Kerala woman delivers baby in hospital toilet; newborn rescued after being thrown out of window
A doctor said a 19-year-old woman, reportedly unmarried, had approached the hospital in Alappuzha seeking treatment for stomach pain, but refused to undergo a physical examination. This raised suspicion that the woman might be pregnant
Kerala school fitness: Local Self-Government dept engineers exempted from school wiring inspections
Meeting chaired by General Education Minister decides that licensed wiremen can inspect the wiring; order yet to be issued
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The Indian Meteorological Department had predicted that the monsoon would begin in Kerala around May 26. However, weak winds and hot weather conditions on Tuesday have raised uncertainty over rain arriving in the rest of the country by June 1. The department had said that conditions were favourable for monsoon onset only in some parts of the Arabian Sea. The south-west monsoon is expected to enter he state now only between June 5 and 10. The reported delay is in the wake of El Nios impact. The movement of the monsoon slowed down, and it is predicted that there will be less rainfall this year. For the rains to be categorised as monsoon, at least 60 per cent of 14 weather stations in Kerala must record rainfall measuring 2.5 mm or more over two consecutive days alongside specific wind and cloud coverage. Meanwhile, many parts of the country have been reeling under the hot conditions for the past few days. Temperatures in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, for example, crossed 46.5 degree celcius on Monday. Deaths due to heatstroke were also reported in the state, with a red alert being issued for the adverse conditions. A red alert was issued for Odisha, East Madhya Pradesh and East Uttar Pradesh due to the sweltering heat. A yellow alert was issued in Delhi for excessive heat on Tuesday. Despite the delayed onset of monsoon, the IMD predicted that there would be light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep from May 26 to 29. A yellow alert has been issued for Kerala and Lakshadweep over the next four days. There will also be light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of Tamil Nadu, interior Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka, Telangana, Rayalaseema, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh during the same period. This will be accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Coastal Maharashtra and Goa are also set for similar conditions.
Clashes Erupt After SFI Wins Kerala University Union Polls
The Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the CPI(M), retained its dominance in the Kerala University Union by winning 35 of the 37 seats
Clashes Erupt After SFI Wins Kerala University Union Poll Results
The Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the CPI(M), retained its dominance in the Kerala University Union by winning 35 of the 37 seats
Kerala CM Kids LSS Scholarship Result 2026 Out: Check Direct Link, Cutoff And Scorecard Here
Kerala released Class 4 and 7 scholarship exam results online at bpekerala.in for students to check scores and qualifying status.
Kerala HSE 12th Result 2026: How To Check Scores Via Saphalam And PRD Live App
Students can check Kerala HSE results online via official websites, Saphalam KITE app, and PRD Live app after declaration.
Woman killed, husband injured in wild elephant attack in Keralas Wayanad
Local residents said the presence of a wild elephant was detected in the area two weeks ago
Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 is scheduled for declaration today, May 26, at 3 PM by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education. Over 4.5 lakh students appeared for the Class 12 board exams held in March. Students can check their marksheets on the official DHSE Kerala website and other designated platforms.
DHSE Plus 2 Result 2026 link: Kerala Plus Two results are scheduled for release today, May 26. Over 4.5 lakh students can check their Class 12 board examination results from 3 pm. Results will be available on official websites like keralaresults.nic.in and dhsekerala.gov.in. Students can also access their scores via DigiLocker and the Saphalam mobile app.
DHSE Kerala plus two result 2026: How to check Class 12 marksheets on DigiLocker
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, will release the Plus Two Class 12 results today, May 26. Students can check their marksheets on DigiLocker, keralaresults.nic.in, and dhsekerala.gov.in. Over 4.5 lakh students appeared for the exams. The results will be available from 3 pm. DigiLocker offers a digital copy for immediate use.
Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Today at 3 PM: Know Ways to Check Marksheet
Kerala Plus Two Result 2026: Students will be able to check their marksheets through the official result portal, DigiLocker, Mobile apps, and SMS service.
Kerala CM Satheesan to meet PM Modi in New Delhi today
New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan will hold his first official meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, May 26, in New Delhi, marking a politically significant engagement soon after assuming office. This is Satheesans first meeting with PM Modi after the United Democratic Front government came to power in Kerala. Though details 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 .
