googly bowler, he took 21 wickets in eight matches at a stunning 16.52 apiece, always the man to break partnerships and come through in pressure situations. He was a constant threat with his ability to change pace and flight and bowl the googly at opportune moments, especially on surfaces that were becoming more batsman-friendly. Interestingly, despite making his state debut in the 2017-18 season, the last Vijay Hazare Trophy was Ansaris first domestic 50-over competition. His white-ball emergence therefore came relatively late in a career that had begun nearly a decade earlier. The 21-wicket campaign not only revived his Uttar Pradesh career but also pushed him into the national selectors vision. He was subsequently fast-tracked into the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month. That call-up highlighted the unusual trajectory of Ansaris career. While he has attracted significant attention through white-ball cricket in the last three years, his red-ball credentials remain relatively limited. Ansari has played only five first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy appearances for Uttar Pradesh, and has taken 17 wickets. His best figures are 3/33, which came against Tripura. His return also comes at a time when the pool of specialist wrist-spinners available for red-ball cricket has become relatively thin. A look at the leading wicket-takers from the last Ranji Trophy season underlines the selectors dilemma. Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Desai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Sharma, Vishal Jayswal and Saurabh Kumar - all slow left-arm orthodox bowlers - featured among the top 10 wicket-takers, with J&K seamer Auqib Nabi leading the charts with 60 wickets. There was only one leg-break bowler among the top 10: Karnataka veteran Shreyas Gopal, who finished third with 48 wickets. The scarcity of wrist-spinners becomes even more evident when the next group of leading wicket-takers are considered. Between 11 and 20, there were two off-spinners - 33-year-old Saransh Jain, who is with India A, and domestic stalwart Jalaj Saxena - alongside pace bowlers Mohammed Nidheesh of Kerala and Sunil Kumar of J&K. The remaining names in that bracket were left-arm orthodox spinners Sagar Udeshi, Shams Mulani, Amit Shukla, Nachiket Bhute, Parth Rekhade and Anukul Roy. In all, 13 of the 20 bowlers in that broader group were left-arm spinners, while the only leg-break bowler in the top 10 was no longer in contention for India. That shortage has created an opening for a bowler like Ansari, whose ability to turn the ball both ways and operate as an attacking wrist-spinner offers a different dimension. For Ansari, however, the journey back to the Ranji setup is about much more than filling a statistical gap. His career appeared to be losing momentum after his early promise with Indias Under-19 team, but his persistence through local cricket, league cricket, net-bowling opportunities and limited state chances eventually brought him back into the spotlight. The 21 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy became the catalyst. Now, after six years away from the Ranji fold, Ansari has another opportunity to establish himself in the red-ball format that once provided his first platform in senior cricket. His inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh squad, followed by the India A call-up, represents a rapid rise for a player who only recently found himself outside the states immediate plans. From an India Under-19 prospect in 2016 to a net bowler struggling for a state opportunity, and now an India A-bound leg-spinner preparing for a Ranji return, Ansaris career has taken an unexpected turn. The next challenge will be to translate his white-ball resurgence into sustained success with the red ball -beginning with Uttar Pradesh, where his first-class journey started on October 6, 2017.
