Only Kerala University land being surveyed, not of AKG Centre: Revenue Minister
Report on any increase or decrease in universitys land, after comparing it with relevant records in possession of KU, will be submitted to HC by October 15, says A.P. Anil Kumar
'Thrashed With Cooker, Belt': Kerala Woman Claims Assault By Husband In Saudi
The woman said two wounds needed stitches but doctors told her they could no longer stitch them because the injuries were too old
Artist Basanth Peringode takes Keralams murals to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Celebrated muralist, art director and production designer among eminent artists chosen to create works for permanent display at the presidential museum
Protests at Kerala Central University over RSS-linked speaker
Student organisations at the Central University of Kerala staged protests against the participation of RSS-linked J Nandakumar at a Vande Mataram seminar.
4 students injured as protest erupts at Central University of Kerala during Vande Mataram seminar
Students allege that police assaulted them during confrontation and tore their clothes while trying to control protesters
Gyanesh Kumar probe: Kerala govt treads sensitive political path
Thiruvananthapuram: The Satheesan governments decision to reopen a nearly two-decade-old alleged corruption case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has given a fresh political dimension to an investigation that was closed then. The case assumes significance beyond the original allegations as Kumar, who was then a senior IAS officer, is now the head of the 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 .
Tata Power adds 1.68 lakh rooftop solar installations in H1 FY27, up 50%
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Kerala drove Tata Powers rooftop solar growth, with strong additions across residential and C&I markets.
UDF govt in Keralam implementing RSS-BJP agenda, says Pinarayi Vijayan
Opening CPI(M)s two-day extended district committee meeting in Kozhikode, Pinarayi claims that the reported move to weaken the State Planning Board is the latest example
Students Protest RSS Leader's Presence at Vande Mataram Event in Central University of Kerala
Students also contended that many of them were denied entry to the programme despite registering for it
Kerala Agri varsity in pact with Fuselage Flying Club for drone pilot training
A MoU in this regard is for expanding the activities of the Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) functioning under the universitys Agri-Business Incubator
Keralam to Launch Special Housing Scheme for Homeless Fisherfolk
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the government aimed to empower women fisherfolk to earn an independent income and achieve financial security
Gyanesh Kumar probe: Kerala govt treads a politically sensitive path
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) The Satheesan governments decision to reopen a nearly two-decade-old alleged corruption case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has given a fresh political dimension to an investigation that was closed then. The case assumes significance beyond the original allegations as Kumar, who was then a senior IAS officer, is now the head of the Election Commission of India. The Congress-led INDIA bloc has been openly critical of CEC Kumar on several issues concerning the functioning of the poll panel. Interestingly, the move to reopen the case has also drawn support from the CPI(M), which is part of the INDIA bloc along with the Congress. The Congress and the CPI(M), despite their political differences in Kerala, have welcomed the decision to revive the investigation. The first move has now been made by the Vigilance Department. But the team headed by Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham is proceeding cautiously, aware of the legal and practical difficulties involved in reopening a case closed nearly two decades ago. The immediate task is to retrieve the files relating to the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) road project, believed to be lying in a Public Office in Thiruvananthapuram. The Vigilance team will also have to examine whether electronic records connected with the original investigation can still be recovered. The computers and systems used at the time have long crossed their normal operational life, making recovery of old digital data another challenge. The case dates back to the suicide of Malaysian engineer Lee See Bin, the project director of Patibel, which was associated with the road project. Allegations of corruption were raised in connection with the project. However, the Vigilance investigation was subsequently closed after finding no evidence against Gyanesh Kumar. The earlier investigation was conducted during the V.S. Achuthanandan government. A sub-committee comprising the then Ministers M. Vijayakumar, K.P. Rajendran, T.U. Kuruvilla and Thomas Isaac had examined the allegations. Kuruvilla has since passed away. The Vigilance team will now have to revisit the statements recorded at the time, including those of officials of the General Administration and Finance departments, KSTP and representatives of the company. The statement of the chartered accountant who audited the road project is also expected to be crucial. The department will first examine whether the available material provides sufficient grounds for a fresh investigation. The probe, therefore, is set to become as much a politically watched investigation involving the country's top poll official as a reopening of an old corruption case.
