Keralam to set up expert panel to update vocational higher secondary courses in schools
The government has initiated steps to strengthen vocational higher secondary education
Delhi-NCR to remain dry as IMD forecasts clear skies; mercury to touch 34 degree Celsius
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The national Capital is likely to witness clear skies and relatively pleasant weather on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of around 24 degree Celsius and a maximum of nearly 34 degree Celsius. According to the weather agency, Delhi is expected to remain largely dry throughout the day, marking a change from the cloudy conditions and occasional showers witnessed recently. The forecast of clearer skies could provide some relief from the persistent humidity experienced across the city over the past few weeks. The relative humidity is likely to remain around 60 per cent, while weather conditions are expected to be generally comfortable for residents. However, temperatures are likely to rise during the afternoon before easing later in the day. Among the weather stations in the national Capital, Palam is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 23 degree Celsius. Lodi Road and Ayanagar may register minimum temperatures of 24.3 degree Celsius and 24.2 degree Celsius, respectively. The Ridge could witness a comparatively cooler morning, with the minimum temperature expected to settle at around 22.5 degree Celsius. While Delhi-NCR is likely to remain dry on Tuesday, several other parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days due to a weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal. Odisha is likely to witness some of the most intense weather activity as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal becomes more organised. The system is expected to move towards the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast and reach the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal near the coast around the morning of September 23. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam and Puri on September 23. A similar red alert has been issued for Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Rayagada for September 24. Rainfall is expected to remain active across Odisha until September 27, with different districts placed under red, orange and yellow alerts depending on the anticipated intensity of rainfall. Kerala is also likely to experience wet conditions during the week. Light to moderate rainfall has been forecast in several areas between September 21 and 25, while isolated heavy showers are possible in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur. The IMD has advised residents in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and landslides to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities. Weather activity is also expected to increase across parts of the Northeast and eastern India. Assam and Meghalaya may experience thunderstorms and lightning on September 22, followed by heavy rainfall between September 23 and 25. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim could witness thunderstorms, lightning and squally conditions on September 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in these areas on September 23 and 24, while very heavy showers are possible on September 25. East Uttar Pradesh is expected to see increased rainfall activity from September 24, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions. Similar weather is likely to develop over West Uttar Pradesh from September 25. In contrast, Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, is unlikely to receive significant rainfall on Tuesday. The region is expected to remain predominantly dry as the southwest monsoon continues to withdraw from northwest India. However, weather conditions could become more active towards the end of the week, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between September 25 and 27. The developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to remain the primary factor influencing rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several parts of the country in the coming days.
Survey discovers six new species from Periyar Tiger Reserve in Keralam
Four-day faunal survey records six species previously undocumented in the reserve, including one bird, one butterfly, and four odonate species
Several injured in dog attack in Keralams Thiruvananthapuram
According to reports, 15 people, including women and children, sustained injuries in the incident at Poonthura
ABVP Breaches Left Bastion, Sweeps Student Union Elections In Kerala College
The ABVP described the result as a rejection of what it called the SFI's anti-student policies. A representative of the organisation said the win at this college would give a strong boost to other ABVP units across Kerala's campuses.
When quiet Kottapuzha turned deadly
More than two dozen people were stranded in the river as residents, forest staff, and volunteers joined the rescue effort
Land cave-in along national highway near Mukkali in Keralams Kozhikode sparks concern
The cave-in occurred around noon at a site where excavation was under way for the foundation of a protective wall
Kerala: UDF Ministers face questions over VIP privileges
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 21 (IANS) The controversy over the foreign trips of ministers in the four-month-old V.D. Satheesan government has opened up a wider debate about the line between private hospitality and public office, with the Chief Ministers chartered flight and a ministers use of a friends luxury car adding to the discussion. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala was the first to come under scrutiny after travelling to the US with his family. He later clarified that the trip was not at government expense but was paid for by the organisers of the events he attended. He said he had travelled to Chicago to attend the wedding of the son of a longtime associate. Sports Minister O.J. Jeneesh has now offered a similar defence of his overseas trips. He said there was no reason to turn private travel by ministers into a controversy and maintained that his trips did not involve a waste of taxpayers money. He added that the organisations that invited him had covered the travel expenses. The issue, however, goes beyond who pays the airfare. Ministers, by virtue of their office, inevitably have access to people and organisations seeking government decisions, assistance or influence. Accepting hospitality from private individuals or organisations can therefore raise questions of propriety even when there is no direct cost to the exchequer. The controversy over Local Self-Government Minister K.M. Shajis use of a friends Range Rover has sharpened that question. Shaji said he had obtained the luxury vehicle with the necessary permissions and had used it occasionally even before becoming a minister. He challenged the media to examine his actions. The issue has now reached Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Satheesan travelled to Malappuram on Monday in a chartered aircraft brought from Bengaluru after the police helicopter contract expired. SFI state secretary P.S. Sanjeev has questioned the acceptance of such private sponsorship, calling it a serious violation of the oath of office. Taken together, the episodes have shifted the debate from the simple question of who paid for a trip or vehicle to the larger issue of how those with money, connections and interests interact with those holding political power.
