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Kanthapuram to launch 16-day Kerala Yatra for Samastha centenary
Demolition of Sheds: Vijayan politicising it, fearing defeat for LDF in Kerala, says Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of politicizing an eviction drive in Bengaluru. Shivakumar stated Vijayan is exploiting the issue for electoral gain in Kerala, fearing LDF defeat. He emphasized the eviction was for a solid waste dumping site and urged Vijayan to refrain from interfering in local matters.
Hazare Trophy: Shrijith and Shreyas do the star turn as Karnataka aces another chase
The two add 116 for the fifth wicket as defending champion notches up its third successive win; MP gets the better of Kerala on a turning track
Bird flu source remains unclear in Kuttanad despite repeated outbreaks
A study by Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), in collaboration with NGOs and the State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK), finds no direct evidence linking migratory birds to the bird flu outbreak reported in Alappuzha, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts in 2024. The findings are based on waterbird monitoring conducted between January and April 2024.
Houselisting and Housing Census likely in Kerala over a one-month-period during April-September 2026
The first phase will be followed by Phase II - Population Enumeration - in February 2027
N.S. Madhavan to be awarded Kerala Legislative Assemblys literary award at KLIBF inaugural function
Inside Adah Sharma's sea-facing Mumbai home, as Farah Khan reacts to her no-furniture living room. A minimalist space designed for freedom, dance, and creativity.
Bulldozer politics row: Kerala CM takes on Karnataka over Bengaluru eviction drive
The statements of Kerala CM and AICC general secretary after an eviction drive in Bengaluru are seen as part of a narrative building exercise ahead of Assembly elections in Kerala expected early next year.
Former TDB member arrested in Sabarimala gold theft case
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold theft cases has arrested a former Travancore Devaswom Board member alleging that he had played a role in the incidents. N Vijayakumar, who was a member of the TDB during 2019, was arrested after he failed to respond to the summons issued earlier. K P Sankardas, who is the second board member of that time, and Vijayakumar had approached the Kollam Vigilance court seeking anticipatory bail. The pleas are still pending before the court. The SIT had earlier arrested former TDB chiefs, A Padmakumar and N Vasu, for their alleged role in stealing gold from the Sabarimala artefacts. The TDB members had rejected the allegations against them and said the misdeeds could have been done by the board employees.
Congress office in Kerala vandalised, cops launch probe
The incident is believed to have taken place around midnight on Sunday at the Gandhi Mandiram building in Karivellur, near Payyannur. The miscreants reportedly broke open the door, entered the office and caused extensive damage
Keralite killed in car crash in Oman
Afsal, 40, from Chelari in Malappuram district, died on the spot, said sources
One-year-old dies after choking on stone in Keralas Malappuram
The child swallowed several small stones while playing in the courtyard of his house. One of the stones became lodged in his throat, leading to his death
5 hidden beaches to visit in India in 2026 for a peaceful getaway
Escape the crowds and discover India's serene hidden beaches in 2026. From Goa's Butterfly Beach to Odisha's Chandipur, these tranquil shores offer a peaceful retreat. Lakshadweep's Minicoy, Karnataka's Om Beach, and Kerala's Perumathura also provide unhurried moments by the sea, perfect for rejuvenation and quiet contemplation away from the usual tourist hustle.
Another Congress office vandalised in Keralas Kannur
Unidentified persons break into office and set fire to poll campaign materials
Malayalam actor Jayasurya appears before ED in FEMA case probe
The actor, accompanied by his wife, is understood to have visited the agency's zonal office as part of a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case probe
LDF regains Pullur-Periya panchayat in Keralas Kasaragod after tie-break decided by lots
Draw of lots became necessary as both LDF and UDF secured nine votes each in the election. The tie occurred after an elected member abstained from voting
National Anthem Gaffe At Congress Event In Kerala, Incorrect Lyrics Sung As Leaders Look On
Congress leaders, including AK Antony, sang the national anthem incorrectly at KPCC headquarters, sparking criticism as the video went viral on social media.
Malayalam Actor Jayasurya Appears Before ED in Kerala
Jayasurya, 47, is a prominent actor and producer in the Malayalam film industry.
Elected from Chinnaparamba ward of Agali panchayat on Congress symbol, Manju became president on Saturday with the support of nine LDF members, drawing the ire of UDF
In a Facebook post, Sabarinadhan says Prasanth should be using the facilities in the MLA hostel allotted in his name
Case registered over Instagram reel showing country bomb explosion in Kannur
Kannur: A case has been registered after a social media account supporting Left parties posted a video purportedly showing the explosion of a country-made bomb here, police said on Monday. Kannur Cyber Police registered the case on Sunday following a report submitted by the Special Branch, Intelligence Wing of the Kerala Police to the Kannur 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 .
Congress office vandalised in Keralas Kannur; party blames CPI(M)
CPI(M) denies involvement, says attempts to link party to the attack part of political conspiracy
Two youths arrested for sexually abusing minor at rented flat in Keralas Kozhikode
Police sources said the two reportedly took the girl to rented flat offering food and free stay on Sunday. She was later drugged and sexually abused
Kerala: Case Filed Over Instagram Reel on Country Bomb Explosion
Kannur Cyber Police registered the case on Sunday following a report submitted by the Special Branch, Intelligence Wing of the Kerala Police to the Kannur Commissioner
Case registered over Instagram reel showing country bomb explosion in Keralas Kannur
As per the FIR, a reel was posted on the Instagram account named Red Army Kannur showing visuals of a country bomb explosion
Organisational weakness blamed for CPM's Kerala local body poll defeat
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Organisational weakness and overconfidence were among the key reasons behind the LDFs setback in the recently concluded local body elections, CPM leaders observed at the two-day state committee meeting that began on Sunday. They said this prevented the benefits of the LDF governments good governance from effectively reaching the public. The party leadership was criticised for its failure to take timely disciplinary action against Pathanamthitta district committee member and former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar, an accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case. The UDFs campaign against CPMs laxity in acting against accused leaders, despite two of them being in SIT custody, created distrust among voters, a leader said. However, many others maintained that the Sabarimala episode had little impact in the Malabar region. Instead, there was a strong anti-incumbency factor against several local self governments. The party failed to address the issue. Leaders and lower committees were overconfident, another leader said. The organisational weakness of the CPM reflected in the setback in many districts. Leaders noted that wherever the party effectively countered the BJPs campaign against the CPM and the LDF government, the saffron party failed to make much inroads. The failure to defend against the political attack resulted in loss of control over many local bodies. Several leaders stressed that the LDF even won wherever the party successfully countered the BJPs campaign on the Sabarimala issue. The consolidation of Muslim votes in Malabar and the Christian voters affinity for the UDF in central Kerala were also cited as crucial factors. Leaders criticised the leaderships soft stand on SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan, despite his controversial anti-Muslim rhetoric, which they said contributed to the complete alienation of the Muslim community. While the leadership argued that minorities, who had earlier supported the LDF, continued to stand with the front, many urged the party to examine why the governments development achievement failed to resonate with the electorate.
