Amid continuing thunderstorms, yellow alert issued for five Keralam districts on October 8
Large parts of the Stat have been witnessing spells of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation launches cargo service to increase non-ticket revenue
One tonne of mobile phones transported from Thiruvananthapuram to Aluva in its inaugural consignment on Wednesday (October 7, 2026)
BJP launches Seva Jyothi Yatra in Kerala to mark PM Modi's 25 years in public life
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched its Seva Jyothi Yatra in the state capital as part of its nationwide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 25 years in public life and governance. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated the yatra organised by the party's Thiruvananthapuram City district committee. The programme also witnessed a direct online interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP workers in the Thiruvananthapuram City district. The interaction and the subsequent mobilisation were aimed at highlighting what the BJP described as PM Modi's 25 years of public service and governance. Party workers gathered at the programme to watch the Prime Minister's address. The event was led by BJP Thiruvananthapuram City district president Karamana Jayan, MLA V. Muraleedharan, Mayor V.V. Rajesh and state general secretary S. Suresh. Senior BJP leaders P. Ashok Kumar, J.R. Padmakumar and Poonthura Sreekumar also participated in the programme. Following the interaction with PM Modi, BJP workers took out the Seva Jyothi Yatra as a bike rally through the city. The rally passed through various parts of the capital before concluding at West Fort. The programme also turned into an occasion for the BJP to felicitate party workers who had faced legal action and imprisonment in cases linked to political protests. R. Sugathan, the BJP councillor from Vazhayottukonam, was felicitated after his release from jail following the Kerala High Court's decision to quash the KAPA case registered against him. Youth Morcha leaders Ranjith and Peter Solomon, who had undergone imprisonment following black-flag protests against Minister K.M. Shaji, were also honoured at the function. Deputy Mayor Ashanath, Public Works Standing Committee Chairperson Manju G.S., Mahila Morcha state general secretary Beena R.C., BJP councillors, and party leaders from various mandals and area committees participated in the felicitation. The BJP said the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan was intended to take the message of PM Modi's long public career to party workers and the wider public. The launch of the yatra in the state capital is part of the party's wider programmes marking the Prime Minister's 25 years in public life.
FYUGP: three-year exit or four-year Honours? KSHEC vice-chairpersonexplains the choice
As the first batch is approaching a crucial academic juncture, the Kerala State Higher Education Council is working on comprehensive reforms to ensure that the new degree structures, including Major, Double Major and Double Minor qualifications, are recognised in the eligibility criteria prescribed for various jobs
Fence is being installed across vulnerable stretches in Poozhithode, Chempanoda and Alambara, where residents have reported frequent raids by wild elephants, wild boars and monkeys
Bangladeshi Woman Caught Working At Kerala Spa With Fake Bengal Aadhaar
During questioning, the woman admitted that she was a Bangladeshi national, police said. Investigators also recovered documents, including what the police described as her Bangladeshi birth certificate
Power Struggle Among Senior Officials Threatens Keralas Waste-Free Mission
A rivalry between two senior IAS officers in Keralas waste management campaign raises concerns over administrative coordination. Power Struggle Among Senior Officials Threatens Keralas Waste-Free Mission
Amid power crisis, Satheesan govt moves to secure long-term supply from NTPC
New Delhi /Thiruvananthapuram Facing mounting criticism over unprecedented power cuts across Kerala, the four-month-old UDF government has moved to secure The post Amid power crisis, Satheesan govt moves to secure long-term supply from NTPC appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Prakash Raj demands scrapping of SIR, calls on citizens to hit the streets
He demands that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar be forced to resign, and all those behind SIR process be held accountable
Prakash Raj demands scrapping of SIR, calls on citizens to hit the streets
He demands that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar be forced to resign, and all those behind SIR process be held accountable
In a recent incident in Kerala, a grandmother filed court case asking for a share of her late son's family pension AND Rs 15,000 maintenance. However, she lost the case in Kerala High Court. Know why
Malayalam author Devadas VM on the genesis of his novel Eru
Eru, recently translated into English as Backlash by Nandakumar K, is about a retired policeman who is up against a faceless enemy and how his predicament upsets the socio-political fabric
Kerala mourns 45-year-old elephant Pallattu Brahmadathan killed by lightning
Tragedy struck in Kerala as Pallattu Brahmadathan, a famous captive elephant, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm on October 4. This unfortunate event has sparked a crucial discussion about the hazards associated with thunderstorms in the region. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has since advised the public to exercise extreme caution outdoors and follow safety protocols during such weather.