School auditorium collapses in wind near Kothamangalam in Keralam
Tragedy was averted as students and teachers had left the school premises after school hours
Government Order dropping six Water Metro terminals in Keralams Kochi draws flak
Critics say the decision to drop at least two of the six terminals will affect the intended water transport connectivity to places located far away from Kochi city. The terminals that have been dropped are Thevara, Aster, Amrita, Kothad, Cheriyamthuruth, and Mulavukad
OP services at gastroenterology dept. at Ernakulam General Hospital in Keralam to begin this week
The services are being expanded as part of measures to upgrade the hospital into a superior referral treatment centre
Kerala Police Recover Over 70 Lost Phones of Ayyappa Devotees
Keralas Pamba police return over 70 lost phones to Ayyappa devotees, showcasing successful recovery efforts during a special operation. Kerala Police Recover Over 70 Lost Phones of Ayyappa Devotees
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Tuesday reacted strongly to the detention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by Delhi Police, saying the Congress would lead the fight for the country and the INDIA bloc would emerge victorious. No era will pass without being held accountableThe Congress will lead this fight for the country, and the INDIA bloc will emerge victorious, Satheesan, who is in New Delhi, said in a Facebook post. He shared a video of Gandhi being forcibly removed by the Delhi Police from the protest venue, where he was seeking the removal
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
Anti-ragging guidelines drawn up, State informs Kerala HC
The Division Bench of Chief Justice had previously directed the State to issue guidelines based on the draft Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill, until it was enacted
WOMN launched to make womens travel easier
Sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators in 14 KSRTC depots/terminals
Kerala High Court sets aside detention order of Thiruvananthapuram councillor R. Sugathan
Supplyco granted permission to resume agreements with rice mills, says Keralam Minister
The decision was taken considering the necessityto commencerice procurement for this years Kharif season on time
Bacteria in cocktail: Food Safety dept. files case against outlet in Keralams Kannur
The action followed an analysis done at the Regional Analytical Laboratory at Malaparamba, Kozhikode.
New additions likely in CPI(M) Kozhikode district committee
A couple of area secretaries could be included in the district committee
Four arrested for attack on DCC office
The accused were nabbed from a hideout in Tamil Nadu
Key member of alleged drug distribution network arrested from Bengaluru
Keralam BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday hit out at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Election Commission, questioning why the Congress leader was keen to create chaos and anarchy. Speaking to reporters, Chandrasekhar said disputes concerning the Chief Election Commissioner should be resolved through established legal and judicial mechanisms and not through street protests. Chandrasekhar's remarks came as INDIA bloc MPs staged a sit-in at Akashvani Bhavan in New Delhi after being stopped by barricades while marching towards Nirvachan Sadan, the headquarters of the Election Commission of India, to raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. There is a standard toolkit now in the Congress party which is blindly followed by parties which have no other options like the CPM, which is to try and create a narrative and use that narrative to bring mobs and crowds onto the Jantar Mantar...
P.K. Basheer says the controversy should not be viewed merely as a matter of the past, but as a warning for the State as it undertakes major infrastructure projects worth crores of rupees
Retired teacher killed in bus accident in Idukki
Vijimol and her son, Anuroop, were on their way to home from Piravom on a two-wheeler when a private bus named Gurudevan lost control while attempting to overtake another bus and struck their vehicle
Ernakulam district administration directs AWHO to take over Chander Kunj apartments from October 12
AWHO representatives failed to turn up when apartment owners assembled to hand over their apartments on October 5; AWHO reportedly cited the need for authorisation from its headquarters in Delhi; district administration to sign demolition contract with Mumbai-based Edifice Engineering later this week
Pinarayi Vijayan condemns police protection for RSS event at Central University of Kerala
Keralam Leader of the Opposition accuses Congres-led government of backing the national seminar on Vande Mataram, despite protests from almost all student organisations other than those affiliated with the Sangh Parivar
Court sentences man to 47 yearsRIfor sexually assaulting minor relative
He was also fined 32,000
Elephant conservation must focus on habitat connectivity, says P.S. Easa
Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty visits Sandbox Mini Tech Park at Govt. Cyberpark
Sandbox is developing the 42,000-sq-ft Mini Tech Park as the first private co-developer project at Government Cyberpark. The project is envisioned as a dedicated space for technology businesses and the wider technology ecosystem in Kozhikode.