Strap up! Certificate course in toddy tapping to begin in Kerala from February
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: At a time when certificate courses are in vogue on a variety of subjects, imagine earning one in traditional toddy tapping! In what could give a new push to toddy production in the state, the Kerala Agricultural University is joining hands with the Kerala Toddy Industry Development Board (KTIDB) to provide a month-long Toddy Technician Course. With admissions expected to start as early as February next year, the course will combine both theoretical and practical knowledge with the help of qualified faculty and trained experts. The course set to be rolled out with a stipend of Rs 10,000 and without any fee for the course, food, or accommodation will be offered at the university campus in Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram. With the age-group being as wide as 18 to 45, and with 30 trainees in each batch, the authorities aim to capture the attention of people of different ages. While the Toddy Board has structured the course, the university will largely be providing the infrastructure support required. One of the main problems the Kerala toddy industry faces is the absence of good toddy tappers, the solution for which, we hope, will begin with this course, KTIDB chief executive officer Anil Kumar G said. He said there will be two trainers for practical sessions.
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Housing for landslide victims: Congress flayed over hollow promises
KALPETTA: The CPM has questioned the Congresss announcement on the construction of houses for victims of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide, accusing the party of making hollow promises ahead of the elections. Wayanad CPM district secretary K Rafeeq strongly criticised the Congress leader T Siddique, pointing out that the Congress had publicly claimed that house construction would begin on December 28. Just days before the elections, Kalpetta MLA and Congress leader T Siddique had stated that the construction of houses promised by the Congress for landslide-affected families would commence on December 28. Today is December 28, the date mentioned by T Siddique. On December 10, he announced that the money for the land had been paid, all legal procedures had been completed, and construction would begin within December itself, Rafeeq wrote in a Facebook post.
Rehabilitate evictees before taking up projects: Samastha to Karnataka govt
KASARAGOD: Condemning the bulldozing of houses at Yelahanka near Bengaluru, Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama president Syed Muhammad Jiffiri Muthukoya Thangal on Sunday urged the Karnataka government to implement development projects only after ensuring the rehabilitation of the evicted people. Samastha is not against development projects but it cannot condone the act of rendering the poor people homeless, Thangal told reporters in Kasaragod, adding that the destruction of around 200 houses would pain every human being. Evicting poor Muslims and Dalits before finding an alternative place cannot be justified. There should be urgent measures by the government towards this, he said. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the Sandesha Yathra at Mangaluru later, Thangal said the journey had convinced him that people are with Samastha and will crush any attempt to harm the organisation. Samastha represents true Islam and any attempt to smuggle in alien thoughts will be strongly opposed, he said. Karnataka Speaker U T Khader inaugurated the meeting. Kozhikode Qazi Syed Muhammad Koya Jamalullaili, Samastha secretaries M T Abdulla Musaliyar, Umar Faizi Mukkam, members of Samastha central mushawara and others attended the meeting. The Sandesha Yathra, aimed at spreading the message of the Samastha International Conference, kicked off from Nagercoil in Tamil Nadus Kanyakumari district. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, Kerala ministers and senior leaders of various political parties had attended the reception accorded to the Yathra at various places. Is CPM training guns on Bengaluru razing to reclaim Muslim votes?
Traffic blocks, NH works hit Eravikulam footfall
IDUKKI: Despite the holiday season, prolonged traffic congestion caused by ongoing development works on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi national highway has begun to affect tourist movement in and around Munnar, with the impact most evident at Eravikulam National Park. Tourists heading to the hill station continue to face long hours of gridlock, especially along the Neriamangalam-Munnar stretch and within town limits. The congestion, which worsens during weekends and peak hours, has discouraged many from planning short trips, residents said. A park official said daily turnout has dropped sharply in recent days. The number of visitors, which was earlier above 3,000 a day, has now dropped to between 2,000 and 2,400. Although arrivals were good till December 25, there has been a clear decline since then, the official said. According to the official, road congestion has played a major role in the dip. Due to bad traffic hold-ups from Neriamangalam to Munnar and within town, tourists from within the state are not travelling to Munnar for weekend visits. Most of the current visitors are from outside Kerala, mostly from Tamil Nadu and northern states, he added. However, the data from other tourist centres in Munnar presents a mixed picture. According to the District Tourism Promotion Council, visitor numbers at Mattupetty remained largely steady during the holiday period, hovering between 344 and 450 a day between December 20 and 27. In contrast, the Botanical Garden witnessed a steady rise in footfall, with numbers increasing from 1,612 on December 20 to over 5,000 on December 27, indicating that tourists are preferring easily accessible attractions within town limits. On social media platforms, tourists who visited the hill station have been urging prospective visitors to avoid crowded tourism spots, warning that long hours of traffic congestion could completely spoil the holiday mood. Meanwhile, nearby Vattavada has witnessed good tourist numbers. There has been a considerable inflow of tourists since the Christmas holidays, and hotels and homestays are almost fully booked, said Azhakesh K G, a resident. Offering a broader perspective, Benny, a homestay owner in Munnar, said perceptions of a tourism slowdown often stem from selective viewpoints. The idea that Munnar tourism is low usually comes from people who view the situation negatively or from operators running low-quality or unlicensed rooms. Reputed, experience-focused properties are still getting good guests, he said. Industry stakeholders said unless traffic management improves and road development works are expedited, congestion could continue to influence how tourists move within Munnar and its surrounding destinations during peak seasons.