Kerala CMs statement on angioplasty becomes a talking point among doctors
In a recent function, V.D. Satheesan had mentioned about avoiding unnecessary angioplasty. While many doctors object to the 'generalised statement,' a few agree with the CM that unnecessary procedures have become the norm. However, all agree that a person coming into the emergency with a suspected heart attack should in no way distrust the doctor. The Interventional Cardiology Council of Kerala says that publics apprehension over unnecessary medical procedures should not delay life-saving treatment during an emergency
Pretty in pink, but Malarikkals lilies worry ecologists
A two-year study for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board finds the water lily, which appeared in Malarikkal after the 2018 floods, has shown unprecedented and uncontrolled growth; ecologists flag its impact on local aquatic plants, water flow and sunlight penetration, besides concerns over methane emissions from decaying plant biomass; the seasonal bloom has transformed Malarikkal into a tourism hotspot, bringing additional income to farmers, boat operators and local residents
Kerala Bids Emotional Farewell To Tusker Pallattu Brahmadathan
Brahmadathan was killed by lightning on Sunday evening. He had been tethered near the house of his owner, Advocate Rajesh Pallattu, president of the Kerala Festival Coordination Committee.
Construction of Vaduthala railway overbridge, Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge to begin on October 7
The new bridge, which is being constructed across the Perandoor Canal and will connect Vaduthala and Perandoor, will serve as a key transport link and enable people to travel quickly from Container Road via Vaduthala to Kaloor, thereby bypassing the congested National Highway
Silver jewellery worth 5 lakh stolen from shop
Amal College teacher wins Guinness record
Malappuram to host KSTA State conference in February
Kerala Launches Brand Wayanad Initiative to Boost Tourism
Keralas Brand Wayanad initiative aims to transform the region into a premier global tourism destination, enhancing local culture and economy. Kerala Launches Brand Wayanad Initiative to Boost Tourism
In Keralam, affordable private health care is easier said than done
Keralam governments efforts to draft a new Bill in this regard brings the Kerala Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulations) Act 2018, back into focus; the private health sector is still holding out against the Act, which aims to bring the entire health sector, public and private, under a regulatory framework
Man dies days after alleged police assault in Chirayinkeezhu
Man booked for allegedly misusing NAD officials seal
The police registered the case based on a complaint filed by the Deputy General Manager of Naval Armament Depot
'Pinarayi, Mattannur, Kalliassery': Calicut varsity to inspect hostel after room names row
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Oct 5 (IANS) Pinarayi, Mattannur, Kalliassery, Koothuparamba, and DC Office - the names may sound like places on a political map of Kerala, but at the University of Calicut, they are the names of rooms in the men's hostel. The names Pinarayi, Mattannur, Kalliassery and Koothuparamba are all CPI-M's strongholds that have found their way onto hostel doors, along with the DC Office. Whether the names represent political influence, student humour, or simply the imagination of hostel residents is now part of the debate. And now, those names have brought the hostel under the university authorities' scanner. The university has decided to inspect the hostel following complaints from students over the naming of rooms after areas identified with the CPI-M. The university said the inspection was being ordered after receiving complaints. The decision has added a new political interest to what might otherwise have remained an unusual hostel naming practice. If this were the time of a Left government, there might have been little mystery about where the campus debate would eventually lead. But with the Congress-led UDF government now in power, the question being quietly asked in campus and political circles is: what will the inspection finally find? The names themselves have become the talking point. The Students' Federation of India (SFI) says students often give names to blocks and rooms according to their interests and imagination and that similar practices could be seen in hostels across Kerala. The SFI also turned the spotlight on the university authorities, alleging that the hostel had not received proper painting or maintenance for a long time. The controversy, however, has moved beyond the question of what students chose to write inside hostels. With the university now deciding to inspect the premises, the findings are likely to be watched closely.
The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games
Isaac says the decision reflects the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF governments decision to transform the Planning Board into a think tank on the lines of the NITI Aayog.
Parliamentary panel visits HMT Kalamassery unit
The panel will recommend measures to the Union government and concerned authorities to expedite the revival of the cash-strapped PSU
K.M. Basheer media awards to be presented on October 8
The awardees are S. Mahesh Kumar (Manorama News), M.K. Suresh Kumar (Siraj) and T. Moideen Kutty (Siraj).
