Keralam local body bypolls leave status quo in Ernakulam as UDF, LDF and Twenty20 retain seats
BJP alleges security, intelligence lapses during Amit Shah's Keralam visit
BJP national secretary K Surendran raised concerns about security and intelligence failures during Amit Shah's visit to Keralam. Youth Congress activists staged a black flag protest while Shah's convoy was en route. Surendran accused local police of not anticipating the protest and not ensuring adequate security measures. He also noted that Keralam ministers faced backlash from Yuva Morcha members following the incident.
Keralam local body bypolls: UDF retains Kuttichira ward in Kozhikode Corporation
Kerala local body bypoll results: UDF tally down in first test under Satheesan; Left makes gains
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (IANS) The Congress-led UDF has suffered a setback in its first electoral test after the V.D. Satheesan government took office, losing ground to the LDF in the local body byelections held across Kerala on September 28. The counting of votes took place on Tuesday. The results in 38 wards saw the UDF's tally fall from 22 sitting seats to 19, while the LDF increased its count from 15 to 18. Twenty20, an ally of the BJP-led NDA, retained its lone seat. More significant than the overall numbers was the exchange of sitting seats between the two fronts. The LDF wrested seven wards previously held by the UDF, while the UDF captured four wards held by the Left. The results thus pointed to a shift in several local pockets rather than a simple consolidation of existing support. The setback comes barely months after the UDF swept the Assembly elections and formed the government under Satheesan. The local body verdict, however, cannot be treated as a direct measure of the government's statewide standing, given the limited number of wards involved. The 38 wards were spread across 12 districts and included different tiers of local government. For the LDF, which suffered a severe defeat in the Assembly elections, the gains provide some political relief. The Left had entered the bypolls seeking to recover ground after the Assembly rout and had a particular focus on wards vacated by its former local representatives who had moved to the Assembly. The UDF's losses were particularly significant in some areas where the contest was marked by internal differences and local factors. In Thiruvananthapuram district, the LDF captured the Mangalam-Mundakkal ward of the district panchayat and the Anchuthengu block panchayat division, strengthening its position in the Mangalam panchayat. The LDF also captured the Chittur-Paruthikkavu ward in Palakkad, which had been represented by Suresh Achuthan before he became an MLA. The contest ended in a tie, and the LDF candidate won the subsequent draw of lots. At the same time, the UDF demonstrated that it has retained the ability to wrest seats from the Left. It captured the ninth ward of Muttam panchayat in Kozhikode and retained a few seats that had fallen vacant after their members were elected to the Assembly. But in several of these retained wards, the UDF's winning margins fell sharply. The Pallikkal division of the Mananthavady block panchayat, earlier won by Usha Vijayan by a margin of 1,055 votes, was retained by the UDF with a margin of just 331. In Kozhikode Corporation's Kuttichira ward, IUML candidate Farzeena Arakkal won by 436 votes, against the 2,273-vote margin secured by Fathima Thahliya previously. The results, therefore, present a mixed picture for both fronts. For the UDF, the loss of three seats from its previous tally and erosion in several margins provide the first electoral bruise after its Assembly victory. For the LDF, the recovery of seven UDF-held wards offers some encouragement as it seeks to rebuild after its Assembly defeat. The results also underline the importance of local factors, candidate selection and organisational strength in determining the outcome of closely fought local body contests.
Keralam local body bypolls results LIVE: UDF, LDF fight it out in 38 wards
The results of byelections in 38 local body wards across 12 districts in Keralam is seen as the first major electoral test for Congress-led UDF government, which is riding high on the overwhelming mandate it received in 2026 Assembly polls
States Increase Age Limits for Government Job Aspirants
In a significant move, several states, including Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, and Telangana, have raised the upper age limits for government job aspirants. This change aims to provide relief to candidates who have faced challenges due to age restrictions. The adjustments vary by state and position, with Andhra Pradesh allowing candidates up to 44 years for non-uniformed roles. While this expansion opens doors for many, experts warn that it may also lead to increased competition for the same number of positions. Read on to explore the implications of these changes and how they affect job seekers.
