Congress-CPM Student Youth Wings Clash in Kerala Capital
The Youth Congress had organised a march demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and the Northeast.
'Marriage to Indian does not guarantee visa': Kerala High Court rejects Pakistani woman
The Kerala High Court has observed that a foreign national does not automatically acquire a right to obtain an Indian visa merely by marrying an Indian citizen. The court made the observation while dismissing a...
18th IDSFFK ends without screening banned competition films
Keralam witnesses 7th-lowest southwest monsoon season
According to India Meteorological Department data, nearly 70% of the State remained significantly rain-deficient at the end of the season on September 30. Northeast monsoon, which normally sets in by mid-October, may be below normal during the opening month
Kerala Debate Renews Questions on Women, Veil and Public Life
Thiruvananthapuram: Recent remarks by religious scholar Kanthapuram A. P. Abubakar Musliyar on womens participation in public life have sparked debate in Kerala over the relationship between Islamic modesty, womens dignity and their role in society. The controversy emerged following organisational guidelines concerning womens participation in Eid Milad-un-Nabi programmes and subsequent remarks linking womens public presence [] The post Kerala Debate Renews Questions on Women, Veil and Public Life first appeared on .
Satheesan to open elderly day celebrations in the capital on Thursday
Celebrations are organised by the newly formed Department for Senior Citizens. The CM will also inaugurate welfare schemes launched as part of the 100-day programme of the State government.
After 20 Years, Ernakulam To Host Kerala School Arts Festival 2027
About 14000 students will participate in Kerala School Kalolsavam from January 4 to 8, featuring 249 events across 28 venues in Ernakulam.
Opposition protest disrupts council meeting at Pala municipality in Keralams Kottayam
Maya Rahul, an Independent councillor, heads the ruling council in Pala municipality with the support of a group of UDF rebels and the LDF
Opposition protest disrupts council meeting at Pala municipality in Keralams Kottayam
Maya Rahul, an Independent councillor, heads the ruling council in Pala municipality with the support of a group of UDF rebels and the LDF
Mother held on charge of killing two children in Palakkad
The children, aged 5 and 3, were found dead in a water tank at their rented house
Mukkam bus attack: Two taken into police custody
They allegedly placed the motorcycle across the road, forcing the bus to stop, and smashed the glass panel of the door before entering the bus and assaulting the driver and others, according to passengers and bus staff
Health experts flag need for immediate wound care, medication to fight rabies
At a workshop organised as part of World Rabies Day (September 28) observance, they say systemic gaps in care must be addressed for Keralam to achieve the goal of rabies elimination by 2030. Apart from dogs or cats, exposure to wild animals leading to human rabies death is a new and emerging cause for concern in the State
Dead for 13 years, Kannur man accused in narcotics cases arrested in Andhra Pradesh
He had reportedly failed to appear before the court in a case registered by the Kannur Town police in 2008 and was declared a proclaimed offender by the Vadakara NDPS court in 2013
As per the order, inspectors of plantations in Munnar, Peerumade, and Udumbanchola were directed to instruct estate owners and labourers to halt all movement and operations inside plantations from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to prevent wild animal attacks
As per the order, inspectors of plantations in Munnar, Peerumade, and Udumbanchola were directed to instruct estate owners and labourers to halt all movement and operations inside plantations from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to prevent wild animal attacks
Internship portal for FYUGP students: Calicut varsity weighs options
Security tightened for KeralamChief Minister amid continuing protests
The heightened security follows clashes with BJP activists and a string of protests targeting Ministers in retaliation for earlier Youth Congress black-flag demonstration during Union Home Monister Amit Shahs visit to Kollam. Satheesan has reportedly asked police not to add another security vehicle to his convoy.