Bairakuppa bridge model to be followed for funding Ponnani, Angadipuram projects: Basheer
Inadequate hostel facilities continue to haunt medical college students in Kozhikode
According to functionaries of the students union at the college, female students are the worst affected. Though the construction of two new hostel buildings is almost complete, they are yet to be thrown open for stay.
Kerala BJP questions need for new Administrative Reforms Commission
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5 (IANS) The Kerala BJP has questioned the need for another Administrative Reforms Commission in the state, asking the V.D. Satheesan-led government to first explain what happened to the recommendations of the previous panel before spending more public money on a new one. BJP National Executive member Kummanam Rajasekharan on Monday said the government should reconsider the decision to constitute the Fifth Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by IUML leader M.K. Muneer with Cabinet rank. The commission was formally constituted through a government order on October 1. Kummanam pointed out that the Fourth Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, was constituted in August 2016 during the first Pinarayi Vijayan government. It submitted 13 reports before its term ended. The commission cost the state exchequer Rs 10.79 crore up to April 30, 2021, according to figures given by the then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Assembly. The Kerala Development Report 2026 says five of the 13 reports have since been approved and implemented, while the remaining reports are still under consideration. A committee headed by the Chief Secretary was constituted to examine the recommendations. Kummanam has now demanded that the government make public the exact status of each recommendation and explain the results achieved from the money spent on the previous commission. He questioned whether the state needs another commission when the Administrative Reforms Department already has a mechanism to examine and follow up on reform proposals. Again a chairman. Again Cabinet rank. Again staff. Again office. Again vehicle. Again travel allowances. Again public money, Kummanam said, questioning the financial burden of the new arrangement. He demanded that the government disclose the total expenditure involved, including the chairman's salary and allowances, personal staff, office facilities, vehicle and travel expenses. The relevant question is not how many commissions have been constituted, but what changes they have brought about in governance, he said. The appointment of Muneer with Cabinet rank has already triggered a political controversy within the ruling UDF, with UDF convenor Adoor Prakash expressing displeasure that he was not consulted on the decision.
Kozhikode Corporation revises annual plan; escalator to be installed near mofussil bus stand
The decision was taken at a special council meeting held on October 5 in the wake of the government sanctioning an additional allocation of 40.92 crore for spillover projects.
TN ministers scheduled meeting with Keralam CM deferred over lack of ECI clearance
24x7 specialty care at Punalur taluk hospital is a success, says Keralam Health Minister
The initiative, which aims at easing overcrowding at medical college hospitals and making specialist care available without delay, was piloted at the Punalur taluk hospital
Kerala HC allows Malayalam rapper Vedan to travel abroad
The court directs the Regional Passport Officer to issue a customised PCC listing the criminal cases pending against the rapper
CPI(M) alleges double standards in police action against protests in Kasaragod
Speaking to the media on Monday, CPI(M) Kasaragod district secretary M. Rajagopalan alleged the police are adopting double standards in dealing with protests against Minister O.J. Janeesh, arresting and remanding DYFI activists while allegedly taking no comparable action against BJP workers involved in similar protests.
Kerala: AKG Centre land to be measured after HC order
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 5 (IANS) The land on which the CPI(M)s iconic AKG Centre stands in the state capital will be measured on October 6 following a direction from the Kerala High Court, bringing a decades-old dispute over the extent of the land allotted to the party into a crucial new phase. The Thiruvananthapuram Tahsildar has been directed to carry out the measurement. Notices have been served on Kerala University and the CPI(M), asking them to ensure the presence of their representatives when the measurement is conducted, Congress leader and Kerala University Syndicate member R.S. Sasikumar said on Monday. The measurement follows a public interest litigation filed by Sasikumar challenging the allotment of Kerala University land for the construction of the AKG Centre for Research and Studies. The land was allotted in 1977 during the tenure of then Chief Minister A.K. Antony for setting up the research centre named after CPI(M) founder leader A.K. Gopalan. Sasikumar has alleged that while the government order sanctioned only 15 cents of land, the CPI(M) and the AKG Centre have a substantially larger area, including portions allegedly belonging to Kerala University and government puramboke land. Sasikumar said the issue was not new. In 1987, then Leader of the Opposition K. Karunakaran had raised the land issue in the Assembly. The then Left government had reportedly maintained that the land could be measured if Kerala University raised the matter. The issue has acquired another dimension following the controversy surrounding Exalogic, the IT firm linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans daughter, Veena Vijayan. Sasikumar questioned how a private business entity could have an address connected to the AKG Centre. The AKG Centre complex, which housed the CPI(M)s state headquarters until April 2025, continues to have offices and a spacious air-conditioned auditorium used for party meetings and other functions. The CPI(M) has since shifted its state headquarters to a new multi-storeyed building located nearby. With the measuring exercise scheduled for Tuesday, the focus now shifts from the long-running allegations to the actual boundaries and extent of the land in official records and on the ground. The land measurement may now determine a political and legal dispute that has remained alive for nearly five decades.