Keralam, NTPC To Set Up 2,000-MW Battery Storage System At Kayamkulam
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday said that several important decisions, including on setting up a dedicated power plant in the state, were taken in a meeting with NTPC CMD recently.
ED conducts searches at 3 cooperative societies in Keralam
About 20 premises in Thrissur, Ernakulam and Kozhikode are being searched
9 coastal panchayats in Keralam equipped for UNSECO assessment as tsunami-ready
The recognition is accorded based on specific indicators, achieved through a series of well-planned activities aimed at building resilience against tsunamis
Keralam: ED Searches Against 3 Cooperative Societies
They said about 20 premises in Thrissur, Ernakulam and Kozhikode are being searched.
IMD Update: TN, Coastal AP, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mahe gets rains & thunderstorms
Myanmars withdrawal signal comes as easterlies are forecast to establish over the Gulf of Thailand by October 14, potentially setting the stage for north-east monsoons onset over southern India
Keralam to join hands with NTPC to set up 2,000-MW battery energy storage system at Kayamkulam
Keralam also seeks dedicated power plant at meeting between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and NTPC officials in New Delhi
Sudheer Babu wishes beautiful wife Priyadharshini on bday: My forever person
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Sudheer Babu penned a birthday note for his wife Priyadarshini, calling her his beautiful wife, best friend and forever person. Sudheer took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself with his wife. In the picture, the two are seen sitting together looking at the camera and smiling. Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, my best friend, and my forever person @with_priyadharshini, he wrote as the caption. It was in 2006, when Sudheer got married to Priyadharshini, daughter of actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu. The couple has two sons. Talking about Sudheer, he started his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010, produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni. His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi, a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi. Sudheer tasted success with the 2013 horror comedy film, Prema Katha Chitram. In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji. The actor was then seen as lead in films such as Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju. Sudheer made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi in 2016, where he played an antagonistic role.The actor was then seen in the commercial hit film Samanthakamani in 2017. In 2018, Babu teamed up with director Mohana Krishna Indraganti for Sammohanam. Sudheer was last seen in Jatadhara directed by Venkat Kalyan. The film also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Divya Khosla Kumar. The film draws inspiration from myths and conspiracy theories surrounding the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. It explores themes of greed, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening through a fictional narrative set against the backdrop of ancient rituals and divine forces. Before making his debut in cinema, Sudheer was the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka. He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.
Kerala HC stays Vigilance probe against Chalakudy MLA Saneesh Kumar in bribery case
MLA petition stated that allegations were examined in a Vigilance inquiry earlier, and subsequent report found no merit in the charges
ED raids Cooperative Banks in three Kerala districts in financial irregularities cases
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday launched a major search operation at Cooperative Banks and the residences of their officers and governing body members across three districts of Kerala as part of its investigation into alleged financial irregularities and money laundering. The searches are being conducted simultaneously at multiple locations in Thrissur, Ernakulam and Kozhikode in connection with cases registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED teams began the operation around 6.30 a.m., with officials from Kerala and Tamil Nadu taking part in the searches. The operation focuses on the Angamaly Urban Cooperative Bank in Ernakulam, the Kuttanellur Service Cooperative Bank in Thrissur and the Thennala Service Cooperative Bank in Kozhikode. The searches cover bank offices as well as the residences of members of the governing bodies, serving and former employees and other persons linked to the institutions. The ED had earlier detected alleged financial irregularities of around Rs 121 crore at the Angamaly Urban Cooperative Bank through fraudulent loans. The latest searches are understood to be part of the agency's efforts to trace the money trail and establish the role of those allegedly involved in the irregularities. The residence of Shiju, a former employee and accountant of the Angamaly Urban Cooperative Bank, is also being searched. According to the ED, Shiju was among those who allegedly played a key role in the processing of fraudulent loans. In Thrissur, the agency is conducting searches at five locations linked to the Kuttanellur Service Cooperative Bank. Its branches at Ancherichira, West Anchery and Padavarad are being searched. The residences of the former bank president and members of the governing body are also under scrutiny. The ED is conducting searches at seven locations in Kozhikode in connection with the Thennala Service Cooperative Bank. The latest operation assumes significance against the backdrop of the ED's continuing investigations into alleged financial irregularities in Kerala's cooperative banking sector. The agency is examining the role of bank officials and others and is expected to scrutinise loan records, financial transactions and other documents during the searches.
