Kerala Implements Strict Guidelines to Enhance Surgical Accountability
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20: Keralas public health system is taking significant steps to regain public trust following two alarming incidents where surgical instruments were left inside female patients during procedures. These incidents have raised serious concerns among the public, prompting immediate action from the health department. In response, the department has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at ... Read more Kerala Implements Strict Guidelines to Enhance Surgical Accountability
Warning of the impacts on air pollution, acoustic stress and public health, Prof. Gurukkal highlights the risks of conducting the event in the region with a high concentration of hospitals having labour wards and neonatal intensive care units
Trinamool Congress Kerala unit severs ties with national leadership, to float new party by May 15
P.V. Anvar, Kerala State convener of Trinamool Congress, says resolution passed to reposition unit as a secular, democratic, and socialist political outfit aligned with politics of Congress and UDF, and will oppose Pinarayism and fascism
Bhagyathara BT-50 Lottery Result (20-04-2026): Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Bhagyathara BT-50 weekly lottery today, April 20, 2026. The event saw the ticket holder of PL 561807 coming out as the winner of the grand first prize of 1 crore.
Kerala issues surgical safety protocol after alleged hospital lapses spark row
According to an order dated April 15, the new guidelines mandate strict pre-operative verification, patient identification, and enhanced documentation to ensure patient safety across all healthcare institutions in the State
Wayanad township row: Not cracks, just shrinkage, says Kerala Revenue Minister on govt-built houses
K. Rajan says such shrinkages have been detected in two of the 178 houses constructed for landslide survivors
VACB launches Operation Earth Guard to curb illegal soil mining in Kerala
Move following intelligence inputs about widespread irregularities, violations and corruption in excavation and transportation of ordinary earth across the State, say officials
Row over Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna and chicken mandi prompts probe in Keralas Malappuram too
After Alappuzha incident earlier, police launch investigation into allegations involving a few restaurants at Edakkara and Kottakkal in Malappuram
45-year-old man killed by nephew after dispute over chicken curry in Keralas Palakkad
Police say both had consumed liquor. FIR states the victim had prepared chicken curry at home which was not shared with the accused, triggering the altercation
Women's Reservation | No changes were proposed to Delimitation Commission Act: Centre
Central government Sunday reiterated that no changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act in the Bills, introduced by it in the Lok Sabha on April 16, 2026 to ensure 33 percent women reservation in 2029. Responding to frequently asked queries about three bills to allay all apprehensions in the minds of public, it stated, On April 16, 2026, the central government introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha i.e., The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Delimitation Bill, 2026 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. To explain the rationale why those three Bills were brought at this point in time, it, while referring to (Women Reservation Act 2023), stated, The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides that reservation for women will be implemented based on delimitation after the Census conducted post-2026. If the government had waited for the Census and subsequent delimitation, women would not have been able to benefit from 33 percent reservation even in the 2029 general elections as the census and subsequent delimitation period take time. Therefore, to ensure timely benefits to half the population, it was considered necessary to delink implementation of the Act from this condition. Spelling out the benefits if these Bills had been passed, it asserted that if passed and approved, these Bills would have enabled women to receive 33 percent reservation in the Lok Sabha as early as the 2029 general elections. Clarifying why the delimitation was linked with the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and why there was a proposal to increase seats, the central government delineated that it was imperative to provide reservation. Delimitation means finalising the boundary of a constituency. It is essential for implementing womens reservation. The limit on seats in Lok Sabha was set at 550 in 1976. In 1971, the population of India was 54 Cr. Today it is 140 Cr. Therefore, it is important to increase seats to 850 in Lok Sabha. This would enable fair representation of people in the Parliament. It rejected the contentions (forwarded by the opposition) that there was any attempt to modify the Delimitation Commission Act for political advantage or it would have affected ongoing state elections. No changes were proposed to the Delimitation Commission Act. The existing legal framework remains intact and any recommendations of the Commission would require parliamentary approval and Presidential assent. Ongoing elections, including those in states like Tamil Nadu or West Bengal, would not be affected, as elections up to 2029 will be conducted under the current system, the Centre has reiterated. Elucidating the rationale behind increasing Lok Sabha seats