Kashmirs Ongoing Struggles: Abu Azmi Speaks Out on Article 370 and Minority Rights
Mumbai, August 17: Abu Azmi, the state president of the Samajwadi Party and a legislator, openly discussed several pressing issues, including Article 370, the national anthem controversy in Kerala, renaming cities, and the politics of hatred. He emphasized the need for development and brotherhood in the country, rather than division. While addressing Article 370, Azmi ... Read more Kashmirs Ongoing Struggles: Abu Azmi Speaks Out on Article 370 and Minority Rights
Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Kerala Student in Drug Case, Questions Lack of Videography
Mumbai, August 17: The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a Kerala student arrested on drug possession charges on October 14, 2024, nearly one year and ten months later. The student had moved to Pune for studies and was held in Pune Jail. The court considered his prolonged incarceration while granting bail. Lawyer Ali ... Read more Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Kerala Student in Drug Case, Questions Lack of Videography
22,000 lawyers on Keralas bar council rolls unaccounted for
There are around 81,000 lawyers on the rolls of Bar Council of Kerala, of whom only 27,000 have certificates of practice that is mandatory of practising law. The certificates of around 25,000 lawyers are pending with various varsities for verification
Go to Pakistan: Kerala pvt school owner tells Aug 15 absentees
Thrissur: The owner of a private school in Kerala sparked controversy after posting a message in a parents WhatsApp group stating that students who skipped the Independence Day celebrations should go to Pakistan and were unworthy of living in India. Raju Davis, the owner of Dr Raju Davis International and Sainik School in Mala, Thrissur, 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 .
AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman
The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.
Former CM C. Achutha Menon remembered
We can claim to possess genuine democracy only when it is accompanied by social, economic and political justice, says P.D.T Achary
Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off
Malayalam varsity student launches protest over alleged cast discrimination
Anagha Sasi, a native of Kochi and research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, alleges that she faced caste-based abuse from several teachers since 2024
Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics
BJP State president calls it a serious constitutional and legal issue, says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationalism by bowing to political pressure. CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam questions the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the AICC headquarters and in Congress-ruled States
Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project
KIAL proposes 100-MW solar project on land acquired for second runway; EoI likely to be invited after government approval
Communist parties must unite, but need not merge, says Binoy Viswam
CPI firm on claim to deputy Opposition leaders post, says party State secretary
Complaint seeks probe into alleged disruption of Vande Mataram at Thrissur Corporation in Kerala
BJP councillors allege disrespect to national song during Independence Day function, seek examination of video and CCTV footage
Calendar offers a slice of Keralas heritage
A calendar brought out by a Thrissur-based cultural forum blends the old Vattezhuthu script, history and cultural heritage of Kerala in a unique annual edition
Children in Keralas Attappady get long-awaited bus ride, eye Parliament visit next
Twenty-seven students of Government UP School, Karara were at the Kongad MLAs office to meet the Minister and MP to celebrate the arrival of their new school bus. There, they expressed a wish
Man, daughter found dead in Kasaragod
Additional rice supplies planned if prices go up during Onam, says Kerala Minister Anoop Jacob
The government has written to the Food Corporation of India seeking its cooperation with regard to the additional supplies, says Minister
Lotus on the feast leaf revives a forgotten food tradition in Keralas Palakkad
The feast featured dishes prepared from different parts of the lotus, including the leaves, flowers, stems and rhizomes
Financial journalist passes away
12-hour surgery saves young mans hip at Thrissur Govt. Medical College in Kerala
Complex vascularised bone graft procedure performed to preserve hip joint and delay or avoid replacement surgery
Kerala BJP leader P.C. George makes a U-turn in election funds misappropriation allegation
He says he had no knowledge of the actual election funds received in Poonjar. He instead accuses two local BJP leaders of misleading him into believing that 4.5 crore has been received for the constituency
Demand to install advanced screening systems in blood banks in Kerala to detect infections
This is in the wake of reports about the spread of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C infections among college students in some parts of the country
Keltron receives self-certification rights for three defence products
The products are an electromagnetic log used for measuring a ships speed, an echosounder used for measuring the depth below a ships keel and an underwater telephone system for ship-to-submarine communication
Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur school owners remarks spark controversy
Parents question branding of absent students as anti-national; SFI takes out protest march against school management
Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur school owners remarks spark controversy
