Keralam Govt to Install Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines at Public Places
Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna will inaugurate the project at the Thampanoor KSRTC bus terminal here at 5 pm on Tuesday, it said
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Oct 3 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is doing 'danda namaskaram' (prostrating) morning and evening before the Indian Union Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Secretary K. Surendran alleged on Saturday. V.D. Satheesan and his government are in the custody of the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami, Surendran said at a press conference here. He added that the BJP had predicted when the UDF government led by Satheesan came to power that the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami would actually run the government. After 130 days, Kerala has also realised this. Though Satheesan is at the helm, the government is being controlled by the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami, he alleged. Surendran said the Muslim League have six Cabinet level positions in the government, including five Ministers holding key portfolios and the Chairman of the Administrative Reforms Commission. For the first time in Kerala's political history, the Muslim League has six Cabinet positions. We have not forgotten the political debate when the Muslim League demanded a fifth Minister during the Oommen Chandy government, he added. He alleged that the League had been taking decisions on matters of governance from the first day of the Satheesan-led Kerala government. Surendran said that people had voted for the UDF seeking a change after the alleged misrule, corruption, nepotism and administrative failures of the previous LDF government. The UDF promised a new Kerala. But people have got power cuts and unemployment. The promise to extend the validity of Public Service Commission (PSC) rank lists was not fulfilled, he alleged. He also alleged that the Sabarimala investigation had been completely sabotaged and that the state government was protecting former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. Surendran claimed that conflicts were being created to conceal the state government's alleged dependence on the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami. He also linked the alleged strategy to the attack on the BJP office in Thiruvananthapuram. He alleged that the Satheesan government had backed away from implementing the PM SHRI scheme due to pressure from the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami. He also claimed that of the five assurances made under the Indira Guarantee, only one had been implemented. Nothing has been done on the Sabarimala issue, power cuts, corruption in the PSC or extension of rank-list validity. There has been a complete collapse of governance, Surendran said.
Keralam to establish organ transplant hospital in 30 months: CM Satheesan
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the proposed Keralam Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplant will be established in Kozhikode within 30 months. The new hospital complex will have 350 beds and 10 operation theatres. A fully equipped skin disease hospital will also be constructed on the same campus at Rs 35 crore.
Keralam Assembly session to begin on October 12
The supplementary demands for grants for the 2026-27 Revised Budget will be tabled on October 15.
Thiruvananthapuram strengthens Gulf connectivity with new services to Riyadh, Bahrain
Air India Express will operate three weekly direct flights to Riyadh (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays) and two weekly flights to Bahrain (Thursdays and Saturdays) from October 27, 2026.
Background checks delay Kochi police plan to issue IDs to private bus staff
Police launched the background verification drive in response to a series of incidents of criminal behaviour involving private bus employees
Tensions Rise Within Congress in Kerala as Factions Clash Over Leadership Decisions
Internal disputes within Congress in Kerala intensify as factions led by Adur Prakash and CM V.D. Satheesan vie for influence. Tensions Rise Within Congress in Kerala as Factions Clash Over Leadership Decisions
Thiruvananthapuram to get direct AI Express flights to Riyadh, Bahrain
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will get direct Air India Express services to Riyadh and Bahrain from October 27, further expanding its connectivity with the Gulf region. Air India Express will commence direct services to Riyadh and Bahrain from October 27, 2026, with bookings now open, the airport said in a statement here on Saturday. The new Riyadh service will address the long-standing demand for direct air connectivity between Thiruvananthapuram and the Saudi Arabian capital, offering greater convenience to passengers travelling between Kerala and Saudi Arabia, it said. The Riyadh service will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, complementing the existing daily Air India Express services to Dammam. The new Bahrain service will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays, further strengthening connectivity to Bahrain, which is already served by daily Gulf Air flights from Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram currently has more than 25
Retired DGP R. Sreelekha quits as councillor in BJP-led Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Mayor V.V. Rajesh says he has received her resignation letter, in which she cited personal inconveniences, and that discussions on the matter were under way
Kerala: One kg hair mass removed from 9-year-old girls stomach, small intestine
