Beyond the objections: The realities behind India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) finds itself at the epicentre of an intense constitutional and political debate following internal dissent over decision-making protocols and voter roll revisions. At the centre of this storm stands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre whose administration faces sharp opposition scrutiny and calls for resignation. Here is an analytical look at the charges, constitutional realities, and political dynamics driving the fallout.
Kerala Chief Minister Criticizes BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar Over Remarks on Rahul Gandhi
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan condemns BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhars comments on Rahul Gandhi, calling them irresponsible and malicious. Kerala Chief Minister Criticizes BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar Over Remarks on Rahul Gandhi
Ex-Kerala Chief Secretary Claims Gyanesh Kumar Offered Him BJP Ticket In 2016
Jiji Thomson made the claim on local media as the Election Commission and Gyanesh Kumar face massive controversy over the handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and allegations of differences within the three-member poll panel.
Ernakulam continues to report highest number of influenza cases in Keralam
A total of 969 cases reported in the district till September 16. The State recorded 2,205 confirmed influenza cases during the month. As many as 20 deaths were reported due to influenza in the State.
Nitin Nabin accuses Opposition of misleading public on SIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused the Opposition of deliberately misleading the public on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and targeting constitutional institutions. In a detailed post on X, Nabin said the Opposition had once again been exposed for spreading falsehoods about the SIR. He pointed out that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had clearly stated that the full Commission took every decision relating to the SIR unanimously. Despite this clarification, he alleged, the Congress chose to build its entire narrative around a manufactured lie and launched attacks on the countrys constitutional bodies. Highlighting what he described as the Oppositions double standards, Nabin wrote that when the same electoral process delivered victories to Congress and its allies in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, its credibility was accepted. But when the peoples mandate goes against them elsewhere, they question the very institutions that conduct those elections. Democracy cannot be respected selectively, he said. He emphasised that wins and losses are inherent to democratic politics, but resorting to malicious propaganda to discredit respected institutions was deeply unfortunate and unacceptable. Nabin asserted that those who repeatedly undermined Indias democratic framework for political survival owed the nation an honest reckoning and a public apology. His remarks come at a time when the ECI's SIR exercise has become a subject of intense political debate. Opposition parties, particularly Congress, have raised questions over the process, while the BJP has consistently defended the poll bodys independence and transparency. Nabins statement is being viewed as a sharp rebuttal to the Oppositions allegations. His post has drawn significant attention in political circles as the ruling party continues to counter claims that cast doubt on the integrity of electoral processes and constitutional institutions.
Keralam to leverage AI, cutting-edge digital tools to reshape tourism, says Minister
Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh says the govt.s aim is to see that tourists coming to the State are treated with a wholesome Keralam experience, marking a shift from the approach of promoting a few places and products separately through destination-focused packages and products
Ex-Keralam CS says CEC urged him to contest on BJP ticket
Former Keralam chief secretary Jiji Thomson said on Saturday, September 26, that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar had suggested he contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Pathanamthitta on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. Speaking to The Hindu, Thomson said the conversation took place on a Delhi flight in 2015-16. It was not Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Keralam Govt stays implementation of minimum marks in schools
To replace Lok Kerala Sabha, new initiative for expatriates soon By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The VD Satheesan-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Government has temporarily stayed an order implementing minimum marks for classes VI-II, IX and X in the 2026-27 academic year. Implementation of minimum marks was one of the most significant and debated [] The post Keralam Govt stays implementation of minimum marks in schools appeared first on Northlines .
Priyanka Gandhi Demands Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner in Kerala
Priyanka Gandhi calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging threats to democracy during her Wayanad visit. Priyanka Gandhi Demands Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner in Kerala
Did Gyanesh Kumar Suggest BJP Ticket To Ex-Kerala Chief Secretary? Jiji Thomson Makes BIG Claim
It has been alleged by Jiji Thomson, who was once the chief secretary of Kerala, that the then CEC, Gyanesh Kumar, had asked him to contest the Lok Sabha election in 2019 on the BJP ticket while travelling to Delhi in
Liquor Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Kerala
A 33-year-old man, Antony Varghese, was allegedly stabbed to death in Alappuzha, Kerala, by Afsal alias Appu after a dispute over Varghese consuming liquor near Appu's house. Police have taken Appu into custody and registered a murder case.