Steps to be taken to help people quickly contact Indian embassies
The Kerala Assembly Committee on the Welfare of Non-Resident Keralites held a sitting in Kozhikode on Tuesday to discuss various issues faced by expatriates in the district, benefits due to them from the government and complaints related to welfare pensions
Steps to be taken to help people quickly contact Indian embassies
The Kerala Assembly Committee on the Welfare of Non-Resident Keralites held a sitting in Kozhikode on Tuesday to discuss various issues faced by expatriates in the district, benefits due to them from the government and complaints related to welfare pensions
Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan in verbal duel over AIIMS
The Union Minister says Thrissur is the apt location for AIIMS while Health Minister reportedly says that the former is making statements about establishing an AIIMS without being aware of the entire facts
Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan in verbal duel over AIIMS
The Union Minister says Thrissur is the apt location for AIIMS while Health Minister reportedly says that the former is making statements about establishing an AIIMS without being aware of the entire facts
HC quashing Sugathans KAAPA detention vindicates BJP stand: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Chandrasekhar said that the CPI(M) had misused the State police for 10 years to fix political opponents by foisting false cases on them and the V.D. Satheesan government was following the same path
Keralam Health Minister K. Muraleedharan pushes for disease prevention through vaccination
Minister warns private hospitals against arbitrary charges and unnecessary medicines; Integrated public health lab, vaccine store inaugurated in Thrissur
Students should solve their issues with V-Cs through talks, says Keralam Governor
DLitt degree presented to film-maker Sathyan Anthikad and industrialist P.K. Ahammed. DSc degree presented to scientist E.D. Jemmis
Kerala High Court Quashes KAAPA Detention Of Thiruvananthapuram BJP Councillor
Kerala High Court quashed the KAAPA detention of Thiruvananthapuram BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who had been held at Viyyur Central Prison since June.
Drug supply in government hospitals has been streamlined, says Health Minister
Muraleedharan specifically sought information on drug availability in each district from the District Medical Officers
Pampa police recover 70-plus phones lost by Sabarimala pilgrims
Keralam Forest Minister, former IFS officer spar over Chinnakkanal issue
A day after Shibu Baby John attributed the human-elephant conflict in Chinnakkanal to a man-made problem, Prakriti Srivastava says a letter by her is being cited without its context
Keralam Forest Minister, former IFS officer spar over Chinnakkanal issue
A day after Shibu Baby John attributed the human-elephant conflict in Chinnakkanal to a man-made problem, Prakriti Srivastava says a letter by her is being cited without its context
Speaking at the inauguration of the Tourism departments Brand Wayanad project on Tuesday, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh says the government will take steps to make tourism activities more vibrant in the Malabar region
Speaking at the inauguration of the Tourism departments Brand Wayanad project on Tuesday, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh says the government will take steps to make tourism activities more vibrant in the Malabar region
Forest department removes encroachment and restore elephant passage in Anayirankal
According to Devikulam Range Officer E.D. Arun Kumar, a group of five individuals encroached upon nearly 10 hectares of land within the 56.36-hectare proposed reserve area at Choonadal, near Anayirankal, and began cardamom cultivation
Forest department removes encroachment and restore elephant passage in Anayirankal
According to Devikulam Range Officer E.D. Arun Kumar, a group of five individuals encroached upon nearly 10 hectares of land within the 56.36-hectare proposed reserve area at Choonadal, near Anayirankal, and began cardamom cultivation
Rubber Board set to launch platform to tackle tapper shortage in Keralam
INR Konnect aims at ensuring the availability of skilled workers in plantations. Rubber Board has also launched special training programmes to encourage greater participation of women in rubber tapping .
