Vande Mataram row: Keralas UDF govt. again faces allegations of toeing the RSS line
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that he was unaware of the directive, while Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said that only two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung in the State governments events
Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala: Congress MP
Kasaragod: Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan on Sunday, August 9, said that the full version of Vande Mataram will not be sung in Kerala in this lifetime. Unnithan said that while he was unaware of any direction by the Chief Secretary for the complete rendition of the national song, it will not be sung in full 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 .
NIA Arrests Key Accused in Kerala Illegal Explosives Seizure Case
The arrest of Haris comes a day after the NIA arrested three more accused from Vijayapura in Karnataka on August 7
Kerala: NIA arrests one more in Malappuram explosives case
Malappuram, Aug 9 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another accused, identified as Haris TA, in connection with the seizure of a huge consignment of illegal explosives in Keralas Malappuram district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to ten, officials said on Sunday. According to the officials, Haris, a main []
Case Registered Over fake AI Video of Top Kerala Cop
The fake Facebook reel depicts ADGP (Law and Order) P Vijayan in official uniform, with his image and voice deceptively modified to promote a scam involving the sale of old currency notes
Kerala: History-Sheeter Arjun Ayanki Held in Kannur
Kannur City Police Commissioner BV Vijaya Bharath Reddy told reporters that Ayanki was arrested from Kannur town itself following a long chase that continued into the midnight
Savarkar Quiz Question Sparks Political Row In Kerala; Education Department Orders Inquiry
A school quiz question describing V D Savarkar as a freedom fighter who received the most severe punishment from the British has triggered a political controversy in Kerala. The Freedom Quiz was conducted for lower primary students in schools across the Kasaragod, Kumbla and Manjeshwar sub-districts. General Education Minister N Samsudheen has ordered an inquiry into who prepared and conducted the quiz, saying it was not authorised by the General Education Department or the Social Science Club. The CPI(M), Left student and youth organisations and IUML leaders have criticised the question, alleging an attempt to glorify Savarkar and introduce Sangh Parivar influence into the education sector.
Tribal students trained to teach, judge their traditional art forms
The two-month professional certificate programme, approved and funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to develop trained practitioners from five tribal communities Paniya, Paliya, Irula, Hill Pulaya and Mavila.
Arjun Ayanki arrested in Kannur after days long police search
The arrest was made by a police team led by the Northern Range Deputy Inspector General; Arjun Ayanki allegedly attempted to flee when the police reached the apartment and was apprehended at around 2.30 a.m.
CPI(M)s MV Govindan accuses Kerala's UDF government of working for BJP
CPI(M) leader MV Govindan Master accused the Kerala UDF government of working for the BJP. He alleged the Chief Secretary's order on Vande Mataram implements the RSS agenda. Govindan stated the full song contains Hindutva positions inconsistent with secularism. He also criticized the government for adopting pro-corporate and soft Hindutva policies. People now believe the VD Satheesan government rules for the BJP.
