Malayalee community comes together for Kerala Piravi, the state formation day
Former Ranji trophy cricktercremated
VACB seizes files on 12-cr Kannur district panchayat contracts
The Vigilance team seized the files from the district panchayat office
Bandipora Police Intensify Crackdown on Drugs, Crime in October; Six Arrested in UAPA Case
BANDIPORA : District Police Bandipora intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, theft, illegal mining, timber smuggling and other unlawful activities during October, reporting multiple narcotics recoveries, arrests, recovery of stolen property and security-related operations across the district. Among the major developments during the month was the arrest of six persons in connection with an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen. Police registered FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act at Police Station Bandipora. According to police, the investigation has brought to light suspected links involving a Pakistan-based handler, alleged prison-based coordination, propaganda activities and financial transactions. Further investigation is underway. In anti-drug operations, police reported the recovery of 9.052 kilograms of charas-like substance at Pashwari, Sumbal, and approximately 5.010 kilograms at Hajin. Recoveries were also reported from Mantrigam Pethkoot, Gunchipora Sumbal and Ajas. In the latest operation on October 31, a police party from Police Station Pethkoot apprehended two persons during naka checking at Lal Qila Morh and recovered 1.030 kilograms of charas-like substance from their possession. The accused were identified as Gh. Mohd Bhat and Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Wewan. FIR No. 31/2026 under Sections 8/20/29 of the NDPS Act was registered, and further investigation was taken up. Police also conducted checking drives at medical shops, SIM card vendors, fertilizer shops and scrap dealers to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations. In other crime-related cases, police recovered six stolen horses in Ajas and arrested an accused person. Police Station Sumbal recovered a stolen motorcycle within 12 hours of receiving a complaint, while two persons were arrested in a theft case registered at Nowgam and stolen property was recovered. Two absconders wanted in a cheating and forgery case registered at Police Station Sumbal were arrested after allegedly evading arrest for 16 years. Another absconder wanted in a 2010 case was also apprehended. Action was also taken against illegal timber smuggling, with Police Post Sumlar seizing six heavy logs of Kail wood at Samthan Dardpora and arresting an accused person. In its crackdown on illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minerals, police reported the seizure of at least 27 vehicles, including tractors, tippers and a truck, under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. On the security front, police conducted multiple joint exercises with other security agencies to assess operational preparedness. A Counter-Insurgency Response System mock drill was held at Hajin Bridge with the participation of SOG Hajin, 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 45 Battalion CRPF. Another Anti-Fidayeen exercise was conducted at District Police Lines Bandipora. On October 31, Bandipora Police and 13 Rashtriya Rifles conducted another Anti-Fidayeen mock drill at Aragam, involving Police Station Aragam and other agencies. The exercise included a simulated counter-terror response, area sanitisation and assessment of casualty management and emergency medical arrangements. Community policing also remained a focus, with Thana Diwas meetings held at different police stations. DIG North Kashmir Range Vinod Kumar and SSP Bandipora also interacted with residents at Police Stations Gurez and Tulail to hear public grievances and discuss local issues. During the month, a T20 cricket tournament under the Civic Action Programme concluded at Gurez Stadium, with 16 teams from Gurez and Tulail participating. Chontiwari defeated Wanpora by 16 runs in the final. Police also organised volleyball and badminton championships, debate competitions, seminars, cultural programmes and drug awareness activities in educational institutions. Police Commemoration Day was observed at District Police Lines Bandipora on October 21, with Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib attending as chief guest. The programme was attended by senior officers, security personnel and families of police martyrs. On October 31, police organised a series of programmes across the district to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Run for Unity events were held at Garoora, Hajin, Sumbal and other locations, while the main district-level run was organised in coordination with the District Administration and 3rd Battalion CRPF from Mini Secretariat Bandipora to Chitternar. Pledge ceremonies were also conducted at all police stations and police posts. At District Police Lines, SSP Tahir Saleem-JKPS administered the Ekta Diwas pledge, followed by a ceremonial march past. The event was attended by officers from the civil administration, police and CRPF, besides students. As part of the celebrations, District Police Bandipora also released a research booklet titled Little Voices, One Nation National Integration Through the Eyes of School Children. The publication brings together the writings and creative expressions of students from different schools, focusing on national integration, unity in diversity, communal harmony and patriotism. During October, Tahir Saleem-JKPS took over as SSP Bandipora and held an introductory meeting with district police officers on October 16. He emphasised professional and people-friendly policing, accountability, timely grievance redressal and intensified action against drug trafficking. He also interacted with media representatives at District Police Lines on October 28. In another public-oriented initiative, police rescued four bikers from Kerala who had become stranded at Zadkusi along the Bandipora-Gurez road. The travellers were shifted safely to Police Post Izmarg, while their motorcycles were handed over to BSF personnel stationed in the area. Traffic Police Rural Kashmir also issued an advisory for the Wular Ultra Marathon-3.0 held on October 4, regulating vehicular movement and announcing alternative routes for commuters. The month's activities reflected a combination of crime-control measures, security preparedness and community engagement, with police maintaining that action against drug trafficking and other unlawful activities would continue. On October 31, Bandipora Police also organised live streaming of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas March through screens installed at District Police Lines and all police stations across the district. Police officers, officials and members of civil society participated in the programme and witnessed the march commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The initiative aimed at promoting national unity, integrity and solidarity, while reinforcing the values of communal harmony and unity in diversity. (KNS)
The PWD Secretary has also been instructed to submit an urgent report on how such an order was passed without informing either the Chief Minister or the Chief Ministers Office (CMO).
