Vinod Bansal Criticizes Pinarayi Vijayans Remarks on Vande Mataram
New Delhi, August 10: Vinod Bansal, the national spokesperson for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, has sharply criticized former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans comments regarding the national song Vande Mataram. Bansal stated that the legacy of this song during Indias freedom struggle should not be confined to the agenda of the RSS or viewed through ... Read more Vinod Bansal Criticizes Pinarayi Vijayans Remarks on Vande Mataram
Luxury car gutted, another damaged in fire at apartments basement parking
Timely action by the Fire and Rescue Service helped contain the fire that could have spread to more cars
KFDC to launch Athma brand of tea, coffee
The new products will hit the market in September
Humanitarian Atom Fest concludes in Thiruvananthapuram
The fest featured a series of programmes highlighting India-Russia cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and was held to mark the 55th anniversary of the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation
Kasaragod Collectorate employee dies after reportedly consuming poison
BJP calls arrest of Kerala Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandas discriminatory
The party alleges that the arrest is a drama intended to divert attention from lapses in flood relief operations and protest by the coastal community
Kerala name change bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha; Sitharaman to move Bankers
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Search operation fails to trace missing fisher from Keralas Neendakara
Gautam Krishnan, the fisher who went missing after a boat capsized off Neendakara,
Maulana Sajid Rashidi Warns Against Repeat of 1992 Tragedy Amid Call for Kar Seva in Mathura
New Delhi, August 9: Maulana Sajid Rashidi, president of the All India Imam Association, has responded to the FIR filed against him, the Gyanvapi-Mathura dispute, and comments made by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan regarding Vande Mataram. He claims that the actions taken against him stem from communal biases. Speaking about the FIR, Rashidi ... Read more Maulana Sajid Rashidi Warns Against Repeat of 1992 Tragedy Amid Call for Kar Seva in Mathura
Thousands of farmers affected by Kerala floods, Rs 127.61 crore loss reported
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Three die as car plunges into gorge on Manjoor Mulli road along Tamil Nadu Kerala border
Kerala right-wing commentator held over NEET stir remarks
Right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas was arrested in Kochi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks in a YouTube video about a students' protest in Delhi. The remarks included claims about gang rape at protests and advocating for opening fire on protesters.
Adivasi-Dalit convention seeks justice for Jogi, victims of Muthanga violence
Adivasi-Dalit convention and Declaration of Rights held at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad on Sunday. Bommi Amma of Cheeral, the oldest surviving participant in the Muthanga struggle, inaugurated the gathering
Youth and student organisations took out protestmarches to his house demanding legal action. Leaders of the Students Federation of India and the All India Students Federation filed complaints against him
Victim compensation should be independent of fine imposed on offenders: Kerala High Court
Court says in an acid attack case, the criminal court is under a statutory obligation to consider the question of awarding adequate compensation to the survivors
All-India Feminist Alliance asks RSS to sever ties with Kerala Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandas
It seeks the RSSs written and public condemnation of Mohandass controversial statements and immediate severance of all platforms and courtesy extended to him by Sangh Parivar organisations
Although the Chief Ministers office is yet to make an official clarification or withdraw the directive, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says only the first two stanzas will be sung in the State governments programmes
Rain havoc: Kerala seeks 110 crore as urgent Central assistance for farm sector
Agriculture Minister T. Siddique says assessments up to August 9 have pegged the losses to the farm sector at 127.61 crore
Block panchayat president Ambika Mangalath says the initiatives focused on making agriculture more remunerative and ensuring greater livelihood security for farmers
Anitha M. Kasim of Fathimapuram, Changanassery, selected as the best Urban rooftop farmer, another new award included on the list of 38 award categories
NHAIfaces flak over shoddy service roads, carriageway onEdappally-AroorNH66 bypass
The situation is particularly bad on either side of the Edappally overbridge-Edappally Junction-Palarivattom stretch, where the agency has been constructing a pair of flyover-cum-underpasses for well over a year
Paddy farmers face 3.07 lakh crore loss; Samyukta Kisan Morcha calls nationwide protests
The protests will seek a legal guarantee for MSP based on the C2+50% formula for paddy and other major crops. SKM demands that the Union government legally guarantee the 3,243 MSP for paddy for 2026-27 and ensure procurement
Navy joins search for missing fishermen in Thiruvananthapuram
The search entered its 10th day on Sunday
Computer Science, allied courses continue to dominate Kerala engineering aspirants choices
Emerging programmes such as Artificial Intelligence attract strong interest, whereas traditional core branches such as Civil and Mechanical Engineering continue to draw candidates with relatively lower ranks
Kerala teacher suspended over Savarkar quiz question
A school teacher in Kerala has been suspended after a controversial question in a Social Science Club Freedom Quiz 2026 questionnaire identified V D Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the maximum punishment from the British. The incident in Kasaragod district sparked widespread protests and criticism from Left organisations, leading to an inquiry and disciplinary action.