to 850, it pointed out that the proposal was based on a proportional expansion approach. A uniform 50 percent increase in seats would maintain the proportion for all states and UTs. Applying this principle to the current 543 seats would lead to approximately 815 seats. Therefore, the upper limit on seats was increased from the current cap of 550 seats in Lok Sabha to 850 seats, it said. The government also rejected the apprehensions that the new delimitation proposal would have adversely affected southern or smaller states. All states would see a uniform 50 percent increase in seats. Southern states would not face any reduction in representation; rather, their overall share would remain stable. For example, Tamil Nadus seats would increase proportionally, ensuring no disadvantage. As the table below shows, the southern states currently have 23.76 percent seats in Lok Sabha. This would have become 23.87 percent after passage of the Bills, it clarified. It asserted that in case of 50 percent increase model, the revised status (in percentage) of Karnataka would have been 5.14 percent against existing 5.15 percent; in Andhra Pradesh, it would have been 4.65 percent instead of existing 4.60 percent; in Telangana, it would have been 3.18 percent against present status of 3.13 percent; in Tamil Nadu, it would have been 7.23 percent against current status of 7.18 percent and in case of Keralam, it would have been 3.67 percent against existing status of 3.68 percent. It also stated that contrary to the propaganda, the states that controlled population growth would not face any disadvantage. As the increase in seats was proposed uniformly across states, their proportional representation would remain unchanged or slightly improve, it was stated. With regard to questions about the Bills affecting the representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the central government clarified, The process of delimitation ensures proportional reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. With an expanded House, the number of reserved seats would increase significantly, thereby strengthening their representation. It also rejected the contention that the Constitutional Amendment Bill introduced was aimed at delaying caste census. The Government has already started a time-bound programme for caste census. The process includes detailed enumeration, and caste-related data will be recorded during the population count phase, it clarified. Regarding questions why there was no separate quota for Muslim women within the reservation framework, it reiterated, The Constitution of India does not provide for reservation based on religion. Reservation policies are based on social and economic backwardness, as laid out in the Constitution. The central government pointed out that the womens reservation was not implemented in the 2024 general elections itself as implementing reservation required delimitation of seats. Delimitation is an extensive consultative process. It takes about two years to complete delimitation. Therefore, these Bills (including Delimitation Bill) were brought in the Parliament for implementing womens reservation. However, the Womens Reservation Bill was introduced and passed in 2023 to establish the legal and constitutional framework for womens reservation. Its unanimous passage reflected broad political support at the time, enabling the enactment of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, it stated. With regard to the requirement of separate Union Territories Bill, it was pointed out that the Legislative Assemblies in Union Territories such as Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Puducherry are governed by separate legal provisions. Therefore, specific amendments were required to implement womens reservation in these regions, necessitating a separate Bill, it was stated.
Classic FA rode on Y Bishorjit's 90th minute strike to salvage a 1 1 draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant to extend their unbeaten run in the AIFF Elite Youth League 2025 26 Group B final round at Ramsar Sahib Sports Stadium, Paddi Sura this evening In a keenly contested match, Bharat Lairenjam ended the goal drought late in the 88th minute to put Mohun Bagan Super Giant ahead but Yumnam Bishorjit came to the rescue of the Classic FA as he netted the equaliser within 2 minutes to keep the competition open again Despite efforts, the two sides had to share a point apiece as their efforts went wide or goalkeepers were up to the task The result put Classic FA, who played out a 2 2 draw against Jamshedpur FC in the previous outing, in the second place in the group table behind Jamshedpur FC who defeated Gokulam Kerala FC by 2 1 goals in the morning session Sreekanth S scored to give Gokulam Kerala FC the lead early in the 2nd minute but Mars Ningthoujam drew level for Jamshedpur FC in the 49th minute before his compatriot Rayan C completed the turnaround within four minutes and set up the eventual win In a Group A match staged earlier this morning at Football Stadium, Mahilpur, Football 4 Change Academy posted a 1 0 win over FC Goa courtesy of Kishor Tiwari's 90th minute strike With the result, Football 4 Change Academy are third in the group table Sudeva Delhi FC, who defeated Bengaluru FC by 3 2 goals this evening for the second straight wins are on top of the Group A table as Bengaluru, who beat Football 4 Change Academy 3 2 in the previous outing, remain second with better goal count than Football 4 Change Academy Source The Sangai Express