Keralam CM Satheesans chartered flight: no expense to government, say government sources
Narayana Gurus vision forms the core of Keralams social reformation: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
The Keralam CM says that the entire credit for the States secular ideals goes to Sree Narayana Guru
Narayana Gurus vision forms the core of Keralams social reformation: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
The Keralam CM says that the entire credit for the States secular ideals goes to Sree Narayana Guru
Researchers at RGCB in Keralam develop nanopore sensors for early detection of Parkinsons disease
RGCB team designs self-assembling dual-diameter nanopore sensors that are capable of detecting biomarkers linked to neurodegenerative diseases with high sensitivity
Collective holds protest against plan to relocate zoo in Keralam
It alleges an agenda to hand over the Thiruvananthapuram zoos location to corporates, warns of strong agitation if the State government takes further steps in this regard
BJP seeks Keralam-model survey on Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
Migrant worker couple found dead in pond
Police suspect that one of them accidentally fell into the pond, and the other drowned while attempting a rescue
Miss Universe 2026: Kaziah Liz Mejo All Set to Bring the Crown Home
Speaking about her journey and the upcoming competition, Kaziah said she is grateful for the support she has received from Keralam and across India. Calling the opportunity special and personal, she said she is ready for the next step.
Two injured as wild gaur hits scooter in Keralams Kasaragod
Residents demand urgent measures, including the construction of safety fencing, to control the movement of wild gaurs in the area
Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Kerala MPs To Address Mangaluru Railway Jurisdiction Split
One house destroyed in a landslip at Pazhampillichal near Adimaly in Keralam
The landslip occurred on Sunday night. Debris filled three other houses in the area
Veterinarians get Danish training in professional hoof trimming at KVASU
Ten veterinary officers are attending the first batch, being held from September 20 to 26. Subsequent batches will draw participants from across the country
55 sovereigns of gold, 3.5 lakh stolen from house in Thrissur
Burglary carried out while family was away at hospital for sons surgery; CCTV captures thief scaling compound wall
Kerala to roll out stronger district level disaster system in 3 months: CM Satheesan (Lead)
Digital Desk | Malappuram (Kerala), Sep 21 (IANS) Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday asserted that Kerala would strengthen its disaster warning and evacuation systems after 10 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Malappuram, Idukki, and Kottayam, stressing that the latest tragedy had occurred without any major landslide or visible signs of heavy rain. Speaking to the media after visiting the affected areas in Malappuram, Satheesan said five people had died and one person was missing in the district. He said the seriousness of the situation lay in the fact that the deaths occurred without any major landslip or landslide being immediately visible at the site. There were no visible signs of heavy rain also, Satheesan said, pointing to the difficulty in predicting such highly localised weather events. He said there were around 50 people in the locality when the incident occurred. The place, he pointed out, was not a tourist destination, though social media had projected it as a tourist spot and brought considerable attention to the area. Similar incidents were reported from Idukki and Kottayam, taking the total number of deaths in the rain-related incidents that happened on Sunday to 10, he said. Satheesan said the government would take steps to ensure that the families of those who lost their lives were provided assistance. The details of the assistance would be decided at the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday, he said. The Chief Minister said Kerala was now working towards developing a stronger disaster management model, with greater emphasis on district-level preparedness. We are working towards a strong disaster management model in Kerala, which will function at the district level, he said, adding that the government expected to bring out the first stage of the new system within three months. Satheesan said the changing nature of rainfall made more precise weather forecasting essential. Rainfall was now occurring over very small areas, sometimes covering only around 25 sq km, making it difficult to rely only on broader weather predictions. More precision has to come into weather reports, he said. The Chief Minister said the state was working towards improving the prediction of cloudbursts and other extreme rainfall events. Such predictions, he said, would have to be backed by stronger warning mechanisms. The warning system has to be strengthened. So does the evacuation system, Satheesan said. The latest incidents, he said, had underlined the need for Kerala to improve its ability to identify localised weather threats and act before they turn into disasters.