The hairball was completely removed through a complex surgical procedure led by Dr Biju I G Nair, senior consultant in the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the hospital. The girl recovered well, resumed eating normally and was discharged, the doctor said
AICC's next move under watch as Cong factional rift resurfaces in Kerala
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (IANS) The AICCs next move is being closely watched amid growing differences between UDF convener Adoor Prakash and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, with the Congress once again finding itself caught in its familiar factional battle. Both camps are keenly watching the next move from the rival camp as the controversy threatens to deepen. The immediate trigger was Prakashs public criticism of the Chief Minister over the alleged lack of consultation on major UDF and government decisions. Prakash has maintained that he acted on his own and that his criticism was based on his own experience as UDF convenor. He has also indicated that he would place his grievances before the AICC. The Satheesan camp, however, is not accepting the argument that Prakashs intervention was an isolated one. Questions are being raised within the faction over whether the public criticism had the tacit backing of leaders in the higher leadership. There is also suspicion over the role of AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepa Dasmunsi. At the heart of the dispute is the familiar Congress problem of factional equations. From the days of K. Karunakaran and A.K. Antony to the Oommen Chandy era and now the Satheesan leadership, internal group politics has repeatedly shaped the functioning of the party in Kerala. The present dispute has revived those equations soon after the Congress-led UDF returned to power. Prakashs camp is looking towards the AICC for intervention, while the Satheesan camp is watching to see whether the high command will back the Chief Ministers position. The delay in organisational restructuring is also being viewed through the factional lens, with one section suspecting that the process is being deliberately prolonged. Even after four months of the Satheesan government taking over and state Congress president Sunny Joseph becoming the Power Minister, a new president is yet to be announced, causing further embarrassment to the party, and here too, factional feud is the reason for the delay. Meanwhile, AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal has said that the party has mechanisms to resolve internal differences and that the central leadership will take the lead in settling the issue. He has also made it clear that he does not favour airing such differences publicly. The immediate question now is whether the high command can contain the dispute before it develops into another full-fledged factional confrontation in the state Congress.
He describes such reports as media creation and maintains that adequate stocks are available in government hospitals
Russian Navy delegation visits Southern Naval Command, Indian Naval Academy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) In a step towards deepening the India-Russia naval partnership, a six-member Russian Navy delegation led by Captain 1st Rank Sergei V Saitov visited the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala. Taking to social media platform X on Saturday, the Indian Navy said that the delegation, during its visit from September 27 to October 1, familiarised itself with the Indian Navys overall training architecture, infrastructure and facilities. Discussions explored avenues to deepen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability and further consolidate institutional and professional linkages. A reflection of the enduring naval partnership between India & Russia, the Indian Navy posted on X. The visit comes amid continued efforts by India and Russia to strengthen their longstanding defence and strategic ties. Last week, India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to he special and privileged strategic partnership during a meeting between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York, according to Moscow's Foreign Ministry. The sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the special and privileged Russia-India Strategic Partnership and close coordination at the UN, G20 and BRICS, the ministry said in an X post after the meeting. Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar said that they exchanged views on a number of ongoing issues. Also took stock of our bilateral and BRICS cooperation. Last month, Indian Army chief, General Dhiraj Seth, concluded a three-day official visit to Russia, giving fresh impetus to defence cooperation between the two nations through meetings with senior Russian military leaders and visits to key military institutions. It was an Indian Army Chief's first visit to Russia in eight years. During his visit, General Seth met Russia's Deputy Minister of Defence General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev, with discussions focused on joint capability development, training exchanges, operational experience and expanding Army-to-Army cooperation, according to the Indian Army's Additional Directorate of Public Information (ADGPI). General Dhiraj Seth, COAS, during his ongoing official visit to Russia, received a ceremonial Guard of Honour and paid homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow. The COAS also visited the Russian Land Forces Headquarters, where interactions were held on issues of mutual interest, focused on deepening military cooperation, expanding training engagements and strengthening capability development between the two Armies, the ADGPI posted on X.
