ED deputy director who probed Kerala gold case forced to retire
Kerala Government Medical College Teachers Protest From January 13
The KGMCTA has been voicing demands such as removing anomalies in the pay revision order, clearing unpaid salaries and DA arrears, addressing temporary and mass transfers, filling faculty shortages, and improving facilities for both doctors and patients.
The long arm of law catches up with former Kerala Minister in evidence-tampering case
It took three decades for a case booked for criminal conspiracy and causing disappearance of evidence against a legislator in Kerala to be decided by a trial court. Sarath Babu George tracks the legal and investigative processes that culminated in the conviction and subsequent disqualification of Antony Raju
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said this will severely impact the Kannada-speaking population in the border district of Kasaragod, which is administratively part of Kerala
Pinarayi Vijayan says Congress and BJP were equally subservient to the U.S.s expansionist capitalism. He urges Centre to dispatch a bipartisan political delegation to Venezuela to express solidarity
Ecologists advocacy shaped political and ecological narratives in Kerala
Eminent ecologists contributions shaped socio-political and ecological narratives of the State over one and a half decades in an unprecedented manner
Complaints raised over flaws in UPHC assignments in Kochi Corporation
Reji Lucose, a former Left supporter, joins BJP
Non-resident voters and VIPs can enrol their names by submitting documents
Siddaramaiah urges Kerala CM to drop Malayalam language bill, says it hurts Kannadiga interests
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged his Kerala counterpart to withdraw the Malayalam Language Bill-2025, citing it infringes on linguistic freedom for Kannadigas in Kasaragod. The bill mandates Malayalam as the first language in Kannada-medium schools, potentially hindering mother tongue learning and cultural identity for the community.
Denmark explores collaboration with Kudumbashree in the field of elderly care
The discussions centered on training Kudumbashree workers to serve as social healthcare helpers in Denmark, building on the success of the K for Care project, which has already trained over a thousand caregivers in Kerala.The move requires more extensive training and Danish language studies.
Bomb scare at Manjeri court in Malappuram
NITI Aayog recognises Keralas LIFE Mission as best model for affordable housing
In a recent report, NITI Aayog describes LIFE Mission as a multi-faceted convergence and community-based model, noting that it effectively brings together resources of various departments and local self-government institutions to address the housing needs of the poor
J.B. Koshy Commissions recommendations are being implemented: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The panel was formed to study the educational, economic, and welfare issues facing Christian minorities. Since the commission submitted its report in May 2023, 17 departments have implemented 220 of the 284 recommendations and sub-recommendations.
Bomb threat halts proceedings at district court in Kasaragod
Suspected hashish oil seized from Kannur Central Jail inmate
The contraband stored in two small bottles, recovered from a convict; Kannur Town police register case
Court proceedings halted in Idukki after a hoax bomb threat
The threat was sent to the District Judges official email address under the name of a Tamil Liberation organisation
Kanthapuram warns political leaders against fomenting polarisation
Pinarayi defends Balans comment on JIHs growing heft in UDF
Chief Minister seeks to give the contentious comment a contemporary political context, stating that Balan only held a mirror up to the Islamist organisations increasingly pernicious influence within the Opposition United Democratic Front
BJP weighs high profile options for Palakkad
Actor Unni Mukundan's is among the names being suggested for the Palakkad Assembly constituency
Hazare Trophy: Jagadeesan, spinners power TN to a big win
Keralas quarterfinal hopes go up in smoke as the batters collapse on a slow surface; Madhya Pradesh puts an end to Karnatakas winning streak, makes it to the knockouts
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi unveils logo of ITFoK 2026
Festival to be held from January 25 to February 1; nine international productions to echo Voices in the Silence
Heavy rush at Sabarimala ahead of Makaravilakku
On Thursday, the queue of pilgrims waiting to climb the 18 holy steps stretches up to Sabaripeedam, prompting the police to temporarily halt the movement of pilgrims at Pampa
One held with 200 grams of suspected MDMA in Kozhikode
CPI(M) leader in Attappady joins BJP
RSP faces internal backlash over Eravipuram Assembly seat
While a section of the party has proposed fielding Karthik Premachandran, son of Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran, the move has ignited sharp resistance from members who decry the rise of dynasty politics.