ED Probes Rs 92 Crore Irregularities In Kerala Co-op Societies
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches across Keralam in connection with alleged irregularities amounting to Rs 92 crore in three cooperative societies: Urban Cooperative Society, Thennela Service Cooperative Society, and Kuttanellur Cooperative Bank.
'SIR Is Bloodless Political Genocide'
'93 lakhs deletions in Bengal, 96 lakhs in Tamil Nadu, 24 lakhs in Kerala, 77 lakhs in Gujarat, 45 lakhs in Madhya Pradesh, 44 lakhs in Rajasthan. 2.89 crores in Uttar Pradesh. Nearly 3 crores!'
Zeeshan Ansari set to return to UP Ranji squad after six-year gap
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) After years of being on the fringes of Uttar Pradesh cricket, Zeeshan Ansari is set to make his return to the Ranji Trophy squad after a gap of six years, marking another significant chapter in the leg-spinners remarkable resurgence. The 26-year-old, who last played a Ranji Trophy match for Uttar Pradesh in 2020, has been named in the state squad for the upcoming season after forcing his way back into the reckoning with a standout domestic campaign. IANS has learned that the selectors have shown faith in him and the squad will be officially announced soon. The squad, led by Karan Sharma, includes Rinku Singh, Aradhya Yadav, Aryan Juyal (WK), Madhav Kaushik, Adarsh Singh, Sidharth Yadav, Prashantveer, Kartik Yadav, Ansari, Vansh Choudhary, Yash Dayal, Kunal Tyagi, Priyam Garg, Abhinandan Singh and Kartik Tyagi. Abhishek Goswami and Chikara have been named as stand-by players. It makes Ansaris return even more remarkable considering the way his career seemed to drift following his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh against Railways on October 6, 2017. Ansari was considered a promising young leg-spinner, as he was part of Indias squad for the 2016 Under-19 World Cup along with Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan. State-level opportunities were few, his progress stagnated, and he had to look elsewhere. Beyond regular play in local tournaments in Lucknow, Ansari also played league cricket in Kolkata and was often seen around the Uttar Pradesh dressing room as a net bowler. Until the beginning of 2025, his proximity to the state team rarely translated into opportunities on the field. Ansari's big breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he proved to be one of the most effective bowlers for Uttar Pradesh. A leg-break and googly bowler, he took 21 wickets in eight matches at a stunning 16.52 apiece, always the man to break partnerships and come through in pressure situations. He was a constant threat with his ability to change pace and flight and bowl the googly at opportune moments, especially on surfaces that were becoming more batsman-friendly. Interestingly, despite making his state debut in the 2017-18 season, the last Vijay Hazare Trophy was Ansaris first domestic 50-over competition. His white-ball emergence therefore came relatively late in a career that had begun nearly a decade earlier. The 21-wicket campaign not only revived his Uttar Pradesh career but also pushed him into the national selectors vision. He was subsequently fast-tracked into the India A squad for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month. That call-up highlighted the unusual trajectory of Ansaris career. While he has attracted significant attention through white-ball cricket in the last three years, his red-ball credentials remain relatively limited. Ansari has played only five first-class matches, including Ranji Trophy appearances for Uttar Pradesh, and has taken 17 wickets. His best figures are 3/33, which came against Tripura. His return also comes at a time when the pool of specialist wrist-spinners available for red-ball cricket has become relatively thin. A look at the leading wicket-takers from the last Ranji Trophy season underlines the selectors dilemma. Mayank Mishra, Siddharth Desai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kartikeya, Arjun Sharma, Vishal Jayswal and Saurabh Kumar - all slow left-arm orthodox bowlers - featured among the top 10 wicket-takers, with J&K seamer Auqib Nabi leading the charts with 60 wickets. There was only one leg-break bowler among the top 10: Karnataka veteran Shreyas Gopal, who finished third with 48 wickets. The scarcity of wrist-spinners becomes even more evident when the next group of leading wicket-takers are considered. Between 11 and 20, there were two off-spinners - 33-year-old Saransh Jain, who is with India A, and domestic stalwart Jalaj Saxena - alongside pace bowlers Mohammed Nidheesh of Kerala and Sunil Kumar of J&K. The remaining names in that bracket were left-arm orthodox spinners Sagar Udeshi, Shams Mulani, Amit Shukla, Nachiket Bhute, Parth Rekhade and Anukul Roy. In all, 13 of the 