Private bus strike in Keralam called off
Kerala Government Under Scrutiny Amid Multiple Investigations
Keralas V.D. Satheesan government faces scrutiny with 16 investigations launched, many linked to the previous LDF administration. Kerala Government Under Scrutiny Amid Multiple Investigations
Contractors reluctant to take up road works in local bodies in capital district
Search continues for missing auto-rickshaw driver
Major Reshuffle Of IAS Officers In Kerala
The government moved K R Jyothilal from Finance to Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Vigilance, while Additional Chief Secretary Minhaj Alam shifted to Finance.
Fake posts: M.V. Govindan seeks legal action
Cancel order on 1-crore Cliff House maintenance: CM
Public Works Secretary asked to submit report on issue of order without the knowledge of the Chief Minister or his office.
Services of 29 contract staff at Ernakulam Government Medical College terminated
The employees, aged 60 and above, were asked to discontinue service from November. They alleged that they had been treated unfairly and their services terminated without proper notice.
Missing Kerala Teen Found Dead In Sack
A 17-year-old boy, Abhiram, was found dead, stuffed inside a sack among banana plants in Thiruvananthapuram. He had been missing since Sunday afternoon. Preliminary examination suggests strangulation. Police have taken several persons, including minors, into custody for questioning, but no arrests have been made yet. The family seeks answers regarding the circumstances of his death.
Friendship Ends In Murder; Teen Killed Over Girl, Body Dumped In Sack In Kerala's Capital.
The deceased has been identified as Abhiram, a resident of Sreekaryam. His body was discovered inside a sack on Monday.
CM Satheesan promises special law to protect women from cyber attacks
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) Kerala will bring in a special law to protect women from cyber attacks and online humiliation as part of a new women's policy that promises greater safety, economic freedom, and equal participation in decision-making. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced the proposed legislation while inaugurating a two-day national summit on the new women's policy here on Monday. He said the government would implement the policy without compromise. It would ensure protection for women from violence, harassment, and humiliation at home, workplaces, and public places. The policy is being prepared through consultations with women and people from different walks of life, he said, adding that the government wants it to become a model for other states. The Chief Minister said the government would launch major programmes this year to make women financially independent. It would identify products and services that could be developed in each region and help women take them to the market. The government would provide marketing support and bring in knowledge partners to guide such ventures. Financial difficulties would not be allowed to delay the proposed programmes, Satheesan said. He also stressed the need for strict action against those who use social media to target and humiliate women. Ordinary women should not be left helpless in the face of online abuse, he said. Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna said the new policy would go beyond the existing measures for women's welfare. It would seek to give women a greater role in policy-making, budget decisions and governance. Women's participation should not be limited to local body institutions. Their views and influence must also be reflected in decisions that affect society, she said. The policy would support women entrepreneurs through financial and technical assistance. It would also ensure better opportunities for women in the green economy and emerging employment sectors. The minister said gender equality and awareness of rights would be made part of education. The policy would also give special attention to adolescent health, menstrual health, mental health, and postpartum depression. Creating safe public spaces and workplaces would be another priority. Women must be able to move freely and work with dignity without fear, she said. The government would seek the views of young girls, men, and all sections of society before finalising the policy. The minister said the aim was to prepare a policy through democratic consultation rather than impose decisions from above. Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Communities K.A. Thulasi said Kerala's progress over the past seven decades had been shaped by collective discussions and democratic decisions, and the same approach would be followed in framing the women's policy. Views would be gathered from homemakers, working women, entrepreneurs and elected representatives, among others, she said. The summit, titled New Era Women's Policy Her Summit 2026, is being organised by the Women and Child Development Department as part of the 'With My Daughter' initiative.
124 case properties, including Rado watch, stolen from Ernakulam court
Digital Desk | Kochi, Nov 2 (IANS) In a serious security lapse, 124 articles, including a Rado wristwatch, kept as case properties, have gone missing from the district court in Kerala's Ernakulam. The missing articles were properties seized in various criminal cases and kept under the custody of the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-II. The police have registered a case following a complaint lodged by the Junior Superintendent of the court. The theft came to light after the articles kept in the court's custody were found missing. The missing properties relate to cases registered and handled between 2016 and 2026. They include 124 items, with the Rado watch among the articles reported stolen. The police have begun an investigation into the incident. The immediate task before the investigators is to establish when the articles went missing and how they were removed from the court's custody. The theft has raised serious questions about the safety of material evidence kept in court premises. Case properties are articles seized by the police during investigations and produced before courts as evidence. They are required to be preserved until the completion of the legal proceedings and dealt with in accordance with court orders. Such articles can be important in establishing the facts of a criminal case. Their disappearance could also create complications when courts require them for examination or production during trial. The police are expected to examine the records relating to the missing articles and the circumstances under which they were kept in the court. The investigation will also have to establish whether the theft took place in one instance or over a period of time. The incident assumes significance as the missing articles were not ordinary belongings but properties connected with criminal cases pending or dealt with by the court. Further details, including the exact nature and value of all the missing articles and the period during which the theft took place, are awaited.