Kerala HSE 12th result 2026 today: Check list of official websites to download plus two result
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, will release the Plus Two result for 2026 today, May 26, with scores accessible from 3 pm. Approximately 4,25,437 students appeared for the Class 12 examinations, which concluded on March 28. Students can download their provisional scorecards online via official websites and other platforms.
DHSE Kerala 12th Result 2026 Live: Plus Two Results To Be Announced At 3 PM
Kerala DHSE will announce Plus Two exam results on May 26 at 3 pm for nearly 4.5 lakh students across regular and vocational streams.
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After Kerala, now the Congress is witnessing a power tussle in Karnataka as the government completes three years. Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reached Delhi on Monday to meet the Congress top brass. This comes days after both the Congress leaders met the party high command during Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's swearing-in. Satheesan himself was locked in a race to the top job in Kerala with AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal and veteran Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala. Reports suggest that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Venugopal will meet both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar together and separately. However, Siddaramaiah maintained that he was unaware fo the agenda of the Tuesday meeting. I'm invited to Delhi. Tomorrow there is a meeting by 11 am. I don't know the subject. But, I'm invited, he said. Though some reports earlier suggested a cabinet reshuffle and upcoming elections to four Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka, it is highly likely that Shivakumar will be given the CM's post. But how the Congress top leadership convinces Siddaramaiah to give up the post remains to be seen. Ever since the Congress came to power in 2023, Shivakumar's supporters have been seeking his appointment as CM in line with a previously agreed power-sharing formula with Siddaramaiah. On November 20, when the Congress government completed its halfway mark, Shivakumar's supporters camped in Delhi to seek CM post for their leader. Back then, Kharge said that the high command would give the medicine when required. People in the high command Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and I will sit together and deliberate on this... We will give the medicine when required, he said. Siddaramaiah has asserted that he will complete the full term of five years as chief minister. However, both leaders also maintained that they will abide by the Congress high command's decision.
Controversial pact signed between AMMA and temple trust surfaces
Kerala CM Promises To Protect Residents, Their Land
Satheeshan Accuses LDF Of Advancing Sangh Parivar Agenda Of Communal Divide: Reports
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Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan blamed the Waqf Board constituted by the previous government for the Munambam issuea dispute over 404 acres of land where more than 600 families reside, but is claimed by the Waqf Boardremaining unresolved. Satheesan said there had been an attempt to turn two religious communities into enemies and accused the former government of doing exactly that by registering the disputed land on the UMEED portal. The Chief Minister said the outgoing Waqf Board intended to leave after causing serious trouble. However, he assured that the present government would protect the current residents of the disputed property in Munambam. When he was Leader of the Opposition, Satheesan had claimed that the issue could be resolved by the government within 10 minutes. He alleged that steps were deliberately taken to prevent the new government from arriving at a permanent solution. Satheesan also said the Sangh Parivar had tried to create communal division over the issue and that, through the Waqf Boards actions, it had become clear that the CPI(M) was also attempting the same. Satheesan said the registration of the land on the portal was effectively an effort to declare it Waqf property. The Chief Minister added that, through that stance, the previous government had effectively treated the residents as encroachers. He also promised that the issue would be resolved. Earlier, Deepika , the mouthpiece of the Catholic Church, had published an editorial against the registration of the disputed land on the UMEED portal. The editorial said the Waqf Board was challenging the familiesmostly Christiansliving on the disputed land and demanded that the UMEED notification be cancelled. The editorial further stated that, by registering the Munambam land as Waqf property on the UMEED portal, the Waqf Board had challenged the secular fabric of Kerala. It also claimed that the Waqf Board would have a place in history for contributing to the rise of aggressive Hindutva politics in India. Although the central government amended the law, the editorial noted that the amendment did not contain any provision to protect Munambam residents who had already been trapped under religious law before the changes came into effect. It said this effectively enabled the Board to continue its hunt in Munambam. While acknowledging that the Pinarayi government had made some efforts, the editorial said it failed to resolve the issue. It was against the backdrop of this editorial that the Chief Minister reacted to the Munambam issue. Satheesan maintained that the Waqf Board formed during the previous Left government still continues, and therefore the Left