20 bowlers in that broader group were left-arm spinners, while the only leg-break bowler in the top 10 was no longer in contention for India. That shortage has created an opening for a bowler like Ansari, whose ability to turn the ball both ways and operate as an attacking wrist-spinner offers a different dimension. For Ansari, however, the journey back to the Ranji setup is about much more than filling a statistical gap. His career appeared to be losing momentum after his early promise with Indias Under-19 team, but his persistence through local cricket, league cricket, net-bowling opportunities and limited state chances eventually brought him back into the spotlight. The 21 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy became the catalyst. Now, after six years away from the Ranji fold, Ansari has another opportunity to establish himself in the red-ball format that once provided his first platform in senior cricket. His inclusion in the Uttar Pradesh squad, followed by the India A call-up, represents a rapid rise for a player who only recently found himself outside the states immediate plans. From an India Under-19 prospect in 2016 to a net bowler struggling for a state opportunity, and now an India A-bound leg-spinner preparing for a Ranji return, Ansaris career has taken an unexpected turn. The next challenge will be to translate his white-ball resurgence into sustained success with the red ball -beginning with Uttar Pradesh, where his first-class journey started on October 6, 2017.
School auditorium collapses in wind near Kothamangalam in Keralam
Tragedy was averted as students and teachers had left the school premises after school hours
Government Order dropping six Water Metro terminals in Keralams Kochi draws flak
Critics say the decision to drop at least two of the six terminals will affect the intended water transport connectivity to places located far away from Kochi city. The terminals that have been dropped are Thevara, Aster, Amrita, Kothad, Cheriyamthuruth, and Mulavukad
OP services at gastroenterology dept. at Ernakulam General Hospital in Keralam to begin this week
The services are being expanded as part of measures to upgrade the hospital into a superior referral treatment centre
Kerala Police Recover Over 70 Lost Phones of Ayyappa Devotees
Keralas Pamba police return over 70 lost phones to Ayyappa devotees, showcasing successful recovery efforts during a special operation. Kerala Police Recover Over 70 Lost Phones of Ayyappa Devotees
Revive launched to improve students academic standards
The government aims to ensure that children do not experience difficulties in studies, Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen says after inaugurating the programme
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
Anti-ragging guidelines drawn up, State informs Kerala HC
The Division Bench of Chief Justice had previously directed the State to issue guidelines based on the draft Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill, until it was enacted
WOMN launched to make womens travel easier
Sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators in 14 KSRTC depots/terminals
Kerala High Court sets aside detention order of Thiruvananthapuram councillor R. Sugathan
Supplyco granted permission to resume agreements with rice mills, says Keralam Minister
The decision was taken considering the necessityto commencerice procurement for this years Kharif season on time
Bacteria in cocktail: Food Safety dept. files case against outlet in Keralams Kannur
The action followed an analysis done at the Regional Analytical Laboratory at Malaparamba, Kozhikode.
New additions likely in CPI(M) Kozhikode district committee
A couple of area secretaries could be included in the district committee
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
Key member of alleged drug distribution network arrested from Bengaluru
Keralam BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday hit out at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Election Commission, questioning why the Congress leader was keen to create chaos and anarchy. Speaking to reporters, Chandrasekhar said disputes concerning the Chief Election Commissioner should be resolved through established legal and judicial mechanisms and not through street protests. Chandrasekhar's remarks came as INDIA bloc MPs staged a sit-in at Akashvani Bhavan in New Delhi after being stopped by barricades while marching towards Nirvachan Sadan, the headquarters of the Election Commission of India, to raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. There is a standard toolkit now in the Congress party which is blindly followed by parties which have no other options like the CPM, which is to try and create a narrative and use that narrative to bring mobs and crowds onto the Jantar Mantar...