Keralam local body bypolls: UDF retains Ayyappankkavu in Kochi Corporation
Ajith Kumar A.K. registers maiden electoral victory, defeating P.K. Usman of CPI(M) by a margin of 549 votes
Keralam Man, 67, Stabs Wife To Death, Informs Son Living Abroad
A 67-year-old man was arrested for stabbing his wife to death after a family dispute.
Beats of an old custom fade away from Keralams courts
Following a campaign by a rights activist, High Courts Rules Committee decides to remove provision for the 'tom-tom' and 'kinnam mutti vilambaram' used to inform public about property attachment proceedings. The tradition, which goes back to the days of princely rule, survived the colonial period and is still prevalent in some courts
NIA Raids 16 Locations Across Assam, Bengal, Keralam In Cross-Border Terror Conspiracy Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched extensive raids at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal, and Keralam in connection with the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) radicalisation case. IMK, identified as an offshoot of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), has been under investigation for orchestrating a cross-border terror conspiracy aimed at spreading extremist ideology in India. Officials... The post NIA Raids 16 Locations Across Assam, Bengal, Keralam In Cross-Border Terror Conspiracy Case first appeared on Northeast Today .
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple: A Sacred Legacy in Kerala
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NIA raids 16 locations in Assam, West Bengal and Kerala in IMK case
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NIA raids 16 places in Assam, Bengal, Keralam in IMK radicalisation case
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting searches at 16 locations across Assam, West Bengal and Keralam in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy tied to Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), a Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) offshoot, radicalisation case of Assam. Of the 16 places, 10 places are being searched in Assam, five locations in West Bengal and one in Keralam. The move comes three months after the anti-terror agency filed charges against 11 accused persons in connection with the terror conspiracy orchestrated by the IMK. The accused were then charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in the chargesheet filed before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati (Assam). NIA investigations had revealed the active involvement of the accused in the conspiracy of IMK
The results, expected to trickle in soon, could have significant consequences for the UDF, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance.
Weather today September 29: IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and the northeast states of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura for September 29. A deep depression over the Andaman Sea is crossing into Myanmar and moving towards the northeast Bay of Bengal.
P&T apartment residents demand unconditional apology from Maxy over volte-face remark
The P&T Apartment Owners Association takes strong exception to former Kochi MLAs remarks, prompting the CPI(M) district leadership to issue a statement
Kerala CM VD Satheesan Responds to Rajeev Chandrasekhars Comments on Rahul Gandhi
Keralas CM VD Satheesan criticizes BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar for personal remarks about Rahul Gandhi, defending democracy and secularism. Kerala CM VD Satheesan Responds to Rajeev Chandrasekhars Comments on Rahul Gandhi
Kerala HC says exorbitant drug prices can trigger government intervention in patented medicines
The Kerala High Court ruled that government intervention is permissible for prohibitively priced patented medicines. The court directed the Centre to gather data on the affordability of specific life-saving drugs. This ruling addresses access issues for two breast cancer medications, abemaciclib and ribociclib. The decision empowers the government to consider invoking Section 100 of the Patents Act for affordable access.