Parents question branding of absent students as anti-national; SFI takes out protest march against school management
Vice-chairperson post sparks fresh rift among Congress rebels in Pala
The differences came to light after a section of the dissident councillors demanded that an understanding be reached on the vice-chairpersons post as well
Vice-chairperson post sparks fresh rift among Congress rebels in Pala
The differences came to light after a section of the dissident councillors demanded that an understanding be reached on the vice-chairpersons post as well
NTPC Kayamkulam celebrates Independence Day
Krishnakali Sinha, president of the Navjyothi Ladies Club, appreciated the role of NTPC Kayamkulam in generating renewable energy through its floating solar plant
Actor S Devan Quits BJP, Resigns As Kerala Vice President; Says 'My Path Is Different'
Actor S Devan on Sunday announced his resignation as Kerala BJP vice president and from the party's primary membership at an event at Kanachikulangara Devi Temple here. He made the announcement while concluding his speech at the temple event,
My politics is based on the social ideals of Sree Narayana Guru. In the past five years, I have not seen them reflected in the BJP in Kerala. I have realised that the BJP State units current line does not agree with my political orientation guided by the Gurus ideals, says Devan
CPI(M) leader Rajeeve accuses Kerala CM of misleading public over Vande Mataram law
A CPI(M) leader refuted claims about a new Vande Mataram law. He stated Parliament did not mandate singing the song in full. The legislation instead penalizes disruption of its rendition. This move is seen as an attempt to legitimize an RSS agenda. The debate continues regarding the law's actual provisions for citizens.
Pinarayi backs Satheesans stand against mining law, suspects move to privatise Keralas mining PSU
Kerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan supports Chief Minister VD Satheesan's stance. They oppose the Centre's mining bill, fearing weakened state fiscal powers. The bill restricts states from imposing certain mineral-related taxes and levies. This legislation could also negatively impact Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd.
An estimated 40 lakh school students are taking the Onam examinations, which will conclude on August 20. On August 16, the General Education department petitioned State Police Chief to conduct a detailed criminal inquiry into Instagram and YouTube channels that lure students by promising definitive clues about the mid-term Onam test papers
Vande Bharat Express To Kerala Gets Major Upgrade With 16 Coaches Starting 17 August For Onam Rush
Fire at furniture godown near Plamoodu in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram
Four fire engine units were deployed to put out the fire that broke out at the godown located along the Pattom-Marappalam road
Kerala Minister KM Shaji Says He Stands by His Call To Abandon PM SHRI
While in the opposition, Shaji had said that the Prime Minister's Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme should be thrown into the Arabian Sea
Keralam: Grand 'pookalam' prepared at Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur as Onam season begins
State Higher Education Minister said around 20 students of the college were facing difficulties following the Kerala Technology Universitys recent decision to allow only students who score 22 credits in Semester 4 to proceed to the next semester
Athachamayam Rally Heralds Start of 10-day Onam Festivities in Kerala
Thousands, across all age groups and from all walks of life, braved the intermittent rains and turned up to watch the colourful procession
CM Satheesan proposes to elevate Thripunithura as a heritage town at Athachamayam event
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan called upon the elected representatives from the region to come together beyond political lines and get a proper proposal made with the help of experts to elevate the stature of Thripunithura to a heritage town.
Officials said the investigation will likely lay the legal groundwork for a sweeping anti-corruption enquiry into the high-profile plan that turned into a fiasco amid a storm of hype, despite the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) governments active backing
UAE lottery: School watchman from Kerala among three Indian expats win Dh 100,000 each
A 44-year-old school watchman from Kerala has won Dh100,000, around Rs 26 lakh, in the UAEs Big Ticket Series 289. Saidalavi Kariodan Varichalil, who has lived in the UAE for 17 years, said he plans to send his prize money to his family in India and has already bought another ticket for the next draw.
National Anthem Compulsory at I-Day events, not Vande Mataram: Kerala Minister
Muraleedharan said the singing of Vande Mataram had been turned into a controversy, which was why it was not sung on Independence Day, and not due to any lack of respect for it.
Keralam CM VD Satheesan inaugurates Athachamayam rally for Onam
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Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kerala
Kochi: An Arunachal Pradesh native studying at an engineering college in Kothamangalam near here has been found dead in the room of a rented house, police said on Sunday, August 16. The deceased was identified as Michi Marpu (20), of Naharlagun in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, a third-year B Tech student at 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 .
20-year-old Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kothamangalam
A 20-year-old engineering student from Arunachal Pradesh was found dead at a rented house in Kothamangalam near Ernakulam, Kerala, police said on Sunday. The student, identified as Michi Marpu, was pursuing his third year of...