Kerala HC relief to man who lost legs while trying to board moving train in 2022
KOCHI: Setting aside a previous order of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT), the Kerala High Court recently held that a passenger who lost his legs while attempting to board a moving train was entitled to compensation. Justice S Manu delivered the ruling on a petition filed by Siddharth K Bhattathiri, 26, a journalist, challenging the RCTs decision denying him compensation on the ground that the injury he sustained in the 2022 incident was self-inflicted. The RCTs counsel had opined that since the petitioner attempted to board a running train, the injuries sustained were the result of his own actions and therefore did not qualify for compensation under the Railways Act. However, the HC, while allowing the petition, held the expression self-inflicted injury under the Railways Act refers only to injuries caused by a deliberate and intentional act. Injuries resulting from negligence or lack of caution cannot be categorised as self-inflicted, it observed. Based on the reasoning, the HC directed that the respondent shall pay a compensation of Rs 8 lakh to the petitioner and same shall carry interest at the rate of 6% from the date of accident. Advocates Adil P, Muhammed Ibrahim Abdul Samad and Shabeer Ali Mohamed appeared for Siddharth. On November 19, 2022, Siddharth, then a journalist with Kairali TV, was travelling on the Kochuveli-Hazrat Nizamuddin train. He alighted at Surat railway station to buy drinking water. When the train started moving, he attempted to board, but slipped and fell, and had to have both his legs amputated.
Minister Sivankutty dismisses councillors claim over MLA office
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: R Sreelekhas demand to vacate the Sasthamangalam office used by Vattiyoorkavu MLA V K Prasanth was a challenge to the democratic system, General Education Minister V Sivankutty said on Sunday. Alleging political vendetta behind the move, he said Sreelekha had neither the right nor the authority to raise any claim over a corporation building. He claimed the attempt to disrupt the functioning of an office that served thousands of people in Vattiyoorkavu over the past seven years was politically motivated. Sivankutty said the state government had taken a clear decision allowing MLAs to function from offices under the control of the state government, municipal corporations and panchayats, irrespective of party affiliations. This was followed even during the tenures of the LDF and UDF governments, he said. Emphasising that an elected representatives office is not merely a building but a place where people access services, he said, Targeting an office that is functioning legally after paying the rent fixed by the corporation violates basic norms and propriety. Sivankutty, a former mayor of Thiruvananthapuram corporation, also said the municipal secretary has the authority to issue an eviction notice. Any move against the MLAs office while the legally valid contract period is in force, bypassing due procedure, amounts to challenging the mandate of people of Vattiyoorkavu, he said, asserting that the work of a popular MLA cannot be undermined by such cheap tactics.
Erroneous cross-vote in Vadakara triggers power shift
KOZHIKODE: The political landscape of Vadakara is in a state of upheaval following a high-stakes presidential election at the block panchayat that saw the LDF lose due to a single erroneous vote. What began as a procedural exercise soon spiralled into a saga of midnight attacks, disciplinary purges and shifting alliances. The fallout turned physical in the early hours of Sunday when the residence of RJD member Rajani Thekkethayyil was targeted. Assailants pelted stones at the house, shattering two window panes. Later, the family found a steel container bomb left on their carpet, interpreted by many as a calculated attempt at intimidation. The attack followed Saturdays election where Rajanis vote intended for the LDF went to the opposition, handing the presidency to the UDF-RMPI alliance. In a council where both the LDF and the UDF-RMPI Janakeeya Munnani held seven seats each, a draw of lots seemed inevitable. However, when the ballots were counted, UDF-RMPI candidate Kottayil Radhakrishnan secured eight votes, while LDFs K M Sathyan managed only six. Rajani maintained the cross-vote was a genuine mistake. I realised the error immediately after casting the vote and requested a chance to vote again, but it was denied, she explained. Rajani has filed complaints with the returning officer, the district collector and the Election Commission seeking to rectify what she termed was a mistake. However, the RJD leadership, under immense pressure from LDF lead partner CPM, showed no leniency. RJD district president M K Bhaskaran announced a six-month suspension for Rajani. The blunder has caused deep fissures within the LDF. In a move widely seen as an act of political penance, RJD withdrew its candidate for the vice-president post, M K Prasanna, and surrendered the seat to the CPM. In the subsequent V-P election, which ended in a 7-7 tie, CPMs Preethi Mohanan was elected through a draw of lots, defeating UDFs Jasmin Kalleri.
Organ donation pledges go up, but Kerala far behind top states
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Organ donation pledges in Kerala rose in 2025, crossing the 10,000-mark with around 6,000 new commitments in the year. The whopping 161% surge also improved the states national ranking from 13 to 10. However, Kerala remains far behind states such as Maharashtra and Rajasthan, which registered nearly one lakh pledges each, underscoring a gap between its reputation as a health pioneer and actual performance. Experts caution that the improvement is built on a low baseline; for a state that has long projected itself as a leader in public health, the numbers remain modest. They argue that sustained awareness campaigns, particularly among youth organisations, are essential if Kerala is to match its stature in the national health index. The revival of pledges comes after years of stagnation and controversy surrounding the cadaver donation programme. In 2024, Kerala recorded just 11 donations, a six-year low, while only 3,000 individuals registered through the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) platform by December. This year, pledges have coincided with a rise in donations. The state recorded 22 cadaver donations, highest in nine years. Officials at the Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (K-SOTTO) said pledging of organs picked up pace in the last 3-4 months, with Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kollam leading Aadhaar-based registrations. The increase in organ donation pledges is a reflection of the change in public attitude towards the programme, said Dr Noble Gracious, the K-SOTTO executive director. He noted that pledges were made from people across the state. And while the 30-45 age group led in 2024, this year the 18-30 age group took the lead. Families, once hesitant, have also begun honouring pledges as was seen in the case of A R Aneesh, a 38-year-old assistant prison officer from Thiruvananthapuram, whose family donated nine organs, including his heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, hand and corneas, in October.