P.K. Basheer says the controversy should not be viewed merely as a matter of the past, but as a warning for the State as it undertakes major infrastructure projects worth crores of rupees
Retired teacher killed in bus accident in Idukki
Vijimol and her son, Anuroop, were on their way to home from Piravom on a two-wheeler when a private bus named Gurudevan lost control while attempting to overtake another bus and struck their vehicle
Ernakulam district administration directs AWHO to take over Chander Kunj apartments from October 12
AWHO representatives failed to turn up when apartment owners assembled to hand over their apartments on October 5; AWHO reportedly cited the need for authorisation from its headquarters in Delhi; district administration to sign demolition contract with Mumbai-based Edifice Engineering later this week
Pinarayi Vijayan condemns police protection for RSS event at Central University of Kerala
Keralam Leader of the Opposition accuses Congres-led government of backing the national seminar on Vande Mataram, despite protests from almost all student organisations other than those affiliated with the Sangh Parivar
Court sentences man to 47 yearsRIfor sexually assaulting minor relative
He was also fined 32,000
Elephant conservation must focus on habitat connectivity, says P.S. Easa
Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty visits Sandbox Mini Tech Park at Govt. Cyberpark
Sandbox is developing the 42,000-sq-ft Mini Tech Park as the first private co-developer project at Government Cyberpark. The project is envisioned as a dedicated space for technology businesses and the wider technology ecosystem in Kozhikode.
Steps to be taken to help people quickly contact Indian embassies
The Kerala Assembly Committee on the Welfare of Non-Resident Keralites held a sitting in Kozhikode on Tuesday to discuss various issues faced by expatriates in the district, benefits due to them from the government and complaints related to welfare pensions
Steps to be taken to help people quickly contact Indian embassies
The Kerala Assembly Committee on the Welfare of Non-Resident Keralites held a sitting in Kozhikode on Tuesday to discuss various issues faced by expatriates in the district, benefits due to them from the government and complaints related to welfare pensions
Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan in verbal duel over AIIMS
The Union Minister says Thrissur is the apt location for AIIMS while Health Minister reportedly says that the former is making statements about establishing an AIIMS without being aware of the entire facts
Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan in verbal duel over AIIMS
The Union Minister says Thrissur is the apt location for AIIMS while Health Minister reportedly says that the former is making statements about establishing an AIIMS without being aware of the entire facts
HC quashing Sugathans KAAPA detention vindicates BJP stand: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Chandrasekhar said that the CPI(M) had misused the State police for 10 years to fix political opponents by foisting false cases on them and the V.D. Satheesan government was following the same path
Keralam Health Minister K. Muraleedharan pushes for disease prevention through vaccination
Minister warns private hospitals against arbitrary charges and unnecessary medicines; Integrated public health lab, vaccine store inaugurated in Thrissur
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.
Drug supply in government hospitals has been streamlined, says Health Minister
Muraleedharan specifically sought information on drug availability in each district from the District Medical Officers
Pampa police recover 70-plus phones lost by Sabarimala pilgrims
Keralam Forest Minister, former IFS officer spar over Chinnakkanal issue
A day after Shibu Baby John attributed the human-elephant conflict in Chinnakkanal to a man-made problem, Prakriti Srivastava says a letter by her is being cited without its context
Keralam Forest Minister, former IFS officer spar over Chinnakkanal issue
A day after Shibu Baby John attributed the human-elephant conflict in Chinnakkanal to a man-made problem, Prakriti Srivastava says a letter by her is being cited without its context
Speaking at the inauguration of the Tourism departments Brand Wayanad project on Tuesday, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh says the government will take steps to make tourism activities more vibrant in the Malabar region
Speaking at the inauguration of the Tourism departments Brand Wayanad project on Tuesday, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh says the government will take steps to make tourism activities more vibrant in the Malabar region
Student groups protested at the Central University of Kerala in Kasaragod over the participation of RSS ideologue J. Nandakumar in a Vande Mataram seminar.