Suggestions invited for Sidharthan Anti-Ragging Act and Sidharthan Student Distress App
Puthiyappa boat maintenance yard project yet to take off
19-crore proposal backed by Fisheries department, but no field-level study or funding approval yet; boat owners forced to depend on private yards at Beypore and Kochi for repairs; limited time to complete repairs and obtain fitness clearance before fishing resumes
Alleged drunk driving: Keralam YouTubers licence likely to be suspended
Police sources say a report on the case will be submitted to the Motor Vehicles department soon, following which action will be taken against his licence. An air gun and pellets were reportedly recovered from his SUV
Mundathikode fireworks accident site turns toxic hotspot
Heavy metals above permissible limits found; contaminated topsoil recommended for removal amid fears of water contamination
Operation Thelima: licences of four food establishments suspended in Wayanad
Thirteen establishments inspected; five recommended for compounding proceedings; 120 kg of food items seized and destroyed
Committees primary responsibility will be to prepare a priority list and an operational model for the projects to be undertaken by the government over the next 10 years
Kerala HC judgment gives Centre another route to tackle high-priced patented medicines
The provision could allow the government to authorise another manufacturer to supply patented medicines through public-health programmes, subject to statutory requirements
Kerala Sahitya Akademi sets out to open its doors, tightens awards process
New leadership promises an inclusive cultural space, financial revamp and a Statewide festival bringing literature, music, theatre and dance under one umbrella
All accused acquitted in Leenamani murder case
Keralam Govt Launches Workations, Pod Stays to Boost Eco-Tourism
CM VD Satheesan on Tuesday inaugurated the 'SHOLA' (Seek-Hike-Observe-Lodge-Absorb) workation facilities at Gavi and Suryanelli, saying Keralam was implementing the workation concept in the government sector for the first time
KFDC rolls out new initiatives including experiential trails, workcation facilities, premium stays and value-added forest products
Keralam launches citizen-centric initiatives to strengthen digital governance
The government is committed to making digital governance a reality by ensuring that public services become more transparent, convenient and accessible
Ashtamudi Water Gate Music Festival from October 7
BJP Criticizes Kerala Government Over Security Lapses Amid Political Tensions
BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar targets Kerala government for security failures during ministerial visits, warning of implications for state relations. BJP Criticizes Kerala Government Over Security Lapses Amid Political Tensions
R. K. Bhoodes elected chairperson of CEPCI
Operation Thelima: eight eateries closed in Kollam
Operation Thelima is a special initiative launched in response to widespread complaints over the repeated use of recycled cooking oil in local eateries
Kollam Vigilance Court sentences RTO agent to six years in prison
The accused deceived applicants by promising them driving licenses without requiring them to attend driving tests, bypassing standard legal procedures
DPR for NH-744 Kadambattukonam-Edamon stretch submitted to NHAI
The total length of the NH 744 connecting Kadambattukonam to Madurai spans 201 km. Construction on the 71-km MaduraiRajapalayam section has already been completed.
School holiday October 1: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check Tamil Nadu, Delhi, UP and other states
School holiday tomorrow October 1, 2026: Schools across India will not have a uniform closure, with Tamil Nadu observing a quarterly break while several other states are expected to hold regular classes. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and West Bengal have different schedules, making state and school calendars important for students and parents.
Congress, BJP Spar Over Attacks As Political Tensions Rise in Keralam
The political slugfest escalated between the two parties following the recent waving of black flags at Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Keralam. Congress Offices were attacked in return
Third Wave Coffee forays into Kerala with two outlets in Kochi
This market expansion complements the brands recent new market entries across Visakhapatnam, Jalandhar, Lucknow, and Ludhiana, further strengthening the presence across Indias high-potential emerging markets
Kerala has immense potential for investment and growth: Kalyan Silks MD
World Malayalee Council, Indian Regions first business conclave brings together over 200 entrepreneurs from different States
Kerala has immense potential for investment and growth: Kalyan Silks MD
World Malayalee Council, Indian Regions first business conclave brings together over 200 entrepreneurs from different States
Private bus operators to take out Secretariat march on October 14, 2026
Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation says if the State government fails to take a favourable decision despite the protests, the bus operators will launch an indefinite strike by suspending all services in the first week of November
Kerala High Court Rejects Pakistani Woman
The Kerala High Court has held that a foreign national cannot claim a legal right to have a visa application considered merely because she is married to an Indian citizen, as reported in LiveLaw. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas dismissed a writ petition filed by a married couple, where the wife was a Pakistani national, after [] The post Kerala High Court Rejects Pakistani Womans Visa Plea: No Vested Right To Enter India Even If Married To Indian appeared first on The Commune .
