Kerala man arrested for cultivating cannabis plants outside flat
After a tip-off, police discovered 22 cannabis plants in polythene bags in front of the accuseds flat in Kollam. Investigative officers said the suspect grew and dried the marijuana with the clear intention of selling it
Weather Today and Tomorrow: India's southwest monsoon is intensifying, with the IMD issuing multiple rainfall alerts for July 6-7. Heavy to extremely heavy downpours are expected across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, and Himalayan states. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to potential thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, with advisories for flood-prone areas.
Monsoon triggers chaos across India; 7 dead, states on alert
Mumbai air traffic hit, roads flooded, warning issued for landslides New Delhi: Monsoon kept people across India on their toes on Sunday, grounding flights, flooding roads and claiming seven lives in Mumbai, while Kerala was on high alert for floods and landslides and Odisha and Himachal on the lookout for heavy rain. The India Meteorological []
CorroHealth mass layoffs: CPI(M) calls for State intervention
Long-overdue digital survey for ThammanamPullepady Road project gets under way
Project aims to construct a 3.7-km-long four-lane road linking MG Road with the EdappallyVyttila NH 66 Bypassby widening and extending the ThammanamPullepady Road
How a ledger titled after CMRL's CFO helped investigating agencies
A special ledger allegedly maintained by CMRL's former CFO, Suresh Kumar KS, has revealed fraudulent cash flows into the Kerala firm. Probe agencies, including the ED, are investigating these alleged irregularities totaling 182 crore, which reportedly involved payments to various entities based on the MD's instructions.
Pariyathukavu rehabilitation: foundation for houses likely by July 16
First instalment of 25,863 crore under VB-GRAM G released
Uttar Pradesh received the highest allocation at 3,210.76 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, while Kerala received a considerably smaller allocation of 925.33 crore; concerns over centralised planning and high technological barrier persist
Centre releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under VB-G-RAM-G scheme
Replacing MGNREGA from July 1, the scheme has been rolled out nationwide without major issues, with Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Rajasthan leading in generating employment. Chouhan said wages have been increased by around 10 per cent, with a minimum daily wage of 300.
Pothundy twin murder verdict today
Lone accused, Chenthamara of Thiruthampadam, Nenmara, is already serving double life imprisonment for the murder of his neighbour Sajitha, who was hacked to death on August 31, 2019
CorroHealth lay-offs: Kerala Labour Minister to hold talks on July 10
Government is exploring every possible measure to protect the affected workers and timely actions have already been initiated since the issue came to light, says Minister
Kerala Deputy Leader of the Opposition demand not a closed chapter, says CPI
CPI State assistant secretary P.P. Suneer, MP, says the issue should be discussed within the LDF and the matter cannot be closed unilaterally
Banner Film Society to organise tribute to veteran film critic M.F.Thomas
Congress pulls the plug on independent alliance in Pala, throws UDF into crisis
Move over councils decision to grant permission to DYFI to hold its district meet; Congress terms the move political betrayal; three-member collective unfazed, says it has an agreement with the UDF and not just the Congress alone
First phase of Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Wayanad to be ready by November, says Minister
The museum, coming up on a 10-acre site, has completed around 60% of the construction work in its first phase, says the Agriculture Minister
Fresh probe sought into death of former SNDP leader in Kerala
Petition by Maheshans wife to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala seeks to appoint a fresh investigation team; Maheshan was found dead at Yogam union office at Kanichukulangara in June 2020
Kerala Health Minister orders probe into unused medical equipment purchases
The State Health Minister said the inquiry would cover purchases made using Plan funds and PMSSY funds, as well as medical equipment supplied by the Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Youth held for attack on Aryanad SHO
The SHO suffered injuries to his head
Monsoon walk spotlights breeding birds in Kole wetlands
Black-winged Stilt chicks among highlights as birders document over 38 species
Tribal documentation camp at Nilambur on July 11
Weather alert: Kollam district administration prohibits fishing till July 7
Directive against fishers venturing into the sea comes following an IMD forecast predicting squally weather and strong winds along Kerala coast
Demand grows for underpass at Mukkali near Vadakara
Complaint by actor Ansiba Hassan: Court directs registration of FIR against Lakshmipriya, SI
Ansiba has accused Lakshmipriya of filing a false complaint against her, and Reshma, SI of womens cell, of subjecting her to harassment and unlawful detention in the name of verifying allegations against her