Modi, Shah made Gyanesh Kumar in charge of 'match-fixing' India's polls, alleges Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was made in charge of match-fixing India's elections by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi made the allgations following a Kerala Congress social media post, alleging that Kumar had told a former Kerala chief secretary to contest on a BJP ticket after his retirement.
Youth League takes SIR protests to streets across Malappuram
The protests centred on a demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
KM-1 capture operation nears final stage; Kumki elephants reach Aralam
The operation involves tranquilising the elephant and safely moving it to the kraal at Muthanga in Wayanad
Vigilance case registered over alleged irregularities in KINFRA land acquisition in Kannur
VACB alleges compensation was sanctioned for land held without valid documents and land tax was accepted for property already acquired by the government
'Catastrophic assault on democracy': Shashi Tharoor on ECI row
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday called reports of differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) a catastrophic assault on democracy, urging all citizens, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to fight it. Speaking to reporters in Kerala's Kozhikode, Tharoor said: This is an incredibly grave assault on the functioning of Indian democracy. Meanwhile, the ECI issued a press release after its meeting on Saturday afternoon to quell reports of internal differences and clarify the context in which ECI functionaries wrote a letter to the Cabinet Secretary. The Congress MP claimed that a large number of Indian citizens have been deprived of their democratic right to vote, apparently based on many irregularities, including an illegal modification of Form 6 requiring data that has not been required in the past. They (ECI) have actually gone ahead and made some changes without the consent of two of the three Election Commissioners, which itself is a violation of the procedures of the Election Commission. Days earlier, a report by a leading newspaper claimed differences within the poll panel, with decisions being taken allegedly without the knowledge of the two Election Commissioners. Tharoor further said: On top of that, we have a situation where, shockingly, we are seeing software that has been imposed over the heads of the electoral officers. And as a result, for example, one instance that has been found is that in Goa, 97 people have not only been deprived of the right to vote, but because of that they've also been deprived of the right to have dialysis treatment and other medical assistance and so on. The Congress leader was referring to the ECINet software, which the media reported had blocked access to Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) on the ground. This is not anything minor or routine; it's not political, it's not administrative. It is a fundamentally untenable, catastrophic assault on our democracy, he said while urging parties to unite in the fight against the challenge. There is no question anymore that our country is facing a very severe challenge. If the integrity of our elections is in doubt, then how will our democracy stand? If people in this country feel that even their identity is subject to the whims of some low-level officers and a software that has not been verified, tested or based on anything logical, then how on earth can our country proudly stand itself in front of the world and call itself the world's largest democracy? Tharoor questioned. Mentioning that the Congress has called a party Working Committee meeting on September 29, he said, I'll be going there to Delhi for that. Moreover, Shashi Tharoor urged BJP leaders to unite with the Opposition to defend democracy. I feel that on this matter every citizen of India, even members of the BJP, should be united with us. Our democracy is larger than any individual, any party. It's for everyone to defend, he stated.
Kerala High Court to Decide on FIR in CMRL-Exlogic Case Amidst EDs Recommendations
Kerala High Court questions state governments decision on FIR in CMRL-Exlogic case, involving former CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others. Kerala High Court to Decide on FIR in CMRL-Exlogic Case Amidst EDs Recommendations
Do not spread fears over ESA notification: Minister
Inaugurating the 87th annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, Forest Minister Shibu Baby John says the government remains firm in its stand to exclude all inhabited areas from the final notification
Do not spread fears over ESA notification: Minister
Inaugurating the 87th annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, Forest Minister Shibu Baby John says the government remains firm in its stand to exclude all inhabited areas from the final notification
Arrangements complete for September 28 local body ward bypolls in Keralam: SEC
Arrangements complete for September 28 local body ward bypolls in Keralam: SEC
Gyanesh Kumar Offered Me BJP Ticket: Ex-Kerala CS Jiji Thomson
Former Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson alleged that Gyanesh Kumar offered him a BJP ticket to contest from Pathanamthitta in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Swell waves reach west coast; red alert continues along Keralam coast
According to KSDMA, swell waves with a period of 20 to 24 seconds and a height of up to 1.5 metres reportedly hit parts of Kanyakumari on September 26, while precursor waves began reaching the Keralam coast
Keralas Pinarayi Vijayan Criticizes UDF for Undermining Lokayuktas Independence
Pinarayi Vijayan condemns a meeting called by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, claiming it undermines democracy and the Lokayuktas autonomy. Keralas Pinarayi Vijayan Criticizes UDF for Undermining Lokayuktas Independence
Keralam government will extend all support to tech-driven enterprises: Kunhalikutty
Artificial intelligence could help small rural enterprises identify global markets, the Minister says, calling the confidence of young people a major strength of the State
One dead, three injured as car plunges into river near Keralams Kuttikkanam
According to police, the vehicle plunged into the river as the driver lost control of the car when it approached the bridge over the Chinnar river after 10 p.m. on Friday
Govt. benefits are rights, not charity: Keralam Minister
K.A. Thulasi was speaking at a function held in Attappady to inaugurate projects completed by the Scheduled Tribe Development department and the Integrated Tribal Development Project, Attappady
Keralam Chief Minister flays unethical journalism, warns mainstream media against lowering standards
Chief Minister says sections of media are abandoning professional norms; calls for credible journalism and healthy criticism
This comes after former Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson claimed that Gyanesh Kumar urged him to contest Parliamentary elections on a BJP ticket in 2016.