Navy welcomes INS Sudarshini on completion of Lokayan 26
The ship, which completed the voyage spanning over 22,000 nautical miles across the oceans, was honoured with a water cannon salute and a ceremonial welcome by the Naval Band.
Kerala PSC secretary questioned for the second time in exam irregularities case
He reportedly told investigators that PSC chairperson M.R. Baiju had not consulted him, the other commission members, or other senior officials on important examination-related decisions and took many decisions unilaterally
Fresh CPI-M-CPI friction over Punnapra-Vayalar history
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) In a fresh sign of the strains within the Left camp in Kerala, senior CPI-M leader and former Finance Minister T. M. Thomas Isaac has launched a pointed attack on the CPI, the second-largest constituent of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), over the controversy surrounding the Punnapra Vayalar uprising. In a lengthy Facebook post, Isaac rejected allegations by CPI leader T. J. Anjalose and others that the Punnapra-Vayalar special edition of the CPI-M mouthpiece 'Chintha' had distorted history and failed to give due recognition to veteran CPI leader T. V. Thomas. Isaac, a two-time Finance Minister and CPI-M Central Committee member, said the allegations were completely contrary to facts. He argued that a 3,000-word account of a historical event could not be expected to cover every detail and that omissions should not be portrayed as deliberate distortion. Going point by point, Isaac said the Chintha article had clearly mentioned that the decision to launch the strike was taken by the AITUC council headed by Thomas. He also recalled that Thomas was the one who challenged Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar at a tripartite meeting at Bhakthivilasam, adding that his presence was specifically highlighted in the caption accompanying a photograph of the meeting. On the allegation that Thomas was placed below C.K. Kumara Panicker in the directory of the 60-odd struggle leaders, Isaac said the photographs, barring that of P. Krishna Pillai, had been arranged alphabetically. More significantly, Isaac questioned why the CPI was raising the issue now, when he had personally handed over a directory containing details of around 1,400 freedom fighters to the CPI office two years ago, seeking suggestions and corrections. Copies of the book were again sent to all CPI local committee offices in the Alappuzha and Cherthala taluks, but no suggestions were received, he said. The public exchange comes at a time when relations between the two major Left parties are already strained. The CPI has been pressing for the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, a demand rejected by the CPI-M. The two parties have had differences even during the decade of Pinarayi Vijayan's rule. In 2017, four CPI ministers boycotted a Cabinet meeting over the Thomas Chandy issue. In 2025, the CPI strongly opposed the PM-SHRI agreement with the Centre, forcing the government to put its implementation on hold. Isaac's unusually sharp public response to the CPI's criticism could add another layer to the uneasy relationship between the two allies.
Procedures to grant bar licences likely to change, says Keralam Excise Minister
Loopholes in the previous LDF governments 2017 order, enabling Deputy Commissioners to approve applications for upgrading beer and wine parlours to bars, were misused by some excise officers, says M. Liju
New water policy for Kerala on the anvil
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) Kerala will introduce a comprehensive water policy in early 2027 as part of a major reform of the drinking water and irrigation sectors, Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph announced on Monday. The policy, which will bring together various departments under the Water Resources Department, has the aim of making the Water Authority and other agencies more efficient and people-friendly. A Kerala Water Conclave will be held in Thiruvananthapuram in the first week of December to discuss the policy in the presence of experts. The government will launch a pilot project in Thiruvananthapuram to check water loss during distribution. Nearly half the water pumped from Aruvikkara is lost before reaching consumers, and new technology will be used to identify and prevent such losses. If successful, it will be introduced across the state. The government is also considering plants to convert seawater into drinking water in coastal areas. A committee has been formed to study ways to tackle the severe growth of water weeds in Kuttanad and Upper Kuttanad. It will examine foreign technologies to process the weeds and turn them into useful products. From January, committees headed by MLAs will be formed in all 140 Assembly constituencies to address local drinking water and irrigation problems. Local body representatives and officials of the Water Authority, PWD and Local Self-Government Department will be members. The committees will meet every month. District-level reviews will be held every three months under the district Collectors. The minister will review their work every six months. The government has also decided to change the system of repairing roads dug up for laying water pipes. The PWD will restore state roads, while local bodies will repair village and panchayat roads. The Water Authority will transfer the required funds to the respective departments. An official order will follow a meeting of senior officials. On the Mullaperiyar dam issue, Kerala will file a special petition in the Supreme Court to implement its 2024 verdict allowing a detailed safety inspection of the dam. Senior advocate Mohan V. Kattarki has been appointed as the lead counsel. The state will also seek the Centre's intervention to resolve the dispute with Tamil Nadu. A safety assessment of 22 dams under the Irrigation Department and Water Authority will be completed by December 31. The government will also develop dam sites and canals as tourist destinations. The closed Malampuzha garden will be renovated and reopened. The department will map all its land within six months and take action against encroachments. Steps are being taken to speed up the Jal Jeevan Mission projects. The state will hold talks with the Union Jal Shakti Ministry to secure nearly Rs 8,000 crore due from the Centre. A Rs 7,000 crore NABARD loan has helped clear a major part of the dues to contractors. A master plan will be prepared to find a lasting solution to drinking water shortages in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kazhakkoottam, and Technocity. The government aims to complete it during its present term. The state will also implement a Rs 4,000 crore coastal protection project with the help of the Asian Development Bank. Apart from Chellanam and Pozhiyoor, 10 major coastal hotspots have been identified. Steps to restore Shangumugham beach are also being considered. The minister said the government aimed to complete all possible projects within two years and improve drinking water supply across the state. Guest houses and inspection bungalows under the Water Authority and Irrigation Department will also be renovated. The government is considering opening them to the public and tourists at reasonable rates.
