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Keralam government forms SIT to probe graft charges against Pinarayi and others in CMRL-Exalogic payoff case

The probe will be supervised by Additional Director General of Police, Crime Branch, H. Venkatesh, with Superintendent of Police P. Vikraman leading the investigation

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Kerala HC grants bail to teacher accused in Vadakara MDMA case

K. Kavya, the third accused in the case, was one of the three special educators arrested for allegedly functioning as financial intermediaries for inter-State drug traffickers

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

Elderly woman killed as KSRTC bus hits car in Keralams Kumily

Five-member family from Pathanamthitta was en route to Velankanni when the bus from Kumily to Kottayam hit the car

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:05 pm

Virat Kohli mania grips Kerala as India star arrives ahead of West Indies ODIs

Virat Kohli mania grips Kerala as India star arrives ahead of West Indies ODIs

India Today 23 Sep 2026 8:48 pm

Soorya Krishnamoorthy, who dedicated his life to promote arts, passes away in Keralam

The Soorya Stage and Film Society founded by him has been bringing the best of musicians, dancers and films to Thiruvananthapuram in Keralam every year without fail as part of the Soorya Music, Dance and Film Festival

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Farmers unions protest in Kozhikode against dissolution of Malabar Milma board

Kerala Karshaka Sangham leader alleges that the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government is trying to help the BJP capture the cooperative sector

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

Vehicle tax exemption limit for persons with disabilities raised to 15 Lakh in Keralam

Previously, the tax exemption applied to vehicles with a purchase value of up to 7 lakh

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:01 pm

Elephant calf spotted with injuries near Tamil NaduKeralam border dies

Veterinarians says calf succumbed to injuries inflicted by a carnivore, possibly a tiger

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 7:43 pm

Malayalam actor Savithri Sreedharan dies at 78

National Award-winning Malayalam actor Savithri Sreedharan passed away recently at the age of 78 years. The news was confirmed by the Minister for Agriculture of Kerala, T Siddique

Mid Day 23 Sep 2026 7:37 pm

Kudumbashrees Janakeeya hotels shrink in Kozhikode as subsidies dry up

ntroduced under the State governments Hunger-free Keralam initiative in 2020 to provide a traditional meal at 20, Janakeeya hotels in Kozhikode have declined from 102 to 72, with six outlets shutting down during the current financial year

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 7:36 pm

World Maritime Day marks beginning of a new maritime outlook for Keralam: CM

Satheesan said the project, launched with an initial allocation of 400 crore in the 2026-27 State Budget, was not merely a port development initiative but a long-term vision to achieve comprehensive development by harnessing the potential of the sea

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 7:18 pm

World Maritime Day marks beginning of a new maritime outlook for Keralam: CM

Satheesan said the project, launched with an initial allocation of 400 crore in the 2026-27 State Budget, was not merely a port development initiative but a long-term vision to achieve comprehensive development by harnessing the potential of the sea

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 7:18 pm

Angamaly native donates bus to KSRTC for Athirappilly service in Keralam

Jose of Mookkannur in Angamaly hands over a cheque for 40 lakh to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to purchase the bus

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 7:09 pm

Angamaly native donates bus to KSRTC for Athirappilly service in Keralam

Jose of Mookkannur in Angamaly hands over a cheque for 40 lakh to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to purchase the bus

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 7:09 pm

VD Satheesan announces dissolution Loka Kerala Sabha

The Loka Kerala Sabha, launched in 2018 by the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government, was a global forum aimed at connecting Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs) with the states development. Under Vijayans leadership, five editions took place between 2018 and January 2026

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

Row Over Chartered Flight Use, Ministers' Foreign Travel And Diaspora Outreach In Kerala

Row Over Chartered Flight Use, Ministers' Foreign Travel And Diaspora Outreach In Kerala

India Today 23 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

SIR and the dissent debate: A Constitutional process, not an institutional breakdown