Is CPM training guns on Bengaluru razing to reclaim Muslim votes?
MALAPPURAM: For the past several days, Keralas CPM leadership has trained its political fire on demolition sites in Bengaluru, unleashing a sustained attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government over what it describes as an anti-Muslim action. Yet, within Keralas political corridors, the sudden intensity of the partys intervention is being read less as minority outreach and more as political damage control aimed at reclaiming a slipping Muslim vote base. The backdrop is unmistakable. The Indian Union Muslim Leagues landslide victory in Malappuram and the UDFs strong showing across Muslim-majority pockets of Malabar have deeply unsettled the CPM, raising uncomfortable questions within the party about its eroding credibility among minority voters. This erosion did not happen overnight. A stream of communally loaded remarks by CPM leaders in the run-up to the local body elections, along with the partys silence on and, at times, perceived endorsement of controversial statements by SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan against the Muslim community, are widely seen as having decisively tilted Muslim-dominated regions away from the left. With the assembly election approaching, the CPM now appears keen to leverage the Bengaluru demolition controversy as a political reset button. Significantly, it was Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who first elevated the issue to a political flashpoint, breaking from the convention of cautious engagement with neighbouring states. In a sharply worded Facebook post, he termed the demolition of Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout in Yelahanka settlements where Muslims had lived for decades in Bengaluru shocking and painful, and accused the Congress government of importing the North Indian bulldozer raj model to the South. The implication was clear: The Congress, not the BJP, was now being placed in the dock over minority rights. The chief ministers intervention was swiftly followed by a coordinated party push. CPM Rajya Sabha MP A A Rahim rushed to the site and mounted an aggressive public campaign against the Karnataka government, claiming credit for forcing national attention on Fakir Colony. The Muslim community there was denied justice, and there was no one to speak for them. It was the intervention of Pinarayi Vijayan, the DYFI and the CPM that brought this injustice to light, Rahim said, while taking a swipe at AICC general secretary K C Venugopal for remaining silent until the issue gained traction. However, the CPMs narrative was quickly challenged by the Muslim League. The partys national general secretary P K Kunhalikutty accused the left of attempting to communalise the issue for political mileage, asserting that Fakir Colony was not exclusively a Muslim settlement. Some people rushed in to give this issue a communal colour for narrow political gain. The public will see through this politics. People from multiple communities live there, and the issue must be addressed on humanitarian grounds, Kunhalikutty said, adding that the Karnataka government would implement a rehabilitation plan and that the IUML had already taken up the matter with the Congress leadership. The rebuttal triggered an immediate counter from the CPM. Former minister and LDFs Thavanur MLA K T Jaleel, who also visited the demolition site, told TNIE that over 85% of residents were Muslims and dismissed allegations of political opportunism. These are fakirs who sing Qawwali at dargahs and have lived in the colony for years, which is how the settlement got its name. Nearly 85% of residents belong to the Muslim minority, though others also live there. The CPM has no political agenda here; this is purely a humanitarian intervention, Jaleel said. He also launched a direct attack on the IUML, accusing it of spreading misinformation to safeguard its electoral turf. The League is circulating false narratives against the CPM to protect its vote bank. Whatever they say, people are no longer going to believe them, he said. As political posturing intensifies, the Bengaluru demolitions have become a proxy battlefield for Keralas minority politics, with the CPM attempting to recast itself as the principal defender of Muslim rights, the Congress on the defensive, and the IUML determined not to cede ground. Meanwhile IUML state president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal said that the manner in which the eviction was carried out was not right. The humanitarian consequences of the eviction and demolition of houses by the Karnataka government appear to have been overlooked. What unfolded in Bengaluru should never have happened. Even if the government had legal grounds to act, the manner in which the eviction was carried out raises serious concerns. Reclaiming government land cannot justify bulldozer-style actions that disregard the lives and dignity of those affected, Thangal said.
32-year-old woman hacked by drug-addict husband loses battle for life in Kozhikode
KOZHIKODE: Four days after she was brutally attacked by her drug-addict husband, a 32-year-old woman died of her injuries in Kozhikode on Sunday. M K Muneera, a supermarket employee and mother of two, died at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital after battling for her life. Her husband, Abdul Jabbar, 38, is currently in judicial remand, accused of orchestrating the attack that has left their eight-year-old and six-year-old children motherless. The horror unfolded on Wednesday morning around 9.30am at their residence near Farook College. As Muneera was preparing to leave for work, Abdul confronted her, demanding money. When she stood her ground and refused to hand over her hard-earned wages to fuel his addiction, the situation turned lethal. Police reports indicate that Abdul locked the bedroom door, trapping Muneera inside. Then armed with a machete, he began a savage assault that targeted her head, neck, and hands. Abdul locked the bedroom and attacked Muneera on Wednesday. The children tried to open the door upon hearing their mothers cries, but they did not succeed, said T S Sreejith, SHO of Feroke police station. Witnesses described a chaotic scene where neighbours eventually broke down the door, only to be met by a blood-stained Abdul brandishing his weapon at them to create panic, before fleeing to the terrace. He was eventually restrained by local residents and taken into custody by Feroke police. Neighbours managed to move Muneera to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment. For Muneeras family, the grief is compounded by the bitterness of a second chance gone wrong. Her maternal uncle, Ashraf T K, recalled how Muneera had previously separated from Abdul while they were living in Kondotty in 2024 due to his unbearable violence. His drug abuse and lazy nature were the main reasons for their disputes, Ashraf