Keralam child rights panel registers suo motu case over lapses at State School Games in Thrissur
Commission seeks reports from education, police and child protection officials after roof collapse injures students and parents in Thrissur
SS Rajamouli recalls shooting his most violent scene with Jr NTR in Kerala
Keralam: 1 Kg Hair Mass Removed From Girl's Stomach And Intestine
A one-kg mass of hair was removed from the stomach and small intestine of a nine-year-old girl in a rare surgery at a private hospital in Keralama.
Rapunzel syndrome: 1 kg hair mass removed from girls stomach, small intestine at hospital in Keralam
She was admitted with persistent abdominal pain and vomiting. Scans revealed severe intestinal obstruction, and a subsequent endoscopy confirmed a large mass of hair accumulated in stomach and small intestine
Two migrant workers killed as borewell rig overturns onto house in Keralam
The deceased were identified as Devender, a native of Madhya Pradesh, and Manasar, a native of Chhattisgarh
Why antique collectors in Keralam are raising an alarm over online fraud
Complaints have surfaced about fraudulent online sales of items that have undergone extensive repairs or had their original components replaced. Though restoration itself is a legitimate practice in the conservation of antiques, the concern is whether the extent of restoration, provenance and previous ownership are accurately disclosed to buyers
MDMA Seized, Man Arrested In Kozhikode Drug Bust
Police in Kozhikode, Keralam, arrested a 38-year-old man, Muhammad Shafi, with 600.21 grams of MDMA from a lodge. Shafi was allegedly involved in drug peddling, procuring the banned substance from other states and selling it locally. Authorities are investigating the source of the large quantity of MDMA.
Heavy rain forecast for Nilgiris, Coimbatore; showers likely across Tamil Nadu
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 3 (IANS) Moderate rain accompanied by strong winds is likely across Tamil Nadus Western Ghats districts and several southern and central districts on Saturday and Sunday, the Meteorological Department has forecast. The weather conditions are being influenced by a cyclonic circulation over the southeastern Arabian Sea off the Kerala coast. The department said the system could bring rainfall to parts of Tamil Nadu over the next two days. Besides districts along the Western Ghats, moderate rain is expected in Madurai, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga. Pudukkottai, Tiruchi, Ariyalur and Perambalur are also likely to receive moderate rainfall during the same period, with strong winds accompanying the showers. The forecast indicates that rainfall will vary across the State, with heavier showers expected in some hill districts and areas adjoining the Western Ghats. Other districts covered by the forecast are expected to receive moderate rain. The Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rain in the Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Dindigul and Theni districts on Sunday, October 4. The warning places these four districts among the areas likely to experience the most intense rainfall during the weekend. For Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri, the department has forecast moderate rain on Sunday. These districts are expected to receive showers as the prevailing weather system continues to influence conditions across western and adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu. Nilgiris and Coimbatore are likely to see a longer spell of heavy rainfall. According to the Meteorological Centre, heavy rain in these two districts could continue until October 6, extending beyond the weekend forecast issued for other areas. The outlook, therefore, points to sustained wet weather in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore, while Dindigul and Theni have been specifically identified for heavy rain on Sunday. The forecast for the remaining named districts is for moderate rainfall. In Chennai, the department has predicted light rain on Saturday evening or during the night. The capitals forecast is for lighter showers compared with the heavy rainfall expected in parts of western Tamil Nadu. The latest forecast covers both the weekend rainfall outlook and the possibility of continuing heavy showers in two western districts through Tuesday. Strong winds are also expected alongside moderate rain in the Western Ghats districts and the southern and central districts identified in the departments forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
Cyber Fraud Alert: Kerala Police Warn Against Fake Customer Care
Keralam police have issued a public caution against cyber fraudsters who use fake customer care numbers of banks and e-commerce platforms to deceive individuals and steal their personal and financial information. Fraudsters post fake numbers online, then contact victims posing as support agents, asking them to install remote access apps or make small payments to gain access to sensitive data.