KFDC offers work from forests at Gavi, Suryanelli in Keralam
As part of workation programme, high-speed Internet, extra power outlets and dedicated discussion areas provided. After work, guests can also choose from guided nature walks, boating, birdwatching and wildlife trails
Kerala PSC Civil Excise Officer Driver Result 2026 - Check Ranked List at keralapsc.gov.in
Kerala PSC has published the Civil Excise Officer Driver ranked lists for Kasargode (673/2026/DOB, 48 candidates) and Wayanad (674/2026/DOW, 57 candidates), in force from 25.09.2026. Check list details, key dates, OMR photocopy and rechecking rules, relinquishment process and FAQs.
Govt will fast-track development, welfare works: Keralam CM
Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday, September 30, said the government will expedite measures to carry forward key development and welfare initiatives in the state. Satheesan, in an X post, said that as a step in that direction, review and board meetings of various government organisations working in the field of social security, 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 .
Becoming fully renewable energy-based by 2040 may be challenging for Keralam: study
Keralam will need at least 27 gigawatts of renewable capacity addition to meet the 2040 electricity demand purely from renewables, hydro and nuclear without any thermal power support, according to a study by WRI India
Keralam CM declines State police request to increase his security vehicles
State police had earlier sought to add one more security vehicle to Satheesans convoy following recent black flag protests by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha activists against him and other Ministers, say sources
Keralam govt orders Vigilance probe into Mundamveli P&T apartment project
Order dated September 22, issued by Additional Chief Secretary, directs VACB director to conduct preliminary inquiry against officials responsible for irregularities detected
Veli-Kadinamkulam passenger-cum-tourist boat service inaugurated in Keralam
Minister says Veli will be developed into a transport hub and it has immense potential for development in the transport and tourism sectors, given its proximity to major air, rail, water and road transport networks
Court admits actor Ansiba Hassans contempt plea against SHO
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Ernakulam, issues notice to Keralam government
IDSFFK: Salt of resistance captures a forgotten chapter in Keralams coastal history
Keralam bypoll results a strong indicator that CPI(M) has not lost its ground: A. Vijayaraghavan
CPI(M) Polit Bureau member says the electorate has responded against UDF government at the first opportunity after it came to power
Mammootty Lends Voice to Panthadikkam, Keralas Football Passion Documented on OTT
Mammoottys voice features in Panthadikkam, a sports documentary exploring Keralas deep connection with football, streaming from October 1. Mammootty Lends Voice to Panthadikkam, Keralas Football Passion Documented on OTT
KCB Accounts Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Kerala Cashew Board (KCB) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Accounts Officer post. The online application process will be conducted from 30 September 2026 to 13 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official KCB website.