Case registered over Facebook post falsely attributed to Sudhakaran
The Kannur Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the owner of a Facebook account for allegedly circulating a fake post using the photograph and name of Congress leader K. Sudhakaran.
Case registered over Facebook post falsely attributed to Sudhakaran
The Kannur Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the owner of a Facebook account for allegedly circulating a fake post using the photograph and name of Congress leader K. Sudhakaran.
Four injured as stage set up for Wildlife Week celebrations collapses in Keralams Thekkady
Three police officers and a light-and-sound technician sustain injuries; major catastrophe averted as incident happened minutes after conclusion of events inauguration by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John
Four injured as stage set up for Wildlife Week celebrations collapses in Keralams Thekkady
Three police officers and a light-and-sound technician sustain injuries; major catastrophe averted as incident happened minutes after conclusion of events inauguration by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John
Regular classes at Cusat School of Engineering shift online after chickenpox outbreak
Four cases of chickenpox reported from a hostel block over the past few days
Bribery: BJP stages protest march to CPI(M) councillors office
Probe sought into 379 tribal children losing ICDS benefits over face recognition issues
Thampu also seeks monthly nutrition kits and pension for people with sickle cell anaemia, timely assistance under the Janani Janma Raksha Yojana, and an increase in employment days under the Tribal Plus scheme to 150
Watch: Keralam BJP challenges probe into Gyanesh Kumar
Keralam BJP has questioned the State governments decision to order a preliminary vigilance inquiry into allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar dating back to 2006. BJP MLA B.B. Gopakumar questioned the timing of the probe and alleged double standards in handling corruption cases.
Technopark to have prefabricated IT building
Yellow alert for seven Keralam districts on October 6
Thunderstorms are likely across most parts of the State over the next few days, accompanied by rumbling skies.
Chinnakkanal human-elephant issue man-made, says Keralam Forest Minister
Shibu Baby John blames Forest departments earlier proposal to establish 301 Colony human settlement as root cause of issue; former Munnar DFO denies charges
Man sentenced to 10 years RI for sexually assaulting 14-year-old niece
Keralam government seeks report as around 150 community kitchens in Attappady shut
Minister directs officials to speed up ongoing drinking water projects in Palakkad district amid a sharp fall in rainfall this year
Kerala UDF Convenor Meets Kharge Amid Reports Of Rift With CM V D Satheesan
UDF Convenor Adoor Prakash met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge amid differences with Kerala CM V D Satheesan over decision-making.
Film-maker Sathyan Anthikad and industrialist P.K. Ahammed are all set to get Doctor of Letters degree while scientist E.D. Jemmis will be presented with a Doctor of Science degree
Sanitary napkin vending machines in public places as part of WOMN
Sanitary napkin vending machines, besides incinerators, will be installed at public places, beginning with KSRTC depots/terminals, to reduce womens anxiety about being caught unprepared for such emergencies during travel.