Forest department removes encroachment and restore elephant passage in Anayirankal
According to Devikulam Range Officer E.D. Arun Kumar, a group of five individuals encroached upon nearly 10 hectares of land within the 56.36-hectare proposed reserve area at Choonadal, near Anayirankal, and began cardamom cultivation
Rubber Board set to launch platform to tackle tapper shortage in Keralam
INR Konnect aims at ensuring the availability of skilled workers in plantations. Rubber Board has also launched special training programmes to encourage greater participation of women in rubber tapping .
Three-member panel to probe womans death at Kottayam Medical College Hospital in Keralam
The 49-year-old woman, a native of Changanassery, died on October 2 after her condition deteriorated following a hernia surgery at the hospital
Kerala AIIMS row: Union Minister Suresh Gopi, state minister Muraleedharan in a spat
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) Kerala's decade long wait for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has once again erupted into a political confrontation, with Union Minister Suresh Gopi and State Health Minister K. Muraleedharan locking horns over where the long pending institute should come up as and when sanctioned. Gopi, the BJP's first Lok Sabha winner from Kerala and MP from Thrissur, has thrown his weight behind his home constituency, insisting that Thrissur is the most suitable location for AIIMS. Muraleedharan has hit back, saying the state has an open mind on the location. Let Suresh Gopi show where the land is, he said, making it clear that he was not prepared to accept Gopi's challenge, which he termed 'political'. The exchange has added a new political edge to an issue that has been simmering in Kerala for more than a decade. The AIIMS demand dates back to the previous Oommen Chandy government, which, in response to the Centre in 2014, identified four possible locations. The Centre subsequently asked Kerala to identify suitable sites, but the state has continued to miss out as new AIIMS were announced for other parts of the country. The issue gains urgency every year on the eve of the Union Budget, with Kerala repeatedly hoping that the project would finally find a place in the Centre's plans, but is yet to happen. The latest face off is also taking place on politically sensitive ground. Thrissur is Gopi's political base and the constituency he wrested from the Congress at the 2024 polls in which Muraleedharan finished third. Muraleedharan is the son of former Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, whose final rites were held at his residence in Punkunnam in Thrissur. Gopi has himself described Karunakaran as one of his political gurus and has spoken of his close relationship with the Karunakaran family. Muraleedharan, meanwhile, has said that the Kerala government is not insisting on any particular district and has said that the Velloor Newsprint Factory land in Kottayam will also be considered. Gopi has said that while Alappuzha may make greater economic sense, Thrissur offers the peaceful environment required for an institution of this scale. With two political heavyweights now openly sparring over the location, Kerala's decade-old AIIMS wait has acquired a fresh political dimension.
IMD: Heavy rain over TN, Kerala, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh & Karnataka
IMD expects to see evolving Bay of Bengal circulation to intensify as a low-pressure area, or even depression, by October 15, which is the normal date of onset for North-East monsoon
Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 has been announced for Pharmacy posts under Category No. 691/2025. The interviews will be held on 14, 15, 16 and 28 October 2026 at the Kerala PSC Head Office. Candidates can download the interview memo from their PSC profile.
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.