Railway Minister meets MPs from Keralam on shifting of Mangaluru to Mysuru division of SWR
The railway area was till recently part of the Palakkad Railway Division of the Southern Railway. Ashwini Vaishnaw says the move was necessitated by multiple operational jurisdictions in the area and was introduced purely on operational efficiency grounds
Richa Chadha is all set to showcase her non-fiction series Musafiri on YouTube from September 25. The eight-episode show explores the curious and lesser-explored side of Mumbai. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Richa revealed that she had earlier planned to centre the show only around different festivals. I was working on a document for some years, which involved research, she said. India has a lot of festivals that are celebrated by people of more than one community. For example, in Lalbaugcha Raja, the ones playing dhol are from different community. Similarly, there are some Hindu-Sikh festivals and the harvest festival in Kerala as well. Richa continued, Initially, I had decided to do only on festivals. But then I realized that there are a lot of topics to cover here. Like how the British have been preserving their centuries old buildings, we have thousands of years old buildings. But not enough people know about it. So, from that lens I started working on it. I hope people appreciate it. A major point of attraction in Richas series is the Gilbert Hill located in Andheri, Mumbai. She was astonished to know from her researcher that the hill is said to be 65 million years old. Today, that hill is preserved simply because a temple is located on its top. I also knew as I had visited and shot around it. I used to wonder what kind of unusual mountain is this. It is absolutely straight, there is nothing on the sides, it has a temple, there is a net around and it is in the shape of a hexagon. I found it very fascinating. I explored the idea that when hyper-religious sentiment runs in the country, we should also study things that tell us that due to different faiths like Hindu and Islam, what all is still saved today, she said. When asked about the most challenging part of coming up with Musafiri, Richa said, Just finding the time to do it properly. I am a new mom, I have a production company also, I act and there are screenings sometimes. Also Read: Richa Chadha unveils trailer of her first non-fiction series Musafiri; to premiere on YouTube
Keralam ministers confirm probe into alleged Messi visit fraud
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Keralam CM Satheesans rescue gesture draws attention to how trauma patients should be handled
While the gesture has been widely praised, physician Manoj Velland raises concerns about the lack of proper spinal immobilisation during the transfer, which can exacerbate injuries. This incident highlights the urgent need for public awareness regarding trauma management and the importance of using adequately equipped ambulances.