Cochin chapter of IMA launches Koode to tackle loneliness
BJP workers clash with police at Vattiyurkavu
Vallathai Kadavu bridge construction enters final phase
Experts advise caution amid rising snake incursions into homes
Kerala ignores proposal for Ombudsman for students of self-financing institutions
Panel constituted in August 2017 following the death of Jishnu Pronoy, who was found dead in a hostel of the Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre at Pampadi in Thrissur on January 6, 2017, had proposed the formation of district- and State-level Ombudsmen
Elephant electrocuted in Palakkad
Art alone can carry the message of peace, says Mattannur Sankarankutty
State professional drama competition opens to packed audience at K.T. Muhammed Theatre
KBS demands public holiday for Shankara Jayanti
Driver swap, brake failure suspected in Valparai crash that killed nine
It is suspected that the braking system could have overheated and failed after the vehicle descended 23 hairpin bends
Russian woman found without valid documents remanded
She was staying at a lodge near Punalur railway station
Malayalam film Private screened at Moscow International Film Festival
The film, starring Indrans and Meenakshi Anoop, has been chosen in the non-competition category. The first screening was on April 18, with the second scheduled for April 20
BLOs disappointed over paltry pay for hectic SIR work
Suspected synthetic drugs worth 1.58 crore seized
State Food Commission unearths large-scale irregularities in ration distribution in Edamalakkudy
During visits to ration shops in Societykudy and Vellavarakkudy, the commission found that no registers were maintained for the arrival or distribution of goods
Vizhinjam port sees surge in vessel traffic amid Hormuz Strait shutdown: Tharoor
Positioning the port in Thiruvananthapuram alongside established global hubs such as Colombo and Singapore, Congress MP says that it is emerging as a major player in global maritime trade by setting a new standard
Kozhikode DIET throws open its doors for science enthusiasts
A science lab, named after noted scientist E.C.G. Sudarshan, has been set up in five halls at the institute
Kerala - Travelling Quite A Distance To Vote
Migrant workers return to Bengal in hordes for crucial polls: Reports
Accident took place on February 5 when the actors car collided with a motorcycle, leaving two youths injured. The incident had sparked controversy as the actor did not stop his vehicle immediately after the crash
Death of fishermen off Beypore: boat inspected
Fisheries department officials and marine enforcement squad were part of the inspection carried out on Sunday
PMs address via official media a blatant violation of model code: M.A. Baby
CPI(M) general secretary says party has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India
Talks about next CM in Congress premature, says Vellappally Natesan
SNDP Yogam leader says such discussions should take place only after election results are announced. He adds that competition for power in the Congress is not new
Poultry sector feels heat as birds keep falling dead
Assembly Polls: EC Cracks Down on 11,000 Unlawful Social Media Posts
While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this month.
Sivankutty slams Thiruvananthapuram Corporation over alleged failures in waste management
Minister alleges that the BJPs promise of a blueprint for the citys development within 40 days of coming to power was an eyewash, as there is no sign of such a plan even months after taking charge
20,000 fine imposed for unscientific waste management on firms in Wayanad
AICC-sponsored truce on Chief Ministership dispute in Kerala seems tenuous
Pro-Congress social media handles had mooted, lately, the possibility of top leaders holding the CLP leaders post, and, by extension, the office of the Chief Minister, if the United Democratic Front (UDF) assumed power, on a term basis. K. Muraleedharan says the CLP leader is elected for a fixed term.
Harvest turns headache as millers, farmers lock horns over deductions
Millers and their agents, farmers allege, are driving hard bargains, leveraging the delay to push for steep deductions and forcing growers into a corner
Assembly polls: ECI action against 11,000 unlawful social media posts
While assembly elections have already taken place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, they will take place in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal later this month
Defeat of Constitution (Amendment) Bill a victory for democracy: Sunny Joseph
He says by using womens reservation as a front, the BJP was trying to increase the Lok Sabha seats in States ruled by it to guarantee an election victory
Prakash Raj gets legal notice over Ramayana remarks, denies mocking Hindu gods
Actor Prakash Raj has received a legal notice from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) board member Bhanu Prakash Reddy, demanding a public apology from the former for allegedly speaking against the Hindu mythological scripture Ramayana. The issue dates back to January 24, the Kerala Literature Festival, where the actor, in conversation with novelist TD Ramakrishnan, discussed 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 .
Rural India once relied on ingenious natural cooling. Rajasthan's 'desi fridge' used clay, cow dung, and grass to keep food fresh without electricity. Kerala's ancient kaavi flooring technique also kept homes cool. These eco-friendly practices are now fading due to modern technology. They showcase a sustainable past, offering lessons for the present.