Foreign buyers impressed by experiential tourism avenues in Keralam
Buyers at the 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart highlight the State diverse culture, wellness offerings and potential as an experiential tourism destination
75-year-old Kerala man dies of heart attack during CJP protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park
Kerala Police Arrest Two Drug Traffickers with MDMA in Malappuram
Two individuals were arrested in Malappuram, Kerala, with 100 grams of MDMA, as police crack down on drug trafficking. Kerala Police Arrest Two Drug Traffickers with MDMA in Malappuram
Kerala: BJP approaches DGP over alleged one-sided police action
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lodged a formal complaint with Kerala Director General of Police Ravada Chandrasekhar, alleging that the police were adopting a one-sided approach in dealing with incidents of violence involving Congress and BJP workers. A BJP delegation met the DGP and submitted a memorandum containing complaints raised by state BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MLA, regarding the alleged selective action by the police. BJP national executive member P.K. Krishnadas said after the meeting that the party had brought to the DGPs notice what it described as improper police action in several incidents of violence reported in the state in recent days. The BJP alleged that police personnel remained passive while Congress workers attacked a vehicle near the BJP state office and allegedly targeted Thiruvananthapuram South district president Mukkampalamoodu Biju. The party claimed that nearly 100 police personnel were present at the spot but failed to intervene. It also alleged that no arrests had been made in connection with the attack on the BJP state office. At the same time, BJP workers were arrested under non-bailable provisions in connection with the alleged attack on a District Congress Committee (DCC) office, the party said. The BJP further alleged that one of its workers was kept naked in a lock-up for several hours and demanded a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The party also alleged the presence of individuals with links to the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) during violent incidents involving Congress and Youth Congress workers. It demanded an impartial investigation into the alleged links. The BJP cited another instance of what it termed unequal treatment. The party alleged that its workers were booked under non-bailable provisions for showing black flags to Minister K.M. Shaji, while Youth Congress workers who protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shahs vehicle were booked under comparatively less severe provisions. Law should be equal for everyone, the BJP said. The party also alleged that the Congress was increasingly coming under the influence of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Jamaat-e-Islami, and claimed that political pressure should not influence police functioning. Krishnadas said the alleged one-sided action was eroding public confidence in the police and demanded impartial enforcement of the law. BJP leaders said the party would launch stronger democratic protests unless action was taken against those responsible for attacks on BJP workers and the partys state office.
Kerala witnesses escalating clashes amid rising political tensions
Over the past few days, political instability in Kerala has escalated as Congress, CPI(M), and BJP workers, alongside their student and youth factions, clashed in open street battles.
Kerala Chief Minister Calls for New Development Model to Meet Societal Needs
Keralas Chief Minister VD Satheesan emphasizes the need for a new development model to address changing societal demands during a recent lecture. Kerala Chief Minister Calls for New Development Model to Meet Societal Needs
Reimagining Kerala: CM calls for comprehensive transformation across key sectors
V D Satheesan delivers 18th K P Hormis Memorial Lecture hosted by Federal Bank
'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao campaign underway: K.C. Venugopal
Digital Desk | Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Oct 2 (IANS) The Congress-led 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao (Save the Vote, Save the Nation)' campaign, which brings together prominent political parties and leaders of the INDIA bloc, started across the country on Friday to protect democracy and the voting rights of citizens, Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal said. Interacting with the media at Adoor on Friday, Venugopal described the campaign as a major political battle against what he alleged was an attempt to undermine democracy and deprive people of their right to vote. He said the campaign would continue till October 8 and would mobilise political parties and leaders against what he termed serious threats to the countrys democratic system. Venugopal sharply attacked the Election Commission, alleging that it was acting in a manner that undermined democracy. He referred to 14 letters written by two Election Commissioners, saying that even the issues raised in those communications had been ignored. He described the Election Commission as a fake Commission and said the campaign was aimed at removing those responsible for what he alleged was an attempt to undermine the democratic process. Venugopal also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that the two should be made answerable before the people for what he described as the threat to citizens voting rights. As part of the campaign, INDIA bloc MPs will lead a march in Delhi on October 6, he said. Leaders will also court arrest as part of the agitation and intensify the protest. Venugopal said the campaign was aimed at bringing democratic forces together to fight against what he described as a major threat to the voting rights of citizens. He particularly referred to the role played by the Congress in Kerala in mounting protests despite what he described as government persecution. Even amid government persecution, the movement in Kerala was able to show black flags against Amit Shah and lead strong protests, he said. Venugopal said this demonstrated the ability of the party and its workers to sustain protests even in difficult circumstances. He called for similar united action against what he described as the larger threat facing the countrys democratic system. The priority of all of us should be to fight together against such major threats, he said, stressing that the issue was particularly serious when it involved the possibility of citizens losing their voting rights. The campaign will be used to take the issue to the people and mobilise support for the protection of democracy and the right to vote, Venugopal said. He said the Delhi march on October 6, to be led by MPs, would be followed by further protests and arrests by leaders as part of the campaign.