CPI(M) accuses UDF govt. of surrendering to BJP over Vande Mataram order
Party says Education Ministers defence of Governors directive reflects UDFs willingness to accept Raj Bhavans diktats
Lack of updated crew record raises safety concerns at Kozhikode fishing harbours
Harbour action committee leaders allege that some migrant fishers are suspected of using fake identity documents, including Aadhaar cards, to evade occasional inspections. They say the absence of a systematic record-keeping mechanism could pose serious difficulties in identifying crew members in the event of accidents at sea.
Five held on charge of smuggling ivory
The arrests were made following a tip-off received by the Forest Intelligence Wing
Two Indians win Rs 90L in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket
Two Indians won a combined Dirham 350,000 (around Rs 90.7 lakh) in Abu Dhabi Big Tickets first-ever Big Spin during the live draw on Monday, August 3. Dinesh Kumar Kumaran Nair, a 42-year-old engineer from Kerala who has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 16 years, won Dh 250,000, while Kerala-origin Nithin Joy 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 .
History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Keralas Kannur
The police, in the remand report, say granting bail to Arjun can lead to repetition of offences and that there is a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence
KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell launches 31 tour packages for Onam season
Operating from August 19 to September 7, these trips cover a wide range of destinations
Flood recovery in Keralas Poonjar turns into political battle over absence of local legislator
Controversy over absence of Poonjar MLA M.J. Sebastian, with the LDF and the UDF trading charges over his decision to travel to the U.S. on a personal visit
Shefeena Yusuffali-led Rizq Art Initiative awards RAi Fellowship to two Keralam artists
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Kerala Forest Dept to launch 'Atma' brand of tea, coffee from own plantations
KFDC currently markets its products under the 'Vanopahar' brand, with 'Atma' to be introduced as a new brand for its tea and coffee products
Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks resolution to protest by Kerala PSC aspirants, writes to Satheesan
He says instead of suppressing the protesting youth, the government should be ready to listen to and resolve their problems
Midnight police search for Arjun Ayanki triggers political row
CPI(M) accused the police of raiding homes without permission even after they had traced the accused to Kannur
CBI finds nothing suspicious in 22 deaths of minors in Palakkad
The agencys field verification revealed that 12 of the children died by suicide and 10 from accidental causes, with factors such as poverty and emotional distress cited as contributing reasons. The CBI added that final reports were submitted before respective Sub-Divisional Magistrate Courts by treating the cases as further action dropped.
Teacher suspended over controversial Savarkar question in Freedom Quiz in Keralas Kasaragod
Director of General Education directs Deputy Director of Education, Kasaragod, to initiate departmental disciplinary proceedings against the teacher and conduct a detailed inquiry into the matter
Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala: Minister K Muraleedharan
Kerala's health minister and a Congress MP stated the full Vande Mataram will not be sung. They affirmed only the first two couplets will be sung in state programs. This stance follows a Chief Secretary's letter regarding a nationwide campaign. The state government will adhere to its established protocol for national song recitations. This decision maintains the practice followed in previous state government events.
IUML repeating Jinnahs stand on Vande Mataram, says BJP
BJP Palakkad zonal general secretary K.K. Surendran alleges that the IUML was trying to distance the Muslim community from the national mainstream
NIA arrests alleged mastermind in illegal explosives case from Keralas Manjeri
The case relates to the seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 non-electric detonators from a hollow bricks factory compound at Chemmad on February 7, 2026
CPI(M) accuses Beypore police of removing flex boards on Ayodhya temple theft
By removing the flex boards, the police under the United Democratic Front government had shown its subservience to the Sangh Parivar, says CPI(M) Feroke area committee secretary
Lok Sabha to introduce tribunals reforms and Kerala name change bills; Sitharaman to move bankers
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Keralas Calicut University plans ASCENT to boost academic standards of affiliated colleges
The project is poised to drive inclusive growth, strengthen industry linkages, and sustain continuous improvement, thereby cultivating a dynamic and future-ready academic community, say university authorities
Tiffany Trump's Husband, US Ambassador Sergio Gor Visit Kochi's Mattancherry Synagogue
US President Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump's husband, Michael Boulos, visited the iconic Mattancherry Synagogue in Kochi, Kerala, accompanied by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
Vande Mataram Row: Kerala Rejects Full Rendition, Sticks to Two Couplets
Opposition CPI(M) has alleged that the state government was surrendering to the RSS agenda by issuing of the letter directing full rendition of the national song
LPST rank holders protesting outside the Kerala Secretariat say they are still awaiting appointments despite securing places on the PSC rank list.