Keralam will unveil district-specific disaster management plan in three months, says Satheesan
Cabinetto decide on Wednesday on the aidfor familiesof those who died in the flash flood at T.K. Colony near Amarambalam; visitormovement to beregulated at the site
From NCC Rifle Shooting To Asian Games Silver: Keralam's Vidarsa Vinod Scripts History
The first serious rifle that Vidarsa K. Vinod ever held in her hands did not belong to her, or to her family, or to anyone she knew
Karnataka Should Emulate Keralam Model of Conducting Ground-level Survey: R. Ashoka
Ashoka, speaking on the Kasturirangan report in the Legislative Assembly, stated Keralam government conducted a ground-level survey, went to every village, identified where plantations and houses exist and prepared a report
Bodies of Malayali women killed in California brought home for last rites
Digital Desk | Kochi, Sep 21 (IANS) The bodies of two Malayali women, Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, who were allegedly murdered by a close friend in California last month, were brought back to Kochi on Monday, with relatives making arrangements for their funerals amid an outpouring of grief. The bodies arrived at Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery in the morning on a flight from San Francisco via Los Angeles and Dubai. After completion of the official procedures, the bodies were handed over to the relatives. The body of Ann Mary Mathew, a native of Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram, was taken to her husband's home in Kottayam. A close relative told IANS that the body would be taken to her parish church on Tuesday morning, where the final rites will be held. The body of Anjana, a native of Thrissur, was first taken to her ancestral home at Peechi. A large number of people gathered there to pay their last respects, with many filing past the body. It will later be taken to the family's home, where the funeral is expected to be held at the local parish on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi had been closely following the arrangements for bringing the bodies back to Kerala from the US since the killings last month. The two women were killed in a double murder in California on August 28. Anila, a native of Erattupetta in Kottayam and a close friend of both victims, has been arrested by California police in connection with the killings. According to investigators, Anila went to Ann Mary's home in San Jose and allegedly stabbed her to death. About one-and-a-half hours later, she allegedly called Anjana and asked her to come to a location. Police said Anjana was subsequently killed after being struck by a vehicle. Anila was arrested soon after the killings and is currently being held in the high-security section of the Santa Clara County Main Jail. The motive behind the killings of the two women, who were close friends, is still being investigated by the Milpitas police. The murders had sent shock waves through the Malayali community in California and Kerala. The return of the bodies on Monday brought the tragedy home, with relatives and friends gathering at the two families' homes to bid farewell to the young women. The investigation by US authorities is continuing to establish the circumstances and motive behind the killings.
Kerala Police Bids Farewell to Sniffer Dog
Pathanamthitta | The Kerala Police K9 Squad accorded a ceremonial farewell to Samantha, its narcotics-sniffing dog, who officially retired after a decade of dedicated service.
Adoor SI suspended over unholy nexus with history-sheeter
A departmental inquiry found that Mr. Jinu had taken along Sarath, who had been booked under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, to assist the police team in apprehending an accused
IOCL to invest 2,449 cr in Kochi-Kanyakumari-Thoothukudi gas pipeline
The 424.5-km pipeline will have a capacity of 6.84 mscmd and transport regasified LNG from the Kochi terminal to key demand centres in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Why Mangaluru Railways Was Shifted Out Of Kerala
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the decision to shift the Mangaluru railway area from Kerala's Palakkad division to the Mysuru division of South Western Railway was taken to address operational difficulties arising from the region being handled by three
First GIGON resting hub for gig workers in Keralam to open in Thiruvananthapuram
Minister for Labour Bindhu Krishna will inaugurate the GIGON wellness hub near the Press Club in the capital city on September 23; the facility will address a long-standing demand of gig and platform workers unions for designated resting areas and washrooms
'It Was So Hard': Rashmika Mandanna Reveals She Was Asked To Jump Off A 90-Foot Waterfall For Mysaa
Recalling a time when they were shooting in the forests of Kerala, Rashmika revealed that a single misstep could have led to a serious injury
Rashmika Reveals She Was Asked To Jump Off A 90-Foot Waterfall For Mysaa
Recalling a time when they were shooting in the forests of Kerala, Rashmika revealed that a single misstep could have led to a serious injury
Kerala Government Confirms No Funding for Sixth Edition of Lok Kerala Sabha
The Kerala government has denied funding for the sixth edition of Lok Kerala Sabha, maintaining distance from the previous administrations approach. Kerala Government Confirms No Funding for Sixth Edition of Lok Kerala Sabha
NAM Kerala Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
National Ayush Mission Kerala (NAM Kerala) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Data Entry Operator. Candidates with Any graduation Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 29-09-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through NAM Kerala official website nam.kerala.gov.in.