said. He explained that Abdul had lured her back with promises of reform, even purchasing land for a house to prove his commitment. Domestic violence case was filed against Abdul in 2024 Witnesses described a chaotic scene where neighbours eventually broke down the door, only to be met by a blood-stained Abdul brandishing his weapon at them to create panic, before fleeing to the terrace. He was eventually restrained by local residents and taken into custody by Feroke police. Neighbours managed to move Muneera to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment. For Muneeras family, the grief is compounded by the bitterness of a second chance gone wrong. Her maternal uncle, Ashraf T K, recalled how Muneera had previously separated from Abdul while they were living in Kondotty in 2024 due to his unbearable violence. His drug abuse and lazy nature were the main reasons for their disputes, Ashraf said. He explained that Abdul had lured her back with promises of reform, even purchasing land for a house to prove his commitment. He promised her and her family that he would relocate, to make it difficult to get his hands on narcotics. He bought the land with his inheritance. Muneera agreed to live with him, seeing his desire to reform. But the problems didnt stop. He became more aggressive day by day. If she didnt get back with him, we wouldnt have lost her now, Ashraf said. This was Abduls second marriage; his first had already collapsed under the weight of his addictions. Despite a 2024 domestic violence case filed at Kondotty police station, Muneera had chosen to return to him just months back, hoping for the stable home that had always eluded them. Feroke police are preparing to raise the charges against Abdul to murder under Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Councillor vs MLA: Sreelekha wants office vacated, Prasanth says no
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A phone call by newly-elected Sasthamangalam councillor R Sreelekha on Saturday evening to Vattiyoorkavu MLA V K Prasanth, requesting him to vacate the MLA office functioning in the Sasthamangalam office building of the Thiruvananthapuram corporation kicked off a political storm on Sunday. The issue spilled into the public domain in the morning when former Thiruvananthapuram mayor Prasanth reached the corporation building to clarify his stand, drawing a large number of media persons and the public to the spot. Both the MLAs office and the councillors office operate on the ground floor. Sreelekha had cited space constraints in the councillors office as the reason for her request. However, Prasanth made it clear he had no plans to vacate. All facilities required for a councillors office have been provided here. It is a building with two gates and all necessary amenities. For over seven years, the offices of the councillor and the MLA have been functioning here, and such an issue was never raised earlier, Prasanth told reporters. Questioning the timing of the request, the MLA asked, Why is there a demand to vacate now? Is it fair for a councillor to ask an MLA to move out citing inadequate facilities? He said he had a valid rent tenure for the office until March 31 and that a request had already been submitted to the corporation seeking renewal. If the corporation decides to evict me, I will challenge it legally. I cannot accept a request that violates my rights as a tenant, he said. Shortly after, Sreelekha arrived on the premises and explained her position. This is a building belonging to the Thiruvananthapuram corporation and is meant for the functioning of the zonal office and the councillors office. To my knowledge, there is no formal agreement permitting the MLAs office to function here, she said. Cant accept unjust request, says Prasanth Stressing that Prasanth was like a brother to her, the former DGP said, Based on our long-standing friendship, I only asked whether there was any possibility of vacating the place as my office faces space constraints. This should not have been turned into a controversy, she said. She said files and an almirah of the councillors office were kept inside a toilet due to lack of space. Sreelekha then briefly entered Prasanths office and said she harboured no animosity towards anyone, only goodwill. Prasanth, however, reiterated that while he bore no personal ill will, he could not accept an unjust request. As criticism mounted over the issue being raised without prior discussion within the party or the council, Mayor V V Rajesh also addressed the media. Sreelekha and Prasanth have been friends for many years. She only raised the issue based on that rapport. There was no need to politicise it to this extent, the mayor said. Even as General Education Minister V Sivankutty claimed that Sreelekhas demand was politically motivated, sources said many in the Left camp suspect that a broader political strategy could be at play, amid speculation that the BJP may field Sreelekha against Prasanth in the Vattiyoorkavu assembly constituency. Meanwhile, in a statement, BJP Thiruvananthapuram district president Karamana Jayan alleged that Prasanths attempt to politicise a personal conversation and convert it into a controversy was driven by his fear of an impending defeat in Vattiyoorkavu. Jayan also said the party would seek a review of all corporation buildings leased out at nominal rent, adding that changes would be made to the existing system, under which the city corporation was incurring substantial revenue losses due to low rentals.
Thiruvananthapuram to Srinagar: Why Kashmirs Political Moment has Arrived
GL Raina giridharraina@gmail.com Political change in India rarely begins with slogans; it begins with evidence. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliances decisive victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation is not relevant to Kashmir because of geography, but because of pattern. It demonstrates how regions long declared politically exceptional eventually respond to the same forces-governance performance, institutional credibility, and voter fatigue with entrenched elites. Kashmir has lived under the myth of political exceptionalism for decades. That myth is now fraying. Keralas capital [] The post Thiruvananthapuram to Srinagar: Why Kashmirs Political Moment has Arrived appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Draft voters list out, BLOs still busy with mapping exercise
A total of 19.32 lakh people have been included in the unmapped list in the State, of whom 2.1 lakh are in Ernakulam
District Police Chief promises proper probe into bike accident
Bengaluru demolition: Vijayans 'minority' googly on election eve sets AICC on backfoot
A routine eviction drive in north Bengaluru has triggered a political row, putting the Congress-led Karnataka government under pressure from both the Kerala government and its own central leadership, while drawing sharp criticism from the BJP.