RSS uniform, Vande Mataram and SIR: Ktaka BJP targets Congress
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Responding to Congress criticism of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, on Monday said the sticks carried by RSS members during route marches were part of their ceremonial uniform and had never been used to commit injustice or attack anyone in the organisations 100-year history. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Narayanaswamy said, It is not a weapon. It is only part of the uniform worn during the route march. In 100 years, no one has been cheated, wronged or deceived by carrying the uniform. No one has been beaten with that stick. Taking a dig at the Congress, he asked whether anyone could drive people out of Bengaluru, adding that the partys earlier methods belonged to a different era. Those were the days when people used to roam around carrying swords. Can they do that now? he asked. Narayanaswamy alleged that, apart from what he described as fabricated statements by the Congress against the RSS, no cases were pending against the organisation. He said Home Minister Priyank Kharge, a strong opponent of the RSS, had himself stated that no cases were pending against it. He also questioned the value of recent remarks made by senior Congress leader B.K. Hariprasad. He criticised the Congress over the Vande Mataram controversy, saying, This is not the era of swords. This is the era of Vande Mataram. We used to sing the entire song in the Assembly. Why did the Congress stop it? Targeting KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad, Narayanaswamy alleged that his political style was based on hitting, beating and cutting. He further alleged that Congress workers had been sent to throw stones at his residence over his remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Narayanaswamy claimed that Karnataka had a large number of Bangladeshi nationals after West Bengal and alleged that Congress leaders were sheltering them. He said some were working in coffee estates and hotels and claimed their presence in Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Dharwad and Kalaburagi. Referring to the SIR exercise in Kerala, Narayanaswamy said Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala had stated that the exercise benefited the party by preventing bogus voting by Communists. He questioned why the Congress was not alleging vote theft in Kerala. He also alleged that the Congress had not raised the issue of vote theft after winning 136 seats in Karnataka or after winning in Telangana. There has been no vote theft in the country. Voters did not vote for the Congress thieves, he said.
YouTuber Aswanth Kok taken into custody over suspected drunk driving
The incident occurred near Eranhipalam, where the vehicle allegedly driven by YouTuber Aswanth Kok collided with other vehicles
Kerala HC grants pre-arrest bail to YouTuber
Court says custodial interrogation unnecessary; bail subject to conditions including weekly appearance before investigating officer and cooperation with probe
Workshop on Quaternary Earth System Processes and Geohazards in Southern India begins at NCESS
BJP Questions Congresss Commitment to Democracy Amid Political Tensions in Kerala
The BJP criticizes Congresss claims of defending democracy, igniting political tensions in Kerala as leaders exchange sharp remarks. BJP Questions Congresss Commitment to Democracy Amid Political Tensions in Kerala
Local body ward bypolls in Keralam see 58.81% voter turnout
The counting of the polled votes will begin across multiple centres at 10 a.m. on September 29
No intention of restricting political freedom on campuses: Kerala University
Epidemic prevention to be strengthened through coordination committees in Keralam
58.14% voter turnout recorded in byelections in Ernakulam
Turnout in the three grama panchayat wards exceeded 75%, while only 46.91% of voters cast their ballots in Kochi Corporations Ayyappankavu division.
Two nabbed with 100 g of MDMA in Thiruvananthapuram
MVD books crew of 46 private buses in special drive
The drive was conducted in the wake of frequent complaints about traffic rule violations and unruly behaviour by a section of private bus workers.
Weather tomorrow September 29: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several parts of India, with isolated heavy rainfall likely in Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Several southern and western regions may also see strong winds and thunderstorms, while mainly dry weather is expected across much of Northwest India from September 30.