Call to propose innovative ideas for development in Kozhikode
District Collector asks officials to submit practical projects that can be implemented jointly by departments without delay
Keralam pushes key road projects; Centre signals support
The State has submitted an initial proposal to upgrade the Thiruvabharana Patha and to renovate the MC Road under the PM Gati Shakti scheme
Shop auction at Keralams Sabarimala cancelled over leak of bidder details
Travancore Devaswom Board directs Devaswom Vigilance and Chief Security Officer to investigate how the confidentiality of the tender process was compromised
Project Zero to be launched in Kozhikode on September 28
Home and Vigilance Minister Ramesh Chennithala will inaugurate the initiative and distribute badges to Vigilance Commandos at the function scheduled for 2 p.m.
IHRM urges International IDEA to remove Gyanesh Kumar from chairmanship
In a letter to International IDEAs Secretary-General, IHRM State president Felix J. Pulludan called for replacing Gyanesh Kumar as Indias representative in the chairmanship, or for the organisation to take any other measure legally available under its statutes and rules of procedure pending an independent review
MG varsity Syndicate in Keralam triples sitting fee to 3,000, triggers row
MG varsity Syndicate in Keralam triples sitting fee to 3,000, triggers row
Haematology dept. at Kozhikode MCH: rights panel seeks action
The officials asked to submit a detailed report on the present condition of the project outline and the follow-up steps being planned
Life Mission flats in Keralams Chittur to undergo safety check
Sumesh Achuthan, Chittur MLA, raises the issue at the Palakkad District Development Committee meeting held at the Collectorate on September 26
Amit Shah urges Keralam to leverage cooperative network for agriculture and blue economy growth
Union Home and Cooperation Minister urges Keralam to harness its strong cooperative network to drive agricultural and blue economy growth. He invited the State Cooperation Minister to Delhi to formulate a comprehensive strategy for integrating various central schemes.
Amit Shah urges Keralam to leverage cooperative network for agriculture and blue economy growth
Union Home and Cooperation Minister urges Keralam to harness its strong cooperative network to drive agricultural and blue economy growth. He invited the State Cooperation Minister to Delhi to formulate a comprehensive strategy for integrating various central schemes.
'BJP protecting Gyanesh Kumar': Priyanka Gandhi says INDIA Bloc united on ECI row
Digital Desk | Malappuram, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the BJP leadership of shielding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, claiming that someone can't commit crimes against democracy without support of the leadership. Vadra also said the INDIA Bloc parties are united over the allegations against the Election Commission of India. Vadra's remarks come days after a media report claimed differences within the poll panel, with decisions being taken allegedly without the knowledge of the two Election Commissioners. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Kerala's Malappuram, Vadra said: The INDIA alliance is very clear. Every single leader of the alliance, every single party is in full agreement that what is going on is absolutely illegal, anti-constitutional, and against our nation and democracy. Those who are doing it have to be taken to task. They have to be held responsible. I strongly believe that the legal safeguards provided to the Election Commissioner, which this BJP-led government instituted, need to be removed. If anybody is committing illegal acts against our nation, against this Constitution, they need to be tried, she added. Meanwhile, the INDIA Bloc parties are likely to meet on September 30 over the ECI dissent row and other issues. Accusing CEC Gyanesh Kumar of committing reason, the Congress MP added: He needs to be tried for treason. The BJP is protecting the Chief Election Commissioner, but importantly, they are protecting their leadership. If the CEC is committing such a serious crime against democracy, it is practically impossible that he is doing it without the full support of the leadership, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed. Echoing the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's demand, she too sought CEC Kumar's resignation. Moreover, Vadra reiterated her previous allegation against the BJP, calling the party overconfident. People have seen their (BJP's) overconfident statements before every election, predicting the exact number of seats they're going to get. Where are they getting that overconfidence from? The people of India are not that happy with them...What you hear on the ground from people is something, and what you're seeing as the election result is something else, she claimed.