Vice President to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on December 29
KWAs 190-MLD water treatment plant awaits government approval
The proposal, updated after a revision in the cost estimate, was put on hold following the announcement of the local body elections but is expected to move forward in the coming weeks
Calicut archdiocese hosts Felix Natalis
Pappanji to be set ablaze at two venues in Fort Kochi this New Year
The effigy put up by the Cochin Carnival Committee will be burnt at Parade Ground, while Gala De Fort Kochi, a local charity club, has received permission to burn the effigy it erected at Veli Ground
Railway police nab two for alleged theft in Kochi
Calicut varsity students union proposes to hold zonal arts festivals from January
Chittur-Thattamangalam municipality abolishes respected, honourable honorifics
Chittur-Thattamangalam has become the first local body in the country to scrap the honorific title respected
Stress laid on fostering artistic and cultural awareness among students
Sargotsavam 2025, State-level arts festival of students from model residential schools under Scheduled Tribes Development department, begins in Kannur
Sumesh Achuthan is IFFCO director
Events marking 80th anniversary of Russian nuclear industry get under way
WINGS Thiruvananthapuram bird count records 188 species
85 species, the highest among the 10 regions surveyed, was spotted at Kottoor forests. Arippa forest also emerged as a species-rich site, yielding 83 species
Kerala politics spills over to Karnataka after eviction drive in Bengaluru
The statements of Kerala CM and AICC general secretary after an eviction drive in Bengaluru are seen as part of a narrative building exercise ahead of Assembly elections in Kerala expected early next year
Congress seeks disqualification of Agali panchayat president
Congress member N.K. Manju had switched sides and became president of the Agali grama panchayat with the support of the LDF
CPI(M) to hold protest assemblies against new MGNREGS regulations
The scheme, which was originally fully funded by Centre, has undergone a significant shift to a 60:40 cost-sharing ratio between the Centre and the State
A Congress-run local club near Thalassery was vandalized on Saturday night, with the party alleging CPM workers were responsible due to their election defeat. Furniture, flags, posters, and a Mahatma Gandhi portrait were damaged at the Priyadarshini Club, which served as a Congress election office. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
CPI(M) alleges Congress-BJP nexus behind power shifts in Mattathur
CPI(M) district secretary says defections, tactical voting and covert alliances expose Congress leaderships role in enabling BJP and communal forces across local bodies in the district
Mattathur political drama deepens as suspended Congress members hit back
Defiant councillors deny switch to BJP, accuse CPI(M) of engineering corruption cover-up.
BJP-led NDA wins control of eight grama panchayats in Alappuzha
The front wins four of the seats through a draw of lots
SDPI blames LDF, UDF for BJPs third term in Palakkad
BJPs continued rule in Palakkad is no accident; it reflects the political opportunism of both the UDF and the LDF, says an SDPI leader
Congress will ensure 50% representation for women and youth in 2026 elections: Satheesan
Then a Harita Karma Sena volunteer, Rajani now helms a local body in Idukki
A volunteer since 2021, Ms. Rajani has spent years visiting homes across the panchayat for waste collection and vows to strengthen waste management initiatives
Kerala Congress sings national anthem incorrectly, draws flak
Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress party in Kerala found itself in an embarrassing situation when a line of the national anthem was sung incorrectly during a program at its state headquarters here on Sunday. This happened during the 141st foundation day celebration of the Indian National Congress at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office here. After Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kerala Muslim Jamat demands bifurcation of Malappuram district
Local body polls: elections of standing committee members from January 5 to January 7
Kerala State Human Rights Commission seeks report about attack on Attappady tribal youth
Manikandan from Palur in Pudur panchayat of Attappady was allegedly attacked after being accused of theft by a man named Ramaraj a couple of weeks ago
Entry of multi-axle vehicles restricted on Thamarassery pass during daytime
IUML chooses SC woman as Malappuram district panchayat vice-president
Under fire from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the embarrassing political volte-face, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan denied that any Congress worker had defected to the BJP
Ola Electric fast-tracks rollout of 4680 Bharat Cell powered vehicles
New Delhi: Ola Electric on Sunday said it has scaled up deliveries of its 4680 Bharat Cell powered S1 Pro+ (5.2 kWh) across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Karnataka. The company has commenced deliveries across Coimbatore, Kochi, and Hyderabad, along with continued ramp-up in Bengaluru, Ola Electric said in a statement. The S1 Pro+ (5.2 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 .
Ola Electric ramps up deliveries of '4680 Bharat Cell' vehicles
Ola Electric is now delivering its S1 Pro+ scooters powered by its own 4680 Bharat Cell batteries. Deliveries have expanded across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Karnataka. This move makes Ola Electric the first Indian company to fully own its cell and battery pack manufacturing process. The company plans to roll out these vehicles nationwide soon.
Kerala State Electricity Board nod for 6,478.41 crore plan outlay for 2026-27
This includes an outlay of 848.79 crore for power generation, 1,175.48 crore for transmission and 1,669 crore for power distribution side
Missing child found drowned in Chittur pond in Keralas Palakkad
CPI(M) veteran K.M. Sudhakaran passes away
Sudhakaran was a member of the partys State committee for 35 years and served as the State treasurer of CITU
Congress to allot up to 50% seats to women, youth in Kerala Assembly polls: Satheesan
Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan announced that the Congress party will allocate up to 50% of its Assembly election seats to women and young candidates. This move aligns with the AICC's policy and Rahul Gandhi's commitment to greater representation, ensuring opportunities for the younger generation without sidelining senior leaders.
After the issue blew up, Sreelekha met Prasanth at his office. She says she had only made a friendly request considering the inadequacies of space allotted for the Sasthamangalam councillor in the same building
WCC slams Kerala government over molestation case against filmmaker Kunhi Muhammed
The outfit alleges in an FB post that though the survivor had sent a letter detailing the incident to the Chief Minister, his office did not issue any direct response despite taking certain steps subsequently
Congresss organisational decay fertilises the BJP in Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan
Eight Congress ward members enable the BJPs ascendancy to power in the Mattanoor Grama Panchayat in Thrissur. Mr Vijayan says Mattanur model is portentous for secular and progressive Kerala
P Viswanathan: A watchman-turned municipal chairman from Paniya tribe in Kerala
P Viswanathan has become the first municipal chairman from the Paniya tribal community in Kalpetta Municipality. He recently won a general seat and was chosen by his party for the top post. Viswanathan aims to inspire his community and bring change. His parents expressed immense happiness at his achievement. This marks a significant milestone for the Paniya community in Wayanad.