Peevees Model School magazine wins first prize
The schools magazine titledMerakiwill now representMalappuramdistrict in the State level competition
Pinarayi flags problem of medicine shortage in Keralams govt. hospitals
In a Facebook post, Leader of the Opposition highlights the voice message of the Director of Health Services, circulated in a group of district medical officers, which urged hospital superintendents to make emergency local purchases of medicine using hospital development society funds so that a crisis is averted
Pinarayi flags problem of medicine shortage in Keralams govt. hospitals
In a Facebook post, Leader of the Opposition highlights the voice message of the Director of Health Services, circulated in a group of district medical officers, which urged hospital superintendents to make emergency local purchases of medicine using hospital development society funds so that a crisis is averted
Sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at honourary doctorate event: pro-Left Syndicate members
If the National Song has to be sung at the event, university laws and applicable guidelines should be fully complied with, says Syndicate members
Special Enrichment programme expanded to 445 schools in Keralam
The initiative is aimed at supporting students who face educational setbacks owing to geographical difficulties and mental stress, says General Education Minister N. Samsudheen
Special Enrichment programme expanded to 445 schools in Keralam
The initiative is aimed at supporting students who face educational setbacks owing to geographical difficulties and mental stress, says General Education Minister N. Samsudheen
Keltron begins integration of sonar systems for Jalkapi project
Bow and flank array sonar systems developed by Keltron for the indigenously manufactured Jalkapi underwater vessel system enter integration phase
Keltron begins integration of sonar systems for Jalkapi project
Bow and flank array sonar systems developed by Keltron for the indigenously manufactured Jalkapi underwater vessel system enter integration phase
Keralam long jumper Sreeshankars silver at Asian Games brings cheers to Yakkara
His second attempt of 8.07 metres enough to win him silver
Prime accused in overseas recruitment scam gets bail
Hundreds of victims of the alleged financial fraud staged a protest at the companys office at Palarivattom
Integrated strategy needed to address the burden of cardio-kidney metabolic syndrome
Minister urges youth to become job providers
Kerala Assembly Riot Case Set to Begin on November 3 After 11 Years of Delays
The trial for the 2015 Kerala Assembly riot case will commence on November 3, involving six prominent LDF leaders. Kerala Assembly Riot Case Set to Begin on November 3 After 11 Years of Delays
Trial set to begin in Keralam Assembly ruckus case
The incident had taken place on March 13, 2015, during the tenure of the then UDF government. The Assembly witnessed unprecedented scenes when the Opposition LDF attempted to prevent the then Finance Minister K.M. Mani from presenting the Budget, leading to a confrontation of the floor of the House
KSEB to collect 3 paise per unit as fuel surcharge on electricity bills in October
Four arrested for climbing cross
Another four arrested for sharing the picture
Kerala High Court declines permission to provisionally screen 7 films at IDSFFK
Madin Academy launches anti-drug initiative under Operation Toofan
Under the initiative, Madin Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation to provide free treatment to 50 people seeking to overcome drug addiction, based on recommendations from the Home Minister
Inter-State drug trafficking network busted as 43 litres of hash oil seized
Five arrested; Consignment heading to Kerala from Odisha
Blow whistle against corruption, says Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala
Project Zero a firm step towards creating a corruption-free and transparent Keralam, says Chennithala
Kasturirangan report: BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary urges expert commission for land survey
Kasturirangan report: BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary urges expert commission for land survey Bengaluru: BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary on Monday urged the Karnataka government to form an expert commission to conduct a detailed land survey in the state under the Kasturirangan report, similar to the exercise undertaken in Kerala. Poojary represents the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok [] The post Kasturirangan report: BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary urges expert commission for land survey appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
John Brittas Urges Punjab CM to Ensure Safety of Kerala Students at LPU Amid Controversy
CPI-M leader John Brittas calls for immediate action to protect Kerala students at Lovely Professional University following recent unrest. John Brittas Urges Punjab CM to Ensure Safety of Kerala Students at LPU Amid Controversy
Kerala CM V D Satheesans Security Upgraded
Instances of growing uncontrolled crowds, individuals near CM
Kannur airport to get major transformation within one year, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
The State government has decided to transform airports in Keralam into aviation hubs that could contribute to the States economic growth and GDP, says CM
11 years afrer Kerala Assembly ruckus, trial of top Left leaders set to begin November 3