One-time settlement scheme to clear motor vehicle tax arrears
Rain deficit likely to widen in Keralam, putting further strain on reservoir levels
Seminar explores Ayurvedas role in digestive health
The 63rd edition of the seminar, held in memory of renowned Ayurveda practitioner P.K. Warrier, coinciding with the golden jubilee celebrations of the institutions Coimbatore branch, focussed on the clinical importance of digestive health from Ayurvedic and modern medical perspectives.
Residents oppose relocation of pilgrim facilities from Sathram
Travancore Devaswom Board urged to secure 20 acres of land at Sathram and set up essential facilities for pilgrims
Syed Ali Bafaqi Thangal passes away
He was the vice-president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama headed by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar and president of Markaz institutions
Kovalam spa case: Corpn. health inspector remanded in police custody
Ranji Trophy: Dubey Picks Nine Scalps As Vidarbha Bowl Out Madhya Pradesh For 209
For Central Zone: Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey rewrote the Vidarbha record books on Monday by claiming 9-53 to bowl out Madhya Pradesh for 209 on an eventful opening day of their Ranji Trophy match at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha. Dubey became the first bowler from Vidarbha to claim a nine-wicket haul in an innings of the Ranji Trophy. The previous best figures for the side was Arun Ogirals 8-39 in 1967-68, which ironically came against Madhya Pradesh. Dubey is now the 30th bowler overall to take nine or more wickets in an innings in the Ranji Trophy. It was Vidarbha all-rounder Nachiket Bhute, though, who made the first breakthrough by removing opener Yash Dubey. From there onwards, the innings belonged to Harsh. He opened his account in the 17th over and kept chipping away, leaving Madhya Pradesh at 64/5 in the 29th over. Atharva Mahajan and Saransh Jain resisted with a 72-run stand. It lasted nearly 18 overs before Dubey returned to break it, and the lower order did not survive long after that. The last nine-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy came from Gujarats left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai, who took 9-36 against Uttarakhand in 2024-25. Mondays spell adds to a big year for Dubey, who made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in June and took four wickets in two matches. He then toured Sri Lanka with India A, taking three wickets and scoring 59 runs across two innings. For Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, he took eight wickets and made 27 and 24 against East Zone. He has carried that form into the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, with 23 wickets in seven innings so far. Elsewhere, Karnatakas Ritesh Bhatkal (5-35) and Shikhar Shetty (5-53) shared 10 wickets to bowl Assam out for 135 inside 49 overs in Guwahati. Rohan Patil then hit 89 off 87 balls, with 13 fours and a six, and added 129 for the opening wicket with Mayank Agarwal, who was unbeaten on 57, as Karnataka got a 45-run lead. In Dharamsala, 20 wickets fell on the opening day. Rajasthan chose to bat and were shot out for 78, with Abhishek Kumar taking five wickets for Himachal Pradesh. Sahil Dhiwan replied with a five-wicket haul for Rajasthan, but Himachal still made 153 for a lead of 75. Mayank Mishra took 6-57 as Uttarakhand bowled out Haryana for 153 after they elected to bat. In Chandigarh, Pradosh Ranjan Pauls unbeaten 138 powered Tamil Nadu to 320/4 against the hosts. N Jagadeesan (52) and Baba Indrajith (51) also scored fifties. Punjab recovered from 71/5 to reach 276/5 against Andhra, thanks to an unbroken 205-run stand for the sixth wicket between Salil Arora (111 not out) and Sanvir Singh (100 not out). In Ahmedabad, Aarya Desai fell five short of a century as Gujarat crossed 300 against Kerala. He added 116 with Abhishek Desai, and after Gujarat slipped to 182/4, Urvil Patel (63 not out) and Vishal Jayswal (50 not out) put on an unbeaten 111-run stand. Opener Dhruv Patel made 124 to lift Baroda to 269/6 in Kanpur. He added 88 with Shashwat Rawat (47) and 108 with Mitesh Patel (49) after Baroda were 54/2. His dismissal set off a late wobble, with three wickets falling on 249 in four deliveries across two overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal came in at number five with his side at 27/3 and made an unbeaten 111 to take them to 266 in 88 overs against Delhi at Palam. Snehal Kauthankars unbeaten 116 rescued Goa from 54/4 after they chose to bat against Bihar at home, as they ended day one at 288/6 in 87 overs. At the CCI in Mumbai, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (78) and Sarfaraz Khan (55) struck half-centuries and captain Siddesh Lad made 47 as Mumbai reached 247/6 in 83 overs after being put in by Railways. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Manisankar Murasingh (33) and Bikram Debnath (32) were unbeaten at the close, after Tripura had batted 74.3 overs. Parth Bhut was the pick of the Saurashtra bowlers with 3-52 in 19 overs, including two maidens. Chetan Sakariya took two wickets, while Yuvraj Dodiya and Sammar Gajjar claimed one each. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Rubber price touches record 300 a kg
Sharp rise in rubber prices is attributed to a combination of factors, including tight domestic supplies, low rubber production across Southeast Asian countries due to climatic factors, conflict in West Asia affecting synthetic rubber production. Centre plans to include Keralam in the second phase of ATMAs plantation programme to boost local output.