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the suggestion that differences among its three members amount to an institutional upture, saying internal objections and written notes are an established part of the functioning of a multi-member constitutional body and do not, by themselves, establish illegality or dysfunction. The response followed The Indian Express report of September 23 that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised 14 formal objections over 10 months on decisions of the Commission, including issues linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. While the objections are on record, the ECI has said that the report does not adequately explain the legal framework, safeguards and judicial scrutiny surrounding SIR. The ECI has functioned as a multi-member body since 1993, with differences resolved through majority decisions as provided by law. During a nationwide exercise involving crores of voters, 14 objections over 10 months cannot by themselves establish an institutional crisis, analysts say. The Commission has witnessed sharper disagreements in the past also. In 2009, Chief election Commissioner (CEC) N. Gopalaswami recommended the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla over alleged partisan conduct; the government rejected the recommendation and Chawla later became CEC, experts said. Between 1993 and 1995, CEC T.N. Seshan even challenged the creation of the multi-member Commission in court, leading to an open legal battle with Commissioners M.S. Gill and G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, they noted. Gill later joined the Congress and became a Union Cabinet Minister after his tenure, they said. In a press note issued on Wednesday, the ECI said internal notes and checks are routine mechanisms intended to ensure transparency and legal compliance. It added that all official decisions carry legal sanction under the 2023 law governing the Commission's conduct of business and that every officer can offer suggestions for electoral reforms. The Commission said around 40 new initiatives introduced in the past year were unanimously approved by the full Commission and that elections were successfully conducted in Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal. It also said ECINet and other digital platforms have strict data-security, IT audit and access-control mechanisms. On Form 6, the ECI disputed the suggestion that the statutory voter-registration form was illegally altered. It said its May 2026 SIR order had already provided for a separate Declaration Form to accompany Form 6, containing questions on whether a voter or relative appeared in the previous SIR roll. Legal observers said that changing a statutory form and adding a linked declaration are distinct legal actions. Concerns over centralization of electoral data also remain a matter of scrutiny rather than established wrongdoing, analysts said. The Commissioners sought an audit of database access, but seeking an audit is not evidence of tampering. Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) continue to decide inclusion and exclusion of names, while the ECI has reiterated that ECINet operates with security and audit controls. The reported figure of 13 crore deletions has also been described as misleading by the ECI. The figure relates to names not carried forward into the draft roll, not final deletions. SIR provides for claims, objections, hearings and a final roll. Reasons such as Absent, Shifted, Death and Duplicate are listed so genuine voters can seek correction. The report raises a fair question on who filed these appeals, but it does not establish that the ECI itself filed them. Implying that it did, is a leap the evidence does not support, observers said. More than 1.26 lakh appeals have been resolved and 1.14 lakh voters restored, the Commission said. In Goa, 97 voters were found eligible after hearings, but software lacked a facility to reverse earlier deletions. The Chief Electoral Officer wrote eight times seeking a solution before the final-roll deadline. Observers said this points to a technical shortcoming requiring correction, not proof of an intent to disenfranchise voters. The legal backdrop is the Supreme Court's May 27, 2026, judgment which upheld the ECI's power to conduct SIR under Article 324 of the Constitution read with Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The apex court examined the procedure and did not find the exercise disproportionate or contrary to law. The Supreme Court's judgment also recognised the Commission's responsibility to maintain accurate electoral rolls. Analysts also noted that SIR is not a first-time exercise. India has conducted 10 such revisions since Independence, eight under Congress-led governments. SIR also incorporates multiple safeguards -- Booth Level Officers, supervisors, Assistant EROs, EROs, draft publication, claims and objections, hearings and final-roll publication -- besides monitoring by political parties through Booth Level Agents, experts said. Analysts said the documented disagreements merit scrutiny, particularly on transparency and decision-making, but stressed that internal dissent and institutional wrongdoing are separate questions. The ECI's position is that a multi-member body debating and recording objections, while ultimately taking decisions through the prescribed process, is evidence of institutional checks rather than necessarily a crisis, an analyst noted.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