Deadline passes, posters stay put on Ernakulam Collectorate walls
Five notice boards installed after service organisations agreed to use a common space for campaign materials; NGO Union says a single display point is impractical as employees use multiple entrances, while NGO Association says any deviation from the consensus would defeat the purpose of the initiative
Kochi Water Metro set to boost service frequency with 15 new ferries
New vessels to improve connectivity to Edakochi, Kadamakudy, Kumbalam, and Thevara; peak-hour ferry frequency on the High CourtFort Kochi and VyttilaKakkanad routes likely to increase from 1520 minutes to 10 minutes
Shivani Swims To Gold At Nationals
Shivani finished first with a timing of 4 minutes 48.47 seconds ahead of Keralas Indraany Menon (4:40.18) and Karnatakas Idika Bhat (4:49.57)
A large number of villages in the central Travancore region are left to decay as many in the younger generation, settled abroad, are unwilling to return. Hiran Unnikrishnan takes a road trip through the near-abandoned villages and takes a look at the lives of the elders in the region
U.S. envoy, Trumps son-in-law visit Mattancherry Jew Town
Union Home Ministry insists on police verification for Thuruthy Towers beneficiaries in Kochi
Security concerns over nearby defence installations prompt police verification before apartments can be handed over; mandatory verification further delays the rehabilitation of hundreds of homeless families awaiting allotment; Corporation hopes to complete the verification process and hand over the nearly finished apartments by November 1
Kerala Health dept. sounds caution over unsafe tattooing
Seven-point advisory calls for proper hygiene, sterilisation of equipment, use of single-use items and safe waste disposal; dermatologists warn against infections from unsafe tattooing as more people seek tattoo removal, often for employment purposes; tattoo artists back stricter safety standards but call for mandatory autoclave machines and regulation of studios
As Pampa silts up, floods become the new normal in Keralas Ranni
Floods have returned with alarming regularity to the township, which is wedged between two elevated stretches of land, as the river has lost its capacity to hold water over the years
At 98, Kerala literary icon and critic M. Leelavathy continues to be a prolific writer
Would Trump listen to writers? she asks, talking about the Mahabharatas anti-war message. Her latest book Bharathalokam is a study of the major episodes of the Mahabharata
Onam special: KSRTC to deploy 90 more buses to Kerala
Driver, conductor killed as Kerala govt bus topples
Keralas Enforcement Drive Seizes Over 2,300 Cases Ahead of Onam Festival
Thiruvananthapuram, August 8: In preparation for the upcoming Onam festival, the Kerala Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal alcohol, spirits, drugs, and tobacco products. During the first week of this special operation, a total of 2,332 cases were registered, resulting in the arrest of 715 individuals. Onam, Keralas traditional harvest festival, is set ... Read more Keralas Enforcement Drive Seizes Over 2,300 Cases Ahead of Onam Festival
VHP leader Vinod Bansal defends Savarkar amid Kerala school quiz controversy
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Foreign investment in private hospitals will make treatment unaffordable: RJD
RJD claims that the takeover of major private hospitals by multinational companies with no connection to healthcare could push up treatment costs beyond the reach of ordinary people
Police Officers Association in Kerala opposes move to downgrade SHO posts
Savarkar Question In School Quiz Event Sparks Row In Kerala
Education Minister orders probe
Transport of Kerala flood rescuer Rajeshs body without freezer: Payyannur tahsildar suspended
Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar had directed Land Revenue Commissioner to suspend tahsildar following the receipt of an inquiry report from Kannur District Collector P. Vishnuraj
Hope and despair for families amid wait for missing fishermen
The search for 32-year-old Shijin, who disappeared at sea on August 31, enters its ninth day on Saturday (August 8).
Keralam mandates full rendition of Vande Mataram at Independence Day events
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VACB in Kerala books former TDB officials over 2.27 crore Sabarimala ghee scam
347 police recruits pass out at Muttikulangara
The recruits included 127 from KAP First Battalion, 110 from KAP Second Battalion and 110 police drivers from the India Reserve Battalion
Kerala Police intensify search as Arjun Ayanki traced to Edappal in Malappuram
The police say Ayanki visited a private Ayurveda hospital at Edappal
Elephant kills mahout in Konni
The incident occurred when the deceased approached Priyadarshini, an elephant at the camp, to apply medicine and change the dressing on a wound on its trunk. The elephant attacked him during the procedure.