Nine snakeboats to vie for honours at Thazhathangadi boat race in Keralams Kottayam
Meeting held at Collectorate under the chairmanship of Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan decides to expedite preparations for the event, which will be held as part of the Champions Boat League (CBL)
Its been almost 10 years: Forlan returns to India as Uruguay coach and fond memories
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS) Nearly a decade after experiencing Indian football as an Indian Super League (ISL) player, Uruguay head coach Diego Forlan has returned to the country in a very different role, with the former striker now preparing the two-time world champions for their friendly against India at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. Forlans first association with India came during his stint with Mumbai City FC, when he spent six months playing across the country. His return has brought back memories of his time in the ISL and of the football culture he encountered in cities such as Kolkata, Mumbai and elsewhere. Its been almost 10 years since I came here, Forlan said. I had the opportunity to play in the ISL for Mumbai City. I spent six months here, playing in Kolkata, Mumbai and different cities. I discovered a really nice country, with a lot of people and a lot of good football players. Kolkata, in particular, left an impression on the former Uruguay international. Forlan recalled the atmosphere around the games during his time in India, pointing to the strong support for football in several parts of the country. Every time the team was playing here, the stadium was full, he said. Forlan also identified Kerala, Goa and the northeast as regions where he had witnessed a strong football following. They are really passionate about football. They have good players as well. His assessment of Indian football is not based solely on memories from his ISL stint. Forlan was also present in the stands when India faced Brazil in Kolkata, giving him an opportunity to watch the national team at close quarters ahead of Uruguays meeting with the hosts. While India suffered a heavy defeat against Brazil, Forlan saw enough in the performance to caution his players against underestimating their opponents. India had some really good players. They knew what to do, he said. There were some really nice combinations. If you give them time and space, they can damage you, and they can play well. So you have to respect everybody. Forlan also believes matches against higher-ranked opposition can play an important role in Indias development. With Uruguay providing another demanding test, he felt such fixtures could help the hosts gain valuable experience. I think its good that the national team is playing these kinds of friendly games. In the future, they can have more games like this, so they can learn and become a better team. Uruguay have spent nearly a week in Kolkata ahead of the match, allowing the squad to experience the city beyond the football pitch. Forlan said the reception from the people had added to their stay. The people are very humble, and the hospitality is great, he said. Every time I came here to India, people have been really kind. The players also managed to explore a little of Kolkata before the weather disrupted their plans. We just saw very little. Youre a really big country. But its a very historic culture, so it was nice to be around. Food, naturally, was another part of the Kolkata experience. Asked whether the Uruguay squad had sampled some of the citys local specialities, Forlan kept the possibility open for after the match. Maybe we can try after the match.
State to unveil Brand Wayanad to position Wayanad as a safe, sustainable global destination
The aim of the project is to present Wayanad in the global market not merely as a tourist destination, but as a unique ecosystem offering experiences of its nature, lifestyle and culture.
Home-bound elderly care lays thrust on home-based comprehensive assessment
Health departments Care of Homebound Elderly in Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan proposes structured continuum of care beginning with early identification.
Home-bound elderly care lays thrust on home-based comprehensive assessment
Health departments Care of Homebound Elderly in Comprehensive Elderly Care Action Plan proposes structured continuum of care beginning with early identification.
Hi-tech paddy seed warehouse to open at Alathur in Palakkad, Keralam, on October 6, 2026
Facility built at 75 lakh under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana will store Uma (MO16) paddy seeds
Tusker Pallattu Brahmadathan, who died in a lightning strike, cremated in Keralam
The animal was cremated on a plot near the Pallattu house at Melambara near Pala following a post-mortem examination
Tusker Pallattu Brahmadathan, who died in a lightning strike, cremated in Keralam
The animal was cremated on a plot near the Pallattu house at Melambara near Pala following a post-mortem examination
4.63 lakh fish fingerlings to be released in Palakkad reservoirs
The programme will cover six reservoirs in the district: Walayar, Kanjirapuzha, Mangalam, Pothundi, Chulliyar and Meenkara
Keralam Education Minister reaches out to Church amid aided school teacher appointment controversy
Meeting comes amid concerns among minority educational managements over a proposal submitted by the Director of General Education to the Advocate General on teacher appointments in aided schools, including those under the quota for persons with disabilities
The comments are in response to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans remarks on avoiding unnecessary investigations and angioplasty
TDB employees union stage protest
The union staged a demonstration outside the TDB headquarters, demanding that the traditional appointment procedure be followed.
Kerala University has released the time table for third semester degree examinations, October 2026. Check the list of UG programmes how to download the PDF, and answers to common questions.