Womens policy will be implemented without compromises: CM
Says government mulling special Act to prevent cyber attacks on women; inaugurates Her Summit 2026 organised by Women and Child Development department for framing new womens policy
New Allegations Against Kerala Judge in Fatal Mercedes Accident Involving Son
Kerala police have added new charges against a judge linked to a fatal accident involving his son, raising concerns about evidence tampering. New Allegations Against Kerala Judge in Fatal Mercedes Accident Involving Son
State to integrate government, private ambulances under Golden Goal project
Aims to ensure that road accident victims reach appropriate hospitals without dela
Keralam Health dept. asks doctors to follow wound certification protocols strictly
Circular issued following complaints from the Director General of Prosecution that often wound certificates prepared by doctors without due diligence are hampering criminal prosecutions and the administration of justice.
One held in Keralam for securing job in panchayat with fake mark list
K.V. Ganapathy had secured a contractual job in 2021 at Puthukkode grama panchayat by submitting a fake BCom mark list
Ranji Trophy: Urvil and Vishal boost Gujarat
The two carry the host to 300 for five as Kerala squanders advantage on the opening day
Delhi's Chaudhary Stars With 4 Wickets in Ranji Clash Vs Services
Young left-arm spinner Aman Chaudhary took four wickets for Delhi, helping them bowl out Services for 266 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match, despite a valiant unbeaten century from Services skipper Rajat Paliwal. Elsewhere, Mohammed Shami made an impact for Bengal, Gujarat posted a strong total against Kerala, and Jharkhand struggled against Odisha.
Keralam to announce water policy by 2027
A water conclave will be held in December. The plan includes dam safety reviews, asset mapping, and a push to secure central Jal Jeevan Mission funding, with targeted reforms to boost efficiency of the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority.
Keralam to announce water policy by 2027
A water conclave will be held in December. The plan includes dam safety reviews, asset mapping, and a push to secure central Jal Jeevan Mission funding, with targeted reforms to boost efficiency of the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority.
LIFE Mission Engineering Interns Recruitment 2026
LIFE Mission has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 Engineering Interns posts. Online applications will be accepted till 10 November 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, careerlink.asapkerala.gov.in.
Two SFI activists suspended over alleged disruption of convocation ceremony at Maharajas College
SFI alleges that the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the college union were suspended for asking the Higher Education Minister legitimate questions about the suspension of 16 students at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
Two SFI activists suspended over alleged disruption of convocation ceremony at Maharajas College
SFI alleges that the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the college union were suspended for asking the Higher Education Minister legitimate questions about the suspension of 16 students at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
Congress trying to protect 3 crore Bangladeshi infiltrators in voter list: HM Shah
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday claimed that three crore Bangladeshi infiltrators are among absent voters sought to be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and accused the Congress party of trying to protect them. He declared that the BJP will ensure that every infiltrator is removed from the electoral rolls and driven out of the country. Amit Shah was addressing the Save Democracy Remove Anarchy march organised by the BJP here as part of its nationwide campaign to counter the anti-SIR campaign of the INDIA bloc. Alleging that by stopping SIR, Congress and company was trying to save Bangladesh infiltrators, he termed the rally organised by the INDIA bloc in Delhi on Sunday as a Save the infiltrators rally. Congress and company are trying to stop SIR because infiltrators are their vote bank. BJP workers stand firmly with SIR. Only citizens of this country will be allowed to vote here, said HM Shah, who led the foot march from Basheerbagh to Moazzam Jahi Market. Amit Shah said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was lying that 13 crore votes were deleted in SIR. The Home Minister stated that 6.25 crore voters had shifted while about 3 crore voters were dead. He said another one crore voters had double entries. The Congress party wants to capture elections through bogus voting. If one person has two votes, should one of them be cancelled or not? Now we come to the source of 'Rahul Baba's' stomach ache. Three crore votes are such that the people they belong to do not even exist. These are Bangladeshi infiltrators, he said. He alleged that by opposing the SIR, the Congress party wants to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators in the country's electoral rolls. But I have come here today to say that Rahul ji and Revanth Reddy ji can put in as much effort as they want. The BJP will ensure that every single infiltrator is removed from the voter list and driven out of the country. Dismissing the allegation of Rahul Gandhi that the BJP won only because of the SIR, he reminded the Congress leader that there was no SIR when Narendra Modi won in 2014, 2019 and 2024. He won because of the voters of India. After 2024, we won in Maharashtra with the biggest majority. We won in Haryana. After 30 years, we won in Delhi. We won in Bihar with the