Onam 2026: Kerala Gears up for its Grandest Festival
With Athachamayam marking Atham, the first of the ten Onam days, celebrations will build steadily across Kerala over the coming days
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says Sports Departments preliminary inquiry into the failed bid to bring Messi to Kerala during the previous LDF governments tenure revealed very serious allegations
Keralam Governor hosts Independence Day reception at Raj Bhavan
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Sonia Gandhi's gestures during full 'Vande Mataram' at Independence Day event spark row
Sonia Gandhi gestured during Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters function. She reportedly sought a chair for party president Mallikarjun Kharge. The incident went viral, drawing criticism from the BJP party. Congress explained the gestures were for Kharge's comfort and not obstruction. Meanwhile, Kerala skipped the national song at its official Independence Day event.
'Those who oppose 'Vande Mataram' don't know their mother'
Kerala University vice-chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal on Saturday said those who do not say Vande Mataram do not know who their mother is.
Vande Mataram skipped at State-level Independence Day function in Kerala
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan hoisted the national flag at the State-level Independence Day function at Central Stadium, and the ceremony was followed by the national anthem
Kerala University V-Cs Vande Mataram remark kicks up row
Mohanan Kunnummal says those opposing singing ofVande Mataram did not know who their mother was
72 inter-State tourist buses booked in Ernakulam for tax evasion
Demand notices issued to recover more than 1 crore in tax dues from the vehicles
Train passengers to stage stand-up protest in Kozhikode on August 16
The Malabar Train Passengers Welfare Association says that neither new trains are being launched nor those cancelled during the pandemic are being restored.
Kerala varsity VC: Vande Mataram critics don
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal on Saturday, August 15, said those who do not say Vande Mataram do not know who their mother is. He was speaking at an RSS youth meet, Sankalp 2026 Yuva Sangamam, held at Manivila here. Addressing the gathering, Kunnummal said it was Bharat Mata who had entrusted children to 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 .
The Congress, he alleged, had proved that it was committed to the Hindutva agenda of the RSS and not to Indias secular nationalism
Onam cycle rally to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday
Ernakulam Bengaluru Vande Bharat gets 16 coaches
Under revised PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines, beneficiaries are required to bear 25% of the total project cost, amounting to 1 lakh; Kerala Leader of the Opposition says State governments decision to bow to anti-people conditions imposed by the Centre cannot be accepted
Man stabs parents to death in Keralas Idukki
Accused identified as Ajeesh, a resident of Ezhukumvayal. The crime came to light after he sent a video of the act to a former vicar of the Ezhukumvayal parish
Complaint filed over unauthorised Independence Day programme at Thekkinkadu Maidan
Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple manager approaches police after group allegedly holds event without Devaswom permission
Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram Shine in Jr Women's Hockey
On the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, Karnataka, Bihar, and Mizoram secured significant victories. Karnataka defeated Uttarakhand 6-1, Bihar beat Goa 6-0, and Mizoram overcame Kerala 2-0. Other matches saw Assam, Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu also win, with Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir receiving forfeit victories.
In Keralas Palakkad, a banyan tree that shares Indias birthday turns 80
The tree was planted by Vadakkeppattu Narayanan Nair, a Sanskrit scholar and Ayurveda physician from Vadavannur, at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947
Onam purchases to burn a hole in the pocket as prices soar
Rice, sugar and coconut oil prices soar ahead of Onam; traders seek government intervention to curb price rise
Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram register wins in Jr Women''s National Hockey Championship
Karnataka, Bihar, and Mizoram secured victories in their respective matches. Karnataka defeated Uttarakhand by a commanding 6-1 margin in their game. Bihar also achieved a comprehensive 6-0 win against Goa in another contest. Mizoram earned a 2-0 victory over Kerala in their pool encounter. Other teams like Assam and Gujarat also registered wins in their divisions.
The authorities recently suspended a section clerk in this connection.
The authorities recently suspended a section clerk in this connection.
Preserve Keralas achievements in various sectors, Minister Mons Joseph urges people
He was inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations in Kottayam. Minister P.C. Vishnunadh, while hoisted the national flag at Pathanamthitta, says Independence Day is an occasion to remember with pride the achievements the country had made over the years
Avenues of professional reward opening up for artistes from tribal communities in Kerala
Eight artistes from Wayanad, four each from the Paniya and Kattunaika communities, attended a recent residential camp in Kolkata, West Bengal.
