The Hindu Group wins seven laurels at Love of Advertising Awards
The Hindus promotional campaign titled Written by Journalists, bagged six honours and its impactful experiential initiative named Kerala for ALL, created for Kerala Tourism, won another laurel at the LoA Awards
Practical hurdles in bringing captive elephants to Keralam from outside, says Forest Minister
Shibu Baby John says that bringing elephants from other States involved several complicated procedures, which were not always easy to comply with
Roji M. John said the government supported campus politics but was committed to curbing unhealthy practices while not infringing on students democratic right to protest
Roji M. John said the government supported campus politics but was committed to curbing unhealthy practices while not infringing on students democratic right to protest
Infant deaths in Keralams Attappady renew calls for health-care review
Three babies have died within a week and 10 deaths have been reported in the past four months; this has raised questions about access to nutrition and the timely detection and treatment of health problems among pregnant women and newborns
Satheesan says the government and NORKA were continuously interacting with various associations of expatriates as well as the Indian embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia
Man arrested with 39,000 packets of banned tobacco products in Keralams Thrissur
Excise team seizes contraband stocked in 52 sacks inside a pickup van during Operation Toofan raid
Elephant herds terrorise rubber estate workers, ravage crops in Keralams Palappilly
More than 30 wild elephants roam Muply-Chokkana; farmers in Karikulamkadavu suffer repeated crop losses despite fencing
Bengal: Two Bangladeshi women arrested for illegally entering India
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Two Bangladeshi women were arrested on Tuesday for illegally entering India from Bangladesh and boarding a long-distance train to Keralam. The Railway Police conducted a joint operation at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station in north Bengal's Siliguri and arrested them. Police said that the names of the arrested are Rabia Akhtar and Shiuli Akhtar. Both are residents of Narayanganj district of Bangladesh. According to Railway Police sources, based on information received through sources, the Special Operation Group of Siliguri GRP and NJP GRP jointly conducted a search operation in the general compartment of a long-distance train bound for Bengaluru at NJP station. At that time, the two women were arrested from the train. Later, when they were brought to the Siliguri GRP police station for questioning, they could not show any valid documents to enter India. The police finally arrested them as they did not have valid documents. Initial investigation and interrogation revealed that after illegally entering India through the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya, the two women first went to Assam to leave for Keralam. They took a train from Kamakhya in Assam. However, it is still unclear why or with whose help they entered India and what was the main motive behind going to Keralam. The investigating officers are probing whether there is any major smuggling ring or any other international link behind this. Regarding the incident, Deputy Superintendent of Railway Police, Anupam Majumdar, said that the two Bangladeshi women were arrested after a raid at NJP station on a tip-off. No valid documents related to their stay or entry into India were found with them. An investigation has been started along with interrogation to find out the purpose for which they entered India and were going to Keralam, said the officer. Police sources said that the arrested women are being questioned to find out whether anyone else has entered the country illegally along with them and who had helped them gain entry to the country.
Ranji Trophy: Centurion Shahbaz and Shami put Bengal in command
The all-rounder follows up his third FC ton with couple of Kerala scalps while the veteran pacer home teams top order with three wickets
Keralam Private Bus Operators Announce Indefinite Strike From Nov 3
The bus operators said discussions with Transport Minister C P John on October 10 had failed to yield a favourable outcome, leaving them with no option but to suspend services indefinitely
Thrissur MLA seeks urgent action to ease shortage of captive elephants in Keralam
Rajan J. Pallan calls for streamlined, time-bound clearances to bring elephants from other States while ensuring animal welfare and safety
Basheer says that at least 100 hectares of private land will have to be acquired for the road development, for which 5,000 crore will have to be budgeted
Kerala Minister Questions Governors Authority Amid Political Tensions
Keralas Forest Minister, Shibu Baby John, challenges the Governors recommendation to dismiss PSC members, alleging political motives behind ED investigations. Kerala Minister Questions Governors Authority Amid Political Tensions