Rowdy-sheeter externed from district
SP, District Collector Dr. A. Siri issued orders externing Tulasi Kumar from the district. Tulasi Kumars father, Vadde Ramanjaneyulu, and another rowdy-sheeter, Pathan Imran Khan, were also externed from the district a few days ago
My Dear Kuttichathan fame art director K Shekhar passes away
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Renowned art director and designer K Shekhar, 72, best known for his path-breaking work in My Dear Kuttichathan, passed away on Saturday morning at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram. Shekhar was the art director of My Dear Kuttichathan, Indias first 3D film. He is especially remembered for designing the famous rotating bedroom set seen in the song Aalipazham Perukkan, where children appear to walk on walls and the ceiling. The scene was created using a real mechanical rotating room with the camera mounted to move in sync with it - a pioneering visual effect in Indian cinema at the time. A postgraduate in journalism from the University of Kerala (1979), Shekhar entered the film industry as costume publicity designer for Padayottam, Malayalam cinemas first 70mm film directed by Jijo. He later worked as art director for several notable films including Fazils Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu, Chanakyan and Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare, and for the Hindi television series Bible Ki Kahaniyan telecast on Doordarshan. He was also part of the design team behind the Kishkinta Amusement Park in Chennai. He is survived by wife Jayanti Shekhar, a commerce teacher. The body was kept for public viewing at his residence near Statue Junction till Saturday evening and was later cremated at Santhi Kavadam, Thycaud.
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CPMs Priyadarshini is district panchayat president
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The LDF retained control of the Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat on Saturday with V Priyadarshini assuming office as its ninth president. She was sworn in by District Collector Anu Kumari at a function held at the district panchayat hall. Priyadarshini, an LDF member elected from the Kallambalam division, secured 15 votes in the presidential election. UDF candidate Agnes Rani, representing the Venganoor division, polled 13 votes. LDF member B P Murali, elected from the Navayikulam division, was chosen as vice-president, also securing 15 votes, while UDF nominee Sajith Muttappalam received 13 votes. Murali was administered the oath of office by President Priyadarshini. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Minister V Sivankutty, Kadakampally Surendran, MLAs V Joy, D K Murali and G Stephen, former district panchayat president D Suresh Kumar, and other members of the panchayat. With 15 seats, the LDF had already secured a clear majority in the 28-member district panchayat. The UDF, which improved its tally to 13 seats from the previous term, fielded Agnes Rani in an attempt to challenge the ruling front. However, the LDF succeeded in retaining both the top posts. The NDA failed to open its account. The members of the district panchayat are: Adarsh Elakamon (Elakamon), Deepa Anil (Kilimanoor), Sudheersha (Kallara), P V Rajesh (Vembayam), J Yahia (Anad), K R Shaiju (Palode), Pradeep Narayan (Aryanad), L P Maya Devi (Vellanad), Gopu Neyyar (Poovachal), J P Annie Prasad (Ottasekharamangalam), Athira Grace (Vellarada), I Vijayaraji (Kunnathukal), S K Ben Darwin (Parassala), C R Pranakumar (Mariyapuram), Freeda Simon (Kanjiramkulam), Anjitha Vinod Kottukal (Balaramapuram), Agnes Rani (Venganoor), B Shobhana (Pallichal), S Suresh Babu (Malayinkeezhu), R Preetha (Karakulam), S Karthika (Pothencode), Mahani Jaseem (Kaniyapuram), Mini Jayachandran (Murukkumpuzha), Sajith Muttappalam (Kizhuvilam), S Sheela (Chirayinkeezhu), Nabeel Kallambalam (Manamboor), and V Priyadarshini (Kallambalam).
CPM stalwart V S Achuthanandan passed away on July 21 at the age of 101, leaving an indelible imprint on not just the Communist movements political markings, but on every milestone woven into the states socio-cultural fabric. Poverty eradication sustained? On November 1, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Kerala free of extreme poverty making it the first state in the country to achieve the status. Though the nature of the announcement, with Mammootty in attendance, made it seem as much a PR moment as a policy milestone, the state government deserves credit for making a sustained effort to identify extremely poor families. Rajeev Chandrasekhar succeeded K Surendran as the states new BJP chief. Initially branded an outsider , Rajeev emerged as a power player after the partys victory in TPuram corporation. The Malayalam film fraternity came together to pay rich tributes to actor, screenwriter, and director Sreenivasan , whose satirical films reshaped popular cinema and made generations laugh. Gold-clad plates being removed from the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple as part of the SIT probe into the alleged misappropriation and sale of gold, carried out by falsifying records to show them as copper during refurbishment in 2019, exposing systemic fraud and potential links to smuggling rings. Fierce sea surges and relentless coastal erosion have displaced dozens of fisher families, laying bare the vulnerability of Keralas 590-km-long shoreline. According to various studies, over 55% of Keralas coastline is at risk of erosion. There has also been a staggering loss of 647 acres of coastal land along a 58-km stretch in Thiruvananthapuram district alone over the past 14 years, highlighting the urgent need for effective coastal protection measures in the state From the start, the state governments Messi project was riddled with confusion, shifting sponsors, and half-baked plans that kept fans guessing whether Argentine superstar Lionel Messi would ever set foot in the state. The anticipation, however, ended in vain. The AMMA made history, electing Shwetha Menon as its president the first woman to hold the post in the film bodys 30-year history A stray dog stands atop a boundary wall marked with civic poll campaign graffiti and posters, capturing a striking contrast between the feverish political outreach across the state and the persistent issue of stray dog menace, which continues to trouble the public. Last respects being offered by the family of N Ramachandran , a 65-year-old Kochi native who was among the 26 civilians killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 this year Mundakkai natives Radha and Pathumma embrace at Puthumala graveyard on the first anniversary of the devastating Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides in Wayanad . The day was marked by sombre remembrances, prayers, and reflections on the tragedy that struck on July 30, 2024, claiming over 298 lives Mother Eliswa , the first nun of the Catholic Church in Kerala, was elevated to the rank of blessed in November. It was on April 14 that Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Eliswa People throng the Ernakulam District and Principal Sessions Court premises following the acquittal of Dileep in the actor assault case after the prosecution failed to establish conspiracy charge against him. Six accused were convicted. The lynching of Ramnarayan Baghel , a migrant worker from Chhattisgarh, on suspicion of theft at Walayar in Palakkad sits uneasily with Keralas image as a fully literate state. Ramnarayans wife, Lalitha, breaks down on seeing his body. This is the 5th lynching of a migrant in the state in the past decade Kochi-Muziris Biennale began in December, featuring 22 venues and seven collaterals, significantly widening the socio-historical as well as political footprints of the new-age art exhibition