Three-member panel to probe womans death at Kottayam Medical College Hospital in Keralam
The 49-year-old woman, a native of Changanassery, died on October 2 after her condition deteriorated following a hernia surgery at the hospital
Kerala AIIMS row: Union Minister Suresh Gopi, state minister Muraleedharan in a spat
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) Kerala's decade long wait for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has once again erupted into a political confrontation, with Union Minister Suresh Gopi and State Health Minister K. Muraleedharan locking horns over where the long pending institute should come up as and when sanctioned. Gopi, the BJP's first Lok Sabha winner from Kerala and MP from Thrissur, has thrown his weight behind his home constituency, insisting that Thrissur is the most suitable location for AIIMS. Muraleedharan has hit back, saying the state has an open mind on the location. Let Suresh Gopi show where the land is, he said, making it clear that he was not prepared to accept Gopi's challenge, which he termed 'political'. The exchange has added a new political edge to an issue that has been simmering in Kerala for more than a decade. The AIIMS demand dates back to the previous Oommen Chandy government, which, in response to the Centre in 2014, identified four possible locations. The Centre subsequently asked Kerala to identify suitable sites, but the state has continued to miss out as new AIIMS were announced for other parts of the country. The issue gains urgency every year on the eve of the Union Budget, with Kerala repeatedly hoping that the project would finally find a place in the Centre's plans, but is yet to happen. The latest face off is also taking place on politically sensitive ground. Thrissur is Gopi's political base and the constituency he wrested from the Congress at the 2024 polls in which Muraleedharan finished third. Muraleedharan is the son of former Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, whose final rites were held at his residence in Punkunnam in Thrissur. Gopi has himself described Karunakaran as one of his political gurus and has spoken of his close relationship with the Karunakaran family. Muraleedharan, meanwhile, has said that the Kerala government is not insisting on any particular district and has said that the Velloor Newsprint Factory land in Kottayam will also be considered. Gopi has said that while Alappuzha may make greater economic sense, Thrissur offers the peaceful environment required for an institution of this scale. With two political heavyweights now openly sparring over the location, Kerala's decade-old AIIMS wait has acquired a fresh political dimension.
IMD: Heavy rain over TN, Kerala, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka
IMD expects to see evolving Bay of Bengal circulation to intensify as a low-pressure area, or even depression, by October 15, which is the normal date of onset for North-East monsoon
Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 has been announced for Pharmacy posts under Category No. 691/2025. The interviews will be held on 14, 15, 16 and 28 October 2026 at the Kerala PSC Head Office. Candidates can download the interview memo from their PSC profile.
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Speculation is rife that the CPI(M) leadership may initiate further action against veteran leader A. Padmakumar, former president of the Travancore Devaswom Board and legislator, who has been arraigned as an accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case
Karnataka MLC polls: NDA candidate set for hat-trick win in West Graduates' seat, says Vijayendra
Digital Desk | Dharwad (Karnataka), Oct 6 (IANS) BJP Karnataka President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday expressed confidence that NDA candidate S.V. Sankanur would win the West Graduates constituency election to the Karnataka Legislative Council and achieve a hat-trick. He launched a sharp attack on the Congress government over law and order, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the states financial situation. Speaking to reporters in Dharwad, Vijayendra said Sankanur had worked effectively for graduates during his two terms as a member of the Legislative Council and had earned the confidence of people. Sankanur has raised the issues of graduates effectively in the Legislative Council and worked for their interests. He is a people-friendly legislator and has earned everyones confidence. Therefore, he will be elected again, Vijayendra said. He expressed confidence that Sankanur would win by a large margin and secure a hat-trick. Vijayendra said former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, MLAs Mahesh Tenginakai and Aravind Bellad, along with legislators, party leaders and workers from Karwar, Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri districts, would work for Sankanurs victory. On the law and order situation, Vijayendra accused Home Minister Priyank Kharge of turning Kalaburagi into a Republic of Kalaburagi and alleged that the entire district was under the control of the Kharge family. Priyank Kharge should disclose how many murders have taken place in Kalaburagi since they came to power, Vijayendra said. He alleged that when contractors or government officials were killed, people close to the Kharge family contacted the victims families late at night and allegedly offered them money to remain silent. Priyank Kharge himself should answer who is nurturing such contract killers. The practice of giving money to silence poor people should stop. They need not teach us about the law, he said. On the Form-7 controversy, Vijayendra said that if there were any irregularities in submitting Form-7 applications, the government should take action according to law. If submitting Form-7 was wrong, let them take action according to law. But if the state government misuses the police to threaten our workers, we will not be intimidated, he said. Vijayendra also accused the government of putting pressure on the Excise Department to generate revenue to fund its guarantee schemes. Liquor is now available even in grocery shops. Turning Karnataka into a state of drunkards is the government's achievement, he alleged. He said around 2.5 lakh government posts were vacant and claimed that job aspirants were protesting in the state. On the SIR exercise, Vijayendra alleged that the state government was trying to divert attention from its failures by blaming the Election Commission. He referred to remarks attributed to Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Vayalar Ravi regarding SIR in Kerala and alleged that the Karnataka government was attempting to shift the blame to the Election Commission. The state government is trying to threaten our workers by filing FIRs. Police stations have become Congress offices, he alleged.