Misleading and unhealthy narrative are being circulated in sections of the media in connection with the death of R.L. Nithin Raj, a first-year student of Kannur Dental College in Anjarakandy, says college management
Power demand record resets again in Kerala, Minister calls for judicious electricity use
Daily consumption stands at 117.15 million units and peak demand at 6,033 megawatts on April 18
Eight-year-old dies after snakebite while asleep at home in Keralas Thrissur; brother critical
It is suspected that the snake may have entered the house seeking relief from the intense heat outside and remained unnoticed as it hid beneath the pillow
Kerala Lottery: Samrudhi SM 51 Kerala Lottery result 2026 will be declared today following a live draw at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram at 3:00 pm, with thousands of participants awaiting the winning numbers. The Kerala State Lottery SM 51 draw features a first prize of Rs 1 crore, along with a Rs 25 lakh second prize, Rs 5 lakh third prize, and multiple smaller rewards ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5,000. Winners must verify their ticket numbers with the official Kerala Government Gazette and submit claims within 30 days of the result announcement.
Elderly woman killed in suspected leopard attack at Malakkappara
Body found partially eaten near Sholayar dam area as residents raise alarm over rising wildlife threats
Congress leader in Kerala moves ECI against PM Modi
Congress leader Anil Akkara files complaint against PM Modi for alleged election code violation via national broadcaster Doordarshan
A wedding in Kottayam has gone viral after a touching video showed a Christian priest, Father Roy Mathew, performing the traditional kanyadaan ritual for a Hindu bride, Parvathy, whom he helped raise. Having grown up at Bethlehem Ashram after losing her mother, Parvathy shared a deep bond with the priest, who became a father figure in her life and even supported her marriage to Ananthu. The ceremony, held at St. Pauls Church but conducted according to Hindu customs, has drawn widespread praise online for symbolising compassion and unity beyond religious boundaries.
Kochi, April 18: Kerala Blasters produced a commanding first-half display to defeat Jamshedpur FC 2-0 in their Indian Super League match here on Saturday. Goals from Nihal Sudheesh (12th) and substitute Vibin Mohanan (36th) ensured all three points for the hosts, who were resolute at the back with goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh delivering a standout performance [] The post Kerala beat Jamshedpur in ISL appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Biomining at Vedimara in North Paravur in final stage
10 CPI(M) workers sentenced to jail in Thimiri bomb attack case
Man from Kasaragod among 18 freed from alleged bonded labour in Karnataka
Milmas Ernakulam union demands hike in milk prices
Diamond Harbour FC Secures Top Spot with 5-2 Victory Over Gokulam Kerala in IFL 2025-26
Kalyani, April 18: In a thrilling match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26, Diamond Harbour FC triumphed over Gokulam Kerala FC with a score of 5-2, solidifying their position at the top of the table. This defeat ensures Gokulam Keralas place in the relegation zone. The match, held at the Kalyani Stadium in West ... Read more Diamond Harbour FC Secures Top Spot with 5-2 Victory Over Gokulam Kerala in IFL 2025-26
Kerala Blasters Triumph Over Jamshedpur FC with 2-0 Victory in ISL 2025-26
Kochi, April 18: In a thrilling match of the Indian Super League 2025-26, Kerala Blasters FC showcased an impressive performance at their home ground, defeating Jamshedpur FC 2-0. The match took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, where Kerala took control early in the first half. The game began with high intensity as ... Read more Kerala Blasters Triumph Over Jamshedpur FC with 2-0 Victory in ISL 2025-26
Food safety drive targets juice shops, bottled water sales
The initiative comes amid a surge in demand for packaged drinking water and fruit juices during the summer months
Dalit groups stage march in Kannur alleging bid to derail probe into students death
Attack on RSS worker: three CPI(M) activists sentenced to RI
Valparai tragedy exposes gaps in ghat driving skills, safety awareness
Road safety experts have expressed concerns about the judgment and control of the driver
Keralas Heatwave Sparks Strict Inspections on Juice and Bottled Water Quality
Thiruvananthapuram, April 18: Amid rising temperatures and a heatwave, Keralas food safety department has launched a rigorous inspection campaign targeting juice shops, drinking water sources, and bottled water units across the state. Health Minister Veena George stated that this initiative aims to safeguard public health during the peak summer months when the risk of food ... Read more Keralas Heatwave Sparks Strict Inspections on Juice and Bottled Water Quality
Two proposals aimed at improving city water supply gathering dust
UDFs surveillance squad keeps round-the-clock watch on EVM strongroom
Squad tasked with guarding the peoples mandate until counting day by monitoring CCTV footage from the strongroom at CUSAT, where electronic voting machines from the constituency are stored
The Hindu Civil Service Summit 2026 on April 25, 26
Former Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar will be inaugurating the event and delivering keynote address