government is responsible for the UMEED notification. Meanwhile, the protest committee has decided to intensify its agitation over the disputed land. The committees position is that registering the land on the UMEED portal does not change the arguments it has raised regarding ownership of the land. Committee members pointed out that, for registration on the UMEED portal, the land must be one for which the Waqf Board has been paying land tax, must have a possession certificate, and must have completed transfer procedures. According to the committee, the WAQF Board does not have these three documents, yet it was still registered as Waqf property. The committee said it would urge the Chief Minister to dissolve the current Waqf Board for adding the land to the register without following legal procedures. Since the current board was appointed by the Left government, the committee expressed hope that the demand would be accepted. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) blamed the new government for the issue remaining unresolved. Former law minister P. Rajeeve said the Munambam issue cannot be solved through 10-minute political claims and should instead be resolved using the Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair Commission report prepared by the previous government. Rajeeve argued that the legal status of the land is still unresolved, with conflicting court observations and the matter pending before the Waqf Tribunal. He also noted that the previous governments position was that, regardless of whether the land is ultimately declared Waqf property or not, the priority should be protecting the rights of residents. One option is to hold discussions with Farook College and arrive at a solution. Another option is to register, as Waqf property, the land purchased by Farook College using the money obtained from selling this land, and then remove this land from the Waqf register. If this land is indeed Waqf property, then alternative land should be provided to the Waqf Board in exchange for removing it from the register, and the necessary commitments for this should be obtained from Farook College, he said. These are very reasonable recommendations in the commission report. Whether it is Waqf land or not, the residents should be given complete protection of their rights. That was the stand taken by the previous government, Rajeeve added. He also urged the current government to revive and fast-track the committee set up to implement those recommendations instead of engaging in political blame game.
SFI sweeps Kerala University Union elections, wins 35 of 37 seats
Indian expat couple found dead in Kerala before Dubai return flight
An elderly Indian expat couple were found dead at their residence in Keralas Kollam district on Saturday, May 23, hours before they were due to return to Dubai, according to media reports. The deceased were identified as 67-year-old Sugathan and his 60-year-old wife, Latha. The couple were discovered inside their house in Anchumukku in Kadakkal 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 .
Kerala HC grants two weeks to State to comply with Malayidamthuruth eviction order
Extension of time was granted on a petition filed by Ernakulam Rural Superintendent of Police. The court stated that the Supreme Court order in this regard must be respected by the State
Shuhaib Murder Case: Bail of All 17 Accused Cancelled As Defence Refuses To Cooperate With the Trial
Shuhaibs murder sparked a major political storm in Kerala, with the ruling CPM facing intense criticism over alleged involvement in the brutal killing.
Keralas labour crunch deepens across sectors
The crisis has intensified after a large number of migrant workers who returned to their native States for elections failed to come back
Eight years on, Madhus lynching still pricks Keralas conscience
The 27-year-old tribal man was accused of stealing food and lynched to death by a mob in Attappady on February 22, 2018. Post-mortem examination found extensive trauma, including fatal injuries to the back of the head, fractured ribs and 42 wounds on his body
Kerala CM Defends Appointment of Former CEO as His Secretary
The Chief Minister said Kelkar had held prominent positions in the bureaucracy during the previous LDF governments tenure, serving as Secretary of Taxes and Commissioner of GST
Pariyathukavu residents will not be left homeless: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Satheesan slams previous Left Democratic Front government for inaction in resolving the issue during its tenure
Mammootty receives third doctorate honour; misses Padma Awards
Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty received his third honorary doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University. The Kerala Governor presented the honour for his contributions to Indian cinema. Mammootty expressed his gratitude on social media. He had previously received similar honours from other universities. The actor also missed the Padma Bhushan ceremony. This latest recognition highlights his enduring impact on the film industry.
Forum petitions UDF government in Kerala seeking reforms in education sector
All India Save Education Committee demands investigation into the collapse of the States education system during the last decade
Heightened weather activity is observed across India as storm systems over the Himalayas and the approaching southwest monsoon towards Kerala signal significant changes. The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for Himalayan states due to a strong western disturbance, while Kerala braces for heavy rainfall with the monsoon's early onset predicted around May 26.