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) The trial in the sensational 2015 Kerala Assembly ruckus case is finally set to begin on November 3, with the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court fixing the date on Monday, more than 11 years after the confrontation that shook the state's legislature. The case involves six prominent LDF leaders who were in the Opposition when the incident occurred -- V. Sivankutty, E.P. Jayarajan, K.T. Jaleel, K. Ajith, C.K. Sadasivan, and K. Kunhammed Master. The trial date marks a significant turn in a case that has remained entangled in political and legal battles for years. The LDF government, after coming to power in 2016, had sought withdrawal of the case against its leaders. The move was rejected by the trial court and the High Court, before the state approached the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court too refused to permit withdrawal, making it clear that legislative privilege could not be invoked to obtain immunity from criminal prosecution for alleged destruction of public property. The case dates back to March 13, 2015, when LDF members launched a massive protest inside the Assembly to prevent then Finance Minister K.M. Mani from presenting the Budget. The prosecution alleges that the Speaker's dais was damaged and computers, microphones, chairs and other equipment were destroyed. The loss to public property was assessed at around Rs 2.20 lakh. The prosecution case was registered under provisions dealing with criminal trespass, mischief causing damage, and destruction of public property. The six accused had sought discharge from the case, but the Chief Judicial Magistrate rejected their pleas, finding sufficient material to frame charges. The Kerala High Court later declined to stay the trial and directed the accused to face the proceedings. None of the six is currently a legislator. Sivankutty and Jaleel, who were members of the Assembly when the case began, have since held ministerial positions, but both lost the recent Assembly polls. Ajith, then a CPI legislator, subsequently joined the BJP and contested the 2026 Assembly election unsuccessfully. The case had also acquired a political counterpoint during the intervening years, with a separate case pursued against UDF leaders over alleged incidents during the same Assembly confrontation. That case had been cited by the UDF as an attempt to dilute the principal case against the LDF leaders. With that political backdrop now largely receding, the original case is set to enter its long-delayed trial phase. The November 3 proceedings will thus mark the first substantive step towards determining criminal liability for an episode that has remained a political flashpoint in Kerala for more than a decade. The biggest irony is that Manis party, now led by his son Jose K. Mani, is the third biggest constituent of the Left alliance. After Manis death, Jose took the party into the Left fold just ahead of the 2021 Assembly polls.
Cherian Kurian wins 31st Berchmans Entrepreneur Award
Kurian will receive the award at Kavukattu Hall on Thursday
IUMLs expatriate body seeks alternative forum to replace Loka Kerala Sabha
World Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre urges transparent and permanent platform for diaspora
Sreeshankar's Silver: A Triumph Over Injury At Asian Games
Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured a silver medal at the Asian Games despite suffering an injury during his fourth attempt. His family in Palakkad, Keralam, experienced a mix of anxiety and joy as they watched him compete, celebrating his remarkable comeback from a previous career-threatening injury.
The family alleged a delay in providing emergency medical care after he collapsed. The hospital has appointed a five-member committee to inquire into the death
Catholicate, Mar Thoma colleges turn 75, to launch celebrations on October 1
The Chief Minister will inaugurate the celebrations
Forest Minister Shibu Baby John to open conclave on human-wildlife conflict in Kozhikode
The discussions will focus on scientific and technology-based measures to prevent wildlife attacks and reduce the possibility of human-wildlife conflict
Kerala HC urges Centre to examine patent powers for cancer drugs
Digital Desk | Kochi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday asked the Centre to examine whether its powers under Section 100 of the Patents Act could be used to improve access to costly patented life-saving medicines, particularly when such drugs are priced beyond the reach of patients. Justice Harisankar V. Menon observed that invoking the provision was ultimately a policy matter but noted that government intervention could be considered where medicines were being sold at exorbitant prices. Section 100 empowers the Central government to authorise the use of a patented invention for government purposes without the consent of the patent holder. The court did not direct the Centre to invoke the provision in the present case involving expensive breast cancer medicines but asked the government to collect data to determine affordability and consider intervention wherever required. The proceedings centred on Ribociclib, a patented breast cancer drug manufactured by Novartis, and Palbociclib, another breast cancer drug whose patent has expired and is available at a lower price. Expert opinions from cancer treatment institutions and the Drugs Controller General of India confirmed that the two medicines could not be treated as interchangeable. The court nevertheless held that affordability required proper assessment based on relevant data. It said the Centre could consider invoking Section 100 not only in the present case but also in other instances involving life-saving medicines if intervention was necessary. The proceedings originated in a petition filed in 2022 by a cancer patient seeking affordable access to Ribociclib, then priced at around Rs 78,468.75 a month. The petitioner died in September 2022, but the High Court decided to continue examining the issue.