Kottarakkara natives organs donated after brain death
While the liver and one of the kidneys were allocated to end-stage patients undergoing treatment at KIMSHEALTH hospital, the other kidney was allocated to an end-stage renal patient at Government Medical College Kottayam
Priyanka Gandhi calls for speedy completion of development projects in Keralams Wayanad
Meeting reviews implementation of various projects, including the role of elected representatives, State-government support, and approvals and funds required from the Centre
India-West Indies ODI: Free drinking water, curbs on prices for snacks at stadium
Union Home Minister Amit Shah faces Youth Congress black-flag protest in Kollam
Moments after the Home Ministers helicopter landed, demonstrators surged toward the moving motorcade. Security personnel cleared the route. The protest also sparked a standoff between protesters and local BJP workers.
Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi, Venugopal demand CECs resignation and prosecution
Digital Desk | Wayanad, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting that the legal safeguards available to the CEC should be removed. Speaking to the media during her visit to Wayanad, Priyanka said the Opposition INDIA bloc was united on the issue. She alleged that the developments surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amounted to an attack on the Constitution and the democratic process. The immediate demand is that Kumar should resign. We are all together. The INDIA bloc is united. Whatever is going on is anticonstitutional, she said. Priyanka said she strongly believed that the safeguards protecting the Chief Election Commissioner should be removed in cases involving alleged illegal acts. She added that the CEC should be tried if it was established that he had knowingly allowed violations of the electoral process. Her remarks came amid controversy over reports that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections on several occasions to decisions relating to the SIR exercise and electoralroll procedures. The Election Commission has rejected suggestions of a split within the poll panel, maintaining that its decisions, including those concerning SIR, were unanimous. Priyanka alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was protecting both the CEC and the party leadership. The BJP is protecting the leadership and the CEC. The leadership has given full support to this man, the CEC, she said. She had earlier alleged that the reported deletion of around 13 crore names from electoral rolls, if established as unlawful, would constitute a criminal act against democracy and the Constitution. She also said that anyone who knowingly interfered with the democratic electoral process should face criminal prosecution. Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal also stepped up the attack, warning of a massive protest against the CEC. Describing Kumar in highly critical terms, Venugopal said it was a matter of shame that he had been a Keralacadre official. This is the biggest earthquake. If democracy is threatened, this government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are illegitimate, Venugopal said. He questioned the Centres silence over the allegations and said the BJPled government owed an explanation to the people. Venugopal also pointed to the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kerala and said he owed a reply at a time when, according to him, democracy was being threatened. The Congress leaders statements come against the backdrop of an escalating political confrontation over the SIR exercise and allegations of irregularities in preparing and revising electoral rolls. The Election Commission has maintained that differing views and observations during internal deliberations are part of the institutional process and that its final decisions have been unanimous. Priyanka, however, insisted that the issue could not be treated as a routine administrative dispute, arguing that the integrity of the electoral process was central to the functioning of democracy.