Kerala higher secondary and VHSE results 2026 to be announced tomorrow at 3 PM
Kerala Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary Examination results will be announced on Tuesday at 3 pm by General Education Minister N Shamsuddin at the Secretariat PRD press chamber in Thiruvananthapuram. Students can access results through multiple official websites, WhatsApp, and the Nammude Keralam app after completing One Time Registration. The Kerala Government has integrated Plus Two results into the app as part of its initiative to provide government services on a single digital platform.
Students seeking Kerala CM Kids LSS and USS 2026 results may encounter delays on the official website. The portal bpekerala.in can experience heavy traffic. Alternative official sites and troubleshooting steps are available for accessing scorecards. Candidates who appeared for the February 2026 examination can retrieve their marks. Patience and trying alternate options are advised for result access.
Bakrid 2026 Date: When will Kerala celebrate Eid-ul-Adha? Check holiday update and market closure
Bakrid celebrations in India are set for May 28, 2026, with Kerala announcing a two-day holiday. The stock markets will observe a closure on May 28. This date adjustment followed the non-sighting of the crescent moon, impacting the start of Dhul-Hijjah and the festival's timing.
The Kerala CM Kids LSS USS 2026 result has been released on the official website bpekerala.in, but many students are facing access issues due to heavy traffic and server slowdown. Candidates can still check their results using their registration number and date of birth. If the site is not working, they are advised to retry later or use alternate official links. Step-by-step instructions are available to download the scorecard online.
Fuel prices in Kerala rise by around 8 in less than a fortnight
Though the price of both petrol and diesel rose by around 2.85 and 2.86 respectively across the State, the actual retail prices varied across districts
Kerala Poll Officer's Transfer To Chief Minister's Office Triggers Political Row
Kerala's UDF government has sparked controversy by appointing former Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar as Chief Minister VD Satheesan's secretary soon after the election, with the CPM and BJP alleging compromised neutrality.
Air India Express Plane To Kerala Hit Lights, Sustained Heavy Damage In Oman
While accelerating for takeoff, the aircraft collided with runway edge lights. Several lights were knocked out, and the nose gear was damaged.
Munambam residents will not be evicted, Kerala CM Satheesan assures
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has assured that residents facing the Munambam land dispute will not be evicted. His government will legally fight to protect their land rights. Satheesan alleged the Waqf Board's registration of the land on the UMEED portal was politically motivated. The BJP supports the protesting residents. The dispute is a politically sensitive issue in Kerala.
Mohanlal flags drug menace in Keralam at Chief Minister VD Satheesan's felicitation
Mohanlal flags drug menace in Keralam at Chief Minister VD Satheesan's felicitation
Kerala CM Defends Appointing Chief Electoral Officer as His Secy
He cited former CEO Nalini Netto as an example, that she later served in the Home Department, became Chief Secretary and also worked in the CM's Office
Kerala DHSE plus 2 result 2026: Kerala Plus Two Results 2026 will be declared tomorrow, May 25th, at 3 PM by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education. Nearly 4 lakh students can access their scorecards online via dhsekerala.gov.in, DigiLocker, and the UMANG app. Candidates are advised to have their admit cards ready for checking results.
Munambam land row erupts again: Kerala govt, Church and Waqf Board in fresh clash
Kerala Waqf Board completes registration of controversial land on UMEED portal. In a strongly worded editorial in Catholic Church-backed mouthpiece Deepika, Church warns that registration is not merely a challenge faced by 610 affected families in Munambam, but a threat confronting secular Kerala itself
DHSE Kerala plus two result 2026 releasing tomorrow: When and where to check Class 12 marksheets
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, will release the Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 tomorrow, May 26, at 3 pm. Over 4.5 lakh students can check their Class 12 board exam results online on dhsekerala.gov.in and keralaresults.nic.in. The examinations were held from March 6 to March 28, 2026.