MGU professor named among worlds top 5% scientists
An Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellow and a solid state material scientist, he has served as a senior professor and Dean of Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences
Resentment in Muslim League over selection of Ministers personal staff
Muslim Students Federation adopts resolution at Malappuram district committee meet, criticising the appointments. It accuses Ministers of overlooking workers who had stood by the party through the decade-long LDF rule, despite personal hardships, police action and criminal cases. Recommendations of key feeder organisations ignored, it says
A month on, Vennala residents continue to face water shortage
Mohanlal declares possession of six more elephant tusks
Actors collection includes 10 tusks and 13 ivory idols, which, as per his declaration, were obtained as ancestral/hereditary succession and gifts and compliments
Kerala government has tasked the Finance department with preparing a table of topics on which scrutiny by the IFAs is necessary and those on which it is not necessary
Woman injured in wild boar attack inside supermarket in Keralas Ranni
She was arranging goods after opening the shop when the animal crashed through the entrance and charged at her
Abuse complaint by minor in Keralas Pathanamthitta found to be fabricated
Medical examination reports confirm that no sexual assault had occurred; minor retracts her initial allegations during further questioning
Kerala's health department is taking decisive action to end the practice of admitting patients on hospital floors due to overcrowding. Initial efforts will focus on the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode medical colleges, with plans to relocate services and construct new facilities. This initiative aims to ensure all patients receive proper beds, addressing recent widespread criticism of the public healthcare system.
Rain Triggers Cliff Collapse at Kerala's Varkala Beach
The collapse is believed to have been triggered by intermittent rainfall over the past few days
Fake online stores advertising branded merchandise at improbably low prices, offering 70% to 90% discounts, are the latest in a series of online scams exploiting the budget-conscious purchasing behaviour of urban consumers in the State
Kerala Bus Operator Fined Over 'Free Travel for Men' Protest
Private bus owners and employees in Pathanamthitta, Kollam and Kottayam districts, under the banner of the Private Bus Operators Association, have announced that they will suspend services on July 8
V. Sivankutty slams Kerala CMs reverse remittance remarks on migrant workers
Objection on Kerala Chief Ministers recent observation that large amounts of money earned in Kerala are flowing to other States through reverse remittances and that migrant workers contribute mainly to State economy through taxes generated from liquor consumption
Name Kochi airport after K. Karunakaran, says Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran
Former KPCC chief says airport is the lasting symbol of the late leaders vision and determination
Sivankutty alleges that attempts by NDA-led Corporations leadership to protect Vazhottukonam ward councillor R. Sugathan, who is under judicial remand after being arrested under provisions of Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act, has disrupted day-to-day functioning of the local body
Senior leader appears to hold out an olive branch to CPI(M) dissidents-turned-UDF Independent MLAs T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan, representing the Payyannur and Taliparamba Assembly constituencies respectively
Kerala Court Orders FIR Against Actress Lakshmi Priya, Husband and Woman Cop
Case relates to alleged illegal detention and harassment of actress Ansiba Hassan at Women's Cell
Wild Boar Enters Kerala Supermarket, Injures Woman in Shocking Attack
Animal strays into roadside shop in Pathanamthitta before fleeing through busy road
In Kerala HC, NMC reiterates MBBS fees can be charged only for 4.5-year academic duration
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has told the Kerala High Court that MBBS fees can be charged only for the prescribed four-and-a-half years of academic study, arguing that colleges cannot levy tuition beyond the notified course duration. The submission came in response to a petition by the Kerala Private Medical College Management Association. The Commission relied on the NMC Act, CBME Guidelines and previous court rulings to support its stand on MBBS fee collection.
Mohanlal Ivory case: Actor seeks to declare wildlife articles
Malayalam star Mohanlal has sought to regularize ivory articles in his possession through a one-time amnesty scheme offered by the Kerala Forest Department. This move follows a High Court order that cancelled his ownership certificates. The actor's application is under scrutiny, with officials inquiring about the origin and acquisition of the items. Meanwhile, legal proceedings concerning the possession remain ongoing.