CM Satheesan pitches maritime led growth for Kerala

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (IANS) Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday has sought to put the sea at the centre of Keralas next phase of economic growth, projecting Mission Samudra as a broad development strategy that goes beyond ports and shipping. In a message ahead of World Maritime Day on Thursday, Satheesan said Kerala must move from discussing the potential of its coastline to converting it into jobs, investment, and new economic opportunities. The Chief Minister said Mission Samudra, announced in the 2026-27 Budget with an allocation of Rs 400 crore, was aimed at integrating Keralas coastline, ports, and water resources with road, rail and inland waterways, industries, logistics networks, and emerging economic centres. Mission Samudra is not merely a programme for developing ports. It is a programme for developing Kerala through the sea, Satheesan said. The Chief Ministers maritime pitch comes as Vizhinjam International Seaport emerges as the centrepiece of Keralas renewed focus on the maritime economy. He said the state had a unique opportunity to position itself at the intersection of global trade and logistics networks, given its coastline, ports, inland waterways, international airports and skilled workforce. Satheesan said the maritime economy should not be viewed merely in terms of ships and cargo. It should encompass logistics, fisheries, tourism, shipbuilding and repair, maritime law, marine insurance, technology, renewable energy, ocean science, education, and skills. He also stressed the need to develop coastal shipping, green shipping and bunkering, maritime tourism, shipbuilding, maritime education, and legal studies as part of the Mission Samudra framework. The Chief Minister said the success of the initiative could not be measured simply by the number of ships calling at Keralas ports or the volume of containers handled. Its real success must be measured by the opportunities reaching our people, he said. Satheesan said farmers and MSMEs should be able to use improved logistics to reach global markets, while young people should find career opportunities in shipping, logistics, maritime law, technology, ocean science and port management within Kerala. He also underlined the role of fishermen and coastal communities in the emerging Blue Economy, and called for greater opportunities in warehousing, cold chains, marine products, food processing, and export-oriented industries. The Chief Minister said Kerala should develop the professional ecosystem surrounding global trade, including customs, marine insurance, arbitration, maritime law, finance, research and consultancy. Linking his vision to this years World Maritime Day theme, From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence, Satheesan said Kerala had discussed the possibilities offered by its coastline for generations and now had to translate that potential into economic activity. He said Kerala should aspire to become a globally connected maritime, logistics and knowledge platform serving India and the wider world. The sea before us is not Keralas boundary. It is Keralas gateway to the world, Satheesan said.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

Golden Girls Of India: Women's Cricket Team Wins Asian Games Gold

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, praising their inspiring performance.

Rediff 23 Sep 2026 6:19 pm

Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi objects to heavy security in Wayanad

Digital Desk | Wayanad, Sep 23 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the elaborate security arrangements for her during a visit to her Wayanad constituency, saying the deployment of a large number of security personnel was inconveniencing ordinary people. Priyanka conveyed her concerns directly to the CRPF personnel deployed for her security and questioned the need for such a large contingent during her constituency visits. She said she did not require so many security personnel and that the excessive deployment was creating difficulties for the people she had come to meet. She reportedly warned that she would stop providing advance information about her constituency visits if the arrangements continued in the same manner. Priyanka, who represents Wayanad in the Lok Sabha, has frequently stressed the importance of maintaining direct contact with people in her constituency. The security arrangements, however, appeared to have become a barrier to such interactions, prompting her to raise the issue directly with the CRPF. Her objection was not to security itself but to what she considered excessive deployment that affected the movement and convenience of ordinary people. She emphasised that restrictions should not become an obstacle to her constituency work. Her remarks are significant because Wayanad has many remote, hilly settlements where representatives often travel along narrow roads to meet residents. A heavy security presence can lead to traffic restrictions and make it harder for people to meet their elected representative. The CRPF is responsible for Priyankas security under the protection arrangements provided to her, and its personnel accompany her during public engagements and constituency visits. The episode comes as Priyanka has increased her presence in Wayanad since being elected from the constituency. Her visits typically involve meetings with residents, party workers, and local organisations, as well as reviewing development- and rehabilitation-related issues. I do not need this many security personnel. Their presence is causing difficulties for ordinary people, she told the security personnel, making it clear that she wanted a more restrained arrangement during her future visits.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 5:49 pm

Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 5:49 pm

Don't kick aside Sabarimala protesters: Kerala BJP

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive Member Kummanam Rajasekharan on Wednesday accused the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government of turning its back on those who participated in the Sabarimala agitation, warning that those who came to power seeking votes in the name of protecting temple traditions should not kick aside the protesters after assuming office. Kummanam demanded the immediate withdrawal of cases registered against devotees during the Sabarimala agitation, claiming that around 16,000 people were still facing cases. He said that the Kerala government had earlier announced that cases without criminal elements would be withdrawn, but no effective action had followed. His remarks came amid growing focus on the state government's preparations for the coming Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season. Chief Minister Satheesan, meanwhile, rejected the Travancore Devaswom Board President K. Jayakumar's willingness to step down and made it clear that Jayakumar would continue in the post through the pilgrimage season. Satheesan said the state government and the Devaswom Board would work together to ensure that the coming pilgrimage was conducted without shortcomings. He also decided to personally review and coordinate the preparations and arrangements for the season. The Chief Minister's intervention comes against the backdrop of questions over the preparedness of the various agencies involved in managing the massive annual pilgrimage. Kummanam alleged that there had been inadequate progress in preparations for the pilgrimage, particularly in road renovation, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, transport and sanitation. He said the availability of aravana and appam should be ensured and that pilgrims should have adequate access to food and other essential items. Facilities should also be provided at Pamba for pilgrims requiring materials for the irumudikettu, including ghee-filled coconuts, he added. Kummanam also called for permission and logistical support for charitable organisations and voluntary groups willing to provide free food to pilgrims. He criticised what he described as a practice of the state government and the Devaswom Board blaming each other for shortcomings. The Kerala government, Devaswom Board, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, Kerala Water Authority and Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. should work in coordination instead of shifting responsibility, Kummanam said. He accused the UDF of adopting a contradictory approach after coming to power in Kerala. Satheesan's decision to retain Jayakumar and directly oversee the preparations puts the state government firmly in charge of the coordination of the pilgrimage arrangements, even as the BJP seeks to turn the pending agitation cases and Sabarimala preparations into a political issue.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 5:47 pm

No disagreement with Travancore Devaswom Board, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He says the State government will offer all support to TDB to ensure that the pilgrim season is free of complaints

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 5:45 pm

Kerala Government to Replace Lok Kerala Sabha with New Platform for Expats

Keralas government plans to close the Lok Kerala Sabha and create a new platform to engage expats in state development and investment. Kerala Government to Replace Lok Kerala Sabha with New Platform for Expats

Daily Kiran 23 Sep 2026 5:38 pm

Kerala BJP intensifies attack over CMRL probe

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (IANS) The CMRL-Exalogic case, involving allegations surrounding payments to Exalogic Solutions, has triggered a fresh political battle in Kerala, with two senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) figures on Wednesday questioning the State governments decision to order a preliminary investigation by the Crime Branch. Former Kerala Director General of Police R. Sreelekha, the first woman to head the State police force and now a BJP councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, said the decision showed that the UDF government was not serious about taking the matter forward. She wrote in a social media post that after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigated and found the offence in the monthly-payment case, a preliminary investigation had now been ordered again citing the Lalitha Kumari case, and that too not by Vigilance but by the Crime Branch under the Police Department. What this makes clear is that the UDF government does not intend to do much in this matter. After all, it is the Indi alliance, isnt it? What else can one expect? she added. Sreelekhas remarks came shortly after senior BJP leader and former Kerala vice-chancellor K.S. Radhakrishnan questioned the governments handling of the ED material forwarded to the State Police Chief. Radhakrishnan alleged that the material raised serious questions about former Chief Minister and current Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and former minister and CPI(M) MLA Mohammed Riyas. He said the State government had delayed criminal investigation while seeking legal opinions on the appropriate course of action. He argued that a vigilance inquiry could not substitute for a criminal investigation if the material disclosed a cognisable offence. A criminal investigation, he said, involves collecting evidence, questioning witnesses, establishing the link between the alleged offence and the accused, filing a charge sheet, and allowing the courts to decide the matter. Radhakrishnan also referred to statements recorded by the ED under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and discussed the legal remedies available to anyone alleging that such statements were obtained under pressure. The BJP leaders comments have added a fresh political dimension to the governments decision to entrust the matter to the Crime Branch. The State government has maintained that the decision followed examination of the material received from the ED and legal opinions obtained by the government. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said there was no undue haste and that the material was forwarded to the State Police Chief before the government proceeded further. The CMRL-Exalogic controversy, which began with allegations over payments made by CMRL to Exalogic, has already passed through investigations and legal proceedings involving several agencies. With the State now moving towards a police investigation, the issue is set to remain a major political flashpoint, with the BJP demanding a full criminal probe and the CPI(M) preparing to defend its leaders against what it describes as politically motivated targeting.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 5:36 pm