Kerala Minister questions Governors powers; EDs timing against Vijayan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 27 (IANS) RSP leader and Kerala Forest Minister Shibu Baby John on Tuesday questioned the Governors recommendation to dismiss Public Service Commission (PSC) members and alleged political motives behind the Enforcement Directorates (ED) investigation involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Making it clear that the RSP did not agree with the Governors position, he said attempts to undermine constitutional institutions through such moves could not be accepted. He also questioned the timing of the EDs actions in the case against Pinarayi Vijayan. The investigation had not been expedited for a long time. The agencys latest moves raised questions about its intentions, he said. The minister said it was unclear under which constitutional power the Governor had recommended the mass dismissal of PSC members. The PSC is a constitutional institution responsible for recruitment to government services. Any attempt to weaken such institutions through arbitrary action could not be accepted, he said. Shibu Baby John said the RSP did not support the Governors position on the issue. Turning to the ED investigation involving Pinarayi Vijayan, the minister alleged that the agencys probe had become a mere farce. He questioned why central agencies had remained inactive for so long and had not properly pursued the matter during the previous Pinarayi governments tenure. The EDs decision to make fresh moves now was suspicious, he said, alleging that there was a clear political motive behind its actions. The minister also made it clear that the United Democratic Front (UDF) government would not simply follow the line taken by the central agency. The people did not elect the UDF government to act according to what the ED says, he said. The government had to take decisions based on constitutional principles and the sentiments of the people, rather than allow itself to be guided by what he described as the political games of investigative agencies. His remarks are significant as they come from within the ruling UDF camp. They underline the need for the government to maintain its own position on investigations and constitutional questions, rather than automatically endorse the actions of central agencies. The two issues have also brought into focus the relationship between constitutional authorities, investigative agencies and the elected government.
Practical Hurdles Hamper Bringing Elephants To Keralam From Outside: Forest Min
John said the government wanted to protect the state's cultural heritage but was not in favour of allowing people to bring elephants from outside at their discretion
Private bus operators in Keralam begin indefinite hunger strike
They seek measures to protect the private bus industry amid the crisis in the sector following the introduction of the Priyadarshini free travel scheme on KSRTC buses
AI-Generated Image Falsely Shared to Show an RSS March in Kerala
We found that the image was generated using OpenAI.
Supreme Court defers Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan's plea for release of passport to November 2
A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe adjourned the hearing after Uttar Pradeshs Standing Counsel Ruchira Goel said she was served the application in the morning and needed to seek instructions on it
Police officer booked for stealing, selling lost mobile phone in Keralam
The phone worth around 10,000 had been handed over to police station after being found on the road
Watch: 17 prisoners escape from Tamil Nadu jail after attacking staff; four caught
17 remand prisoners escaped from a sub-jail in Theni district after attacking prison guards. Four have been arrested, while a search is underway for the remaining 13 prisoners across Tamil Nadu, Kerala border checkposts and forest areas. Police are also investigating possible security lapses. Public can contact 9498101570 or 9176104100 if they have any information about the prisoners who escaped.
Case Filed Over Toddler Allowed To Steer Moving Car in Keralam
Visuals showed a child, aged around three or four, sitting on his father's lap in the driver's seat and holding the steering wheel while the car was moving at high speed along the Kazhakkoottam airport road
Waited 3 months for silver Royal Enfield, got blue; dealer ordered to pay Rs 28,000
A Kerala consumer commission has taken a firm stand against a Royal Enfield dealer for unfair practices following a delayed motorcycle delivery. After an arduous wait of three months, the buyer received a different colored model, compounded by issues reported upon pickup. The ruling mandated the dealer to compensate the complainant with Rs 25,000 plus legal fees, with a strict 30-day timeline for compliance to avoid accruing additional interest.
ADGP P. Vijayan says team that accompanied him from Thiruvananthapuram, comprising an AIG and Circle Inspectors, will conduct a detailed probe, which includes examination of CCTV footage to verify allegations that officials at Cheranalloor police station misbehaved with the family
VC-Syndicate rift escalates over nominations at MG University in Keralam as 12 members quit
Dispute centres on the appointment of university representatives to the statutory governing bodies and management councils of private and aided colleges
Kerala Government Takes Steps to Lessen School Bag Weight
The Kerala government is taking significant steps to address the issue of heavy school bags, which have become a concern for students and educators. With a meeting scheduled for November 24, officials are exploring various measures, including changes in textbook printing and the implementation of weight guidelines. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 stipulates that a school bag should not exceed 10% of a child's body weight. This article delves into the proposed strategies and the specific weight limits set for different grade levels, as well as the introduction of 'bagless days' to alleviate the burden on students.