Bengaluru hospitals see increase in flu symptoms
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is witnessing a noticeable surge in seasonal influenza and other respiratory infections as the city heads into the year-end, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. There has been nearly a five-fold increase in outpatient visits for respiratory symptoms over the last few weeks, said Dr Sachin Kumar, director of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at Sakra World Hospital. He said the current trend is being closely monitored due to the rapid spread of the H3N2 strain. He added that hospitals are also seeing a significant rise in paediatric cases, with many children reporting symptoms. Around 2030% of our outpatient visits are currently due to influenza-like illness, said Dr Koushik N, senior specialist Pulmonologist at Aster RV Hospital. While most cases remain mild and resolve within three to five days, he said elderly patients, immunocompromised individuals and those with comorbidities face a higher risk of complications, including pneumonia. We are currently seeing around 20 cases of viral influenza and other infections, with H3N2 being the more common variant, said Dr Mahesh Kumar JM, internal medicine specialist at KIMS Hospital. Cold weather, year-end travel and crowding were contributing factors, he said. The increase comes even as the Health Department has issued an advisory warning of a likely rise in influenza cases between January and March. With people moving between cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi, Kerala, Chennai and other destinations, infections are being carried from one region to another and spreading rapidly after return. Emergency departments are also reporting a steady inflow of patients. We are seeing patients almost every day with fever, cough and cold, with multiple influenza variants, said Dr Sruthi Bhaskaran, Head of Emergency Medicine at Vasavi Hospitals. Dos 1. Elderly should take influenza vaccination 2. Wear masks during travelling 3. Early consultation if symptoms persist
Light, flower show becomes favourite weekend spot in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The streets along Kanakakunnu Palace were flooded with people and crammed with vehicles not a new sight to a Trivandrum resident in the festive days. Big-sized reindeer leading the way for Santa Claus sleigh at the mega entrance to the palace, trees lit up in colourful lights, and thematic light designs the Vasantholsavam light and flower show has become the best weekend getaway for all Trivians, with people of all age groups coming up to see how lights tell tales! The 8-year-old Parie from Chhattisgarh was full of surprises the colours made a lasting impact on her. My favourite was the dragon. and I loved the flowers too, she said, by listing out the colours she saw inside. Her parents, both working at the ISRO at Veli here, said that they came here early that evening so that the child could enjoy everything inside peacefully. Not just them, tourists from different districts and states including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were actively part of the programmes here. Standing outside the mirror maze was Bhavya, a college student, who still seemed not to be out of how mirrors around the room and lights inside gave her an out-of-the-world experience. Another youngster remarked that rather than decorating the entire stretch of roads with lights, as done during Onam time, creative works like the designs of spores would be better. Coming from Kollam, Class XI student Devananda said that the celebrations resembled those of the Kollam festival. As usual, the nights are busier here than the evenings. While parents led the children to see the lights, the children led their parents towards the stalls that sell snacks and attractive toys. However, not all people have the same opinion about the festival. Athul Sivadas, a media student, mentioned that this years show is not as good as that of the previous years. Being a resident of this city, I know how well-arranged the programme was in the previous years, but this time, everything feels like a rushed, last-minute arrangement, he opined. Getting mixed reviews The festival has recieved mixed reviews from the public. For families, the festival seems to be the perfect getaway, as kids find the illuminations fascinating. For others, this years festival appeared to not be as good as that of the previous years
Six arrested for fake Instagram honeytrap, assault and extortion in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Aryancode police have arrested six persons for allegedly creating a fake Instagram profile using a young womans photographs to cheat and extort money from a man, and for brutally assaulting him when he came to meet them. The arrested are Nidhin, 24, his brother Nidheesh, 25, Sreejith alias Sreekuttan, 24, Akhil alias Sachu, 26, and two Plus-II students. According to the police, the gang targeted Mahesh Mohanan, 40, a native of Kunnathoor in Kollam, by creating a fake Instagram account and chatting with him regularly. After gaining his confidence, they allegedly told him that the woman was alone at her house and asked him to come to Aryancode on December 22. When Mahesh reached the spot, the accused allegedly detained him and assaulted him. His hand was fractured and he suffered stab injuries. The gang also allegedly snatched his mobile phone and ATM card, obtained the PIN, and withdrew Rs 21,500 from his bank account. The accused further demanded Rs 2 lakh as ransom and threatened to falsely implicate him in a Pocso case if he failed to pay Rs 1 lakh immediately, the police said. Realising that Mahesh did not have more money, the gang allegedly abandoned him at Neyyattinkara and fled. Injured and disoriented, he managed to reach Parassala, where he approached the local police station. He was later shifted to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. Based on information received from the Parassala police, a team led by Aryancode SHO Thanseem Abdul Samad traced and arrested the accused. The police said Nidhin and Nidheesh are involved in several criminal cases registered at Neyyattinkara, Marayamuttom, Parassala and Kattakkada police stations. All the accused have been remanded in judicial custody. Withdrew Rs 21,500 from victims bank account When Mahesh reached the spot, the accused allegedly detained him and assaulted him. His hand was fractured and he suffered stab injuries. The gang also allegedly snatched his mobile phone and ATM card, obtained the PIN, and withdrew Rs 21,500 from his bank account.
A testing 2025 for Kerala's public faith, environment; political fortunes swing
Kerala witnessed a significant 2025 marked by a gold loss row at Sabarimala, a major verdict in the actress assault case and shifts in political fortunes. The UDF gained ground in local polls, while the BJP made history in Thiruvananthapuram. Maritime accidents and the passing of former CM V S Achuthanandan also made news.