Kerala PSC Tradesman Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Download Response Sheet PDF at keralapsc.gov.in

Kerala PSC Tradesman Masonary Provisional Answer Key 2026 released on 23 September 2026 for Question Paper Code 87/26. Download Sets A, B, C & D PDF.

FreeJobAlert 23 Sep 2026 4:28 pm

Three schoolgirls missing from Keralams Thrissur found in Alappuzha

CCTV checks reveal girls boarding Ernad Express after leaving school during lunch break; police and railway authorities coordinate rescue

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 4:21 pm

Savithri Sreedharan, National Award-winning actor, dies at 78; Kerala minister T Siddique extends condolences

Savithri Sreedharan,National Award-winning actor,has died at the age of 78. Known for her work in Malayalam cinema, Sreedharan's death has prompted condolences from across Kerala, with state minister T Siddique expressing grief over her passing.

India TV 23 Sep 2026 4:10 pm

Kerala PSC Tracer Final Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF at keralapsc.gov.in

Kerala PSC has released the Tracer (Soil Survey and Soil Conservation) Final Answer Key 2026 for the exam held on 21 August 2026. Check Category Code 775/2025, Question Paper Code 079/2026, deleted questions, and the official PDF download link.

FreeJobAlert 23 Sep 2026 4:08 pm

Exalogic-CMRL payoff case: Kerala CM says police inquiry not aimed at targeting anyone or taking revenge

Satheesan says government was obliged to take the decision after proper legal scrutiny

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 3:43 pm

VACB launches inspections at Kerala State Sports Council, district council offices over alleged corruption, procedural violations in selection

Code-named Operation Kalikkalam,Statewide inspection was ordered by Vigilance director Manoj Abrahambased on tip-off about alleged irregularities in functioning of sports councils

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 3:26 pm

Police probe into ED report on CMRL case: CPI(M) leader P. Rajeeve alleges Keralam CM aiding interests of BJP

Alleges that Chief Minister is setting the ground for BJP to reap political gains by trying to weaken CPI(M)

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 2:50 pm

Bank stopped widow from accessing matured FDs; commission orders Rs 13.87L payment

A cooperative bank in Kerala restricted a woman's withdrawals after her fixed deposits matured and were transferred. The woman needed the funds for her mother's medical treatment and gold loan repayment. Despite the bank's claims of irregularities, the district consumer commission found they provided inadequate justification. The commission awarded the woman Rs 13.87 lakh and additional compensation for her distress.

The Times of India 23 Sep 2026 2:43 pm

Keralam CM refuses to divulge details of individual who sponsored private flight, defends Ministers foreign trips, Shajis use of friends car

Satheesan says there was nothing wrong with the trip as not a single penny was spent from the exchequer

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 2:02 pm

Keralam power crisis: State eyeing additional 150 MW from NPCIL, says CM

Satheesan says this should allow Keralam to take control of the power situation

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 1:40 pm

Keralam Cabinet decides to dissolve Loka Kerala Sabha, replace it with new mechanism

For establishing alternative mechanism, a Cabinet sub-committee chaired by Chief Minister with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan and Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph has been constituted

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 1:24 pm

Microplastics detected in soil near Periyar riverbank in Edayar industrial area in Keralam