Two held for alleged theft of cow at Badiadka in Kasaragod
Traffic snarls worsen around Kochi metro extension, NHAI flyover worksites
Police say unscientific site management, potholes and inadequate supervision at the ongoing works have worsened traffic snarls on key arterial roads
Streetlights on Container Road to be commissioned by July 15
Police officers suspended for alleged drinking while on duty
Court rejects BJP councillor R. Sugathan's bail plea
No support from aggregator, says Kerala woman left bedridden after bike-taxi accident in Bengaluru
Nurses to intensify protest after hospital owners skip conciliation talks
Ninth edition of The Hindu Home Expo commences at LuLu Mall
50-crore master plan on anvil for Cherooppa health centre in Kozhikode
Kochi witnesses two-fold increase in NDPS cases in a month
Of the 1,143 drug-related cases registered in the first six months of the year, 503 were recorded in June alone following the launch of the new anti-drug operation
SFI wins Kozhikode GMC union polls after 23 years
Adani-MSC deal: State govt. cautious as APSEZ clarifies stance in second letter
It remains unclear whether the mortgage rights over the port site and its assets granted to the AVPPL for the concession period will be applicable to the new partner, MSC. APSEZ tells State govt. that would MSC will not enjoy a monopoly at the port will be accessible to all users without discrimination
AI Express restores Gulf flights from Calicut
Crime Branch to probe vendors death
Tender to be floated for construction of Vallakadavu bridge soon
Congress announces withdrawal of support to independent collective in Pala municipality
Move over a controversial council vote sanctioning approval to a DYFI meeting
Kerala to launch 24x7 helpline for senior citizens
To also set up district ageing cells and introduce a host of welfare measures for the elderly and persons with disabilities
Restrictions in Nelliampathy as rain triggers tree falls, rockfall on ghat road
A final journey together: Kerala temples noble act gives everyone a resting place
A public graveyard owned by the Sree Periyattappan Mahadeva Temple at Cheruthoni in the States Idukki district serves as a model for religious unity, as it holds over 200 graves belonging to people from various religious communities
Panel recommends 14.23 lakh compensation for dog attack victims
Syndicate members complaint: Chancellors hearing on July 7
Police probe alleged sexual abuse of minor in Pathanamthitta
The Koodal police have registered two cases on Friday against six individuals
Deputy range forest officer suspended
Kozhikode schools mini forest brings students closer to nature
Bodies of two missing in boat capsize recovered from rain-swollen kole fields in Thrissur
Scuba team traces the bodies; locals warn monsoon turns deceptively calm wetlands into a treacherous terrain
Kollam to strengthen waste processing facilities
Paediatricians body to tackle nutritional deficiencies in infants
To partner with parents to help infants meet the adequate diet criteria of WHO
State govt. nominates six persons to Calicut varsity Senate and Syndicate
Kerala HC stays trial proceedings in complaint by actress against Boby Chemmanur
Former Congress leader from Kozhikode arrested over fund misuse in coop. society
Personal staff of Kerala Health Minister quits
Journalist R. Rajagopals passport renewed, says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Former editor of The Telegraph could not get his passport renewed following an adverse verification report by the Kolkata police citing the removal of Mr. Rajagopals name from the West Bengal electoral roll during the special intensive revision
Kerala launches Dakshayani scheme to boost entrepreneurship among SC/ST women
SHGs to receive subsidy of up to 10 lakh for new ventures; pilot project to begin in Palakkad
Service of AI cameras in Kerala remains suspended as Finance department fails to clear pending bills
Payments have been pending for the last 15 months, resulting in arrears of around 60 crore owed to Keltron
Konaseema to host coir conclave on July 16, 17
Entrepreneurs from Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to discuss technological advancements and opportunities for expanding value-added coir manufacturing in the region
Leadership alleges nurses strike is being used to target the Archdiocese and Archbishop
Kasaragod to figure in new AIIMS proposal, MP tells collective
The assurance from the State government came during a meeting between Rajmohan Unnithan,MP, and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, says AIIMS Kasaragod Peoples Collective.
Vijayan seeks SEBI, stock exchange intervention over Adani's proposed Vizhinjam port stake transfer
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has urged SEBI and stock exchanges to intervene in Adani Group's proposed 49% stake transfer in the Vizhinjam port project. Vijayan alleges the move violates the concession agreement with the Kerala government, which requires prior approval for such significant shareholding changes.
Karuvannur bank fraud case: CPI(M) leaders A.C. Moideen, K. Radhakrishnan, M.M. Varghese get bail
Bail granted by Special Court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act in Kochi. The CPI(M) leaders, among the additional accused, had filed objections and contended that allegations in complaint were not sufficient to proceed against them for offence under Section 4 of PMLA
Sleepless fans in Kerala put through wringer as Argentina goes to the brink and back
The close contest highlighted Argentinas vulnerabilities, leaving fans across the state in a frenzy as they celebrated their teams narrow escape from elimination.