Keralam Forest dept begins operation to tranquillise, capture elephant KM-1 at Aralam
Prohibitory order imposed in parts of Aralam
Weather tomorrow: Rain likely in several states; heavy showers alert in TN, Karnataka, Kerala, Assam
Keralam govt forwards proposals by various film bodies to departments concerned ahead of finalising draft industry policy for Malayalam cinema
Kerala Police Issues New Notice to Reporter TV MD Over Alleged Insult to Chief Minister
Kerala police have summoned Reporter TVs MD, Anto Augustine, for questioning over alleged derogatory remarks about Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Kerala Police Issues New Notice to Reporter TV MD Over Alleged Insult to Chief Minister
Back-to-back attacks on Congress offices in Thiruvananthapuram spark political tensions in Keralam
Attacks come against backdrop of tense Statewide standoff between Youth Congress activists and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha supporters after Congress workers waved black flags as Union Home Minister Amit Shahs convoy passed through Kollam on September 26
Time up for corrupt Kerala officials as Vigilance, ACB go high-tech
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (IANS) Time appears to be running out for corrupt government officials in Kerala, with the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) stepping up surveillance and turning to technology to track officials suspected of taking bribes. The Vigilance has prepared a list of officials for scrutiny, with more than 200 of them placed in the red category for closer monitoring. Officials in the Revenue, Local Self Government and Motor Vehicles departments form a major part of the list. The intensified action is part of Project Zero, the statewide anti-corruption campaign of the Vigilance. The agency was now tracking not only officials but also the methods used to receive illegal payments. Corrupt officials were changing their ways, with digital transactions increasingly replacing cash payments. The Vigilance has detected cases in which bribe money was routed through intermediaries to bank accounts linked to relatives of officials. In some instances, payments were found to have been made to the accounts of daughters of officials studying abroad. Benami transactions are also under the scanner as the agency seeks to track the flow of illegal money. The Vigilance will now use Artificial Intelligence to monitor government officials and examine the movement of files. Unusual patterns in file movement or official activity could trigger closer surveillance. The latest drive comes after the government overhauled the Vigilance Manual in July this year after nearly 24 years. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala have time and again pointed out that corruption will not be tolerated at any cost. The revised manual was introduced to bring the state's anti-corruption machinery in line with changing methods of corruption, particularly those involving digital payments and technology-driven financial transactions. It provides detailed procedures for investigating online financial transactions, benami assets and assets disproportionate to known sources of income. The government has also sought to strengthen internal vigilance in departments and public sector undertakings. Surprise inspections will be intensified and departments have been directed to promptly report corruption complaints to the Vigilance. The new manual also seeks to make Vigilance investigations more professional. The Vigilance is also strengthening its district-level machinery, with District Vigilance Superintendents of Police expected to play a bigger role in the anti-corruption campaign. With the Vigilance now combining field surveillance with digital tracking and Artificial Intelligence, officials under suspicion face a more closely monitored working environment.
BJP Youth Wing Intensifies Protests Against Kerala CM V.D. Sathishan
BJPs youth organization ramps up protests against Kerala CM V.D. Sathishan, escalating political tensions with the Congress-led UDF. BJP Youth Wing Intensifies Protests Against Kerala CM V.D. Sathishan
Ernakulam, Kerala: Husband faced challenges and long delay in accessing late wifes savings bank account as nominee died; Consumer commission orders bank to pay Rs 10,000 compensation for delay
Keralam fishers urge review of turtle-excluder device requirement
Federation of Fishing Boats and Fishery Industries of Kerala says that when a turtle exits, an estimated 810% of the catch may also be lost
Kerala BJP youth outfits step up protests against CM Satheesan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (IANS) The BJP's youth organisation has stepped up protests against Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan across Kerala, calling them a tit-for-tat response to the Youth Congress protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Kollam last week. The protests have now brought the political confrontation between the ruling Congress-led UDF and the BJP to the streets. BJP Yuva Morcha workers have targeted CM Satheesan as well as other ministers during their protests. Youth Congress workers had staged a protest when HM Shah arrived in Kollam last week. The BJP youth wing has described its protests against CM Satheesan as a response to that incident. The confrontation also involved State Sports Minister and Youth Congress president O.K. Janeesh. As the protests intensified, Yuva Morcha workers also staged a protest against Janeesh when his vehicle passed. In the early hours of Wednesday, Yuva Morcha workers staged a protest when CM Satheesan returned from Delhi and was travelling to his official residence in Thiruvananthapuram. The protests have also spilled over into attacks on Congress offices. Two Congress offices in the district were damaged after stones were allegedly thrown at them. The incidents drew a sharp response from state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and state Congress president and Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph. Chennithala said protests were part of democratic politics and could be held, but destruction could not be accepted. Such incidents would not be tolerated, and action would be taken, he said. Sunny Joseph also expressed strong resentment over the attacks and said political protests should not take the form of violence or destruction. The escalation comes as the new government faces increasingly aggressive street protests from Opposition organisations. CM Satheesan has maintained a relatively small security convoy since taking office. Unlike his predecessor, Pinarayi Vijayan, he has been travelling with only a pilot and an escort vehicle. On Wednesday morning, CM Satheesan reportedly expressed his displeasure on seeing an additional pilot vehicle when he had arrived for the inauguration of a function. The latest protests, however, have raised fresh concerns within the government over the security of the Chief Minister as political clashes between the Congress and BJP youth organisations intensify. The BJP youth outfits have indicated that their street protests will continue, keeping the confrontation between the two sides alive in the coming days.