Railways grant in-principle approval for new Kollam-bound train via Kottayam in Keralam
The new train service to Kollam via the Ernakulam-Kottayam-Chengannur route is aimed at easing the severe evening rush on the Venad Express
NCW seeks report from Kerala Police over Kochi gangrape within 7 days
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The dignity, bodily autonomy, privacy and safety of every woman must be protected without compromise, the National Commission for Women (NCW) said on Tuesday, seeking a report from Kerala Police within seven days over the alleged drugging and gang rape of a woman in Kerala's Kochi. Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to the Kerala Director General of Police Ravada Azad Chandrasekhar, seeking a fair, comprehensive and time-bound investigation, identification of all persons involved and strict action under applicable provisions of law, an official statement said. An Action Taken Report has been sought within seven days, it said. The NCW took note of a deeply disturbing media report regarding the alleged drugging and gang rape of a woman at Kalamassery in Kochi after she was reportedly lured on the promise of a job as a spa manager. The incident allegedly took place on October 2 and visuals of the alleged assault were reportedly recorded, the statement said. The Commission has also called for investigation into the alleged job offer, preservation and forensic examination of digital evidence, identification of persons responsible for recording or circulating the alleged visuals, the statement added. Rahatkar also recommended an examination of any wider organised modus operandi targeting women through fraudulent employment offers. The Commission has also sought continued medical and psychological care, legal aid, victim-support services and protection for the survivor. The dignity, bodily autonomy, privacy and safety of every woman must be protected without compromise, Rahatkar said. Earlier last month, the Commission took taken suo motu cognisance of the reported gruesome murder of a woman and a child in Attappadi in Kerala's Palakkad district and sought a report from the state police. The severed and decomposed body parts of the victims were reportedly found stuffed in sacks and abandoned on the banks of the Bhavani river, as per a media report. The NCW Chairperson has written to the Kerala Director General of Police, seeking immediate apprehension of the suspect, identification of all possible accomplices, a thorough and impartial investigation, and preservation of forensic evidence, an official statement said. Necessary assistance and support to the victims' families during the identification and legal process have also been sought, it added.
Highlighting the systemic gaps in local safety measures, they say that the authorities must take proactive measures to safeguard vulnerable rural labourers working in high-risk zones
CPI(M) opposes toll collection at Keralams Nattika before NH 66 works are complete
Party says several bridges and approach roads remain unfinished; to march to Nattika toll office on October 7
Only Kerala University land being surveyed, not of AKG Centre: Revenue Minister
Report on any increase or decrease in universitys land, after comparing it with relevant records in possession of KU, will be submitted to HC by October 15, says A.P. Anil Kumar
Kochi Corporation mulls mobile ABC units to ensure balanced stray dog control
For long, councillors from West Kochi have complained of discrimination in catching of stray dogs for sterilisation at the Corporations ABC Centre at Brahmapuram
Artist Basanth Peringode takes Keralams murals to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Celebrated muralist, art director and production designer among eminent artists chosen to create works for permanent display at the presidential museum
Protests at Kerala Central University over RSS-linked speaker
Student organisations at the Central University of Kerala staged protests against the participation of RSS-linked J Nandakumar at a Vande Mataram seminar.