Fire breaks out at chocolate shop in Keralams Kannur
A short-circuit is suspected to have caused the fire
Keralam Home Minister defends RTI exemption for Vigilances top-secret sections
Chennithala says exemption necessary to prevent disclosure of confidential records from compromising ongoing probes and benefiting those accused of corruption and that this was made on basis of recommendation by Vigilance Director during previous LDF govt
Keralam Home Minister defends RTI exemption for Vigilances top-secret sections
Chennithala says exemption necessary to prevent disclosure of confidential records from compromising ongoing probes and benefiting those accused of corruption and that this was made on basis of recommendation by Vigilance Director during previous LDF govt
How GPS tracker helped an Idukki dairy farmer locate missing livestock
Keralam Police to Get Dashboard to Monitor FIR Registrations
Replying to a query by CPI(M) MLA K N Balagopal in the Assembly, Chennithala said the dashboard would enable the Home Minister's Office to track the number of FIRs registered each day and monitor the action taken on complaints received by the police
Pinarayi Vijayan to challenge former Kerala Governor
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Elephant calf dies after slipping down slope in Wayanad
CCTV footage shows the calf tumbling down the slope as its mother and other members of the herd trumpet loudly and desperately trying to rescue it
Kerala HC Allows Couple to Hand Over Abnormal Baby to CWC After Birth
Justice Harisankar V Menon observed that since the couple did not intend to retain the child after birth, there was no need to medically terminate the pregnancy, and the baby could instead be handed over to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC)
Chennithala says high literacy rate in the State did not necessarily translate into digital literacy, leaving people vulnerable to online fraud even when they were well-educated
Kerala Assembly rejects adjournment motion on alleged police excesses; Opposition walks out
The Kerala Assembly witnessed heated exchanges between the ruling and Opposition benches on Tuesday after CPI(M) MLA AC Moideen moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on alleged police excesses and lapses in recent incidents across the state. Speaker denied permission to take up the motion following Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala
Kerala Assembly rejects motion on alleged police excesses; Opposition protests with walkout
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Keralam to Examine Increasing Misuse of AI: Home Minister Chennithala
He said the increasing misuse of AI and cyberspace was a matter of serious concern and that the government would examine the issue and take steps to counter such trends effectively
Theni jailbreak: Search extends to Kerala forests as police hunt for 13 escapees
Digital Desk | Theni, Oct 27 (IANS) The search for 13 remand prisoners who escaped from the Theni district jail has widened to forest stretches along the Western Ghats and neighbouring Kerala, with police in both states coordinating efforts to trace the fugitives. Seventeen inmates escaped late on Monday night after attacking prison personnel. Four were subsequently recaptured, while special teams continued searching for the remaining prisoners on Tuesday. Kerala Police has been alerted, and combing operations are underway in forest areas, including parts of Idukki district bordering Tamil Nadu, a senior police officer said. Photographs of the escaped prisoners have been circulated among officers at different locations across both states to assist identification. The widening search has brought forest routes along the interstate border into focus. Teams are combing these stretches as part of the operation to locate the prisoners, while information gathered from those recaptured is being used to pursue further leads. Police identified one of the injured prison personnel as Thangapandi, a Grade II Constable. He was admitted to the Theni Government Medical College and Hospital following the attack. Two other personnel were also undergoing treatment, the senior officer said. Further details about their injuries and condition were not immediately available. Authorities have not disclosed the locations from where the four prisoners were apprehended. The officer said their questioning had provided information that special teams were following up in their efforts to track down the other escapees. Director General of Police, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, said a detailed investigation into the incident would follow once all the prisoners had been brought back into custody. Once the remaining 13 prisoners are also secured, we will conduct a thorough enquiry, he said. The Inspector General of Police for the South Zone said information about the escape had been shared with senior officers in Kerala and that combing operations were continuing in full swing. The immediate priority remains locating the fugitives through coordinated searches and the exchange of information between police teams in the two states. The circumstances surrounding the breakout and the attack on prison personnel are expected to come under scrutiny during the enquiry announced by the police chief. As of Tuesday, authorities had confirmed the recapture of four inmates. Searches for the remaining 13 continued across identified locations, including forest areas along the Tamil NaduKerala border.