Reporter TV MD gets fresh notice to appear before Kerala Police
Digital Desk | Kochi, Sep 30 (IANS) Kalamassery police in Kerala have issued a fresh notice to controversial Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine, directing him to appear for questioning on Thursday in the case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The police had initially asked Augustine to appear before them on Monday. However, he did not turn up. His lawyer informed the police that Augustine was not in the city and would appear only after October 5. The police rejected the request, saying they could not give him so much time. A fresh notice was subsequently issued directing him to appear at the Kalamassery police station on Thursday. Augustine had earlier indicated that he would approach the Kerala High Court seeking the quashing of the FIR. The case was registered on a complaint by KPCC spokesperson Raju P. Nair. It relates to remarks made by Augustine at a public function about two weeks ago. Augustine had claimed that two young men had approached him with documents relating to an alleged marriage of the Chief Minister. He said he had conducted an enquiry into the documents at the Baindoor Sub-Registrar's Office and that the documents were in his possession. The remarks triggered a political controversy as they were seen as an allegation concerning the personal life of the Chief Minister. Raju P. Nair later approached the police, alleging that Augustine had made the remarks with the intention of publicly insulting CM Satheesan. Following a direction from the Director General of Police, a case was registered. The FIR alleges that Augustine and two others were involved in a conspiracy and had knowingly kept forged documents in their possession. Police are examining the origin and authenticity of the documents and the circumstances in which they came into Augustine's possession. The complainant has also sought seizure of the documents and examination of CCTV footage to identify those allegedly involved in preparing them. The case comes at a time when Augustine is facing legal proceedings in several other matters, including the Muttil tree-felling cases. He was also recently arrested in an Abkari case and was later granted bail. The police are now awaiting Augustine's appearance on Thursday as they proceed with the investigation into the allegations.
Greens question expertise of members on Keralams human-wildlife conflict panel
Environmental groups raise concerns over criteria adopted by State government in selecting members, particularly the inclusion of people lacking experience in dealing with human-wildlife conflict
Kinetiq RRobotics Deploys Nova Robotic Concierge at Cochin International Airport
KINETIQ ROBOTICS AND COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED REPRESENTATIVES GATHER WITH NOVA: the AI-driven service robot, to mark its passenger-facing debut. Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 30: Live Passenger-Facing Robot Combines Airport
76-yr-old gets 13-yr jail for robbing bank 38 years ago
A 76-year-old man, Abdul Samad, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined Rs 16,000 for his involvement in a 1988 bank robbery at the Nallurnad Service Cooperative Bank in Wayanad, Kerala. This sentencing concludes a decades-long legal process for the six-member gang.
Keralam Man, 76, Gets 13 Years Jail In 1988 Bank Robbery Case
According to police, the robbery took place in the early hours of January 8, 1988, when a six-member gang broke into the bank.