4 students injured as protest erupts at Central University of Kerala during Vande Mataram seminar
Students allege that police assaulted them during confrontation and tore their clothes while trying to control protesters
Gyanesh Kumar probe: Kerala govt treads sensitive political path
Thiruvananthapuram: The Satheesan governments decision to reopen a nearly two-decade-old alleged corruption case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has given a fresh political dimension to an investigation that was closed then. The case assumes significance beyond the original allegations as Kumar, who was then a senior IAS officer, is now the head of 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 .
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Tata Power adds 1.68 lakh rooftop solar installations in H1 FY27, up 50%
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Kerala drove Tata Powers rooftop solar growth, with strong additions across residential and C&I markets.
UDF govt in Keralam implementing RSS-BJP agenda, says Pinarayi Vijayan
Opening CPI(M)s two-day extended district committee meeting in Kozhikode, Pinarayi claims that the reported move to weaken the State Planning Board is the latest example
Students Protest RSS Leader's Presence at Vande Mataram Event in Central University of Kerala
Students also contended that many of them were denied entry to the programme despite registering for it
Keralam to Launch Special Housing Scheme for Homeless Fisherfolk
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the government aimed to empower women fisherfolk to earn an independent income and achieve financial security
Gyanesh Kumar probe: Kerala govt treads a politically sensitive path
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) The Satheesan governments decision to reopen a nearly two-decade-old alleged corruption case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has given a fresh political dimension to an investigation that was closed then. The case assumes significance beyond the original allegations as Kumar, who was then a senior IAS officer, is now the head of the Election Commission of India. The Congress-led INDIA bloc has been openly critical of CEC Kumar on several issues concerning the functioning of the poll panel. Interestingly, the move to reopen the case has also drawn support from the CPI(M), which is part of the INDIA bloc along with the Congress. The Congress and the CPI(M), despite their political differences in Kerala, have welcomed the decision to revive the investigation. The first move has now been made by the Vigilance Department. But the team headed by Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham is proceeding cautiously, aware of the legal and practical difficulties involved in reopening a case closed nearly two decades ago. The immediate task is to retrieve the files relating to the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) road project, believed to be lying in a Public Office in Thiruvananthapuram. The Vigilance team will also have to examine whether electronic records connected with the original investigation can still be recovered. The computers and systems used at the time have long crossed their normal operational life, making recovery of old digital data another challenge. The case dates back to the suicide of Malaysian engineer Lee See Bin, the project director of Patibel, which was associated with the road project. Allegations of corruption were raised in connection with the project. However, the Vigilance investigation was subsequently closed after finding no evidence against Gyanesh Kumar. The earlier investigation was conducted during the V.S. Achuthanandan government. A sub-committee comprising the then Ministers M. Vijayakumar, K.P. Rajendran, T.U. Kuruvilla and Thomas Isaac had examined the allegations. Kuruvilla has since passed away. The Vigilance team will now have to revisit the statements recorded at the time, including those of officials of the General Administration and Finance departments, KSTP and representatives of the company. The statement of the chartered accountant who audited the road project is also expected to be crucial. The department will first examine whether the available material provides sufficient grounds for a fresh investigation. The probe, therefore, is set to become as much a politically watched investigation involving the country's top poll official as a reopening of an old corruption case.
Kerala CMs statement on angioplasty becomes a talking point among doctors
In a recent function, V.D. Satheesan had mentioned about avoiding unnecessary angioplasty. While many doctors object to the 'generalised statement,' a few agree with the CM that unnecessary procedures have become the norm. However, all agree that a person coming into the emergency with a suspected heart attack should in no way distrust the doctor. The Interventional Cardiology Council of Kerala says that publics apprehension over unnecessary medical procedures should not delay life-saving treatment during an emergency
Pretty in pink, but Malarikkals lilies worry ecologists
A two-year study for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board finds the water lily, which appeared in Malarikkal after the 2018 floods, has shown unprecedented and uncontrolled growth; ecologists flag its impact on local aquatic plants, water flow and sunlight penetration, besides concerns over methane emissions from decaying plant biomass; the seasonal bloom has transformed Malarikkal into a tourism hotspot, bringing additional income to farmers, boat operators and local residents
Weather today October 6: The India Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms across several states through October 11, with isolated heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Karnataka. Gusty winds, lightning and strong surface winds are also expected in several areas, while widespread rainfall is likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal and Kerala.