Seven years on, Kavalappara hill still holds its dead
In Keralas Mallappuzhassery, a parish bridges the health-care gap
For about one-and-a-half decades, parishioners who have received basic training in health screening have served as an important link between vulnerable families and professional health care across all 13 wards of the panchayat
'Only first two couplets will be sung': Kerala minister rejects full Vande Mataram rendition
Kerala will continue its existing practice of singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at state government programmes, Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on Sunday, rejecting directions for the full rendition of the...
Kerala Home Minister vows to intensify action against goons before Onam season
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2024 Wayanad landslides: Study reveals the interplay of climate and geology
Extreme rainfall triggered the disaster, but geological weaknesses and valley formations determined its scale, movement and destructive impact
KTET Day 2 Exam Today: Essential Guidelines and Last-Minute Tips for Candidates
Appearing for the KTET Day 2 exam today? Ensure a smooth experience by following these essential guidelines, including document checklists, reporting times, and travel tips for all candidates across Kerala.
Two sisters killed after being hit by bike in Thiruvananthapuram
The sisters were reportedly on their way to a temple in Nagercoil when the accident occurred
Vande Mataram row: Keralas UDF govt. again faces allegations of toeing the RSS line
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that he was unaware of the directive, while Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said that only two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung in the State governments events
Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala: Congress MP
Kasaragod: Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan on Sunday, August 9, said that the full version of Vande Mataram will not be sung in Kerala in this lifetime. Unnithan said that while he was unaware of any direction by the Chief Secretary for the complete rendition of the national song, it will not be sung in full 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 .
NIA Arrests Key Accused in Kerala Illegal Explosives Seizure Case
The arrest of Haris comes a day after the NIA arrested three more accused from Vijayapura in Karnataka on August 7
Kerala: NIA arrests one more in Malappuram explosives case
Malappuram, Aug 9 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another accused, identified as Haris TA, in connection with the seizure of a huge consignment of illegal explosives in Keralas Malappuram district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to ten, officials said on Sunday. According to the officials, Haris, a main []
Case Registered Over fake AI Video of Top Kerala Cop
The fake Facebook reel depicts ADGP (Law and Order) P Vijayan in official uniform, with his image and voice deceptively modified to promote a scam involving the sale of old currency notes
Kerala: History-Sheeter Arjun Ayanki Held in Kannur
Kannur City Police Commissioner BV Vijaya Bharath Reddy told reporters that Ayanki was arrested from Kannur town itself following a long chase that continued into the midnight
CIAL posts record 502-crore net profit
With investments of more than 50,000 crore expected in the countrys airport sector over the next decade, the company intends to offer specialised consultancy services to airports across India
Savarkar Quiz Question Sparks Political Row In Kerala; Education Department Orders Inquiry
A school quiz question describing V D Savarkar as a freedom fighter who received the most severe punishment from the British has triggered a political controversy in Kerala. The Freedom Quiz was conducted for lower primary students in schools across the Kasaragod, Kumbla and Manjeshwar sub-districts. General Education Minister N Samsudheen has ordered an inquiry into who prepared and conducted the quiz, saying it was not authorised by the General Education Department or the Social Science Club. The CPI(M), Left student and youth organisations and IUML leaders have criticised the question, alleging an attempt to glorify Savarkar and introduce Sangh Parivar influence into the education sector.
Arjun Ayanki arrested in Kannur after days long police search
The arrest was made by a police team led by the Northern Range Deputy Inspector General; Arjun Ayanki allegedly attempted to flee when the police reached the apartment and was apprehended at around 2.30 a.m.
CPI(M)s MV Govindan accuses Kerala's UDF government of working for BJP
CPI(M) leader MV Govindan Master accused the Kerala UDF government of working for the BJP. He alleged the Chief Secretary's order on Vande Mataram implements the RSS agenda. Govindan stated the full song contains Hindutva positions inconsistent with secularism. He also criticized the government for adopting pro-corporate and soft Hindutva policies. People now believe the VD Satheesan government rules for the BJP.
