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
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.
Keralam govt. tells Lok Ayukta that it will not renew helicopter contract
State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar conveys governments position while the anti-corruption body was hearing a petition related to the controversial chartered flight travel by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
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
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
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
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
Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against CPI-M Leader Intensify Political Pressure in Kerala
Allegations against CPI-M leader E.N. Suresh Babu spark demands for investigation and raise questions about party leaderships silence. Allegations of Sexual Harassment Against CPI-M Leader Intensify Political Pressure in Kerala
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.
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
Student groups protested at the Central University of Kerala in Kasaragod over the participation of RSS ideologue J. Nandakumar in a Vande Mataram seminar.
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
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.
Kerala University Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Resident Cook, Kitchen Helper Posts
Kerala University Recruitment 2026 for 0 posts of Resident Cook. Candidates Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 26-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through Kerala University official website.
CEE Kerala Round 1 Option Entry for LLM Admissions Extended to October 8, 2026
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala has extended the deadline for online option registration for the first round of LLM admissions 2026-27. Candidates included in the LLM 2026 rank list can submit their course and college preferences through the official candidate portal until October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
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.
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
'Thrashed With Cooker, Belt': Kerala Woman Claims Assault By Husband In Saudi
The woman said two wounds needed stitches but doctors told her they could no longer stitch them because the injuries were too old
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 .
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
Kerala Agri varsity in pact with Fuselage Flying Club for drone pilot training
A MoU in this regard is for expanding the activities of the Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) functioning under the universitys Agri-Business Incubator
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
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
Amal College teacher wins Guinness record
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
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
Inadequate hostel facilities continue to haunt medical college students in Kozhikode
According to functionaries of the students union at the college, female students are the worst affected. Though the construction of two new hostel buildings is almost complete, they are yet to be thrown open for stay.
Kerala BJP questions need for new Administrative Reforms Commission
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5 (IANS) The Kerala BJP has questioned the need for another Administrative Reforms Commission in the state, asking the V.D. Satheesan-led government to first explain what happened to the recommendations of the previous panel before spending more public money on a new one. BJP National Executive member Kummanam Rajasekharan on Monday said the government should reconsider the decision to constitute the Fifth Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by IUML leader M.K. Muneer with Cabinet rank. The commission was formally constituted through a government order on October 1. Kummanam pointed out that the Fourth Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, was constituted in August 2016 during the first Pinarayi Vijayan government. It submitted 13 reports before its term ended. The commission cost the state exchequer Rs 10.79 crore up to April 30, 2021, according to figures given by the then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Assembly. The Kerala Development Report 2026 says five of the 13 reports have since been approved and implemented, while the remaining reports are still under consideration. A committee headed by the Chief Secretary was constituted to examine the recommendations. Kummanam has now demanded that the government make public the exact status of each recommendation and explain the results achieved from the money spent on the previous commission. He questioned whether the state needs another commission when the Administrative Reforms Department already has a mechanism to examine and follow up on reform proposals. Again a chairman. Again Cabinet rank. Again staff. Again office. Again vehicle. Again travel allowances. Again public money, Kummanam said, questioning the financial burden of the new arrangement. He demanded that the government disclose the total expenditure involved, including the chairman's salary and allowances, personal staff, office facilities, vehicle and travel expenses. The relevant question is not how many commissions have been constituted, but what changes they have brought about in governance, he said. The appointment of Muneer with Cabinet rank has already triggered a political controversy within the ruling UDF, with UDF convenor Adoor Prakash expressing displeasure that he was not consulted on the decision.
Kozhikode Corporation revises annual plan; escalator to be installed near mofussil bus stand
The decision was taken at a special council meeting held on October 5 in the wake of the government sanctioning an additional allocation of 40.92 crore for spillover projects.
TN ministers scheduled meeting with Keralam CM deferred over lack of ECI clearance
24x7 specialty care at Punalur taluk hospital is a success, says Keralam Health Minister
The initiative, which aims at easing overcrowding at medical college hospitals and making specialist care available without delay, was piloted at the Punalur taluk hospital
Kerala HC allows Malayalam rapper Vedan to travel abroad
The court directs the Regional Passport Officer to issue a customised PCC listing the criminal cases pending against the rapper
CPI(M) alleges double standards in police action against protests in Kasaragod
Speaking to the media on Monday, CPI(M) Kasaragod district secretary M. Rajagopalan alleged the police are adopting double standards in dealing with protests against Minister O.J. Janeesh, arresting and remanding DYFI activists while allegedly taking no comparable action against BJP workers involved in similar protests.