Kerala Bids Emotional Farewell To Tusker Pallattu Brahmadathan
Brahmadathan was killed by lightning on Sunday evening. He had been tethered near the house of his owner, Advocate Rajesh Pallattu, president of the Kerala Festival Coordination Committee.
Construction of Vaduthala railway overbridge, Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge to begin on October 7
The new bridge, which is being constructed across the Perandoor Canal and will connect Vaduthala and Perandoor, will serve as a key transport link and enable people to travel quickly from Container Road via Vaduthala to Kaloor, thereby bypassing the congested National Highway
Silver jewellery worth 5 lakh stolen from shop
Malappuram to host KSTA State conference in February
Kerala Launches Brand Wayanad Initiative to Boost Tourism
Keralas Brand Wayanad initiative aims to transform the region into a premier global tourism destination, enhancing local culture and economy. Kerala Launches Brand Wayanad Initiative to Boost Tourism
In Keralam, affordable private health care is easier said than done
Keralam governments efforts to draft a new Bill in this regard brings the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulations) Act 2018, back into focus; the private health sector is still holding out against the Act, which aims to bring the entire health sector, public and private, under a regulatory framework
Man dies days after alleged police assault in Chirayinkeezhu
Pickup carrying cattle to Kerala seized in Puttur
Man booked for allegedly misusing NAD officials seal
The police registered the case based on a complaint filed by the Deputy General Manager of Naval Armament Depot
'Pinarayi, Mattannur, Kalliassery': Calicut varsity to inspect hostel after room names row
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Oct 5 (IANS) Pinarayi, Mattannur, Kalliassery, Koothuparamba, and DC Office - the names may sound like places on a political map of Kerala, but at the University of Calicut, they are the names of rooms in the men's hostel. The names Pinarayi, Mattannur, Kalliassery and Koothuparamba are all CPI-M's strongholds that have found their way onto hostel doors, along with the DC Office. Whether the names represent political influence, student humour, or simply the imagination of hostel residents is now part of the debate. And now, those names have brought the hostel under the university authorities' scanner. The university has decided to inspect the hostel following complaints from students over the naming of rooms after areas identified with the CPI-M. The university said the inspection was being ordered after receiving complaints. The decision has added a new political interest to what might otherwise have remained an unusual hostel naming practice. If this were the time of a Left government, there might have been little mystery about where the campus debate would eventually lead. But with the Congress-led UDF government now in power, the question being quietly asked in campus and political circles is: what will the inspection finally find? The names themselves have become the talking point. The Students' Federation of India (SFI) says students often give names to blocks and rooms according to their interests and imagination and that similar practices could be seen in hostels across Kerala. The SFI also turned the spotlight on the university authorities, alleging that the hostel had not received proper painting or maintenance for a long time. The controversy, however, has moved beyond the question of what students chose to write inside hostels. With the university now deciding to inspect the premises, the findings are likely to be watched closely.
The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games
Isaac says the decision reflects the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF governments decision to transform the Planning Board into a think tank on the lines of the NITI Aayog.
Parliamentary panel visits HMT Kalamassery unit
The panel will recommend measures to the Union government and concerned authorities to expedite the revival of the cash-strapped PSU
K.M. Basheer media awards to be presented on October 8
The awardees are S. Mahesh Kumar (Manorama News), M.K. Suresh Kumar (Siraj) and T. Moideen Kutty (Siraj).
Bairakuppa bridge model to be followed for funding Ponnani, Angadipuram projects: Basheer