Controversy centres on sequencing of seat allotments undertaken by LBS Centre for Science and Technology. Advocacy groups approach State govt alleging that lapses have disenfranchised marginalised aspirants from higher-tier seat upgrades
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had directed ADGP P. Vijayan to visit Cheranalloor police station and examine alleged lapses. Minister has admitted in Assembly the police erred in the case
Kerala Enjoys Distinctive Recognition for Ayurveda in India and Abroad: Bhatti
Bhatti Vikramarka said health does not merely mean the absence of disease. Physical well-being, mental peace, emotional stability and a fulfilling life are equally important aspects of good health.
An Indian office boy based in Bahrain is among four Indian expatriates who have each won a 200-gram, 24-carat gold bar in Abu Dhabis Big Ticket October e-draw. Aruna Krishnappa Kidiyoor, Jijoy Viswan, Sadathulla Sharief and Manisha Harshal Kasat are the winners. Here is what they plan to do with their prizes, how much the gold bars are worth and how eligible participants can buy Big Ticket tickets from India.
Medical evidence raises fresh questions in ex-Kerala Minister Veena George attack case
Digital Desk | Kannur, Oct 27 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists has taken another turn. Doctors who treated her have reportedly told the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that she had no visible external injuries. The doctors at Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur district said she was admitted to the intensive care unit because of swelling in her neck, according to information emerging from the investigation. The SIT has recorded statements from the doctors and collected her medical records from the hospital. The latest findings come days after Veena George's former gunman, Abhilash, reportedly told the SIT that he had given his initial statement against the Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists at her direction. He had earlier alleged that the activists used weapons to attack the then minister. Based on his complaint, the police registered a case against five KSU activists, including the charge of attempt to murder. The five activists were arrested and spent 16 days in judicial custody before securing bail. Abhilash has now reportedly told investigators that he did not witness the alleged weapon attack. His latest statement has raised questions about the original complaint and the serious charges brought against the activists. Another woman inspector has now told the SIT that she did not give any statement to the investigators then, but was surprised to see a statement attributed to her. The SIT is preparing to submit a report to the Director General of Police (DGP), recommending action against Abhilash for allegedly giving a false statement. The incident took place on February 25, when KSU activists staged a black flag protest against Veena George at Kannur railway station. She was the Health Minister in the previous CPI(M)-led government. The original complaint alleged that the protesters had attacked her with weapons. However, the investigation has brought fresh scrutiny to that account. Statements from police personnel present at the railway station and the available CCTV footage have also raised questions about the allegation of a weapon attack. The case has become a major political controversy in Kerala. The five activists faced serious criminal charges following the initial complaint. The SIT was constituted after the Congress-led UDF government came to power and ordered a further investigation into the case. The latest medical statements and the proposed action against the former gunman are expected to be important aspects of the investigation. The SIT's findings will be crucial in establishing what happened at the railway station and whether the original complaint was supported by evidence.
Judge's Son In Fatal Accident, Father Accused
An Additional District and Sessions Judge has been arraigned as an accused after his 17-year-old son allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz and killed a scooterist in Kochi. The incident led to protests, a transfer of the probe to the District Crime Branch, and a debate in the Keralam Assembly, highlighting concerns over police handling and parental responsibility.
Kerala NEET PG State Merit List 2026 Out - Download Provisional Rank PDF, Complaint Deadline
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, released the provisional NEET PG 2026 State Merit List and Category List on 26 October 2026 for postgraduate medical admissions. Candidates can download the 238-page merit list and 56-page category list from the official PG Medical 2026 portal. Applicants with withheld rank or category status must rectify document defects by 29 October 2026 at 11:30 AM. Complaints regarding rank or category must also be emailed before the same deadline. The PwD and service candidate lists will be published separately.
How community-based weather data is bolstering this Wayanad panchayats demand for drought-hit status
Monitoring network helps Thirunelly panchayat to track hyperlocal variability in rainfall patterns and plan timely interventions. It has urged Keralam government to declare the area severely drought-hit amid concerns over a strong El Nio
Kerala HC steps in after judges minor son is accused in fatal car crash
The accident occurred between 2 am and 3 am.
The special teams have shared the pictures of the escaped accused with officers at different locations across Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Traffic regulations in Aluva from Oct. 28 for bridge repair work
The old Marthanda Varma Bridge will remain closed until November 6, with heavy vehicles diverted along alternative routes
SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boys death following tonsil surgery in Kannur
The Commission issued the directive to the Additional Chief Secretary, Health department, asking the authorities to verify the qualifications and registration of doctors and other staff working at such clinics.