biggest majority. In Bengal too, Didi's entire political standing has been wiped out, he said and exuded confidence that BJP will win Telangana too. Amit Shah remarked that Rahul Gandhi can never become Prime Minister. Two days ago, you held a mock Parliament. If you had asked me, I would have suggested that you become Prime Minister at least once in this mock Parliament. Because you will never be able to become Prime Minister in the real Parliament. At least if you become Prime Minister in a mock Parliament, Sonia ji's heart will find some peace, he remarked. The Home Minister said that Rahul Gandhi carries the Constitution in his hand but has no respect for the Constitution. Stating that Constitutional responsibilities are discharged through the country's Parliament, he accused Rahul Gandhi of not allowing Parliament to function. I challenge you today from the land of Hyderabad. We are ready to convene a special session of Parliament. Come and participate in a discussion. But he will not participate in the discussion because he knows that only through anarchy and disorder can the Congress party keep itself in the news. If Parliament functions, our Modi ji will completely demolish their arguments, he said. On Rahul Gandhis allegation that BJP was winning because of EVMs, he asked how Revanth Reddy became Chief Minister of Telangana. How do parties form governments in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh? If the EVMs are so bad, you should not have taken the oath of office. When you win, the credit goes to the people, but when you lose, you blame the EVMs. Alleging that there were scams, scandals and corruption worth Rs 12 lakh crore during 10 years of Congress rule, he said the country cant be handed over to the Congress again. Amit Shah remarked that the Congress party is on a ventilator. Can this ventilator party run a marathon alongside Modi ji? Rahul ji, forget Modi ji. Even my Telangana Yuva Morcha president will defeat you. The BJP leader also took a dig at Rahul Gandhis foreign visits. Rahul ji, you cannot win elections this way. You spend three or four months in the country and then go abroad. You will have to sweat it out in the country. You will have to stand united with the people and work to resolve their problems, he said. Amit Shah accused Revanth Reddy of turning the entire Telangana into an ATM for the Congress leaders sitting in Delhi and said the people of Telangana will never forgive him for this. Stating that Rahul Gandhi had promised six guarantees in Telangana, he said not even one guarantee has been fulfilled. Stating that BRS or Owaisi cant stop the corruption in Telangana and the conspiracy to sell the state, he said only the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi can stop it. He urged the BJP cadres to ensure that the Congress party is rooted out from Telangana and the BJP comes to power with a two-thirds majority
Man booked for attempted murder after deliberately ramming car into vehicles in Keralam
The accident occurred near Mundakkayam around 8 a.m. on November 1 when the car driven by Sharon rammed into an oncoming car before hitting three other cars, a motorcycle and an autorickshaw; nine people, including a pedestrian, sustained injuries
Erumely-Sabarimala trek route gets ready for pilgrim rush
Officials said work would be completed over the next few days to clear the stretches from Erumely to Kalaketti and from Azhuthakadavu to Pampa
Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Final Answer Key 2026 has been released on 2 November for Educational Psychology Paper I and II under Category Nos. 875/2025 and 876/2025. Download the final answer keys for Question Paper Codes 159/2026/OL and 160/2026/OL for the exams held on 7 October 2026. Check the official PDFs at keralapsc.gov.in. No fresh complaints are accepted after final key publication.
Keralam govt. transfers 35 officers in major IAS reshufle
Prasanth N. has been posted as chairman and managing director, Kerala State Electricity Board, and T.V. Anupama as Secretary, Finance (Expenditure) department
Kerala Judge Completes Half Iron Man, Covers 113 Km On Swim, Bike, Run
At 57, Kerala High Court's Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas completed the grueling Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Goa in 8:46:44.
Major Administrative Reshuffle in Kerala: 35 IAS Officers Transferred
Keralas government has transferred 35 IAS officers, impacting key departments including finance, health, and home affairs. Major Administrative Reshuffle in Kerala: 35 IAS Officers Transferred
Police launch probe into alleged theft of evidence in 124 cases from Magistrate court in Kochi
Alleged theft took place from the courts evidence room between January 1, 2016 and September 21, 2026, according to FIR
PRD Kerala Reporter Recruitment 2026
Information Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala (PRD Kerala) has released the notification for the post of Reporter. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 06 November 2026. Further details are available at prd.kerala.gov.in.
Kerala State Board for Wildlife reconstitution draws flak over choice of nominees
Environmental activists question certain nominees commitment to wildlife conservation. Board, headed by CM as chairperson and Forest Minister as vice-chairperson, includes three legislators
KTET Hall Ticket 2026 - Download Kerala TET Admit Card at ktet.kerala.gov.in
KTET Hall Ticket 2026 for the September session will be released on 4 November 2026 at ktet.kerala.gov.in. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will conduct the OMR-based examination on 14 November (Category 1 and 2) and 15 November (Category 3 and 4). Check shift timings, download steps and exam-day instructions.