The court observed that the ED and the petitioner were unified on the stand that a preliminary enquiry was not required to register an FIR for the investigation of an alleged predicate offence, revealed during the ED probe under the PMLA Act
Keralam Appoints New Office-Bearers to Major Cultural Institutions
Actor Ravindran has been appointed chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Akademi, and music composer G Venugopal will head the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi as chairman
IDSFFK 2026: Viraamam by Malavika VN dwells on the world of film projectionists
Viraamam was screened at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala in the short documentary competition section
Keralam Govt Hospitals Facing Acute Medicine Shortage: Pinarayi Vijayan
Vijayan said the shortage was affecting primary and family health centres as well as district hospitals, and had also affected palliative care services
HM Amit Shah pitches for women-led cooperatives in Kerala
Digital Desk | Kundara (Kollam), Sep 26 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asked Keralas Cooperation Minister M. Liju to visit New Delhi and work out a comprehensive plan with the Centre to strengthen the cooperative sector in the state, while pitching women-led cooperatives as a key driver of rural economic empowerment. Addressing a large womens cooperative gathering at Kundara, HM Shah said Kerala had a strong foundation in the cooperative movement and urged the state to make greater use of the potential in sectors ranging from agriculture to fisheries. I dont know how to speak Malayalam, but I give all of you my respects, the Home Minister said at the outset, before welcoming those attending the programme. HM Shah said the demand for a separate Ministry of Cooperation had existed since Independence and became a reality under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said Kerala, with its long cooperative tradition, was well placed to benefit from the Centres initiatives. He said more than 23,000 cooperative units were functioning in Kerala and urged the state to work with the Centre on expanding their activities. I am requesting the State Cooperation Minister to come to Delhi and work out plans to strengthen the cooperative sector, he said. HM Shah also highlighted the role of the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) and NAFED in promoting women entrepreneurs. He said NCCF was expanding its retail network and that Vanitha She Marts would provide women with a direct route to markets for their products. He said products would be sourced directly from farmers, while cooperative institutions could help create stronger market linkages. Referring to the Centres programmes, HM Shah said Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice were now available in Kerala and spoke of initiatives under the Atmanirbhar Bharat programme for providing pulse seeds to women. He also distributed scholarships to children at the function. HM Shah said the cooperative movement could become an important instrument for womens economic empowerment, particularly in rural areas. He cited the participation of women in NAFED and NCCF-related activities as an indication of the scale of the opportunity. He also referred to measures taken by the Modi government for women, including the opening of bank accounts, the extension of maternity leave to 26 weeks, and changes concerning Muslim women and Haj. Turning to Keralas coastline, HM Shah said the state had huge potential in the fishing sector and that the emerging blue economy could provide another area for cooperative expansion. He asked the state Cooperation Minister to discuss the possibilities during his proposed visit to Delhi, particularly the scope for bringing the fisheries sector further into the cooperative framework. HM Shah also said the Centre was ready to assist states in developing organic farming protocols and related initiatives. The Home Minister arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday afternoon and flew by helicopter to Kollam for the Kundara programme, his first public engagement during the visit. The programme, titled Sahkar Se Samriddhi, is aimed at strengthening women's participation in the cooperative sector. Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi, State Cooperation and Excise Minister Shiju, Tourism and Culture Minister P.C. Vishnunath, state BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Kollam Lok Sabha member N.K. Premachandran attended the function.
Court reserves order in Anto Augustines anticipatory bail plea
Augustine moved the application, anticipating an imminent move to arrest him after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case related to the Messi row carried out search operations at ocations linked to him and his brothers
Union I&B clears 23 of the 31 films at IDSFFK which were earlier denied censor exemption
The Kerala High Court had issued a notice to the Ministry following legal action initiated by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, which demanded screening permission for all 31 films
Customers advised to plan transactions ahead of three day strike
Customers have been advised to complete branch-dependent banking transactions in advance as joint banking trade unions have called a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30. The State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) has advised customers to make maximum use of digital and alternative banking channels during the strike period. The SLBC has directed member banks in Kerala to take necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted availability of digital banking services and adequate cash at ATMs. Customers can use UPI, QR code-based payments, mobile and internet banking, ATMs, Cash Deposit Machines, debit and credit cards, Point of Sale terminals, Bharat Bill Payment System, Business Correspondents, Customer Service Points and other available channels. The SLBC, in coordination with member banks, the Reserve Bank of India, government authorities and Lead Bank Offices, is monitoring preparations to minimise disruption and ensure continuity of essential banking services. The Committee said updates on the strike and availability of banking services would be communicated through banks official websites, SMS alerts and social media platforms.