LPU unrest: Venugopal, Pinarayi Vijayan demand probe, safe return of Kerala students
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) Congress leader K.C. Venugopal and Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday have come out strongly over the unrest at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, demanding a transparent investigation into the allegations raised by students and urgent measures to ensure the safety and return of Malayali students. Venugopal alleged that the Punjab government was pursuing a politics of intolerance in which even the right to protest was being denied. He also alleged serious lapses on the part of the police in handling the situation at the university. An intolerant politics that does not even allow people to protest is being pursued by the government, Venugopal said. He added that Malayali students at the university had contacted him in the wake of the clashes. He said that all arrangements had been made to facilitate their return to Kerala. Vijayan said the developments at the university should be viewed with utmost seriousness. He added that the students had taken to the streets following allegations that a girl student had been sexually assaulted. Vijayan alleged that the university management, led by its founder and Chancellor and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, had sought to suppress the students' protest using the police and Sangh Parivar workers. He demanded a strong response against such attempts and called for a comprehensive and transparent investigation to ensure justice. Vijayan also demanded a no compromise probe into the role of the university management in the various issues raised by the students. The immediate concern, he said, was the safety of the more than 1,500 Malayali students at the university. With classes suspended for 10 days following the violence, Vijayan said that arrangements should be made to enable the students to return home safely. The Centre and the Kerala government should urgently intervene to facilitate their journey from Jalandhar to Delhi and from there to Kerala, the CPI-M leader and former Chief Minister added. He also called for coordination with the Railways to arrange special trains or additional coaches if required, saying that students could face a shortage of tickets. Both Kerala leaders stressed the need to address the concerns of students and parents immediately, with Venugopal focusing on the alleged denial of the right to protest and police lapses and Vijayan demanding an impartial probe and immediate arrangements for the safe return of Kerala students.
ESA row heats up in Keralam; Kerala Congress (M) demands village-wise data, White Paper
Party chairman Jose K. Mani, MP, says the inclusion of agricultural land in 25 villages across nine districts on the latest ESA list was a matter of serious concern
Vigilance to question officials over tender leak in Keralams Sabarimala
Official sources say the Vigilance has already recorded the statements of two contractors who allegedly received the leaked details; the tender process was cancelled after the alleged leak came to light
Milma Malabar union board dissolution politically motivated, alleges chairman K.S. Mani
He challenges UDF government and the Dairy Development department to supply evidence of corruption; says that people cannot be blamed for suspecting that the dissolution was part of a clandestine move to destroy Milma
Kerala Chief Minister Defends Congress and Rahul Gandhi as Guardians of Democracy
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defends Congress and Rahul Gandhi, calling them protectors of democracy and secularism against BJPs attacks. Kerala Chief Minister Defends Congress and Rahul Gandhi as Guardians of Democracy
Finless Porpoise Study Highlights Conservation Gaps
A collaborative study by Indian and South Korean scientists has provided new genetic, anatomical, and ecological insights into the wide-ridged Indo-Pacific finless porpoise. The research, based on a stranded specimen in Kerala, revealed distinct genetic differences from Pacific populations and highlighted significant conservation challenges, including limited protected habitats and anthropogenic pressures.
4 Years After Her Death, Court Says Centre Can Make Cancer Drug She Needed
The Kerala High Court held that the Centre has the power under the Patents Act to manufacture patented life-saving medicines and sell them at cheaper rates to patients who cannot afford them - a ruling that came after a petition filed by a cancer patient who died before her case could be heard.