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Kerala High Court on Monday acquitted the first accused, Hussain M., in the lynching of a mentally challenged tribal youth in Palakkad, while upholding the conviction of 12 others in the case that had triggered widespread outrage in the state. A division bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar dismissed the appeals filed by the remaining convicts in the murder of Madhu. Madhu, a 27-year-old tribal youth from Chindakki Ooru in Attappadi, was lynched by a mob in February 2018 after being accused of stealing rice and grocery items from a shop. There were 16 accused in the case. Earlier, a Special Court under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Mannarkkad had convicted 14 accused and acquitted two others. In 2023, the trial court sentenced Hussain to rigorous imprisonment for a cumulative term of 11 years and six months under various sections of the IPC, along with a fine. However, the High Court on Monday set aside Hussains conviction and sentence. It also refused to interfere with the acquittal of the fourth accused, Aneesh, and the 11th accused, Abdul Kareem. The high court upheld the conviction and sentence of Marakkar (second accused), Shamsudheen (third accused), Radhakrishnan (fifth accused), Aboobacker (sixth accused), Sidhique (seventh accused), Ubaid (eighth accused), Najeeb (ninth accused), Jaijumon (10th accused), Sajeev (12th accused), Satheesh (13th accused), Hareesh (14th accused) and Biju (15th accused). Thirteen accused had earlier been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment after the trial court found them guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other offences.
Satheesan says neither CPI(M), which was in power earlier, nor BJP had found fault with Kelkars service as Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala)
Kerala High Court reportedly allows two weeks for State government to resolve issue
An Air India Express flight to Kannur experienced a serious incident in Muscat when the Boeing 737-800 lined up with runway edge lights instead of the centreline during a night take-off. The aircraft struck and destroyed lights, leading to a rejected take-off, hydraulic leak, and engine damage from foreign object ingestion. Investigations are underway.
Madhu lynching case: Kerala High Court acquits first accused
Court rejects appeals by 12 other accused
Successive petrol, diesel price hikes trigger concern in Kerala trade and industry circles
Hike threatens an overall increase in prices of essential commodities
Monsoon current loses vigour as it approaches Sri Lanka, nearest port of call
Onset over Kerala may happen towards the latter half of IMDs declared window of May 26 with a margin of plus or minus four days
BJP Leader Urges CM Satheesan to Honour Munambam Promise
Surendran said reports that the Kerala State Waqf Board had notified the Munambam land as Waqf property had raised serious concerns among residents of the coastal village in Ernakulam district
Fourth petrol, diesel price hike in 10 days hits Kerala hard
Since the first hike on May 15, petrol prices have increased by 8.01 and diesel by 7.93 across Kerala, with slight variations in regions
BJP Leader Criticizes Congress for Appointing Keralas CEO as Chief Ministers Secretary
Kolkata, May 25: BJP leader Locket Chatterjee has criticized the appointment of Ratan U. Kelkar, Keralas Chief Electoral Officer, as the secretary to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. He stated that such actions reflect the Congress partys operational style and mindset. In an interview with a news agency, Chatterjee accused Congress of weakening the nation over ... Read more BJP Leader Criticizes Congress for Appointing Keralas CEO as Chief Ministers Secretary
Keralas Gentle Giant Lost: Majestic Tusker Chillikomban Drowns in Canal
Well-known wild elephant trapped in strong currents, carcass recovered near Thirumoorthy Dam
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan offers Tulabharam at Guruvayur temple
Visits temple for first time after assuming office
Former Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar takes charge as Secretary to Chief Minister
The criticism has come in the Commissions order dated May 21 on the truing-up of accounts of the KSEB for the 2024-25 fiscal
Heavy rains, strong winds in Kerala; warnings in 12 districts
Kerala is experiencing heavy rains and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Ernakulam district and yellow alerts for 11 other districts. These alerts signify very heavy to heavy rainfall. Strong winds have caused property damage. The monsoon is expected to arrive early, around May 26.
Proposals part of Vision 2031 roadmap cleared by State government. Revamping Goods and Services Tax department among plans
Indias most scenic monsoon road trips: safety tips travellers should know
Imagine the soothing drive through the beautiful roads of Ooty and Kerala in the Bollywood movieKarwaan, now take the exact main-character feel, the cinematics and add rhythmic monsoon tothe mix. Rolling dark clouds, Bollywood songs, and beautiful landscapes and mountains in your sight.Wouldnt that be the perfect road trip? Rain always just makes things better and pleasing. But letsbe real as gorgeous as these routes are, driving in the rain means you have to be extra careful.
Chillikomban was known as a docile tusker that lived amongst people in the Nelliampathi region, without causing trouble. The tusker would traverse to the Tamil Nadu side during musth and return to the home turf, recalled a biologist from Kerala.