Host of issues cited as reasons for road accidents involving KSRTC buses
Deployment of inexperienced drivers, mechanical weakening of old vehicles, and lack of rest for the staff have been cited as possible reasons for a series of road accidents involving buses operated by the KSRTC in recent weeks
Flooding in Keralas Kuttanad triggers political controversy
Controversy comes to a head on Saturday when a ministerial team comprising Excise Minister and Agriculture Minister visit the flood ravaged region
Heavy rain lashes Adimaly taluk
Isolated mudslides and waterlogging reported from the region
Tamil Nadu releases 350 cusecs of water from Mullaperiyar dam
Out of the 350 cusecs, 200 cusecs are allocated for agricultural purposes and 150 cusecs for drinking water
Vande Mataram row: CPI(M) accuses IUML of mutely acquiescing in Kerala govt.s decision
CPI(M) State secretary says directive to render pro-Hindutva Vande Mataram in its entirety at Independence Day functions has reinforced the public perception that the UDF government has mutated into an ideological proxy for the Hindutva agenda-driven Central government
Mananthavady municipality to hand over office complex to Wayanad Medical College
The decision comes as the municipal office is being shifted to a new building. The present municipal office is located near the road leading to the medical college
CPI leader Binoy Viswam slams Kerala governments response to rain disaster
He said that people who had lost their loved ones at sea and those who bore the brunt of rain calamities were all waiting for the government to make its presence felt, hoping for help and support from the government.
Amid manhunt, Kerala Cyber police book Arjun Ayanki over post targetting CM
A 36-year-old rescue volunteer gave his life jacket to a stranded man before being swept away by Keralas swollen river.
Kathir clubs in Kerala schools to cultivate young farmers
Students actively engaged in farming to receive weightage marks; government to provide 10,000 per school for agricultural activities
Isolated heavy rainfall likely in northern districts of Kerala on August 9
The IMD has issued an alert stating that strong surface winds with speed occasionally touching 40-50 kmph were likely to prevail over Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands till August 9
No shoot order against Ayanki, says Chennithala
Keralam Education Minister orders probe into quiz on VD Savarkar in Kasaragod school
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Kerala Chief Minister Meets US Ambassador in Kochi to Strengthen Ties
Kochi, August 8: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan met with the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, on Saturday in Kochi. The meeting also included Keralas Chief Secretary and other senior state officials. During the discussion, both parties explored ways to enhance cooperation in various areas of mutual interest between Kerala and the United ... Read more Kerala Chief Minister Meets US Ambassador in Kochi to Strengthen Ties
Welfare pension distribution in Kerala: Thomas Isaac seeks to roll back DBT decision
Former State Finance Minister says that direct-to-home (DTH) distribution was chosen as an option as many of the pensioners had requested it
CEE Kerala MPharm Provisional Category List - How to Check Your Status at cee.kerala.gov.in
CEE Kerala MPharm Provisional Category List 2026 was released on August 7, 2026. Check communal reservation status and raise complaints by August 8 at cee.kerala.gov.in.
'Which freedom fighter received most severe punishment?' Kerala orders probe into Savarkar quiz
Two killed, 25 injured as Kerala SRTC bus crashes into signboard on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway
The deceased have been identified as Mithan and Arun Kumar, the conductor and driver of the bus, respectively; one injured in critical condition.
Over a week on, a Kerala mothers agonising wait for her son who went missing at sea continues
The government treats the lives of traditional fishers as expendable, laments Reshma, who lost her father and husband in a fishing boat capsize on July 31 while her son has been missing
Muraleedharan also writes to Chennithala seeking Vigilance probe; action follows a complaint alleging large-scale irregularities in construction contracts, procurement, financial management and accounting practices at the public sector undertaking
Kerala University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Kerala University has released the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for Assistant Professor posts. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications on or before 31 August 2026. The detailed notification and application form are available on the official website, keralauniversity.ac.in/.