Karnataka MLC polls: NDA candidate set for hat-trick win in West Graduates' seat, says Vijayendra
Digital Desk | Dharwad (Karnataka), Oct 6 (IANS) BJP Karnataka President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday expressed confidence that NDA candidate S.V. Sankanur would win the West Graduates constituency election to the Karnataka Legislative Council and achieve a hat-trick. He launched a sharp attack on the Congress government over law and order, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the states financial situation. Speaking to reporters in Dharwad, Vijayendra said Sankanur had worked effectively for graduates during his two terms as a member of the Legislative Council and had earned the confidence of people. Sankanur has raised the issues of graduates effectively in the Legislative Council and worked for their interests. He is a people-friendly legislator and has earned everyones confidence. Therefore, he will be elected again, Vijayendra said. He expressed confidence that Sankanur would win by a large margin and secure a hat-trick. Vijayendra said former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, MLAs Mahesh Tenginakai and Aravind Bellad, along with legislators, party leaders and workers from Karwar, Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri districts, would work for Sankanurs victory. On the law and order situation, Vijayendra accused Home Minister Priyank Kharge of turning Kalaburagi into a Republic of Kalaburagi and alleged that the entire district was under the control of the Kharge family. Priyank Kharge should disclose how many murders have taken place in Kalaburagi since they came to power, Vijayendra said. He alleged that when contractors or government officials were killed, people close to the Kharge family contacted the victims families late at night and allegedly offered them money to remain silent. Priyank Kharge himself should answer who is nurturing such contract killers. The practice of giving money to silence poor people should stop. They need not teach us about the law, he said. On the Form-7 controversy, Vijayendra said that if there were any irregularities in submitting Form-7 applications, the government should take action according to law. If submitting Form-7 was wrong, let them take action according to law. But if the state government misuses the police to threaten our workers, we will not be intimidated, he said. Vijayendra also accused the government of putting pressure on the Excise Department to generate revenue to fund its guarantee schemes. Liquor is now available even in grocery shops. Turning Karnataka into a state of drunkards is the government's achievement, he alleged. He said around 2.5 lakh government posts were vacant and claimed that job aspirants were protesting in the state. On the SIR exercise, Vijayendra alleged that the state government was trying to divert attention from its failures by blaming the Election Commission. He referred to remarks attributed to Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Vayalar Ravi regarding SIR in Kerala and alleged that the Karnataka government was attempting to shift the blame to the Election Commission. The state government is trying to threaten our workers by filing FIRs. Police stations have become Congress offices, he alleged.
Railways grant in-principle approval for new Kollam-bound train via Kottayam in Keralam
The new train service to Kollam via the Ernakulam-Kottayam-Chengannur route is aimed at easing the severe evening rush on the Venad Express
NCW seeks report from Kerala Police over Kochi gangrape within 7 days
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The dignity, bodily autonomy, privacy and safety of every woman must be protected without compromise, the National Commission for Women (NCW) said on Tuesday, seeking a report from Kerala Police within seven days over the alleged drugging and gang rape of a woman in Kerala's Kochi. Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to the Kerala Director General of Police Ravada Azad Chandrasekhar, seeking a fair, comprehensive and time-bound investigation, identification of all persons involved and strict action under applicable provisions of law, an official statement said. An Action Taken Report has been sought within seven days, it said. The NCW took note of a deeply disturbing media report regarding the alleged drugging and gang rape of a woman at Kalamassery in Kochi after she was reportedly lured on the promise of a job as a spa manager. The incident allegedly took place on October 2 and visuals of the alleged assault were reportedly recorded, the statement said. The Commission has also called for investigation into the alleged job offer, preservation and forensic examination of digital evidence, identification of persons responsible for recording or circulating the alleged visuals, the statement added. Rahatkar also recommended an examination of any wider organised modus operandi targeting women through fraudulent employment offers. The Commission has also sought continued medical and psychological care, legal aid, victim-support services and protection for the survivor. The dignity, bodily autonomy, privacy and safety of every woman must be protected without compromise, Rahatkar said. Earlier last month, the Commission took taken suo motu cognisance of the reported gruesome murder of a woman and a child in Attappadi in Kerala's Palakkad district and sought a report from the state police. The severed and decomposed body parts of the victims were reportedly found stuffed in sacks and abandoned on the banks of the Bhavani river, as per a media report. The NCW Chairperson has written to the Kerala Director General of Police, seeking immediate apprehension of the suspect, identification of all possible accomplices, a thorough and impartial investigation, and preservation of forensic evidence, an official statement said. Necessary assistance and support to the victims' families during the identification and legal process have also been sought, it added.
Highlighting the systemic gaps in local safety measures, they say that the authorities must take proactive measures to safeguard vulnerable rural labourers working in high-risk zones
CPI(M) opposes toll collection at Keralams Nattika before NH 66 works are complete
Party says several bridges and approach roads remain unfinished; to march to Nattika toll office on October 7
Only Kerala University land being surveyed, not of AKG Centre: Revenue Minister
Report on any increase or decrease in universitys land, after comparing it with relevant records in possession of KU, will be submitted to HC by October 15, says A.P. Anil Kumar
Kochi Corporation mulls mobile ABC units to ensure balanced stray dog control
For long, councillors from West Kochi have complained of discrimination in catching of stray dogs for sterilisation at the Corporations ABC Centre at Brahmapuram
'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
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 .
KSEBL General Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of General Manager (Environment). Candidates Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 10-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through KSEBL official website.
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