Officials say luxury cars driven at over 100 kmph on Ernakulam roads expose gaps in enforcement, from idle patrol vehicles to an underused command centre
Kannur panchayat contracts: KSU vice-president challenges allegations, threatens legal action
The confrontation comes amid a fresh vigilance investigation into alleged irregularities in public works contracts worth more than 12 crore awarded to the company.
Keralam Mercedes crash: Vijayan assures justice, says Home Minister promised action against guilty
Centre urged to facilitate return of Keralites stranded in Saudi Arabia
Special Representative of Keralam government G. Devarajan, writes to the Civil Aviation Minister, citing difficulties faced by a large number of Keralites due to the prevailing volatile situation and disruptions to air services
Keralam Assembly unanimously passes Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill
The Bill aims at promoting healthy and active ageing, registration and regulation of senior citizen care centres, and protection of rights, dignity, and social security of the elderly, among others. CM says the Bills main thrust is on silver economy
CPI(M) welcomes HC stay on FIRs against Vijayan, kin
Private bus operators to begin hunger strike on October 27
Ranji Trophy: Badoni Slams Second Successive Ton, Saranshs Seven-for Puts MP On Top
JSCA International Stadium: Batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni continued his rich vein of form by hitting a second consecutive hundred, while India off-spinner Saransh Jains seven-wicket haul gave Madhya Pradesh firm control on day one of the third-round Ranji Trophy matches on Monday. Fresh from a career-best 217 against Gujarat, Badoni struck an unbeaten 106 off 122 balls, laced with 11 fours and two sixes, to take Delhi to 309/5 against Jharkhand at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Badoni, 26, previously hit 205 against the same opponents in the 2024/25 season. A chanceless knock, Badonis sixth first-class hundred, anchored Delhis recovery. He found a reliable ally in all-rounder Sumit Mathur, who was unbeaten on 50, as the pair put together an unbroken 128-run stand for the sixth wicket. Mathur had a lucky escape on 36 when he was caught at long-on, only to be recalled because Anukul Roy had overstepped. At Holkar Stadium in Indore, Saranshs 7-40 helped Madhya Pradesh bowl Bihar out for just 99. The hosts, still looking for their first win of the season after two draws, then reached 261/3 with a lead of 162, after bowling out Bihar for 99. Wicketkeeper-batter Saksham Purohit was unbeaten on 113, and his opening partner Yash Dubey made 84. At the BKC Ground, Mumbai also made a strong start against Haryana at home after being put in to bat first. Angkrish Raghuvanshi made 114 off 180 balls with 13 fours and a six, while Musheer Khan scored 109 off 185 balls with 12 fours and a six. The pair added 208 runs for the second wicket to steer Mumbai to 290/3 at stumps. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, also in search of their first win, were frustrated by Priyanshu Moliya at the Reliance Ground in Vadodara. Moliyas patient unbeaten 113 lifted Baroda to 259/6 after they had slipped to 197/6 at one stage. Vidarbha, who have two wins so far, had Goa in trouble at 84/6 after Nachiket Bhute ripped through the top order with four wickets. But Darshan Misal and Yash Kasvankar then struck half-centuries and shared a stand of 104 runs for the seventh wicket to help the visitors reach 204/8. On a rain-hit day, Pondicherry reduced Uttar Pradesh to 67/4. In Mysuru, Karnataka recovered from a sluggish start to bowl Tripura out for 194 at the SDNR Wadiyar Stadium. The hosts, who sprang a surprise by leaving out pacers Vidwath Kaverappa and Abhilash Shetty to accommodate spinners Shikhar Shetty and Ritesh Bhatkal, failed to make use of the new ball as Tripura moved comfortably to 88/2 in the first session. Left-arm spinner Shikhar then claimed his third first-class five-wicket haul, while pacer Manvanth Kumar took three. Karnataka lost Mayank Agarwal early and were 10 for one at stumps. At the DVR Ground in Mulapadu, Chhattisgarhs spinners made full use of a helpful pitch to bowl Andhra out for 231. Veteran off-spinner Jayant Yadav led the way with 4-75, while Ajay Mandal and Dharmendrasinh Jadeja took three and two wickets respectively. In reply, Chhattisgarh lost Ayush Pandey early when he was run out going for an unnecessary quick single. Captain Anuj Tiwary and Mayank Verma then negotiated the final half-hour to take the visitors to 35/1. Wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh laid the foundation with 81 off 126 balls, hitting nine fours and a six, while fifties from Salil Arora and Ramandeep Singh then guided Punjab to 289/6 against Hyderabad in Secunderabad. Denish Das made 90 off 165 balls, with 14 fours, to take Assam to 235/6 against Saurashtra in Rajkot. For the hosts, veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat picked up three wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja and Arth Yadav took one wicket each. In Thiruvananthapuram, where only 50 overs were possible due to rain, Kerala reduced Bengal to 172/6, with Aditya Sarwate taking three wickets and Nedumankuzhy Basil two scalps. Maharashtra bowled out Gujarat for 233 in Pune, with Siddhesh Veer taking four wickets, while Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Vicky Ostwal claimed three apiece. Maharashtra were 24/1 when stumps were called. Services off-spinner Pulkit Narang returned 6-47, his second five-wicket haul of the season, to bowl Odisha out for 194 in Bhubaneswar. The visitors were 13/0 at stumps. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Centuries from Arjun Azad and Nehal Pajni powered Chandigarh past 350 for the loss of three wickets against Himachal Pradesh. In the Plate group, Meghalayas Ajay Duhan (167) and Kishan Lyngdoh (144) shared an unbroken 308-run stand for the second wicket as their side piled up 385/2 against Mizoram in Nadiad. Tamil Nadu bowled out Railways for 184 in Chennai, with R Sai Kishore and Sonu Yadav taking three wickets each, but slipped to 71/3 till stumps arrived. Devendra Singh Boras six-wicket haul helped Uttarakhand dismiss Rajasthan for 272 in Dehradun despite skipper Kartik Sharmas 73. Uttarakhand were 18/0 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Three Kerala PSC members appear before Crime Branch for questioning in exam fraud probe
Two more PSC members have been directed to appear before the investigating team on Tuesday. PSC chairpersonM.R. Baiju has been asked to appear at the Crime Branch headquarters on Wednesday
Student attacked allegedly for reporting drug use
The student was reportedly attacked while walking to school from his mothers house at Paloliparamba on Monday.
State-level monitoring unit to be formed to assess impact of climate trends on agriculture
A ministerial meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister T. Siddique also decided to formulate short- and long-term plans to mitigate the effects of climate change
Global NoRKA Coordination Council will replace Loka Kerala Sabha, says Satheesan
The council is being formed to ensure more effective and sustainable bonds with non-resident Keralites and their organisations, says Chief Minister
Admission to PhD programme at RGCB
Launch of virtual autopsy at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital likely to take time
The Forensic Medicine Department has submitted a detailed list of the facilities to be introduced at the hospital, including the staff to be appointed and the equipment to be installed, to the government
Six arrested after clash at Kuttiadi police station
A search of the vehicles led to the seizure of 9 grams of MDMA and 10.5 grams of ganja, say police.
Keralam Assembly unanimously passes bill to protect senior citizens from abuse, exploitation
The Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, was passed unanimously by the state Assembly after Chief Minister V D Satheesan accepted several amendments moved by members of both the ruling and opposition benches.
CAG notes building rule violations in audit of local bodies in Keralam
CAG detects 10 unauthorised constructions in four urban local bodies and 193 unauthorised additions/alterations in selected urban bodies, which indicates deficiencies in monitoring mechanism
Ranji Trophy: Sarvate and Basil strike to help Kerala take control against Bengal
The left-arm spinner scalps three and the pacer two as the visitors lose wickets rapidly after a steady start on a truncated first day; Ankurs good knock undone by a poor choice of stroke
Suspected kingpin of drug network held in Malappuram
Police say Ibrahim Badusha played a key role in the network linked to the seizure of 12.8 kg of MDMA from Coimbatore in August
CM, Leader of the Opposition trade jibes over mode of address in Keralam Assembly
Pinarayi takes a dig at Satheesans habit of turning to the UDF members, instead of the Speaker, while addressing the House. CM defends his style of presentation, says he will not imitate the Leader of the Opposition
Youth Commission settles six complaints at Malappuram adalat
Youth Commission settles six complaints at Malappuram adalat
Keralites in Saudi seek affordable chartered flights amid Gulf crisis
Keralites in Saudi seek affordable chartered flights amid Gulf crisis
Phase II reorganisation of Keralams State GST department under way
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says the reorganisation will incorporate process reforms recommended by the 57th GST Council
Phase II reorganisation of Keralams State GST department under way
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says the reorganisation will incorporate process reforms recommended by the 57th GST Council
Kerala to set up climate monitoring unit to protect agriculture
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 26 (IANS) Kerala will set up a state level monitoring unit to coordinate measures to protect agriculture from climate change, including the effects of El Nio, amid concerns over a 28 per cent rainfall deficit in the state. The decision was taken at a ministerial meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister T. Siddique at the Assembly Banquet Hall here on Monday. The proposed unit will bring together various government departments, the State Disaster Management Authority, NABARD and other agencies. It will coordinate preventive measures and help ensure the effective use of funds available from different sources. The government has also decided to prepare short-term and long-term plans to mitigate the impact of climate change on agriculture. District-level