Deadline passes, posters stay put on Ernakulam Collectorate walls
Five notice boards installed after service organisations agreed to use a common space for campaign materials; NGO Union says a single display point is impractical as employees use multiple entrances, while NGO Association says any deviation from the consensus would defeat the purpose of the initiative
Kochi Water Metro set to boost service frequency with 15 new ferries
New vessels to improve connectivity to Edakochi, Kadamakudy, Kumbalam, and Thevara; peak-hour ferry frequency on the High CourtFort Kochi and VyttilaKakkanad routes likely to increase from 1520 minutes to 10 minutes
Shivani Swims To Gold At Nationals
Shivani finished first with a timing of 4 minutes 48.47 seconds ahead of Keralas Indraany Menon (4:40.18) and Karnatakas Idika Bhat (4:49.57)
Controversy Erupts Over Freedom Quiz in Kerala Schools
Thiruvananthapuram, August 9: Keralas General Education Minister N. Shamsuddin has directed the General Education Director to conduct a thorough investigation into the controversy surrounding the Freedom Quiz held in schools of Kasaragods Kumbla and Manjeshwar sub-districts on Independence Day. The minister has also ordered strict action against those responsible. The controversy began when a question ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Freedom Quiz in Kerala Schools
A large number of villages in the central Travancore region are left to decay as many in the younger generation, settled abroad, are unwilling to return. Hiran Unnikrishnan takes a road trip through the near-abandoned villages and takes a look at the lives of the elders in the region
Union Home Ministry insists on police verification for Thuruthy Towers beneficiaries in Kochi
Security concerns over nearby defence installations prompt police verification before apartments can be handed over; mandatory verification further delays the rehabilitation of hundreds of homeless families awaiting allotment; Corporation hopes to complete the verification process and hand over the nearly finished apartments by November 1
Kerala Health dept. sounds caution over unsafe tattooing
Seven-point advisory calls for proper hygiene, sterilisation of equipment, use of single-use items and safe waste disposal; dermatologists warn against infections from unsafe tattooing as more people seek tattoo removal, often for employment purposes; tattoo artists back stricter safety standards but call for mandatory autoclave machines and regulation of studios
As Pampa silts up, floods become the new normal in Keralas Ranni
Floods have returned with alarming regularity to the township, which is wedged between two elevated stretches of land, as the river has lost its capacity to hold water over the years
At 98, Kerala literary icon and critic M. Leelavathy continues to be a prolific writer
Would Trump listen to writers? she asks, talking about the Mahabharatas anti-war message. Her latest book Bharathalokam is a study of the major episodes of the Mahabharata
Onam special: KSRTC to deploy 90 more buses to Kerala
Driver, conductor killed as Kerala govt bus topples
34 Days of Protest: Kerala Teacher Aspirants Eat Grass Over Appointment Delay
Some lower primary school teachers who had secured ranks through the LPST examination in Kerala conducted an uncommon protest outside the state secretariat in Kerala by consuming grass due to their disappointment over the government delay in appointing them. It was
Keralas Enforcement Drive Seizes Over 2,300 Cases Ahead of Onam Festival
Thiruvananthapuram, August 8: In preparation for the upcoming Onam festival, the Kerala Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal alcohol, spirits, drugs, and tobacco products. During the first week of this special operation, a total of 2,332 cases were registered, resulting in the arrest of 715 individuals. Onam, Keralas traditional harvest festival, is set ... Read more Keralas Enforcement Drive Seizes Over 2,300 Cases Ahead of Onam Festival
Foreign investment in private hospitals will make treatment unaffordable: RJD
RJD claims that the takeover of major private hospitals by multinational companies with no connection to healthcare could push up treatment costs beyond the reach of ordinary people
Police Officers Association in Kerala opposes move to downgrade SHO posts
Savarkar Question In School Quiz Event Sparks Row In Kerala
Education Minister orders probe
Transport of Kerala flood rescuer Rajeshs body without freezer: Payyannur tahsildar suspended
Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar had directed Land Revenue Commissioner to suspend tahsildar following the receipt of an inquiry report from Kannur District Collector P. Vishnuraj
Hope and despair for families amid wait for missing fishermen
The search for 32-year-old Shijin, who disappeared at sea on August 31, enters its ninth day on Saturday (August 8).
Keralam mandates full rendition of Vande Mataram at Independence Day events
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Calicut varsity to end contract of staff in its self-financing institutions
SFCTSA says the standing committee decision will lead to the termination of services of more than 400 staff, including in teaching and non-teaching sections
VACB in Kerala books former TDB officials over 2.27 crore Sabarimala ghee scam
347 police recruits pass out at Muttikulangara
The recruits included 127 from KAP First Battalion, 110 from KAP Second Battalion and 110 police drivers from the India Reserve Battalion
Kerala Police intensify search as Arjun Ayanki traced to Edappal in Malappuram
The police say Ayanki visited a private Ayurveda hospital at Edappal
Elephant kills mahout in Konni
The incident occurred when the deceased approached Priyadarshini, an elephant at the camp, to apply medicine and change the dressing on a wound on its trunk. The elephant attacked him during the procedure.
Host of issues cited as reasons for road accidents involving KSRTC buses
Deployment of inexperienced drivers, mechanical weakening of old vehicles, and lack of rest for the staff have been cited as possible reasons for a series of road accidents involving buses operated by the KSRTC in recent weeks