Kerala seeks urgent intervention over CBSE Plus Two evaluation complaints
Complaints over evaluation of CBSE Class XII examination papers under newly introduced OSM system, in which answer sheets are scanned and digitally evaluated instead of being physically corrected by teachers
Bakrid holiday in Kerala on May 27 and 28
Government had declared holiday for Bakrid on May 27. However, as Bakrid is being celebrated in Kerala on May 28, decision is taken to extend the holiday
States hold fuel VAT rates, see up to 58% rise in sales tax revenue
Monthly indicators from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India show that, except for Kerala, states saw growth of up to 58% in sales tax/taxes on sales, trade, etc. collections in April
Brothers Mohinder and Manjit Singh Sethi fulfilled their mother's dream by opening Sethi Da Dhaba in Kochi, specializing in authentic Punjabi cuisine. Despite initial slow footfall in the South Indian city, their dedication to traditional flavors and quality ingredients led to widespread acclaim, including the Manorama Online Golden Clove Award 2026 for Best North Indian Culinary Excellence.
Kerala LSS and USS Scholarship 2026 results are out. Students who took the exams can check their scores online. The LSS exam was for Class 4 and USS for Class 7. Successful candidates will get Rs 1,000 annually. Minimum qualifying marks are 48 for LSS and 63 for USS. Check results on bpekerala.in or pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in.
Kerala lottery results today: Kerala State Lottery Samrudhi SM-56 results for Sunday, 24 May 2026, have been declared officially. Ticket holders can now check their numbers for the 1 crore first prize and other attractive cash rewards.
Two days holiday for Bakrid in Kerala
Kerala government employees will enjoy a double holiday next week. May 27 and May 28 are now declared holidays for Bakrid. This decision grants a two-day break in the middle of the week. All government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions will observe the holiday. This follows a similar situation last year regarding the Bakrid holiday date.
Suriya's Veerabhadrudu Clocks Rs 12 crore in Telugu ?
Trade circles claim that director R. J. Balajis film has also performed strongly in other southern territories including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and overseas markets
NCLAT rejects pleas against Kerala's liquor procurement agency; upholds CCI order
The Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has upheld a decision by the fair trade regulator CCI. The CCI had closed a complaint alleging abuse of dominant position by Kerala's state-owned liquor procurement agency, KSBC. NCLAT found no concrete evidence of anti-competitive conduct. The tribunal dismissed an appeal filed by industry bodies.
'94% audience from India': Cockroach Janta Party founder rejects BJP's Pakistani-followers charge
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke refutes BJP claims of Pakistani followers. He presented audience analytics showing over 94% Indian users. Union minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar had alleged significant Pakistani engagement. Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar called it a cross-border influence operation. The party gained traction online discussing unemployment and policy issues.
Keralas healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costs
Private equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Keralas healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by independent doctors and family-run hospitals.
Why did Kerala scrap the SilverLine project?
What was the project and why was it projected as a game-changer for Keralas transport sector? Why did the land acquisition process trigger protests? What processes were put in place to acquire land? What were the concerns over the project?