Kozhikode Corporation shutters three stalls at food street
Southern Railway introduced 28 pairs of new trains in last fiscal
KSR BengaluruErnakulam Vande Bharat Express and 10 pairs of Amrit Bharat Express trains among newly-introduced trains
Sree Narayana Public Schoolachieves 100%success inCBSE Class X exam
Malappurams Pang village bids tearful farewell to nine victims of Valparai tragedy
Bodies were brought to Government Higher Secondary School, Pang, for public viewing after postmortem held at Pollachi; accident nearly orphans the school, leaving just one primary teacher, who could not join the excursion
No structural cracks in Wayanad township houses, says Revenue Minister K. Rajan
Minister inspects affected units in the township built for the 2024 landslide survivors and says the marks reported have been caused by water seepage
Temperature crosses 40C-mark in Keralas Palakkad
Heat warning is issued for Kerala until Sunday warning of above-normal temperatures
Governor to inaugurate Sankara Jayanthi celebrations
Karassery panchayat to reopen Take-a-Break facility
Thrissur shifts gears: From ballots to the beats of pooram
Spectacle of sound and sight to unfold as the city prepares for a week of rituals, pageantry, and fireworks
Kerala Sahitya Akademi opens Thrissur Pooram book festival
Major publishers offer books at discounts of up to 60% at Vyloppilli Hall
Calicut University launches placement and training centre
It is part of a project to utilise private contributions to improve academic facilities. Federal Bank contributes 18 lakh
Parade Grounds historic legacy eclipsed by years of neglect
After being given a facelift as one of the practice turfs for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, the ground, one of the few open spaces available to sports enthusiasts in West Kochi, has seen little maintenance since
CPI district council member denies anti-party activity
RPF cracks down on illegal garbage dumping on railway premises
A receipt from a local cooperative society recovered from within the dumped waste helps nab the offender
KAAPA detention for key accused in Thiruvalla gang rape case
Teachers cacation turns fatal: 8 killed in Valparai hairpin bend crash
Eight teachers and school staff from Malappuram were killed after their van plunged down the Valparai ghat road in Tamil Nadu. The tragic accident has left the school community in shock.
LPG crunch drains flavour from houseboat experience in Keralas backwaters
With cooking gas running dry, many houseboat operators have been forced to strip down their offerings to rides alone, while others have simply stopped taking bookings
Kerala became paradise for love jihadists: VHP demands anti-conversion law
Kochi: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday, April 18, alleged that instances of love jihad were on the rise in Kerala and called for a stringent anti-conversion law to address the issue. The statement was made by VHP National Secretary General Milind Parande at an event in Kerala, where he cited the example of 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 .
Kerala has become hub of love jihad, alleges VHP
Vishwa Hindu Parishad national organising secretary Milind Parande says the organisation will submit a petition to the Union government seeking urgent intervention into the issue
Kerala Court Sentences 10 CPI(M) Workers to 25 Years for Bomb Attack
Kannur, April 18: A significant ruling from the Thaliparamba court in Kerala has sentenced ten Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) workers to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a bomb attack. This decision reflects the judiciarys firm stance against political violence. The verdict was delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge ... Read more Kerala Court Sentences 10 CPI(M) Workers to 25 Years for Bomb Attack
2011 RSS-BJP attack: Kerala court jails 10 CPI(M) cadres for 25 years
In a significant ruling, a sessions court in Kannur, Kerala has concluded a long-standing case by convicting ten members of the CPI(M) for orchestrating a bomb attack on RSS-BJP workers in 2011, which left nine individuals injured. The sentence varies, with the principal offender facing 25 years behind bars, while the others will endure ten years of imprisonment each.
Prakash Raj in legal trouble over `Rama ate Ravanas fruits` remark
Actor Prakash Raj is facing legal trouble after a notice was served to him as well as a complaint filed over his remarks on Ramayana, which allegedly hurt religious sentiments. This comes over his remarks at the Kerala Literature Festival back in January
Nivin Paulys political thriller Prathichaya, directed by B Unnikrishnan, is all set for its OTT release after a modest theatrical run. Set in a politically charged alternate Kerala backdrop, the story follows John, a tech entrepreneur who is forced into politics after a major scandal hits his influential family. As he steps into a complex world of power struggles, media pressure, and hidden conspiracies, he tries to protect his fathers reputation while uncovering the truth.
Kerala records all-time high daily power usage and peak demand as mercury rises
Kerala records a daily power consumption of 116.11 mu and peak demand of 6,013 MW on Friday (April 17)
Seven staff members from the department step down together, marking a significant development in the ongoing unrest on campus; the management is yet to accept the resignations