Gyanesh Kumar must take responsibility and resign: Pinarayi Vijayan amid Delhi protest against CEC
Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday claimed that several Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders and student-youth activists were arrested during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. In a post on X, Vijayan said, The arrest of Comrade MA Baby, Comrade Brinda Karat and student-youth activists while they were peacefully protesting at Jantar Mantar is an assault on democratic rights. He questioned the Election Commission's ability to retain public trust, alleging that its actions had raised serious questions about the integrity of the electoral process. The Election Commission cannot retain public trust when its actions raise serious questions about the integrity of the electoral process. Gyanesh Kumar must take responsibility and resign, Vijayan said. He also criticised the Centre over the use of police force during the protest. The Modi government cannot use police force to suppress the demand for electoral...
CPI(M) engineered unrest as a diversionary tactic, says Keralam Minister O.J. Janeesh
Janeesh alleges a coordinated political conspiracy behind the recent violence at a Youth Congress rally in Thiruvananthapuram, and reveals that his official vehicle was ambushed nearly 10 times across Kannur and Kasaragod districts
Heavy police deployment, barricades restrict entry to Jantar Mantar; several protesters detained
Prohibitory orders imposed across Parliament Street subdivision ahead of planned protest; hundreds of Delhi Police, CAPF, and RAF personnel blocked the two main entry points to Jantar Mantar: one from Sansad Marg and the other from the Kerala House side
Keralam Cabinet recently cleared theappointments of IUML leader M.K. Muneer as chairperson of the Administrative Reforms Commission and All India Forward Bloc leader G. Devarajan as the States special representative in Delhi. Mons Joseph says the issue had been raised much earlier and Kerala Congress was assured that the Congress would hold discussions with the party to settle the issue
Kerala High Court directs completion of repair on road to Arookutty Community Centre by December
The project was estimated to be completed by March 2027. However, the Division Bench advanced the deadline to December 2026, considering that it was only a 400 m stretch of road
Keralam government to launch IT Parks Affiliation Scheme
The scheme seeks to link IT companies working outside the major IT parks to a State-level technology ecosystem, to provide better engagement with the government and the rest of the industry
Keralam Forest department to get animal ambulances from Vantara animal rehab centre in Gujarat
Two modern animal ambulances one large for elephants and a mid-sized unit to be deployed in Keralam after registration, with four forest veterinarians set for a five-day advanced training at Vantara starting October 4.
Five held for alleged abduction and gang rape of woman in Keralam
A special investigation team under the direction of Thrissur City Police Commissioner arrest the gang, which includes a woman, in connection with the incident that happened on September 22
The SNDP Yogam general secretary says those who previously demanded a change in former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans demeanour now resorts to arrogant and disrespectful language
Wayanad vulture survey records 65 birds
The survey was jointly organised by the Kerala Forest department, Wayanad Wildlife Division, WWF-India, and the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology
Kerala Police issues advisory against financial fraud using fake customer care numbers
Pinarayi slams Keralam government over blocking of NOCAPs Facebook page
Pinarayi says the move to restrict the page of the digital media outlet reflects UDF governments intolerance towards criticism and press freedom
A Sept. 17 govt. order had rejected Basheers wife Jaseela C.s demand that a special public prosecutor be appointed. Recently, the HC stayed the trial for a month and called for government files related to the govt. order
Kuwait-based Indian expat educationist passes away
Kuwait City: Kuwait-based Indian expat education leader and Bhavans Middle East founder NK Ramachandran Menon passed away in Kerala on Wednesday, September 30. He was 78. His last rites were held at the family home in Aluva, Kerala, on Thursday, October 1. Principals, administrative managers and teachers from Bhavans schools in the UAE, Kuwait and 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 .