Kerala: AKG Centre land to be measured after HC order
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5 (IANS) The land on which the CPI(M)s iconic AKG Centre stands in the state capital will be measured on October 6 following a direction from the Kerala High Court, bringing a decades-old dispute over the extent of the land allotted to the party into a crucial new phase. The Thiruvananthapuram Tahsildar has been directed to carry out the measurement. Notices have been served on Kerala University and the CPI(M), asking them to ensure the presence of their representatives when the measurement is conducted, Congress leader and Kerala University Syndicate member R.S. Sasikumar said on Monday. The measurement follows a public interest litigation filed by Sasikumar challenging the allotment of Kerala University land for the construction of the AKG Centre for Research and Studies. The land was allotted in 1977 during the tenure of then Chief Minister A.K. Antony for setting up the research centre named after CPI(M) founder leader A.K. Gopalan. Sasikumar has alleged that while the government order sanctioned only 15 cents of land, the CPI(M) and the AKG Centre have a substantially larger area, including portions allegedly belonging to Kerala University and government puramboke land. Sasikumar said the issue was not new. In 1987, then Leader of the Opposition K. Karunakaran had raised the land issue in the Assembly. The then Left government had reportedly maintained that the land could be measured if Kerala University raised the matter. The issue has acquired another dimension following the controversy surrounding Exalogic, the IT firm linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans daughter, Veena Vijayan. Sasikumar questioned how a private business entity could have an address connected to the AKG Centre. The AKG Centre complex, which housed the CPI(M)s state headquarters until April 2025, continues to have offices and a spacious air-conditioned auditorium used for party meetings and other functions. The CPI(M) has since shifted its state headquarters to a new multi-storeyed building located nearby. With the measuring exercise scheduled for Tuesday, the focus now shifts from the long-running allegations to the actual boundaries and extent of the land in official records and on the ground. The land measurement may now determine a political and legal dispute that has remained alive for nearly five decades.
Case registered over Facebook post falsely attributed to Sudhakaran
The Kannur Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the owner of a Facebook account for allegedly circulating a fake post using the photograph and name of Congress leader K. Sudhakaran.
Case registered over Facebook post falsely attributed to Sudhakaran
The Kannur Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the owner of a Facebook account for allegedly circulating a fake post using the photograph and name of Congress leader K. Sudhakaran.
Four injured as stage set up for Wildlife Week celebrations collapses in Keralams Thekkady
Three police officers and a light-and-sound technician sustain injuries; major catastrophe averted as incident happened minutes after conclusion of events inauguration by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John
Four injured as stage set up for Wildlife Week celebrations collapses in Keralams Thekkady
Three police officers and a light-and-sound technician sustain injuries; major catastrophe averted as incident happened minutes after conclusion of events inauguration by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John
Regular classes at Cusat School of Engineering shift online after chickenpox outbreak
Four cases of chickenpox reported from a hostel block over the past few days
Bribery: BJP stages protest march to CPI(M) councillors office
Probe sought into 379 tribal children losing ICDS benefits over face recognition issues
Thampu also seeks monthly nutrition kits and pension for people with sickle cell anaemia, timely assistance under the Janani Janma Raksha Yojana, and an increase in employment days under the Tribal Plus scheme to 150
Watch: Keralam BJP challenges probe into Gyanesh Kumar
Keralam BJP has questioned the State governments decision to order a preliminary vigilance inquiry into allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar dating back to 2006. BJP MLA B.B. Gopakumar questioned the timing of the probe and alleged double standards in handling corruption cases.
Technopark to have prefabricated IT building
Yellow alert for seven Keralam districts on October 6
Thunderstorms are likely across most parts of the State over the next few days, accompanied by rumbling skies.
Chinnakkanal human-elephant issue man-made, says Keralam Forest Minister
Shibu Baby John blames Forest departments earlier proposal to establish 301 Colony human settlement as root cause of issue; former Munnar DFO denies charges
Man sentenced to 10 years RI for sexually assaulting 14-year-old niece
Keralam government seeks report as around 150 community kitchens in Attappady shut
Minister directs officials to speed up ongoing drinking water projects in Palakkad district amid a sharp fall in rainfall this year
Kerala UDF Convenor Meets Kharge Amid Reports Of Rift With CM V D Satheesan
UDF Convenor Adoor Prakash met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge amid differences with Kerala CM V D Satheesan over decision-making.
UDF convener seeks AICCs intervention in lack of consultations within Keralams ruling alliance
Adoor Prakash, who had earlier targeted the government for 'keeping the ruling alliance in the dark' about two key political appointments, meets AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge; Keralam Electricity Minister too meets Kharge
Film-maker Sathyan Anthikad and industrialist P.K. Ahammed are all set to get Doctor of Letters degree while scientist E.D. Jemmis will be presented with a Doctor of Science degree
Sanitary napkin vending machines in public places as part of WOMN
Sanitary napkin vending machines, besides incinerators, will be installed at public places, beginning with KSRTC depots/terminals, to reduce womens anxiety about being caught unprepared for such emergencies during travel.
Nine snakeboats to vie for honours at Thazhathangadi boat race in Keralams Kottayam
Meeting held at Collectorate under the chairmanship of Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan decides to expedite preparations for the event, which will be held as part of the Champions Boat League (CBL)