Delhi-NCR likely to turn dry as rains ease; air quality remains in moderate category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a significant shift in weather from Wednesday, with the recent spell of rain and thunderstorms expected to give way to predominantly dry conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies over the national capital and neighbouring areas, with dry weather likely to prevail across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh through the first week of October. The change comes after showers on Tuesday brought a noticeable chill to Delhi, with temperatures briefly giving the national capital a winter-like feel. However, the latest weather forecast indicates that rainfall activity is likely to subside from Wednesday, particularly over northwest India. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain largely dry as the recent rain and thunderstorm activity weakens. Delhi is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of nearly 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. While northwest India is expected to remain mostly dry, weather conditions across the rest of the country are likely to remain varied. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue over parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India. According to the IMD forecast, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over several areas of the Northeast and southern peninsula on Wednesday. The southern peninsula is expected to remain one of the major rain-affected regions, with some areas likely to receive heavy showers. The IMD has classified Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi as dry on Wednesday. Similar conditions are expected over Punjab, Rajasthan and most parts of Uttar Pradesh. The contrasting weather conditions across different regions are being influenced by several atmospheric systems currently active over the country. A depression over coastal Myanmar and the adjoining Bay of Bengal was moving rapidly north-northwestwards on Tuesday. The system was expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area later on September 29 and continue moving towards southeast Bangladesh and adjoining northeastern parts of India. At the same time, a western disturbance and associated upper-air systems continue to influence parts of north India. Another circulation and trough are extending across southern India. The interaction and movement of these systems are contributing to the contrasting weather patterns being observed across the country. The IMD also recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana during the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning. The rainfall highlights the intensity of the recent spell over parts of north India, even as the broader weather pattern is now expected to turn predominantly dry. The southwest monsoon is also continuing its gradual withdrawal from the country as the rainy season approaches its conclusion. With the monsoon retreating, northwest India is expected to gradually transition towards predominantly dry weather. However, rainfall activity is likely to persist in several other parts of the country. Uttarakhand may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms through October 4, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh could witness similar weather conditions between October 2 and 4. Himachal Pradesh may also receive isolated showers during the period. In central India, rain and thunderstorms are likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh in the coming days. The Northeast is expected to remain relatively wetter, with rainfall forecast over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura through October 4. Some areas may also receive heavy rainfall. Southern India is likely to remain another significant zone of rainfall. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy showers over parts of the southern peninsula during the next four to five days, with Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka among the areas likely to receive heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings included Mandir Marg at 97, Aya Nagar at 79, Punjabi Bagh at 113, CRRI Mathura Road at 138, Pusa at 149, Sirifort at 105, IGI Airport (T3) at 101, Commonwealth Sports Complex at 122, North Campus at 122, R K Puram at 122, ITO at 86, IIT Delhi at 140, DTU at 100, Wazirpur at 134, Jahangirpuri at 153, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 105, Anand Vihar at 105 and Cantonment Area at 105.
Muthanga verdict: whose death counts?
Twenty-three years produced a trial, 47 witnesses and a 217-page judgment for Vinods death. For Jogi, they produced nothing not a charge, a witness, or a line of inquiry.
Al Fursan-led consortium acquires Kerala Blasters FC from Magnum Group
Kerala Church Thanks PM Modi for Efforts in Releasing Detained Members
The Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church expresses gratitude to PM Modi for securing the release of its members from Saudi detention. Kerala Church Thanks PM Modi for Efforts in Releasing Detained Members
Kerala to review colour code for tourist buses
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (IANS) The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, has directed the State Transport Authority (STA) to review the uniform colour code prescribed for tourist buses in the state. The decision follows complaints from the tourism and tourist transport sectors that Keralas colour restrictions are not in line with the rules followed in other states. The Transport Department has now asked the STA to examine the issue and take a fresh decision. Kerala had introduced a uniform colour code for contract carriage vehicles, including tourist buses, in 2021. The decision was taken by the STA under the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules. The colour code was introduced after a direction from the Kerala High Court on road safety. The court had also directed that large photographs and writings of film stars should not be displayed on the body or safety glass of buses. The Central governments All India Tourist Vehicles (Permit) Rules, 2023 do not prescribe any specific colour for tourist vehicles. This has led to complaints from tourist bus operators in Kerala. They pointed out that tourist buses operating with All India Tourist Permits from other states do not face the same colour restriction. According to the government order, some operators have also registered their buses in other states because of the restrictions in Kerala. The government said this could affect the states revenue from motor vehicle tax and permit fees. Transport Secretary T.V. Anupama has issued a gazette notification in this regard. The government has invoked Section 67(1)(d) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, while directing the STA to review the earlier decision. The STA has been asked to examine the issue in light of the Central rules and the directions issued by the High Court. The review does not mean that the road safety directions of the High Court will be withdrawn. The restriction on large film star photographs and writings on the bus body and safety glass will continue. The STA will examine the existing colour code and decide whether it should be retained, modified or changed. The final decision will be taken by the State Transport Authority.