Rain is expected in various regions of India on Saturday, including Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of the northeast. Delhi is likely to experience dry conditions, with increased rainfall anticipated from October 6-7. Weather alerts indicate thunderstorms and gusty winds in southern areas, while isolated rain will affect states like Odisha and Jharkhand. Central India, including Maharashtra, will see some rainfall, but no heavy warnings have been issued.
Keralam Chief Minister promises separate housing scheme for SC/ST families
Welfare of SC/ST communities will no longer be treated as a mere ritualistic exercise, says Satheesan while inaugurating the State-level observance of Social Solidarity Fortnight organised by Department for the Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes
BJP workers wave black flag at Excise Minister M. Liju in Keralams Alappuzha
The protesters were arrested and removed from the scene by the police. The BJP has been blocking the vehicles of the State Ministers and waving black flags at them for several days since Youth Congress activists staged a black flag protest against Amit Shah in Kollam on September 26
Unnithan says the press conference was inappropriate for the position Adoor Prakash holds
A Division Bench was considering a petition filed by a woman seeking return of gold ornaments, money, and her share of residential property bought jointly with her husband
Australian music producer Victor Van Vugt makes his Malayalam cinema debut
From working with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to discovering the sounds of Keralam, the sound artiste talks about his first visit to India and his work on the Malayalam film Tharkkam
Asian Games 2026: Kerala Cousins Script Sailing History, Nitesh Siwach Bags Rare Wrestling Silver
Kerala Congress (J) expects due recognition for P.J. Joseph in UDF govt, says Mons Joseph
Mons Joseph says his party expects its chairman P.J. Joseph to be given a position in government, while stressing the need for collective consultations within UDF
Viral video puts CPI(M) on the spot over Kerala MLA Joys 'threat' remarks
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (IANS) The controversy over CPI(M) Thiruvananthapuram district secretary and three-time MLA V. Joys remarks against a police officer has intensified, with the video of his statement going viral and strong reactions emerging against the conduct of the senior party leader. Joy was heard telling Cantonment Assistant Commissioner V. Jayachandran during a party supporters march on Thursday that a murder would happen if they continued to be troubled by Sub-Inspector Gokul of the Cantonment police station. The remark, made in the presence of senior CPI(M) leaders, including Kadakampally Surendran and Anavoor Nagappan, has triggered criticism because it came from a sitting MLA and the district secretary of the ruling party. Joy, however, denied that he had issued a death threat. The controversy comes at a particularly sensitive time for the CPI(M), which has been engaged in a public exercise of introspection following its electoral setbacks. The party leadership has called for changes in the conduct of leaders and cadres, greater humility in dealings with people and a conscious effort to overcome the perception of arrogance and distance from the masses. The latest episode has therefore brought renewed attention to the question of whether the corrective measures being discussed within the party are finding expression in the conduct of its leaders. The immediate dispute arose after police entered the University Mens Hostel on Wednesday night, following clashes involving SFI and Youth Congress activists. The CPI(M) and SFI have alleged that Cantonment Inspector Satheesh Kumar and Sub-Inspector Gokul assaulted SFI activists and have demanded action against them. Police have a different account of the circumstances surrounding the clashes, with cases registered against activists from different groups. The protests escalated on Thursday, with CPI(M) and SFI activists marching to the Secretariat demanding action against the two officers. SFI leaders had also warned that the police personnel would be confronted on the streets. The controversy has now moved beyond the original police action, with attention focused on the language used by senior political leaders against serving police personnel. The situation has also raised law-and-order concerns. Police security was tightened at the residence of Inspector Satheesh Kumar in Myladi, Kattakada, following threats and cyber attacks targeting the two officers. For the CPI(M), the episode presents an uncomfortable political question -- whether its call for self-correction, restraint and a more people-friendly approach can be reconciled with the public conduct of its senior leaders. With the video continuing to circulate, the remarks are unlikely to remain confined to the political protest that triggered them. More importantly, with the upcoming Assembly session commencing next week, the Satheesan government will use this against the CPI(M).