SCTIMST unveils Chitra Core, its first coronary stent
This indigenous device aims to reduce stent-related complications such as restenosis and thrombosis, featuring a patented design with 30-40% less metal than conventional stents.
Kottarakara NSS union passes resolution against K.B. Ganesh Kumar, demands resignation
Union says the former Ministers actions have hurt the sentiments of the community and breached organisational discipline. Resolution argues that he owes his political ascent entirely to the NSS
Unite against social injustice, says Sports Minister Janeesh at Thrissur I-Day rally
Constitutional values under strain, says Minister; calls for collective fight against discrimination, drug abuse and social inequality
Kerala start-up wins accolades for transforming tender coconut waste into opportunity
Pocket Grower, based in Karigannoor, Kollam, recycles discarded tender coconut waste into a soil-free potting mixturea nutrient-rich growing medium for vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants; it recently won the Srishti ideathon held at College of Agriculture, Vellayani
Kerala start-up wins accolades for transforming tender coconut waste into opportunity
Pocket Grower, based in Karigannoor, Kollam, recycles discarded tender coconut waste into a soil-free potting mixturea nutrient-rich growing medium for vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants; it recently won the Srishti ideathon held at College of Agriculture, Vellayani
D Sajith Babu appointed Kerala Chief Electoral Officer
Rathan U Kelkar, the previous Kerala CEO, was appointed Secretary to Chief Minister V D Satheesan after the UDF government came to power in May this year.
Vattiyurkavu emerges as hotbed of dengue, chikungunya cases
Administration to take up dengue and chikungunya prevention and control measures on a campaign mode for the next two weeks in the constituency
Vattiyurkavu emerges as hotbed of dengue, chikungunya cases
Administration to take up dengue and chikungunya prevention and control measures on a campaign mode for the next two weeks in the constituency
After a decade, zebras will again delight visitors to the Thiruvananthapuram zoo
The zebras, a male and a female aged five and three, are being brought from Vantara at Jamnagar in Gujarat. In exchange, a king cobra and a lion-tailed macaque will be handed over.
Kerala Govt Announces Bonus, Special Festival Allowance for Employees
The bonus is applicable to state government employees, employees of aided educational institutions and employees of local self-government institutions
Complaint seeks probe into Independence Day fiasco at Kozhikode Corporation in Kerala
Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation approaches Kerala Police seeking action over simultaneous singing of national anthem and national song during the Independence Day celebrations
Number of rail passengers grew by 9.07% in Thiruvananthapuram Division, says DRM
Inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations, Divyakant Chandrakar says the division recorded a revenue of 2,513.83 crore in the 2025-26 period
Indian worker returns from Saudi Arabia after serious site fall
Hyderabad: An Indian worker from Tamil Nadu, who suffered severe head, neck and shoulder injuries after falling from the second floor of a building site in Saudi Arabia, returned to Kerala on Friday, August 14, after three months of treatment. Shiju, a diploma holder in mechanical engineering from Kulasekaram town in Kanyakumari district, was working 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 .
I-Day celebrations held in Kollam
He highlighted the importance of democracy and the ongoing efforts to protect citizens from natural disasters, particularly praising the fishing communitys role in crisis response.
Palakkad railway division celebrates Independence Day
He pointed out the divisions performance, including its second rank among 69 railway divisions across the country.
Funds sanctioned for re-tendered stretches in Kollam under PMGSY
Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran calls for intensified oversight and swift action on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road projects, citing ongoing delays that burden local residents and commuters.
Preserve democracy and secularism, says Minister Roji M. John in his Independence Day message
Like B.R. Ambedkar said, independence will be complete when along with political freedom, the social and economic freedom of every citizen is ensured, said Minister for Higher Education.
Kerala freedom fighter Raghavji lived Gandhis ideals, but his legacy now lies neglected at Shoranur
Raghavji was among the 78 followers who accompanied Mahatma Gandhi on the historic Dandi March in 1930
Fan in TN rides 10 km to guide Mammoottys car towards Kerala
A Mammootty fan in Tamil Nadu went the extra mile for his favourite star, riding nearly 10 km on his motorcycle to guide the actors car towards Kerala after a highway blockade left the team struggling to find an alternate route
As Mayor and councillors from CPI(M)-led ruling front and Congress-led UDF began singing Jana Gana Mana, BJP councillors, about 13 of them, started singing the full version of Vande Mataram. Both groups persisted despite the resulting confusion