Rahul Gandhi urged to ensure social diversity in Kerala Planning Board
The memorandum requests that corrective steps be taken to ensure that the constitutional values of social diversity, professional excellence, inclusion and equal opportunity are reflected in the composition of the Planning Board.
SFI, KSU claim gains in college union polls in Ernakulam
SFI wins all seats at Maharajas College and 13 of 14 at St. Peters College; KSU wrests unions from SFI at six colleges, including Cochin College; KSU retains unions at 10 colleges, including Sacred Heart and Sree Sankara College
CPI seeks rehabilitation package for P&T apartment residents
A delegation led by CPI district secretary N. Arun visited the complex and expressed solidarity with the residents staging protest
UAE-based Al Fursan is the new owner of Kerala Blasters
Decomposed body found inside old railway coach at Ponnurunni yard in Kochi
Police sources said the body is suspected to be at least a month old, and the advanced state of decomposition has made identification difficult
Virat Kohli's Guwahati Legacy Faces Its Next Test Against West Indies
After accomplishing a double of 15,000 ODI runs and the 86th international century with a chase masterclass at Kerala, Virat Kohli will set his eyes on a series-winning knock, preferably a century for his legion of fans in Assam.
Protest intensifies against large-scale water extraction from Tejaswini river in Keralams Kasaragod
The proposed Trikkaripur adjoining panchayat drinking water project of the Kerala Water Authority envisages drawing water from the Tejaswini and supplying it to Kariverllur-Peralam and Kankol-Alapadamba panchayats in Kannur and five panchayats in Kasaragod
Major fire breaks out at Fort Kochis iconic Koder House
No casualty has been reported yet. Fire and Rescue Services units from Mattancherry were trying to douse the fire.
Pinarayi calls for government intervention to settle strike by Madhyamam staff
Leader of the Opposition was speaking at a day-and-night-agitation organised by the Kerala Union of Working Journalists and the Kerala Newspaper Employees Federation with the support of 12 Central and State trade unions in front of the Secretariat
Keralam govt. directs KMSCL to expedite medicine purchase orders
Directives were given at a meeting convened by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan after medicine shortage was reported from periphery hospitals to tertiary care centres
UAE-Based Al Fursan Group Takes Over Kerala Blasters
UAE-based Al Fursan consortium, led by Sheikh Ahmad bin Faisal Al Qasimi, has announced the acquisition of Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC from Magnum Group. The ownership transfer will occur in phases, concluding by the end of the 2026-27 season, with new management taking over for the upcoming season.
Seminar on boosting Wayanad coffee held
Mananthavady MLA Usha Vijayan says Wayanad coffee needs to be developed into a value-added product and taken to global markets through processing, packaging, and branding, rather than viewed merely as an agricultural commodity.
B'deshi terror group's plot foiled, 13 held from 3 states
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested 13 individuals across Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala for their alleged involvement in a terror conspiracy orchestrated by Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), an offshoot of the proscribed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). The group aimed to radicalise youth and expand its extremist network in eastern and northeastern India through online modules, clandestine meetings, and propaganda.
Kannur Dussehra to conclude with 500-drone spectacle