Protest mounts against Poovaranthode hydel project over blasting damage
Extensive rock blasting for the project has caused serious structural damage to nearby houses, rendering several of them uninhabitable, say protesters
Congress rejigs strategy in Palakkad district, pushes for Thankappan, Balram
The Congress is reportedly unhappy with the proposal to cede the Pattambi seat to the Indian Union Muslim League
Idukki became an epicentre of protests after Gadgil report
Protests erupted after Gadgil committee recommended that 37% of the Western Ghats be declared eco-sensitive. Of the 123 villages identified as ESAs, 48 were located in Idukki district. Residents were apprehensive that these recommendations would lead to forced evictions and conversion of farmland into protected forest
Erumely buzzes with festive spirit as foreign visitors join pilgrims
Primary attraction for foreign visitors seems to be the celebration of religious harmony, where two temples and a mosque stand close by, and pilgrims honouring all of them in their rituals
I.M. Vijayan calls for more dedicated periods for sports in schools
AgriNext Startup workshop held
The workshop was aimed at identifying the challenges faced by farmers, and enabling existing startups to develop technology-driven solutions to address these issues
Aralam declared as Keralas first butterfly sanctuary
Butterfly surveys conducted over the past 25 years have documented extraordinary diversity in the sanctuary
State Police Chief seeks inquiry into alleged bail bid in Pathanamthitta POCSO case
According to a complaint submitted to the CM, Pathanamthitta Cyber Cell Circle Inspector B.K. Sunil Krishna attempted to facilitate bail for the accused in the case
Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit constituted
Kerala High Court had expressed its displeasure at the delay in forming the unit. The unit has been constituted with the District Collector as chairperson
Karnataka Border Area Development Authority urged Kerala Governor not to assent the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, citing adverse effects on Kannadigas in Kasargod. The Bill mandates Malayalam as the first language in Kannada-medium schools, impacting linguistic minorities. The Governor reportedly promised to review the legislation.
Government medical college doctors to go on indefinite strike
All teaching activities will be boycotted from January 13, and all non-emergency medical services in medical college hospitals will be discontinued from the week after
Danish delegation holds talks with Ministers
Haripad police arrest two mahouts for taking infant beneath elephant
One of the mahouts involved is the father of the infant
Kerala court awards life term to 7 RSS-BJP activists in Latheesh murder case
The Thalassery Additional District and Sessions Court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.40 lakh on each convict. The court awarded cumulative sentences totalling 35 years under four sections of law, to run concurrently, in addition to life imprisonment
Bomb hoax: police intensify surveillance at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
An email was received at the official ID of medical college Principal claiming that bombs have been placed at the MCH. Inspections find the threat to be hoax
Life imprisonment for seven RSS-BJP workers for murdering CPI(M) leader at Thalassery in 2008
Latheesh, secretary of the CPI(M) Thiruvangad local committee, was hacked to death on the Chakyathmukku beach, near Thalassery. The court found accused numbers one to seven guilty and sentenced them to 35 years of imprisonment on four counts
Investigation pertains to loans amounting to 7.5 crore to Malamkulam Constructions and 4.61 crore to Pee Vee Aar Developers, sanctioned by the Kerala Financial Corporation against the same collateral properties within a short span
Does This Video Show Man Slapping Gandhi Statue in Thiruvananthapuram? No!
We found that the video was actually from Kerala's Punalur.
Kerala Lottery Karunya Plus KN-605 Result Today: Rs 1 Crore First Prize Winner Announced
Kerala Lottery Karunya Plus KN-605 results for January 8, 2026 have been declared. Check the Rs 1 crore first prize winning number and the complete list of winners here.
A remarried widow has won a significant case in the Kerala High Court. She was denied a job on compassionate grounds after her husband's death due to her remarriage. The court ruled that her remarriage does not disqualify her from receiving this employment. This decision upholds her statutory right to compassionate appointment.
Railways clear more train stoppages in Kerala: BJP
The Railway Ministry has approved additional train stoppages across Kerala. These new halts will benefit passengers from Dhanuvachapuram and Balaramapuram in the south to Vadakara and Kannur in the north. The decision follows a request made by BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in December last year. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conveyed the approval in a letter to Chandrasekhar.
Mananchira-Vellimadukunnu road to be completed by February: Minister Mohammed Riyas
Minister Riyas said efforts were on to address the alleged negligence on the part of the contractors in speeding up the NH widening works in the Vadakara stretch
ED raids in six states in Govt jobs scam case
NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday undertook searches at 15 locations in six states as part of a money laundering probe into a scam under which fraudulent joining letters for government jobs were sent, officials said. An organised gang is under the scanner of the agency. The Patna office of the ED is conducting searches in Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, the officials said. They said the scam was initially detected [] The post ED raids in six states in Govt jobs scam case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lakhs In Banned, Foreign Currency Found With Kerala Beggar After Death
A shocking discovery was made in Kerala after a beggar who died after a road accident in Alappuzha was found to be carrying over Rs 4.5 lakh in cash.
ED Raids in 6 States in Govt Jobs Scam Case
The Patna office of the ED is conducting searches in Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh
Rogue deep depression threatens Sri Lanka coast
Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu in South India; adjoining Kerala too may share gains
Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Karunya Plus KN-605 WINNERS For January 8; First Prize Rs 1 Crore!
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Kerala Youth Arrested for Staging Accident to Win Girlfriends Familys Approval
Police in Pathanamthitta booked a man and his friend for attempted murder after they allegedly orchestrated a car hit on the woman and staged a rescue to appear heroic.
'Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan confirms Basil Joseph cameo
Actor Basil Joseph is set to make a special appearance in Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film 'Parasakthi,' confirmed during the movie's Kerala promotions. Sivakarthikeyan shared his enjoyable experience working with Joseph, highlighting their extended time together on set. He also surprised audiences by reciting a memorable dialogue from Mohanlal's 'Thudarum,' a film he deeply admires.
Karnataka urges Kerala Governor to reject Malayalam language Bill
Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, in its petition, has demanded that Kasargod, where more than 70% of the population is Kannada speaking, be excluded from the purview of the bill
Sabarimala pilgrim killed, three injured in accident
Contractor fined 1.10 lakh for failure to complete construction of houses
BJP To Focus On Women-Centric Issues Ahead Of Polls
The BJPs womens wing in poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry has been activated to spearhead a massive campaign blitz to woo the female voters.
University College SFI unit disbanded
Challenges faced by the Church have deep spiritual dimensions, says Thattil
Public protests, scarcity of land hampering setting up of dog shelters, says Kerala govt.
The Revenue and Local Self-Government departments are in the process of identifying suitable land for new shelters. Once the land is finalised, the Animal Husbandry department will provide technical support for setting up the facilities
High Court satisfied with SIT probe to Sabarimala gold theft case
Panel gets six more weeks; Big setback to opposition in Kerala By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala high Courts expression of satisfaction with the investigation being conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the Sabarimala gold theft case constitutes a major setback to the combined Opposition in the State. The Opposition [] The post High Court satisfied with SIT probe to Sabarimala gold theft case appeared first on Northlines .
Congress appoints Pilot as senior observer for Kerala
We are living in an era where selective narratives are presented as truth: K.R. Meera
Ernakulam Rural police see spike in NDPS cases
A total of 3,908 drug-related cases were registered in 2025, compared with 2,037 in 2024
State govt. shares High Courts satisfaction with SIT probe, says Vasavan
On the SIT quizzing former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran, the Devaswom Minister said the SIT was free to summon or question anyone as part its probe
Writers cannot stay neutral in times of intolerance, says Kerala Chief Minister
Pinarayi and V.D. Satheesan voice their opposition to U.S. attack on Venezuela at the inaugural function of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival. Legislative Assemblys award for contributions to literature handed over to writer N.S. Madhavan
Dairy and food conclave in Kozhikode from January 8
Nation must emulate Malappurams communal harmony, says Kanthapuram
Anyone who has visited the district even once will understand the reality: the warmth and spirit of coexistence of its people, he says, urging society to salute and adopt the positive examples of the district rather than disparage its people
Sargaalaya craft village, where spirit of cultural integration permeates every stall
Form special cell to deal with black magic, HC tells govt.
Division Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. suggests this while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham seeking a legislation similar to those enacted in Maharashtra and Karnataka to prohibit such harmful rituals
Thrissur gears up for State School Arts Festival with tight security and anti-drug campaign
Over 1,000 police personnel, 200 surveillance cameras, and volunteer forces to be deployed; gold cup tour begins from Kasaragod
Photojournalist dies in accident
Woman and child found dead inside house in Thrissur
All eligible families in Kerala will be ensured ration cards: Minister G.R. Anil
Minister inaugurates State-level distribution of Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration cards for 7,000 families
CPI(M) rejects Ajay Kumars remarks against CPI, Viswam
Harivarasanam award for Thiruvizha Jayashankar
DMC set to give a fillip to tourism in Beypore
Winter showers likely; yellow alert for two districts on January 8
2 Sandalwood Trees Worth Lakhs Stolen From Kerala Police Academy
Thieves managed to pull off a daring theft from one of the most heavily guarded locations in Kerala, stealing two sandalwood trees from the Kerala Police Academy campus in Thrissur district.
Ashwamedham 7.0 launched in Kollam
Court issue notices against cashew industrialist and mother on ED complaint
ED accuses duo of repeatedly ignoring summons issued for their appearance
Malabar shipwright's dream sails with Indian Navy
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was built by a team of carpenters from Malabar, led by 61-year-old master shipwright Babu Sankaran from Vadakara
S Jaishankar Urged To Discuss Baby Ariha Shah Case With German Chancellor
John Brittas, CPI(M) MP from Kerala, has written a letter to S Jaishankar, urging urgent high-level diplomatic intervention during the forthcoming visit of the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to secure the repatriation of Baby Ariha Shah.
SmartCity Kochi exit row between Kerala government and Dubai-based Tecom Investment drags on
While Tecom insists that any exit shall be treated under provisions of the Indo-UAE treaty, the State government has objected, arguing that the project falls under the Original Framework Agreement signed between the parties
Kerala SIR: 2.18 lakh enrolment applications filed after draft electoral roll publication
This includes 1,77,718 applications filed through Form 6, and 40,383 applications through Form 6A
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