Savarkar Question in Kerala School Quiz triggers Row Over RSS Agenda
The controversy erupted after Left student outfits alleged that the question portrayed Savarkar, a Hindutva ideologue and one of the accused in the conspiracy surrounding Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, as a freedom fighter
Power purchase spending in 2026-27 could go up by 1,596 crore, KSEBs latest estimates show
A revised claim made by the power utility before Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission estimates expenditure on power purchase for 2026-27 at 13,344.11 crore
Kerala Rains Persist, Hundreds Remain in Relief Camps As Floods Recede Slowly
Floodwaters were receding only marginally in some areas and several residents remained stranded or affected as their houses and roads were still underwater
Proposal to acquire Kannurs private mangrove land in limbo
Hundreds of hectares of privately owned mangroves in the district remain caught in policy paralysis, with farmers willing to surrender their land waiting for years for government approval
Trumps Son-in-Law Michael Boulos Arrives in Kerala
Boulos may visit tourist destinations in Kochi and neighbouring Alappuzha during his stay, including the Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Pinarayi Vijayan said the inordinate delay in rescuing fishers lost at sea during stormy weather at Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram is reflective of the governments apathy to the coastal population
Kerala CM Satheesan meets U.S. Ambassador to India Gor
Kerala CM Satheesan meets U.S. Ambassador to India Gor Kochi: Kerala Chief Minister, V.D. Satheesan, met Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America to India, in Kochi on Saturday. The Chief Secretary and other senior officials of the Government of Kerala were present during the meeting. The discussions focussed on strengthening cooperation between [] The post Kerala CM Satheesan meets U.S. Ambassador to India Gor appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Kerala Home Minister Clarifies No Shoot-at-Sight Order for Fugitive Arjun Ayanki
Thiruvananthapuram, August 8: Keralas Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala clarified on Saturday that no shoot-at-sight order has been issued against the fugitive criminal Arjun Ayanki. He emphasized that the police will act strictly within the law while attempting to apprehend him. In response to speculation about whether the police were authorized to shoot Ayanki if he ... Read more Kerala Home Minister Clarifies No Shoot-at-Sight Order for Fugitive Arjun Ayanki
Kerala drivers are the 4X4 Stock class champions at The Rainforest Challenge (India) 2026
Athul Thomas and Binil Babu from Kerala are champions in the 4X4 Stock class at the recently-concluded Rainforest Challenge (India) in Goa
The LP school Freedom Quiz question ostensibly sought to test children's historical knowledge by asking which freedom fighter received the most punishment from the British; the answer key identified the freedom fighter as V.D. Savarkar
Spurious cosmetics continue to thrive Kerala market, reveal recent raids
The suspected spurious items seized as part of the operation include face creams, lipstick and shave lotions, sources with the department said
The inmates of State-run mental health centres in Kerala are living in abominable conditions. Acute shortage of staff and facilities plagues Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur. Fifty-five inmates in the Thiruvananthapuram centre and around 40 in Thrissur are fit to be discharged. Yet, with no one to take them home or no place to go, they continue to live in the centres. Relapses have forced some others to return to the cells
Pinarayi Vijayan says Keralam govt failed to take precautions amid heavy rains
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Manickam Tagore seeks safe return of 11 fishermen, fishing boat from Sri Lanka
In a letter to Jaishankar, Tagore said the fishermen, from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and Kerala, were apprehended in the early hours of August 6 after their fishing boat developed a technical snag while they were at sea
2 killed as KSRTC bus crashes on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway
Ramanagara: Two passengers were killed and several others injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus lost control and crashed into a large signboard on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Avaregere Gate in Ramanagara taluk early Saturday, August 8. The bus was travelling from Kerala towards Bengaluru when the driver reportedly lost control of 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 .
Ramchander Rao Slams Congress-INDI Alliance over Jharkhand Students Protest
The Congress and the INDI alliance were playing a dubious and hypocritical role. The students were fighting even in Keralam. But Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi doesn't see all these things, Rao said
Kerala govt sanctions Rs 14.4 crore rehabilitation package for Kasaragod endosulfan victims
Kerala govt sanctions Rs 14.4 crore rehabilitation package for Kasaragod endosulfan victims Thiruvananthapuram: The V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government in Kerala has sanctioned Rs 14.40 crore for the continuation of the Snehasanthwanam comprehensive rehabilitation and welfare package for endosulfan victims of Kasaragod in 2026-27. The allocation, approved through the Social Justice Department under the state budget, [] The post Kerala govt sanctions Rs 14.4 crore rehabilitation package for Kasaragod endosulfan victims appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Kerala govt. sanctions 14.4 crore for rehabilitation of Endosulfan victims
An amount of 2.64 crore has been earmarked for the 1,000 beneficiaries who are expected to be newly added to the list
Kerala University Result 2026 for First Semester BA, B.Com and B.Sc Degree Exams March 2026 has been released on August 7. Check and download your result at the official result portal.