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, featuring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, recently made its digital debut after its successful theatrical run. This Malayalam romantic comedy surpassed Rs 300 crore at the box office, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam film. Released during the Onam season, the film was released in multiple languages, reaching wider audiences beyond Kerala. Read on!
Kerala HC directs TDB to ensure basic facilities for Sabarimala pilgrims at Erumely
Court directs that a Deputy Collector be appointed to ensure better coordination and resolve complaints of devotees
HC directs Assembly Speaker to decide on disqualification of MLA Mani C. Kappan
Avoid DNA test for correcting fathers name in birth record: Kerala HC
Children should not suffer if fathers name was wrongly entered in the records, says the High Court
IUML rejects Adoor Prakashs accusation that Keralam govt kept UDF out of loop on key decision-making
Thangal says UDF meeting on July 31 had decided to settle questions concerning political appointments and that regular bilateral talks between alliance partners inform governments decisions
Sunny Joseph says he does not want to make public comments on matters concerning internal functioning of the party
Passenger tries to open planes emergency exit at Hyderabad airport
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 2 (IANS) An alleged attempt by a passenger to open the emergency door of an aircraft while it was preparing to take off created a scare at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad in Telangana. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when passengers were boarding the IndiGo flight to Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. After the airline staff alerted the authorities, the passenger was deboarded. He was later handed over to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) Police. According to police, during the boarding process, the passenger was shifted from the 9th row to the 2nd row, which is an emergency exit seating area. While settling in, he touched the emergency exit handle, triggering a security sensor alarm. A case has been registered at the RGIA Police Station. The passenger told the police that he unintentionally touched the emergency exit handle. Further investigations were ongoing. On August 6, a traveller allegedly damaged an emergency exit window panel and attempted to tamper with the emergency exit door while the aircraft was preparing to land at Kochi airport. The incident occurred aboard Kuala Lumpur-Kochi Batik Air flight OD231. Police arrested the passenger, identified as Jamsheer Athanikkal. He was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 351 (criminal intimidation), the Aircraft Act Section 11A (failure to comply with any direction issued) and the Kerala Police Act Section 118(e) (knowingly does any act which causes danger to the public or failure in public safety). The latest incident at RGIA came just a couple of days after the attack on the flydubai flight Captain by a co-pilot in an alleged attempt to hijack the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The co-pilot was overpowered by some passengers who entered the cockpit after the pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, raised an alarm. Two flydubai pilots travelling as passengers helped land the aircraft. According to reports, the plane dropped 17,400 feet in just under two minutes. The flight was diverted to Tabuk airport in northern Saudi Arabia. The Indian pilot, who was injured in the attack, is being hailed as a hero for thwarting the suspected hijacking attempt.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 2: Kerala took its war on drugs to the grassroots on Monday. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated Toofan Thaddesham, the second phase of Operation Toofan, at Malabar College in Vengara, Malappuram. It is the state's largest mass mobilisation against drugs so far. The programme turns the anti-narcotics campaign into a people's movement in association with the local self-government institutions, led by the Kerala Police, with Kudumbashree networks working alongside them.
Adoor Prakash says he will report his 'concerns' to AICC and dismisses statements by Congress Ministers that govt had kept UDF in the loop on key decisions
UDF convenor Adoor Prakash to convey dissatisfaction over Kerala government decisions to AICC
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Shortage of drugs to treat NCDs in govt. hospitals in Keralam
Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limitedreleased only the drug supplies of the first quarter and that the second quarter release of June did not happen at all which led to the shortage of some drugs, including NCD drugs
Weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts rain in over 15 states; Kerala, Karnataka to see wet spell
Health Inspector Arrested In Kerala Over Bribery Allegations
A Health Inspector from Tirurangadi Municipality in Kerala was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe. The official, Sreeji S, was caught red-handed while demanding money to issue a licence for a newly opened hotel and juice shop. The complainant, an NRI, reported the incident after facing delays and demands for illegal gratification.