Centre acting as per NGT order: Ktaka BJP on Kasturirangan report
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 21 (IANS) The Central government has issued a notification to implement the Kasturirangan report as per the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order and has not taken a voluntary decision on its own, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said on Monday. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly during a special session called to discuss the Kasturirangan report and drought, Ashoka advised the state government to conduct a ground-level survey and appoint competent lawyers to make a convincing case in court. He warned that implementation of the report would cause great hardship to farmers. Ashoka said Congress ministers should stop claiming the Prime Minister issued the order, stressing that there should be no politics in this. He added that the NDA government had not issued the order, which was based on court directions. He suggested Karnataka follow Keralas model, where the government conducted a ground-level survey, identified plantations and houses, and submitted a report to the NGT and Centre, which reduced the extent of the ecologically sensitive area. Ashoka pointed out that Karnataka has 1,576 villages covering 20,668 sq km under the ecologically sensitive area mentioned in the Kasturirangan report, the largest among states. He said satellite imagery had wrongly classified fields and coffee plantations as forest, creating problems for lakhs of farmers in ten districts. He noted that lack of coordination between the Forest and Revenue departments was preventing road construction in villages. Even if a bridge collapses in the monsoon, it cannot be repaired; electricity connections cannot be given. If the Forest Department creates a buffer zone, difficulties will increase further, he said. Ashoka urged the government to prepare a ground-level survey report, submit it to the Centre and NGT, and appoint lawyers with environmental expertise to argue in the Supreme Court. He cautioned that if the state government failed to act, the NGT would direct the Centre to implement the report. Highlighting the importance of the Western Ghats, Ashoka said the region covers 1,64,280 sq km across six states, absorbs 40 lakh tonnes of carbon, and is home to eight biodiversity hotspots and more than 325 species. He recalled that the Madhav Gadgil Committee, formed in 2010, had recommended stringent restrictions. Still, protests led to the constitution of the Kasturirangan Committee, which suggested declaring 37 per cent (59,940 sq km) as ecologically sensitive. Ashoka said the Goa Foundation has been pressing for implementation of the Gadgil report and has approached the Supreme Court. He noted that the NGT has directed that the 2017 notification should not be altered and the Centre has issued notifications multiple times as per tribunal directions. He added that the Centre has now formed a committee headed by Sanjay Kumar, with a term till 2027.
Death Toll Rises to Nine in Kerala Floods as Chief Minister Visits Affected Areas
Keralas death toll from recent floods reaches nine. Chief Minister VD Satheesan visits affected areas to pay respects. Death Toll Rises to Nine in Kerala Floods as Chief Minister Visits Affected Areas
Kerala PSC Operator Final Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF at keralapsc.gov.in
Check the Kerala PSC Operator Final Answer Key 2026 for Kerala Water Authority (Question Paper Code 077/2026, exam held 14 August 2026). See all 100 answers for booklet codes A, B, C and D, the deleted questions, and how to match your OMR answers.
TMC's Saket Gokhale targets CEC, asks where he was registered as voter during 2002-03 SIR
In a post on X, Gokhale, a former Rajya Sabha MP, said Kumar is shown as a voter in Delhi's electoral roll, registered as Gyanesh Kumar, son of Subodh Kumar. He said Kumar was born in Uttar Pradesh, is a Kerala cadre officer, and has done postings in Delhi.
Railway works worth over 20,000 crore under way in Kerala, says Vaishnaw
Mangaluru to stay in SWR zone; land acquisition lag holding up several sanctioned lines and doubling projects
City cycle project out of track in Kozhikode
The project was launched in 2024 at a total cost of Rs.1.75 crore. Promotion of womens health and affordable mode of transport were some of the projected goals of the project under various local body wards in Kozhikode city.
Mortal Remains of Two Women Murdered in US Brought to Keralam
The 32-year-old Anila Baby from Kottayam allegedly murdered her two friends, Ann Mary Mathew (35) and Anjana Hari (35) in separate attacks within about 90 minutes of each other, according to police and media reports in the US
No sixth Loka Kerala Sabha as CM Satheesan rules out programme
No sixth Loka Kerala Sabha as CM Satheesan rules out programmes revival Thiruvananthapuram: The V.D. Satheesan government has ruled out holding the Loka Kerala Sabha in its existing format, making it clear that there is no change in the UDF governments decision to discontinue the controversial platform set up by the previous LDF regime. The [] The post No sixth Loka Kerala Sabha as CM Satheesan rules out programmes revival appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
VD Satheesan Stands Firm on Discontinuing Loka Kerala Sabha
Loka Kerala Sabha (LKS) is a platform created by the Keralam government for the cultural, socio-political and economic integration of the Non-Resident Keralites across the world with their home state
Kerala plantation sector faces divergent fortunes amid climate, trade pressures
Higher prices for rubber and coffee offset by pressure on tea and cardamom, APK Chairman says
Kerala University Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Controller of Examinations and Registrar Posts
Kerala University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for Controller of Examinations and Registrar posts. The online application process will be closed on 03-10-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, keralauniversity.ac.in.