Environmentalists flag land use changes in Periya-Pakranthalam elephant corridor
The Animal and Nature Ethics Community Trust has submitted a representation to senior forest department officials seeking immediate intervention to protect the ecologically sensitive corridor
CEE Kerala 3 Year LLB Allotment 2026 - CAP Option Registration, Fee
CEE Kerala 3 Year LLB Allotment 2026 CAP option registration details, fee structure, eligibility, documents required, and how to apply at cee.kerala.gov.in. Check what is confirmed and what is still awaited from the official notification.
Kerala rains persist: Several districts remain inundated
Rains persist across Kerala, prolonging waterlogging and inundation in many districts. Moderate rainfall is forecast for isolated places in seven northern and southern districts. An orange alert has been issued for several districts, indicating very heavy rainfall is expected. Holidays were declared for educational institutions in eight districts as a precautionary measure.
Rajesh a true hero: Kerala High Court commends man who died during rescue operations
The court remarked that the State should respond appropriately to the bereaved familys loss
Edappally-Aroor elevated highway project in Kochi put on hold
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nithin Gadkari informs Hibi Eden, MP, that the current priority is to widen the rest of the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod NH 66
Relief camps shut in Keralas Ernakulam as rain situation eases
The eastern parts of Ernakulam district received only light spells of rain on Friday
Woman auto driver, allegedly denied right to work, reinstated in Keralas Kochi
The 52-year-old, who was reportedly not allowed to work for over four months after her expulsion from the CITU, was reinstated after her plight caught public attention through media reports
Residents of old age home steal the scene at fashion show for senior citizens in Keralas Thrissur
Residents of Thrissur Government Old Age Home win four honours at Niram 2026, proving confidence and creativity only grow with the years
NIA Arrests Three More Suspects in Illegal Explosives Case in Kerala
New Delhi, August 8: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three additional suspects in connection with a significant seizure of illegal explosives in Malappuram district, Kerala. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to 11. The newly arrested individuals have been identified as Mantgaud Biradar (A-9), Bapagaud Bhiramaya Chaudhary (A-10), and ... Read more NIA Arrests Three More Suspects in Illegal Explosives Case in Kerala
'Don't intimidate me': History-sheeter dares Kerala HM
History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki has publicly challenged Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, daring him to reinvestigate a case and warning him against intimidation. This comes as police intensify their search for Ayanki in connection with allegedly threatening a police officer. Ayanki, known for his involvement in a gold smuggling network, has multiple cases against him, including a recent one for his social media post against the minister.
Kerala can become Indias model AI governance State
Annual reports are no longer enough and Artificial Intelligence can make the State a model for smarter governance
Kabini dam: Fresh flood alert issued as rains intensify in Kerala
Inflow into the Kabini dam in Mysuru district has gone up yet again as incessant rains lashed its catchment areas in Kerala
Indian media is at a critical juncture, says journalist Seema Chishti
Chishti was delivering the 25th N. Narendran memorial lecture on the theme Media Beyond Jantar Mantar
Fresh landslip hits Udayagiri in Kannur; families shifted to relief camps as red alert remains
Isolated heavy rainfall likely to continue on Saturday; people living in landslide-prone areas and along hill slopes urged to remain vigilant and follow evacuation instructions
A petition filed by the union sought to quash the Vice-Chancellors order for recovery of funds from them and to declare that the disputed posters had not violated any provisions of the Students Code of Conduct Rules, 2005