Indian Navy, Australian Army demonstrate joint capabilities in coastal training
India and Australia successfully concluded the 5th edition of their joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The 14-day exercise brought together the Indian and Australian armies for training across jungle, island and coastal environments
Higher Education department took action against him claiming that official guidelines were not followed during a study tour undertaken by students
Cheranalloor luxury car crash case: High drama marks hearing on plea to cancel teen drivers bail
Prosecution and counsel for victims family trade charges. Court says further proceedings to be held in-camera in the afternoon, considering involvement of a child in conflict with law
Keralam Assembly set to host two-day conference of PAC chairpersons from 25 States
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to inaugurate the conference in which 300 public representatives, including MPs and MLAs from various States, are expected to participate
Online obscenity case: Chargesheet filed against Keralam YouTuber Thoppi
According to the police, Nihad had shared nude images of some of his former friends on social media following a fallout with them. Throughout the controversy, however, Thoppi has maintained that he had been etrayed by his former friends
Kerala PSC Faces Scrutiny Over Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment Irregularities
Kerala PSC is under investigation for alleged irregularities in police sub-inspector recruitment, raising concerns over the selection process. Kerala PSC Faces Scrutiny Over Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment Irregularities
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK) has released the notification for 3 vacancies, including Lead Auditor, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, and Junior Forensics Analyst posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at duk.ac.in till 15 November 2026.
Kerala High Court Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
The High Court of Kerala has released the official notification for the recruitment of 48 Research Assistant posts. The online application process will begin on 02 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
CCTV footage puts probe into Adoor police station attack in Keralam back on track
Youth Congress leader Fenni Ninan is among those likely to be named as accused, while Sreenadevi Kunjamma, a member of Pathanamthitta district panchayat accused of trespassing into the police station and confronting a person in the lock-up, may also be arraigned
Kerala HC Takes Serious Note of Issuance of Illegal Health Cards at Sabarimala
The court also directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to ensure that only health certificates issued by government medical officers in Keralam are accepted when engaging employees
Kerala PSC faces fresh scrutiny over DySP recruitment amid ongoing probe
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), already under the scanner of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) over alleged irregularities in recruitment to a top post in the State Planning Board, is facing a fresh complaint, this time over the appointment of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs). The latest complaint alleges that the PSC completed the special recruitment process for DySPs at an unusually fast pace, raising questions about the selection and appointment of the candidates. The written examination was held in December last year; the rank list was published in the first week of May, and appointment orders were issued in June. The complaint was lodged by R.S. Sasikumar, chairman of the Save University Campaign Committee, who has sought an investigation into the selection. He alleged that the candidate who secured the first rank, an SFI leader, had several criminal cases against him. Sasikumar has taken up the matter with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The candidate, however, has rejected the allegations, saying he figures in the rank lists of other PSC examinations also. He has alleged that the complaint is intended to prevent his appointment. The fresh controversy comes at a time when the PSC is facing an unprecedented investigation into alleged examination and recruitment irregularities. The Crime Branch SIT, constituted by the Satheesan government soon after it assumed office in May, is probing allegations relating to recruitment to a senior post in the State Planning Board. The investigation has already seen the PSC chairman, Dr M.R. Baiju, and three members being questioned. The remaining 12 members are scheduled to be questioned from Monday. PSC Secretary Saju George is also due to appear before the SIT for the second consecutive day on Monday. All the 16 members of the present PSC, including its chairman, were appointed during the decade-long tenure of the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government, which ended in May this year. The questioning of the Commission's top functionaries and the emergence of fresh complaints have brought its recruitment procedures under renewed scrutiny. The government has maintained that the investigation will establish whether there were deliberate attempts to manipulate the recruitment process and undermine the credibility of the state's largest recruitment agency.
Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026: Phase 1 provisional allotment list released, check direct link
Keralams community study centres for tribal students must be evaluated beyond numbers
A child can be enrolled in school, given basic learning resources, and still be unable to use what is on offer. Persisting after failure and believing that school wants us to progress are not merely individual acts of will; they are social acts.
LG calls for stronger cultural unity
Srinagar, Nov 1:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for stronger cultural unity. Extending his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day, LG Sinha emphasised the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity, and meaningful participation in the countrys progress. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at LokBhavan, he said that the celebration of Foundation Days of different states and Union Territories reflects Indias enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity. The LG expressed gratitude to Prime Minister NarendraModi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony, and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. He said that Indias identity was rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, LG Sinha said that Indias rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the states and Union Territories being celebrated, the LG said that each region has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He also referred to Keralams literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradeshs contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnatakas saint-poet tradition, Punjabs profound spiritual legacy, and Haryanas contribution to devotional literature. LG Sinha also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing Indias cultural diversity, Chandigarhs place as a symbol of modern urban planning, and Delhis role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The LG said that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one anothers heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nations ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said.