A fresh case has been registered against Parvathy Maya Shaji, the founder and CEO of Amster Overseas, and two others based on a complaint lodged by a youth from Ponnani in Malappuram
Tushar Gandhi disappointed with Keralam government over IDSFFK row
Mahatma Gandhis great-grandson says the government did not show the courage to fight the dictatorial decision of the Centre to deny permission to 31 films selected for the festival
Ticket no. TL 360615. wins 30 crore first prize of Keralam governments Thiruvonam bumper lottery
The Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery, priced at 500 per ticket, had seen record sales this year
New leadership for Keralams cultural institutions after four-month vacuum
Writer Kalpetta Narayanan to lead Sahitya Akademi; Singer G. Venugopal to head Sangeetha Nataka Akademi; Production designer Prof. Prakash Moorthy will be new chairman of Lalithakala Akademi
At 8, he lost most of his eyesight. How Kerala autorickshaw drivers son cracked UPSC twice
Ajay R Raj's story from Kerala, is one of extraordinary resilience. Even after losing his sight, he thrived academically, ultimately conquering the challenging UPSC exam. Overcoming financial hardships and multiple setbacks, he earned a postgraduate degree while teaching English. His determination paid off when he achieved a rank suitable for the Railway Service and IAS, forging a path against all odds toward his aspirations.
Novartis and Eli Lilly have opposed a Kerala High Court petition seeking government intervention to make two breast cancer drugs cheaper, despite their India sales accounting for less than 0.5% of global revenues. Court submissions have highlighted development, clinical-trial and manufacturing costs against the medicines prices in India.
Meet Civil Servants In Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's Family
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre. He was appointed Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 15, 2024.
Former Kerala Election Chief Questions CECs Authority on Form 6 Changes
Former Kerala CEO Tika Ram Meena criticizes CEC Gyanesh Kumar for bypassing consensus on Form 6 amendments, raising concerns over transparency. Former Kerala Election Chief Questions CECs Authority on Form 6 Changes
Police gag media from asking questions to CM Satheesan in Kochi, ACP cites security aspect
In a video aired on TV channels, the officer is heard saying that the Chief Minister is someone in the Z Plus security category
Stray dog bites 10 people in Angamaly
According to municipality Vice-Chairperson Wilson Mundadan, the dog has been caught and is being kept in captivity under observation
Woman accused in MDMA case stabbed near police station at Vadakara
Her partner was taken into custody as part of the continuing investigation into the incident
MDMA Case Accused Teacher Stabbed By Partner
A teacher, Keerthana K C, who was out on bail in an MDMA peddling case, was allegedly stabbed by her partner, Vineesh, near the Vadakara police station in Kozhikode, Kerala. She was at the station to fulfil a bail condition when the attack occurred. Keerthana sustained serious injuries and was hospitalised, while Vineesh was immediately taken into custody.
Keralam Coast on High Alert for Dangerous Swell Waves, Kallakkadal
Coastal areas, particularly low-lying regions, are likely to face inundation and sea erosion, the INCOIS warning said
Temple priest arrested for alleged derogatory remarks against Sree Narayana Guru
He was booked after receiving a complaint about a YouTube video in which the accused allegedly made derogatory remarks earlier this month
CEC acted arbitrarily, violated poll law: Ex-Kerala CEO Teeka Ram Meena
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 26 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Teeka Ram Meena has alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted arbitrarily while introducing changes related to Form 6, ignoring the views of the other two members of the Election Commission. Meena, a retired IAS officer, said on Saturday that he had written to Kumar and Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu -- both of whom were his batchmates -- pointing out several differences of opinion over how the poll panel made decisions. The Election Commission is taking independent decisions. With three members, the majority view has to be taken. But Gyanesh acted arbitrarily, Meena said. He alleged that the changes made to Form 6 were contrary to the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the election rules of 1961. According to him, changes having a statutory bearing could not have been made merely through an executive order. I wrote to both my batchmates pointing out these issues, he said. Meena said the other two Election Commissioners had every right to record their differences with the CEC. He alleged that the manner in which the changes were introduced amounted to a departure from transparency in the functioning of the Election Commission. Transparency was flouted by Gyanesh, Meena said. The former election officer said the Election Commission, as an independent constitutional authority, was required to take decisions collectively and in accordance with the law. He also stressed that the Commission should not succumb to pressure from any quarter, including the Prime Minister. The Election Commission just cannot succumb to any sort of pressure, even from the Prime Minister, as they are given full immunity, Meena said. His comments come at a time when the functioning of the three-member Election Commission has come under intense public scrutiny over differences within the panel and the changes concerning the procedure for inclusion of names in electoral rolls. Meena said the issue was not merely one of difference of opinion among the Commissioners but involved the manner in which statutory provisions and established procedures were being dealt with.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy receives Aryadan Muhammed-2026
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy received the Aryadan Muhammed-2026 Best Public Servant Award in Nilambur, Keralam, on Friday. The award was presented to Reddy by Lok Sabha MP Alappuzha KC Venugopal in recognition of his public service.