School Holiday Alert: Are Schools Closed in Rajasthan, Kerala, and Assam Today?
Are schools closed today, September 21, 2026? Check the latest updates on school holidays in Rajasthan, Kerala, and Assam due to state-specific festivals. Get details on exam schedules and bank closures.
UDF has no plans to revive Loka Kerala Sabha in LDF-era format: Satheesan
CM says discontinuing Loka Kerala Sabha is a political decision of UDF and that there has been no change in its position
Landslide In Idukki Leaves People Dead
A landslide struck Kottakamboor in Vattavada, Idukki, Kerala, leaving people dead and another critically injured. The incident triggered concern in the area, with further details awaited.
Keralas Chief Minister Faces Decision on Investigation into Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan
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PM Modi has increased Keralas railway allocation 10-fold to Rs 3,795 crore in FY27: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that railway allocation for Kerala has increased nearly ten-fold under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, rising from Rs 372 crore in 2014 to Rs 3,795 crore in FY 2026-27. Sharing details after meeting Members of Parliament from Kerala, the minister said the higher investment is translating into major infrastructure projects, capacity expansion and improved passenger connectivity across the state. Met with MPs from Kerala. We discussed the development of the railway network in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has increased the allocation for Kerala 10 times to Rs 3,795 crores in FY26-27. This amount was just Rs 372 crores in 2014, he said in a post on social media platform X. The minister also addressed concerns regarding railway operations in Mangaluru, noting that the railway area had earlier been divided across three different zones, creating operational challenges. We discussed the operational issues in Mangaluru. The Mangaluru railway area was divided into three different zones, which was creating serious operational problems. The decision to keep Mangaluru in SWR will solve the operational problems, Vaishnaw noted. Vaishnaw said Kerala has witnessed significant railway infrastructure development over the past 12 years. The state's railway network has achieved 100 per cent electrification, while several doubling and gauge-conversion projects have been completed. He added that 131 road overbridges and underpasses have been constructed, and 16 stations have already been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The minister said the momentum is continuing, with railway projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore currently under execution in Kerala. These include nine multitracking and new-line projects, 145 road overbridges and underpasses, and redevelopment works at 19 stations. According to Vaishnaw, six major doubling and gauge-conversion projects covering 670 kilometres have been completed in the state since 2014 at a cost of Rs 4,316 crore. He said these projects have significantly enhanced railway capacity and connectivity across Kerala. The focus is on building greater capacity and enabling smoother, more efficient railway operations across Kerala, the minister noted.
Calicut FC player dies in bike crash, teammate critically injured, Keralam CM condoles
Digital Desk | Kozhikode Sep 21 (IANS) Football in Kerala was plunged into grief after Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose, 29, died in a bike accident in Kozhikode late Sunday night, just days before the start of the new Super League Kerala season. Rijohn, a native of Thrissur, was travelling with his Calicut FC teammate Gani Ahmed Nigam when their bike collided with another motorcycle near the flyover close to Malabar Christian College at around 10 p.m. Both players were seriously injured and rushed to hospital. Rijohn succumbed to his injuries during treatment in the early hours of Monday. Calicut Football FC said Rijohn's public viewing will be held today at EMS Corporation Stadium, Calicut, from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Keralam Chief Minister Office alo condoled the the death of young football via X post. Rijo, the key player of the Calicut FC team that won the first Super League Kerala in 2024, was a talent who made outstanding contributions to the football scene in Kerala. He, who donned boots for various prominent clubs in the country, met with an untimely demise while preparing for the new Super League season. We pray that Gani Ahmed, the footballer who was involved in the accident with Rijo and is currently undergoing treatment, recovers swiftly, the post read. Sharing in the grief of Rijo Jose's family members, friends, and sports enthusiasts. Our respects. Gani, who suffered serious head injuries, was initially admitted to a private hospital and was later shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for specialised treatment, and his condition is being monitored. The tragedy came at a particularly painful time for Calicut FC, which was in intensive preparations for its opening Super League Kerala match. Super League Kerala is deeply saddened by the passing of Rijohn Jose of Calicut FC. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, his teammates, Calicut FC, and everyone who knew him, Super League Kerala posted on X. The team had been training at the JDT Ground in Vellimadukunnu ahead of its much-awaited opening fixture against Thiruvananthapuram Kombans at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Saturday. Rijohn was an important member of the Calicut FC squad and played as a defender. He had previously represented Forca Kochi and FC Kerala and had also turned out for clubs including FC Deccan, Wayanad United. Gani Ahmed Nigam is also a familiar name in Kerala football. He represented Kerala in the last Santosh Trophy and was part of the Calicut FC squad for the Super League Kerala season. According to police, the two were returning to their accommodation after training when the accident occurred. Their motorcycle collided with another bike coming from the opposite direction. The impact threw the riders onto the road. Local residents and police rushed the injured to hospital soon after the accident. Kozhikode City Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision. Rijohn's sudden death has left his teammates and the Calicut FC management devastated. The Kerala Football Association and the club expressed their deep sorrow over the death of the young footballer, who had emerged as a promising player in Indian domestic football. With the Super League Kerala season due to begin within days, the death has cast a pall of grief over the tournament and Kerala's football community.