Clear skies continue in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely in Arunachal, Kerala
The IMD expects isolated to scattered rainfall over parts of northeast India, Odisha, West Bengal, central India, Maharashtra and the southern peninsula over the coming days.
Bumpy Ride: Private bus sector in Keralam staring at a crisis
While the Priyadarshini free travel scheme has brought cheers to women passengers in Keralam, it has dealt a body blow to the private bus sector, which has already been struggling from dwindling revenues and high operational costs
When UDF convener Adoor Prakash aired his displeasure over UDF chairman and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans unilateral style of functioning, his wasnt an isolated expression of resentment, he was echoing the sentiments of several senior Congress leaders
Bus driver, scooter riders booked over alleged altercation in Keralams Kochi
Police register two separate first information reports against both parties based on mutual complaints lodged against each other
KMRL to take steps to augment non-ticketing revenue
MVD cracks the whip following complaints against private buses
Legal action initiated against erring drivers and bus operators
4.35 crore disbursed for construction parking lot near Mangalavanam
Archaeological heritage of Kasaragod integral to Keralams history, says Minister
A comprehensive archaeological survey is being conducted to identify, document, and systematically record the historical and archaeological evidence within Kasaragod, says the Minister
Inspections at multiplexes in Kochi set to continue in October
A joint drive was conducted at multiplexes in malls last month following complaints of overpricing, and notices were served on erring establishments
Tamil Nadu govt. to set up 1,000 more automatic rain gauges this fiscal
Northeast monsoon to bring normal to above normal rainfall over southern parts of T.N. and Kerala: IMD
SRFTI girls film wins laurels at Kerala film festival
Keralam: 5 goons posing as cops abduct, gang-rape woman
Five individuals have been arrested in Thrissur, Keralam, for the alleged abduction and gang-rape of a woman. The incident involved the gang posing as police officers, assaulting her male friend, and then sexually assaulting the woman. The man's wife is suspected of orchestrating the crime.
Demography panels questionnaire an extension of Sangh Parivars divisive agenda: Pinarayi
Power crisis: KSEB hopes for a curbs-free Oct. with supplies from Himachal Pradesh
Keralam unveils 12-tier elderly care action plan
It was handed over by Minster for Health K. Muraleedharan to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons on Thursday.
TDB, Clean Kerala Company join hands for waste removal from Sabarimala
TDB, Clean Kerala Company join hands for waste removal from Sabarimala
Kerala CM Accuses CPM Of Unleashing Violence Against Minister, Creating Unrest In State
Both Congress and CPM accuse each other of resorting to violence to appease BJP-Sangh Parivar
Lightning claims life in Keralam; showers bring relief
IMD warns of intermittent showers with thunder over the next four days due to an upper-air cyclonic circulation off north coastal Tamil Nadu.
M. Suchitra wins Prabhakaran-OISCA environmental award
Kerala Ministers Vehicle Allegedly Attacked During DYFI Protest
Kerala minister OJ Janeeshs vehicle was allegedly attacked by members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) during a protest in Kannur on Thursday.The incident took place while the minister was travelling to Kasaragod after attending a programme organised in connection with the Archaeology Department. DYFI activists reportedly stopped the vehicle during the protest.
Violence orchestrated to mask UDF failures, says K. Surendran
He says public debate over IUMLs 'sixth Cabinet-rank position' is being deliberately suppressed, referring to appointment of M.K. Muneer as chairperson of the Administrative Reforms Commission with Cabinet rank
Wayanad coffee sector to get renewed push, says Minister Siddique
Agriculture department will undertake a special mission to provide relief to farmers while implementing schemes with the support of the Coffee Board, says the Minister