and panchayat-level action plans will be drawn up to address local challenges. Siddique said temperatures had risen by two degrees Celsius in some parts of the state, while the rainfall deficit stood at 28 per cent. The possibility of further increases in temperature and water scarcity in the coming years was a matter of concern, he said. The action plan will focus on protecting water sources, restoring canals and ponds, improving water-control systems, promoting drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting, and creating water-storage wells. Measures to increase green cover in agricultural areas and retain soil moisture will also be included. The minister called for urgent coordination between departments to protect farmland, crops and the livelihoods dependent on agriculture. He said the available funds and resources should be used more effectively through a coordinated approach. Special attention will be given to Kuttanad, where climate-related challenges have raised concerns over agriculture, flooding and water management. Siddique said a special mission for the region would be considered in consultation with the Water Resources and Revenue departments. Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph stressed the need to improve coordination between departments. He said priority should be given to water conservation, flood prevention, drainage, protection of embankments and timely implementation of the agricultural calendar. Local Self-Government Minister, K.M. Shaji, said local bodies would strengthen efforts to protect natural drainage channels and restore water sources. Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar called for long-term measures to address agricultural challenges following the 2018 floods and subsequent climate-related disasters. He also stressed the effective use of the Agriculture Prosperity Fund. District Collectors will lead meetings to assess local problems and prepare suitable plans. Progress will be reviewed periodically at the state level.
Speaking on the occasion, Keralam Governor and University Chancellor Om Prakash Mathur calls upon universities to promote multidisciplinary research, innovation and entrepreneurship, strengthen links with industry and society and prepare students to become responsible citizens and sensitive human beings
Keralam govt.to form expert committee to tackle water hyacinth menace
Efforts would be made torestoreaquatic ecosystems and convertthe invasive plants into value-added products, says Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph
Kerala HC stays FIR and probe in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case
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Kerala: 224 iPhones bought for Rs 7.16 crore, several missing; vigilance probe ordered
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram Oct 26 (IANS) Two hundred and twenty-four iPhones purchased for Rs 7.16 crore, along with fundus cameras, are lying unused in Kerala's government hospitals, with several phones reportedly missing. The state government will order a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) probe into alleged corruption and wasteful expenditure in medical equipment purchases. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan disclosed this in the Assembly on Monday after this issue was raised as a submission by Congress MLA Abin Varkey Kodiyattu. The revelations also include 128 ventilators supplied under the PM CARES scheme that remain unused at four government medical colleges. Two oxygen generator plants supplied to Alappuzha Medical College have failed to produce oxygen at the required volume and pressure. Much of the equipment under scrutiny was purchased during the COVID pandemic, when the first Pinarayi Vijayan government was in office. The inquiry, however, covers purchases made during other periods as well. The 128 unused ventilators are at the medical colleges in Kottayam, Manjeri, Kannur and Kozhikode. The government cited concerns over quality, operational reliability and maintenance costs. The two oxygen generator plants at Alappuzha Medical College, supplied through the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL), have not been made fully operational. The minister said the government had appointed a special team headed by the Principal Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department to examine the quality of equipment, the need for the purchases, installation failures and the reasons for prolonged non-use. Reports relating to medical colleges have been received and are under examination. Unused equipment has also been identified at Health Department institutions in Wayanad and Ernakulam. Muraleedharan said public money spent on medical equipment could not be allowed to go to waste. The government would examine the responsibility of officials and take appropriate action. The government is also considering the redistribution of usable equipment to hospitals where it is needed. It has a Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Programme and district-level monitoring mechanisms. The proposed Vigilance probe comes amid mounting questions over procurement decisions, installation failures and the prolonged non-use of costly equipment meant to improve public healthcare.
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