BJP targets Cong over Revanth Reddy's 'Gandhi Parivar' remark
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy described the political contest in the country as a fight between the Sangh Parivar and the Gandhi Parivar during an event in Keralas Nilambur. Bhandari shared a video of the event on X in which Reddy stated that a political fight exists between the Sangh Parivar and the Gandhi Parivar. Reddy also expressed his readiness to sacrifice his life for the Gandhi Parivar. Reacting to the remarks, Bhandari alleged that the Congresss primary political objective was to bring the Gandhi family back to power. In his post on X, the BJP national spokesperson wrote: Congress has now openly admitted that, for them, the fight is to get the 'Gandhi family' in power. The truth is out in the open. This has nothing to do with Vote Chori, the Election Commission, the Constitution, or democracy. The Congress partys real objective is to bring the Gandhi-Vadra family back to power. For Congress, Parivarwad first, & Parivarwad only. Bhandari went on to invoke several historical and political issues while criticising what he described as the record of the Gandhi-Vadra familys rule. He cited the Emergency, the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and Indias response to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He also raised issues concerning Indias opportunity to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the countrys economic position and poverty levels. The BJP national spokesperson concluded his post by contrasting the two parties stated priorities, writing: For the BJP: Nation First. For Congress: Family First! Bhandaris remarks came in response to Reddys comments in Nilambur, where the Telangana chief minister referred to the political confrontation as a contest between the Sangh Parivar and the Gandhi Parivar. The BJP spokesperson used Reddys remarks to accuse the Congress of putting family politics ahead of issues such as the Election Commission, the Constitution and democracy. The exchange highlights the political disagreement between the BJP and Congress over the role of the Gandhi family and the broader question of Parivarwad in Indian politics. While Reddy spoke of the political fight between the two parivars, Bhandari interpreted the remarks as evidence of what he described as the Congresss focus on bringing the Gandhi-Vadra family back to power.
Amma: The Hugging Saint Who Transformed Lives Through Love and Service
Amma, born in Kerala, is known for her compassion and humanitarian efforts, impacting millions worldwide through her embrace and teachings. Amma: The Hugging Saint Who Transformed Lives Through Love and Service
Gujarat Vs Kerala: A Tale Of Two States - Rediff
Gujarat Vs Kerala: A Tale Of Two States
Comparing the two states is comparing an apple to an orange. I ate apples for years. Then I felt I needed some citrus, and I moved to oranges. That doesn't make the apple a lesser fruit, reflects Binu Alex.
Tourisms Next Hop will be AI-Driven
Residents across the Gudalur and Pandalur taluks in western Nilgiris, bordering Kerala and Karnataka, want the Central and state governments to evolve plans to develop tourism in the western Nilgiris
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy honoured with Aryadan Muhammed-2026 Best Public Servant Award in Kerala
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Magistrate court directs police to investigate actor Ansiba Hassans petition against Lakshmi Priya
Police issue summons to Anto Augustine over comments about Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Reporter Broadcasting Company managing director Anto Augustine has been asked to appear before the police at 10 a.m. on September 28
KSEBs Anti Power Theft Squad unearths irregularities in Ernakulam district
Swell surges alert for Keralam coast from September 26 to 28
Kerala State Sports Council staff suspended
Photography exhibition by Induchoodan Foundation showcases the birds of Keralam
Over 50 photographs by 26 artistes open a window to the fascinating diversity of birdlife in Keralam
Actor Raveendran to head Kerala Chalachitra Academy, Priyanka Nair to be vice-chairperson
Man from Kerala booked under POCSO Act in Ramanathapuram
Man from Kerala booked under POCSO Act in Ramanathapuram
Hundreds of private bus workers yet to submit details for police verification
Police have received details of only 474 of the estimated 2,000 private bus employees in the Kochi city
Foreign buyers impressed by experiential tourism avenues in Keralam
Buyers at the 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart highlight the State diverse culture, wellness offerings and potential as an experiential tourism destination
More complaints emerge after arrest of CEO of Kochi-based immigration firm, say police
Police probing the case said they had come across at least 25 complaints from different parts of the State against the firm