Aravana shortage at Sabarimala: Action will be taken after discussion with CM, says K. Muraleedharan
Devaswom Minister says the government 'cannot sit idle' in the matter as it has certain responsibilities and was considering informing Kerala High Court about its concerns regarding the shortage of the prasadam
Compilation by team from Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute seeks to reaffirm global significance of Western Ghats as a biodiversity hotspot and need for focused, region-specific strategies for protecting it
TN Employee Dies in Kerala Landslide, Govt Arranges Return of Mortal Remains
Sangeetha Arul Lal, who was employed as a counter clerk at the Tirusulam railway station, had travelled to Kottayam in the neighbouring state to attend a meeting of Southern Railway officials
SLK Aims For Financial Stability And Youth Development With DFB Collaboration
Super League Kerala is implementing a new financial model to ensure franchise sustainability and has partnered with the German Football Association (DFB) for a five-year technical roadmap. This includes establishing a residential Centre of Excellence to nurture young football talent while integrating formal education.
Heavy rain triggers flash floods across Keralam; rescue operations underway
Heavy rains continue to batter Kerala, triggering landslides and flash floods in Idukki, Malappuram and other districts. Several people have died, homes have been damaged and evacuations continue, while NDRF and rescue teams search for the missing.
Footballer Rijohn Jose dies in road accident
Another player, Gani Ahammed Nigam, was with Rijohn at the time of the accident and is undergoing treatment
Kerala Rains: IMD Issues Yellow Alert in Six Districts, CM Orders Hourly Assessments
According to the district rainfall forecast issued by the IMDs Meteorological Centre in Thiruvananthapuram at 7 am on Monday, the six districts have been marked for isolated heavy rainfall
6 Dead, Several Missing As Landslides, Flash Floods Hit Keralam
Chief Minister VD Satheeshan has directed officials to assess the situation on an hourly basis and take immediate evacuation measures wherever necessary.
Keralam rains: Rivers in Kottayam swell as heavy rain lashes high ranges
Officials warn of possible flash floods in high ranges
Sabarimala down to 5,000 Aravana tins amid pilgrim rush
Around 17,000 devotees are expected at the temple before it closes at 10 pm on Monday. TDB has restricted Aravana sales to one tin per devotee
Vidya Balans sea-facing home in Juhu has a warm and traditional look. The house has wooden furniture, spacious verandas and decor inspired by her South Indian roots. Vidya and her husband found the home after looking at several properties in Mumbai. As she prepares for her Tamil debut in Jailer 2, the home remains her peaceful space away from work.
Kochi Corporation to launch drive to remove low-hanging overhead cables
Cost to be recovered from respective cable owners
Flash flood in Keralams Nilambur: five bodies recovered; search on for missing woman
A sudden flash flood caught visitors off guard on Sunday evening, sweeping away people who gathered along the riverbed and atop its granite boulders
I Am Shocked: Shashi Tharoor Presses Vaishnaw To Overrule Babus Over Kerala Film Fest Row
The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala has faced a screening clearance row after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting reportedly refused permission for 31 films. The festival, organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy in Thiruvananthapuram from September 25 to 30, includes films across international non-fiction, festival winners and other categories. Among the films denied clearance are Parliament Street, Sanitized Republic: Caste and Contracts, Globe, Memories of a Window and Birds of War. Kerala minister P C Vishnunadh urged the Centre to reconsider the decision, while Shashi Tharoor criticised the move in an X post. The academy has also written to the ministry, seeking reconsideration and censor exemption, after submitting 347 films for clearance.