India's identity rooted in shared cultural consciousness: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said India's identity is rooted not only in geography but also in a shared cultural consciousness that has bound together diverse traditions, languages, customs, knowledge systems and artistic expressions for centuries. Highlighting the ideals of ancient Indian scriptures and literary traditions from different regions, he said India's rich heritage continues to nurture a sense of belonging that transcends geographical boundaries. Our literary and spiritual heritage, from Keralam to Madhya Pradesh, from Andaman and Nicobar to Andhra Pradesh tells us that we are integral parts of the same stream of life, and geographical distances can never erase our emotional closeness and the spirit of oneness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a commemorative programme at Lok Bhavan marking the Foundation Day of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. He extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of these States and Union Territories. He said the celebration of Foundation Days of different States and Union Territories reflects India's enduring civilisational ethos of unity in diversity, and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for strengthening the spirit of coordination, harmony and emotional integration among various regions of the country and advancing the vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Highlighting the cultural contributions of the regions being celebrated, the Lieutenant Governor said each has enriched the national fabric while preserving its unique identity. He referred to Keralam's literary and artistic heritage, Andhra Pradesh's contributions to literature, spirituality and the freedom movement, Karnataka's saint-poet tradition, Punjab's profound spiritual legacy and Haryana's contribution to devotional literature. He also underlined the significance of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in showcasing India's cultural diversity, Chandigarh's place as a symbol of modern urban planning and Delhi's role as a vibrant confluence of cultures from across the country. Indian traditions demonstrate how diversity and unity coexist harmoniously. Our cultural practices, faith traditions and literary heritage reinforce the idea that people from different regions remain connected through shared values and collective national consciousness, he said. The Lieutenant Governor stated that the Foundation Day celebrations provide an opportunity to understand one another's heritage, strengthen mutual respect and foster deeper people-to-people connections. He called upon citizens, particularly the younger generation, to draw inspiration from the ideals of the nation's ancestors and contribute actively to nation-building. We have the responsibility to internalise the ideals of our ancestors, walk the path they showed us, and make our role in nation-building more effective, he said. Emphasising the goal of Viksit Bharat, the Lieutenant Governor urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovation flourish, culture and heritage are preserved, and every individual is assured dignity, opportunity and meaningful participation in the country's progress.
Foundation Day celebrations opportunity to understand one another
Calls for strengthening mutual respect, people-to-people connections Srinagar, Nov 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme []
800 houses in Division 59 of Kochi Corporation to get sewerage connection by December
Half of the houses in the division will be connected to the new STP, which is expected to cover around 1,800 households
Thammanam-Pullepady road project gets a fresh push
11(1) notification for land acquisition published; final survey to determine land required from each plot, followed by demarcation of boundaries and assessment of building values
25 Cattle rescued while being transported to Keralam for slaughter
NEET-UG 2027 may retain pen-and-paper option as southern states push back against exam overhaul
Centre's proposed examination reforms have encountered resistance from southern states, particularly Tamil Nadu and Kerala, potentially delaying a full transition to computer-based NEET-UG until 2028-29. The Nilekani panel is considering a gradual shift, retaining the pen-and-paper option in 2027 while building consensus and addressing concerns over accessibility.
Silver lining for Keralam's ageing population as elderly care gets a boost
The state is recasting elderly care as both a social welfare priority and an economic opportunity, offering a potential blueprint for the country. Shine Jacob explains
Cheranalloor accident: petition by victims daughter alleges judge tampered with evidence
In her petition, she has alleged that the Additional District Judge, who owned the car, destroyed evidence at the accident spot and tried to deflect the probe
Power crisis in Keralam will be resolved, says Electricity Minister
He said that the State government was exploring alternative arrangements to meet the demand
Sanskrit varsity V-C appeals against order permitting suspended students to write exams
Students were suspended pending an inquiry into allegations that they staged a mock cremation of the V-C, manhandled her and attempted to damage her vehicle
CJI Surya Kant urges improved judicial responsiveness at Kerala High Court platinum jubilee
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Mannarasala Ayilyam festival to be held on Monday
Vlogger Arrested For Child Abuse Under Pretext Of Prayer Healing
A 34-year-old vlogger and director of an Islamic academy, Mohammed Niyas Jouhari, has been arrested in Ochira, Kerala, for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl multiple times. He reportedly gained the family's trust by promising to cure her ailments through prayers. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act.
LG Sinha Extends Foundation Day Greetings to 14 States, Union Territories
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings to the people of 14 States and Union Territories on their Foundation Day, calling the occasion an opportunity to strengthen national unity, cultural understanding and people-to-people ties. The greetings were extended to Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya []
Jayarajan accuses UDF government of using KIIFB probe to stall development
Says Vigilance probe selectively targets land acquisition in Kannur despite similar procedures in Palakkad; claims projects worth over 40,000 crore have been completed through KIIFB; warns investigation could jeopardise proposed projects, including industrial park near Kannur airport
Rotary Club organises car rally against underage driving in Thrissur
Organised under the theme 'Safe Roads for a Prosperous Keralam: Say No to Minor Driving,' the initiative aimed at sensitising parents and the public against the dangerous trend of minors getting behind the wheel
Srinagar, November 01, 2026: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day. Addressing a commemorative programme marking the occasion at Lok [] The post Lieutenant Governor Extends Greetings on Foundation Day of 13 States and Union Territories; Calls for Stronger Cultural Unity and Commitment for Viksit Bharat appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Calicut varsity to probe charges related to answer script storage project
The Finance Officer has been asked to conduct a detailed investigation. Instrumentation Engineer T. Sajid and Section Officer of the Student Welfare Department, K. Suresh Kumar, will assist the officer.
The premium for a family floater policy (with a coverage of 5 lakh) has been hiked from 13,411 to a range between 35,664 and 77,773, he says
Some trustees thwarting bid to grant powers to Malabar Devaswom Board