Tests carried out at School of Environmental Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, found that the samples contained up to 2,520 microplastic particles per kg

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 1:18 pm

Kerala CM VD Satheesan defends private flight, denies public fund use

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The News Mill 23 Sep 2026 12:47 pm

Rain havoc: Keralam Cabinet announces financial assistance to kin of deceased

9 people lost their lives, while 1 person is still missing, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan after weekly Cabinet meeting

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 12:46 pm

Keralam Cabinet Announces Rs 8 Lakh Aid for Rain-Death Victims Families

The CM said that the cabinet decided to provide Rs eight lakh as financial assistance to the family of each of the deceased

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 12:40 pm

Amrutham Nutrimix Supply Disrupted in Keralam Tribal Settlements, Food Commission Intervenes

Commission chairperson Ginu Zachariah Ommen found that the Nutrimix, meant for distribution to children in September, had not been supplied so far in some anganwadis in this northern district, according to an official statement

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 12:34 pm

BCI member, raises electoral interference concerns to Supreme Court, seeks Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra

A sitting elected member of the Bar Council of India (BCI) has urged the Supreme Court to keep incumbent BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra away from the office and the ongoing electoral process until the statutory body is reconstituted. N Manoj Kumar, who was elected to represent the Bar Council of Kerala in the BCI [] The post BCI member, raises electoral interference concerns to Supreme Court, seeks Chairman Manan Kumar Mishras recusal appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 23 Sep 2026 12:22 pm

Society Must Change Mindset for Elderly Welfare: Kerala Panel Chief

Keralam is the first state in India to establish a dedicated Kerala State Elderly Commission under the Kerala Senior Citizens Commission Act, 2025

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 11:53 am

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CEE Kerala has released the KLEE 2026 vacant seat final allotment result for 3-Year and 5-Year LLB courses. Check how to view your allotment status, reporting steps, required documents, and important dates at cee.kerala.gov.in.

FreeJobAlert 23 Sep 2026 11:52 am

Kerala actor Savithri Sreedharan dies at 78

Her portrayal of Jameela, the mother of the titular character in Sudani from Nigeria, won her critical acclaim. She received Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress and a Special Jury Mention at 66th National Film Awards for her performance in the film

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 11:39 am

52-year-old woman killed in elephant attack at Attappady in Keralam

According to police, a wild elephant that crossed Bhavani river attacked Bushra and her son. Bushra suffered serious injuries to her head and later succumbed

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:50 am

Kaziah Liz Mejo | From Kerala To Miss Universe: Kaziah Liz Mejo To Represent India

19-year-old Keralams Kaziah Liz Mejo will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant. Speaking about her journey, Kaziah said she has worked towards the title for three years and hopes to use her law education and advocacy to bring about meaningful change.

NDTV 23 Sep 2026 10:48 am

Tribal man killed in wild elephant attack in Idukki

The Chinnakkanal area uder the Devikulam forest range continues to be a hazard for residents due to escalating human-wildlife conflict

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:08 am

Lack of hygienic menstrual shelters posing health risk to tribal women

There is only one valaimpura serving approximately 100 women and adolescent girls, and its condition is pathetic

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 7:07 am

DGMA files statement on steps taken for technical assessment of MSC Elsa 3 wreck

The Directorate informs the Kerala High Court that it has identified two Indian firms with the technical capability to undertake the proposed multibeam and side scan surveys of the wreck and wreck site

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 3:04 am

Azhvanchery Thamprakkal announces Keralams Mamankam festival dates

The 33rd Mamankam festival will be held at Tirunavaya in Keralams Malappuram from January 22 to 24, 2027

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 3:04 am

Samastha Mushawara meet in Keralas Kozhikode to test ties with IUML

The meeting on Wednesday (September 23) will discuss Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulamas secretary Mukkam Umar Faizys criticism of the Indian Union Muslim League and the United Democratic Front government over the Waqf dispute

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 3:03 am

Police register case over alleged circulation of womans nude images through WhatsApp in Keralams Kasaragod

According to the complainant, the accused woman had been attending to her during post-delivery period