Kerala PSC Answer Key 2026 - Download Clerk, Security Guard
Kerala PSC has released the Provisional Answer Key 2026 for Clerk, Amenities Assistant, Security Guard, Sales Assistant and Attender posts (Question Paper Code 88-26, Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada mediums) for the exam held on 26 September 2026. Check category codes, exam details, how to download the answer key, and how the objection process works on keralapsc.gov.in.
Keralam launches second phase of anti-drug drive Operation Toofan
Ramesh Chennithala calls for collective action to keep drug mafia away. Second phase to focus on strengthening public participation through local bodies to prevent drug use and its spread
Kannur Airport To Undergo Major Transformation Within Year: VD Satheesan
Satheesan said the state government had taken important decisions to develop airports in Keralam, including Kannur, into aviation hubs that would contribute to the state's GDP
Palarivattom police in Keralam to submit report to ED on Kochi immigration firm scam
The police say the ED will be intimated about the cases as the accused have received money in bank accounts abroad for services promised or delivered in India
Two Held for Speeding Motorcycle Towards Vice President's Convoy in Keralam
Police said that the accused were under the influence of alcohol and that the motorcycle was being driven rashly and negligently at excessive speed towards the vice president's motorcade
IUML uneasy over Keralam Minister K.M. Shajis luxury-car controversy
IUML Malappuram district secretary P. Abdul Hameed describes the incident as a spelling mistake rather than a serious lapse; the party has, however, reportedly asked Shaji not to make further comments that could prolong the controversy
Keralam Forest Minister outlines multi-layered strategy to tackle human-elephant conflict
Minister says a three-layer defence system will be introduced in landscapes where threat intensity was high, while areas with lower levels of conflict will receive measures proportionate to the threat
Kerala Vibes in UP: Discover Pilibhit's Hidden Corner Offering Himalayan & Nepal Views
Two arrested after bike enters Vice-Presidents convoy in Keralam capital
According to police, the incident occurredwhile Vice-President was returning to airport after attending a graduation day ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The arrested were allegedly under the influence of alcohol
Minister says circumstances, including the possibility of a conspiracy, were particularly significant as officials from Revenue and Forest departments had reportedly raised concerns
Tribal man injured in elephant attack at Nilambur in Keralam
Kerala Police directed to tighten CMs security at public events, deploy plainclothes personnel
Intelligence wing flags security risks posed by uncontrolled crowds, including mediapersons, who approach Chief Minister
Reporter TV MD replied to police notice that he was unable to appear before the investigators due to some inconvenience and sought more time, according to his lawyer
Centre should intervene when patented medicines are sold at exorbitant rate: Kerala HC
Court holds that Central government can use a medicines patent to manufacture and sell it to public, including underprivileged patients, on non-commercial basis
Bypolls Start in 38 Keralam Local Body Wards as UDF Govt Faces Heat Over Various Issues
Bypolls are being held in 38 local body wards of 12 districts in the state, except Kollam and Alappuzha, the State Election Commission (SEC) said
State Digital Health Mission / eHealth Kerala (SDHM Kerala) Recruitment 2026 for 10 posts of Software Engineer (JAVA), Junior Developer and Procurement Assistant. Candidates with BE/B.TECH/M.TECH, MCA, M.Sc, B.Com, M.Com, MBA Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is within 20 days from the date of notification. The candidate shall apply online through SDHM official website arogyakeralam.gov.in.
Bypolls on in 38 Keralam local body wards as UDF govt faces heat over various issues
A total of 126 candidates are contesting in the byelections. Votes to be counted on Tuesday
Keralam to strengthen compensation, prevention measures for wildlife conflict
Speaking at the annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, Forest Minister Shibu John said steps were being taken to restore natural forests, develop grasslands and introduce AI-based defence mechanisms along forest fringes.
Keralams Samridhi@Kochi eatery row: LDF alleges 25-lakh dues; UDF counters with 2-crore liability
Both fronts trade charges over pending subsidy dues
KSRTC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Executive Engineer, Chief Engineer Posts
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 vacancies, including Chief Engineer (Projects & Civil Works) and Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 09-10-2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