Kerala rains: Two killed, one injured as heavy rain triggers landslips across Idukki
Collector bans adventure tourism activities and prohibits night travel in hilly areas until further notice
Flash Floods, Landslides Leave 5 Dead In Kerala; IMD Warns Of More Heavy Rain
Heavy rain triggered deadly floods and landslides as Kerala braced for more severe weather.
Heavy rainfall alert issued in six districts as rain batters Keralam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the orange alert at 7 am in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts, valid for three hours.
Keralam flash flood: 1 dead, 7 feared swept away in Pookkottumpadam
An orange alert has also been issued for Idukki and Kottayam districts
Heavy rains wreak havoc in Kerala: Five dead, two missing due to landslides, flash floods
At least five people have been killed, while two others are reported missing, as heavy rains in Kerala triggered landslides, mudslides, and flash floods across several parts of the state. In view of the worsening situation, Chief Minister VD Satheesan has directed officials to review the situation on an hourly basis.
Kerala rains: Five dead, two missing as landslides and flash floods hit state
Two persons died and two others remained missing after the five-member group was swept away by a flash flood in the river on Sunday evening.
IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rainfall in six Keralam districts
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Thrissur Tops Among Keralam Cities in Oxford Economics Global Cities Index
At the national level, Delhi was India's highest-ranked city, occupying 268th position globally
Asian Games 2026 LIVE | Mixed Doubles Group B: Tiwari-Meena vs Cambodias Viva-Chanroseka
Vidarsa Vinod becomes the first woman shooter from Keralam to win medal at Asian Games
Keralam Chief Minister to launch 93.22-crore coastal protection project for Pozhiyoor
Project seeks to provide Pozhiyoor with a robust defence against invading waves using a combination of groynes, seawall and tetrapods
Sacred Heart school wins CBSE science fest
Peace Public School, Kottakkal, came second with 288 points, while Straightpath International School, Panakkad, secured the third place with 275 points.
State-level conclave to discuss strategy to address human-wildlife conflict: Minister
Experts from Veterinary University, Kerala Agricultural University, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Wildlife Institute of India, and Kerala Forest Research Institute, besides farmers, will participate in the discussions
Keralam CM Satheesan Stops Convoy To Help Accident Victim In Ernakulam
The Chief Minister remembered late journalist and his friend Jijo John Puthezhath, recalling his association with the Gothuruthu boat race: Reports
Chennai Tourist Dies In Kerala Landslide, Friend Injured
Mud fell onto the road, trapping Sangeetha, who was riding a scooter. Her friend managed to escape with injuries.
Flash flood in Kerala's Idukki kills 3; search on for others
At least three people lost their lives after a landslide hit Kerala's Kottakamboor in Vattavada, Idukki on Sunday. According to police, the death toll in the flash flood in the Chokkad River has risen to...
Operation Toofan: 12,111 arrested in Keralam's anti-drug drive so far: Police
Operation Toofan is making waves as Kerala Police detain 12,111 individuals in a comprehensive battle against drugs. This statewide initiative has led to 11,241 documented cases and substantial narcotics seizures. On Saturday, a swift response resulted in 198 arrests linked to 188 drug offenses. Furthermore, the operation is actively promoting awareness, having hosted over 10,000 informational classes and 804 counselling sessions, aided significantly by local schools and colleges.
Keralam doctors selected to present research at UICC World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong
Landslide, flash flood kill 3 in Kerala amid heavy rain alert - video
In a heartbreaking incident, a landslide in Kottakamboor, Kerala's Idukki district, has claimed three lives. The victims' bodies were located post a flash flood event. The India Meteorological Department has raised a rainfall alert for seven districts, including an orange alert for both Idukki and Kottayam. Concurrently, relentless heavy rainfall in Gangtok, Sikkim, has led to significant landslides, blocking vital roadways.