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 2:00 am

Probe sought into alleged secrecy over Assembly panels visit to Aralam farm

Adivasi Dalit Munnetta Samithi president Sreeraman Koyyon alleges that the secrecy was intended to block discussions on corruption in the tribal rehabilitation area over the past decade

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 1:23 am

Five arrested with elephant tusks in Keralams Wayanad

The elephant tusks were seized during a raid at a homestay at sixth mile near Chethalayam in Wayanad

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:35 pm

Family alleges police jeep deliberately rammed bike, demands attempt-to-murder case

Mother of injured youth releases audio-video recording allegedly capturing police conversation after July 16 incident

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:12 pm

Family alleges police jeep deliberately rammed bike, demands attempt-to-murder case

Mother of injured youth releases audio-video recording allegedly capturing police conversation after July 16 incident

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:12 pm

Kodakara hawala case transferred to PMLA court for joint trial with ED case

The accused have been directed to appear before the PMLA court on November 19, 2026.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

Priyadarshini makes KSRTC more people-friendly, says Minister

Minister says KSRTC is venturing into the freight transport sector

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 9:12 pm

Priyanka Gandhi reviews progress of Wayanad township, development projects

The Wayanad MP has written to the Ministry of Communications over poor BSNL connectivity at 20 locations in the district. She will also discuss the Brand Wayanad Tourism initiative with the Tourism Minister.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 9:11 pm

Priyanka Gandhi reviews progress of Wayanad township, development projects

The Wayanad MP has written to the Ministry of Communications over poor BSNL connectivity at 20 locations in the district. She will also discuss the Brand Wayanad Tourism initiative with the Tourism Minister.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 9:11 pm

Pooja special trains for Keralam announced

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

Large-scale destruction of Neelakurinji reported in Munnar hills

Travel vloggers have been pinpointing unprotected locations and posting footage on social media, driving tourists to these spots

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:15 pm

Large-scale destruction of Neelakurinji reported in Munnar hills

Travel vloggers have been pinpointing unprotected locations and posting footage on social media, driving tourists to these spots

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:15 pm

Modi-ED-VD caucus operating in Keralam, says Chintha Jerome

DYFI State president alleges that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan are operating on a dual-option formula of forcing compliance or silencing Opposition voices

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

Chirayinkeezhu fracas: Ramya Haridas, district panchayat member Sajith Muttappalam let off with warning

KPCC president Sunny Joseph has asked both leaders to work together and withdraw the cases filed against each other

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

Chirayinkeezhu fracas: Ramya Haridas, district panchayat member Sajith Muttappalam let off with warning

KPCC president Sunny Joseph has asked both leaders to work together and withdraw the cases filed against each other

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

Chargesheet prepared in ED attack case; 27 accused named

The chargesheet prepared by the Museum Police has named 27 of the 28 accused in the case, all of who are CPI(M) and DYFI activists.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

Chargesheet prepared in ED attack case; 27 accused named

The chargesheet prepared by the Museum Police has named 27 of the 28 accused in the case, all of who are CPI(M) and DYFI activists.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

CM to present Akshaya awards on September 26

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:05 pm

CM to present Akshaya awards on September 26

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:05 pm

ED not misused in CMRL payout case: Janeesh

Shafi Parambil, MP, says the UDF government did not have an excessive eagerness to fall into the EDs trap.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:01 pm

LDF takes out protest march to govt. medical college in Kozhikode

The march was taken in protest against the decision to exclude political party representatives from the hospital development society

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:00 pm

Expert panel to frame guidelines for compensation in human-wildlife conflict cases in Keralam

The move is aimed at formulating auniform set of guidelines to help establish clearer criteria for assessing compensation and reduce the need for case-by-case administrative deliberations, thereby preventing delays in disbursements

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Tuna caught along Indian coast safe to consume, says CMFRI

The advisory comes in the wake of reports highlighting the presence of parasites in skipjack tuna based on a study conducted on fish from the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:55 pm

Estate woman watcher found dead in Thrissur

Family alleges workplace harassment; police recover note accusing three employees of mental harassment

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:51 pm