Coalition government here to stay in Tamil Nadu like Kerala, says Kader Mohideen
He reiterates that, but for the Muslim votes, the DMK will not have won many seats in the elections
Lottery seller wins 12 crore Vishu bumper
KSRTC driver suspended over defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Transport corporation initiates departmental disciplinary action against the driver attached to the KSRTC Nedumkandam unit in Idukki
Born Into Cricket, Calm Under Pressure, 17-year-old Kerala Girl Steps Into Umpire's Coat
Trichur District Cricket Association EC: When 17-year-old Namrata Vinoth walks into the Athreya Cricket Ground in Kerala's Thrissur on Sunday morning, it will not just be another local cricket match. For the teenager with cricket running deep through her veins, it will mark the beginning of a brand new journey, as a cricket umpire. Namrata will officiate in her 'debut' match between the Trichur District Cricket Association EC Committee/Selectors and the Palakkad District Association EC Committee/Selectors, after clearing the written examination in umpiring. For most teenagers, such a moment could be nerve-racking. But Namrata appears remarkably unruffled. What's the big deal? she asks with a laugh. I know being tense only complicates things. I prefer to stay cool and calm so I can perform better. My mother's feelings are understandable. Her mother, however, admits she is far from calm. Yes, I'm a bit tense because I know what happens in a cricket match, says Niketha with a smile. Perhaps Namrata is too young to fully realise what a real match situation can be like. One thing that makes me happy is that she isn't nervous. Niketha knows the pressures of cricket better than most. A former Kerala women's cricketer, she later rose to become Chairperson of the Kerala Women's Selection Committee and also led the South Zone selection panel. The cricketing pedigree in the family does not end there. Namrata's aunt, Vilasini Nair, her father's sister, also played for Kerala and now serves as a Southern Railway coach-cum-player, besides being a member of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association selection committee. Yet, despite the formidable cricketing lineage surrounding her, Namrata carries none of the weight of expectation. Friends describe her as cheerful and carefree, someone equally at ease on stage as on the cricket field. Yet, despite the formidable cricketing lineage surrounding her, Namrata carries none of the weight of expectation. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But this time, the applause will give way to appeals, close calls and raised voices and right in the middle of it all will stand a composed teenager quietly beginning her own chapter in Kerala cricket. Article Source: IANS
Political Controversy Erupts Over Appointment of Former Chief Election Officer in Kerala
New Delhi, May 23: A political storm has erupted in Kerala following the appointment of former Chief Election Officer (CEO) Ratan U. Kelkar as secretary to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, claiming that while it opposes such appointments in BJP-ruled states, it has now ... Read more Political Controversy Erupts Over Appointment of Former Chief Election Officer in Kerala
Political Controversy Erupts Over Kerala CEOs Appointment as Chief Ministers Secretary
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23: A political storm has arisen in Kerala following the appointment of Dr. Ratan U. Kelkar, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), as the Chief Ministers Secretary. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) has expressed serious concerns, labeling this decision as a matter that jeopardizes the integrity of the Election Commission and the ... Read more Political Controversy Erupts Over Kerala CEOs Appointment as Chief Ministers Secretary
Keralas Ratan U. Kelkar Appointed as Chief Ministers Secretary
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23: The Kerala government has appointed senior IAS officer Dr. Ratan U. Kelkar as the Secretary to the Chief Minister. This significant decision was formalized through an official order from the General Administration Department. Dr. Kelkar previously served as the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala and Secretary of the Election Department. His new ... Read more Keralas Ratan U. Kelkar Appointed as Chief Ministers Secretary
Kerala artist shines at Cannes Contemporary Art Biennale
Contamination of domestic water sources may be driving amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala
Amoebic meningoencephalitis has emerged as the single infection claiming the highest number of lives in Kerala, with 121 cases and 30 deaths reported as of May 23 this year
Six District Collectors in Kerala transferred in reshuffle
Name on SSLC certificate valid unless changed via gazette, says Kerala State Human Rights Commission
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Researchers will use hydrophones, drones, and photo-documentation to study dolphin interactions with each other and fishers. This investigation aims to explore how these human-wildlife interactions inform the evolution of cooperative behaviors, which are rare across species.