As monsoon rains falter, Wayanad farmers in Kerala fear poor harvest
In Wayanad, rainfall deficit has adversely affected agriculture. The district received only 270.23 mm of rain in June, the lowest for the month in the past five years, according to Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology
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'We have to move to Kerala': Samson reveals father's bold decision that changed his career
Sanju Samson credits his father's decisive move from Delhi to Kerala as the turning point in his cricket career. Facing intense competition in Delhi's junior setup, Samson's father made the bold decision to relocate, enabling the young cricketer to represent Kerala. This pivotal choice paved the way for Samson's eventual rise in Indian cricket, despite a recent dip in form.
T20 World Cup: Struggling to break into Delhi's competitive cricket circuit, flamboyant India batter Sanju Samson on Saturday revealed how a sudden, life-changing decision was made by his father Viswanathan to shift the entire family to Kerala, which later turned out to be the turning point of his eventual cricketing career. Samson had a breakthrough time by hitting three consecutive fifties to take India to T20 World Cup glory at home earlier this year and became Player of the Tournament. But Samson hasnt been at his best of late making five and zero in the series defeat to Ireland and posting just one in the abandoned T20I against England in Durham. Samson, though, will be backed to find his rhythm when India take on England in the second T20I at Old Trafford on Saturday. Back in school, I used to see friends wear the DDCA jacket and talk about playing for the state cricket team of Delhi. That motivated me. I wanted to represent Delhi too. I went for trials, attended state camps, and scored runs. Two or three times I made it to the camp but never got a breakthrough into the state team. The competition was tough. Then one day, the team list was announced after my trials had ended. My name was not there. We returned home in silence. As soon as we reached home, my father told my mother, 'We will have to move to Kerala. We are shifting.' My mother said, 'The kids are only in 6th standard. Let them complete 10th.' My father said, 'No, we have to go now. Pack your things. I am booking tickets in three days.' He took that decision instantly. I remember, we all boarded the train. Then we reached Kerala and I started playing for Kerala. That is how my cricket journey for the Kerala State team began, said Samson on JioStar's show 'Superstars'. He also recalled how he began to have a love for cricket while growing up in the police colony in GTB Nagar. Delhi has played a very big role in my life, to be very honest. My life started in Delhi. My father was in the Delhi Police football team. He used to go for practice in the morning and evening. From that time, I developed a love for sports. I felt that yes, I want to become a sportsman one day. I used to live in the police quarters. There, cricket used to be played everywhere. So automatically, cricket attracted me from childhood. I used to gather my friends and we would play in the middle of the road in the police colony, with quarters on both sides. We would put up stumps and play there. It started from proper gully cricket, with a tennis ball. We had our own rule. My father also saw that I was enjoying cricket. He never tried to push me into football. He used to take us to play football, and we still play it, but he thought that cricket has a good future. He told me, 'I saw you batting and I felt that you have talent.' So, he made me and my brother play cricket instead of football. He further shared a fond memory of seeing a rare practice session at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla), arranged courtesy of his father being on police duty. It is a very special memory. As kids, we used to go to academies and practice in schools. One day, my father said that he would take me to Feroz Shah Kotla for practice. We would put up stumps and play there. It started from proper gully cricket, with a tennis ball. We had our own rule. My father also saw that I was enjoying cricket. He never tried to push me into football. He used to take us to play football, and we still play it, but he thought that cricket has a good future. He told me, 'I saw you batting and I felt that you have talent.' So, he made me and my brother play cricket instead of football. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So, my brother, my father, and I practiced together in the nets for an hour. I don't know, it must have been a big blessing. I don't know how my father managed it, but nowadays they don't allow such things. Maybe because my father was on duty, it happened. Article Source: IANS
Opposition Leader asks Kerala government to stop acting as a spokesperson for Adani Group and instead take immediate steps to safeguard the States interests
Kerala Minister orders probe into Achencoil tribal familys distress; local ST promoter removed
Following assessment of the familys plight, Minister K.A. Thulsai directs SC/ST welfare department to submit urgent report on the matter
Kerala : Water From Pambla Dam Released
Residents along Periyar advised caution after dam water release and heavy rains.
Kerala : Probe Starts After School Student Sexually Harassed By Classmates
13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually harassed by her classmates in Kerala's Pathanamthitta