Watch: Kerala: Elephant brought for festival runs rampant in Thrissur, damages vehicles
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Kerala Police has launched a new statewide anti-drug crackdown titled Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt. Announcing the initiative, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the primary objective is to dismantle gangs targeting children and youth with narcotics. Drug users, peddlers, suppliers and distribution networks will all come under strict police surveillance, with a dedicated operational framework already prepared for the project. To tackle interstate drug syndicates, the Kerala DGP will coordinate with police chiefs of other states. Special monitoring will also be introduced to prevent the inflow of chemical and synthetic narcotics, including hybrid ganja. The minister said strict action would be taken against tobacco sales near schools and against drug-linked activities in five-star hotels, DJ parties, and gatherings in backwater and coastal regions. Speaking after a meeting with senior police officials, Chennithala said the government would adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards drug trafficking. He also announced a major reform programme aimed at making all 484 police stations in Kerala more people-friendly. Citizens visiting stations, he said, must be treated with dignity and respect, and police personnel would be encouraged to greet visitors with Good Morning or Namaskaram. The DGP has also been directed to improve cleanliness in police stations and dispose of vehicles abandoned for years through auctions. A five-member committee led by the ADGP (Headquarters) has been constituted to study and restructure police station functioning. Chennithala said there was an assessment that the previous governments decision to shift station-level responsibilities from Sub-Inspectors to Circle Inspectors had adversely affected policing. Reforms would be implemented after the committee submits its report. The Janamaithri Police initiative and the Student Police Cadet programme will be strengthened further to steer young people away from crime. Police will also intensify efforts against cybercrime, including loan app frauds, social media abuse, online hate campaigns and cryptocurrency scams. The minister said he would discuss with the chief minister the need for additional personnel and technological infrastructure to handle cybercrime more effectively. New mobile applications and IT systems will also be introduced to help reduce road accidents. Police training syllabi will be revised to reflect changing times. Chennithala also said the government was seriously concerned about the increasing number of suicides within the police force. Senior officers have been instructed to reduce unnecessary pressure on subordinate staff and allow them greater operational freedom. The Home Minister further announced that legal action would begin once the SIT submits its report in the Nava Kerala Sadas assault case. The new Cabinet had earlier decided to order a reinvestigation and constitute a Special Investigation Team into allegations of police brutality during former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas outreach programme in Alappuzha. Responding to questions over the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U. Khelkar as the Chief Ministers secretary after the recent elections, Chennithala said there was nothing unusual about the decision. He is a capable officer, and the government has the authority to recall him, he said, adding that no allegations of malpractice had been raised against Khelkar during or after the elections. Referring to comparisons with West Bengal, where Rahul Gandhi had criticised the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal as Chief Secretary, Chennithala said the situations were not comparable because allegations had been raised there regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
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The CPI(M) State Secretariat, through a press statement on Saturday, said that appointing the Chief Electoral Officer as the Chief Ministers Secretary raises serious questions about the credibility of the Assembly election itself. Kerala has never before witnessed such an appointment immediately after an election, in what appears to be a reward for services rendered. The developments now unfolding seem to validate the LDFs allegation that the Election Commission had adopted several biased and suspicious positions in favour of the UDF during the election process. It had earlier become controversial when a BJP seal appeared instead of the Election Commissions seal on a letter sent to political parties. When similar appointments were made in West Bengal, Rahul Gandhi had tweeted that the bigger the theft in the deal between the BJP and the Election Commission, the bigger the reward. The AICC had also described those appointments as a shameless nexus and collusion. Rahul and the All India Congress Committee must now clarify whether what happened in Kerala is not similarly a shameless collusion between the Congress, the BJP, and the Election Commission. Under the guise of the SIR process, millions of votes were allegedly removed in Kerala. The Left had raised objections at the time itself against the Commissions stance of deleting genuine voters while retaining ineligible names. The Commission had also insisted on abruptly stopping voter registrations a week before the previously announced deadline, without informing anyone. The suspicion is now strengthening that this haste in finalising the rolls came only after ensuring that UDF votes had already been added. The BJP seal appearing on an Election Commission letter was another instance of such interference. There were also several confusions regarding the allocation of symbols to LDF candidates, including in the Palakkad constituency. Complaints were raised that many LDF symbols were printed on voting machines in a manner that made them unclear. Kerala also witnessed lakhs of election-duty staff being denied voting rights. Even weeks after the election, the Commission was unwilling to release accurate polling percentages. There were also allegations that strong rooms had been opened. This appointment strengthens suspicions that there was a coordinated intervention behind all these developments. In West Bengal, the appointment of Chief Election Officer Manoj Agarwal as Chief Secretary immediately after the election, and the appointment of Subrata Guptawho led the SIR exerciseas the Chief Ministers Principal Adviser, had triggered widespread criticism. Opposition parties, including the CPI(M), had raised the issue nationally. The AICC had demanded a cooling-off period before officials entrusted with election responsibilities could be given senior posts under the victorious government. The Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, who criticised the Bengal appointments at the national level, must explain how they view a similar move in Kerala. At a time when the BJP-led Union government is attempting to undermine the neutrality of the Election Commission, Congress-led state governments too are engaging in similar interference. Election Commissions are increasingly becoming systems that function according to the wishes of political leadership. Strong protest is being registered against the interventions by both central and state governments that are eroding the credibility of the Election Commission itself.
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