Justice A. Badharudeen orally states that there was a larger conspiracy in the alleged irregularities in the evaluation process of the examination conducted to appoint Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division), in the Kerala State Planning Board
Start-ups, investors, industry to meet at IIT Palakkad innovation summit
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the meet named SAMAGRA 2.0: IIT Palakkad Innovation Summit 2026 to be held at Hyatt Regency on October 29 and 30
Kerala BJP Councillor Agrees Not To Step Down Days After Handing In Letter
BJP state general secretary S Suresh acknowledged that her announcement had put the party on the defensive, but assured that the issue had been resolved. State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is set to meet her.
BJP Keralam unit questions State govts anti-corruption inquiry against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
BJP MLA B.B. Gopakumar says the delayed action against Gyanesh Kumar raises suspicion
BJP Keralam unit questions State govts anti-corruption inquiry against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
BJP MLA B.B. Gopakumar says the delayed action against Gyanesh Kumar raises suspicion
Not all minority voters deserted us in Assembly polls, says CPI(M) Kozhikode district secretary
Mehboob, however, admitted that a section of voters from those communities, who had earlier supported the Left, could have voted against it
Not all minority voters deserted us in Assembly polls, says CPI(M) Kozhikode district secretary
Mehboob, however, admitted that a section of voters from those communities, who had earlier supported the Left, could have voted against it
He calls it politically motivated and intended to wreck the bank, while a plea is pending before Co-operative Audit Director to review audited figures
He calls it politically motivated and intended to wreck the bank, while a plea is pending before Co-operative Audit Director to review audited figures
SIT reportedly finds serious violations of procedures and recommends action against Abdurahiman under Prevention of Corruption Act
Wild elephant tramples 80-year-old woman to death in Keralam
Forest Department officials later reached the spot in Kollam and drove the elephant back into the forest
Chander Kunj Army flats handover for demolition stalled as AWHO representatives fail to turn up
Army Welfare Housing Organisation reportedly informs district administration officials that it is awaiting authorisation from headquarters in Delhi
Two Arrested in Kerala Gang Rape Case Involving a Female Suspect
Two suspects have been arrested in a gang rape case in Kochi, Kerala, while police continue to search for two additional suspects. Two Arrested in Kerala Gang Rape Case Involving a Female Suspect
Kerala HC questions PSC over 58-mark evaluation lapse in Planning Board exam
The court questioned how answers carrying 58 marks could simply be left unevaluated and said the allegation was extremely serious. The PSC is an institution on which lakhs of job aspirants depend, the court observed, stressing that its credibility and the hopes of the younger generation must be protected
'Bribes', Gyanesh Kumar & Malaysian Engineers Death: What Is the 2006 Kerala Corruption Case?
Kerala has ordered the reopening of a 2006 Vigilance probe into alleged corruption linked to the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP), during the tenure of Gyanesh Kumar as PWD secretary. The investigation follows the death of Malaysian engineer Lee See Been, a chief project manager with PATI-BEL, the Indo-Malaysian firm executing the World Bank-funded road project. Kumars name allegedly appeared in two purported notes left by the engineer. Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the earlier probe was abandoned midway despite allegations of external pressure. Acting on a complaint from Congress leader Malayankeezhu Venugopal, Chennithala ordered a comprehensive reinvestigation.
Messis Keralam visit row: ED to register money-laundering case
Kochi unit of ED to register Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act after revelations of financial transactions worth crores in connection with the failed bid
Kerala reopens probe against Gyanesh Kumar in 2006 graft case: What we know
Kerala has reopened a Vigilance probe into alleged corruption linked to a 2006 road project involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar, amid Opposition protests demanding his resignation
Keralam govt requests NGT to exempt it from creating ring-fenced account for liquid waste management
Principal Bench of tribunal in New Delhi had earlier asked the authorities to set up a single, centralised ring-fenced account at the State level to deposit the funds earmarked as environmental compensation for improper waste management
Complaint, submitted to CPI(M)s Keralam leadership by a woman associated with party lawyers organisation, is understood to have included evidence
Kerala: Two held in Kalamassery gang rape case, absconding woman among suspects
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 5 (IANS) Two persons have been taken into custody in connection with the alleged gang rape of a young woman in Kalamassery in Kerala's Ernakulam district, while police are on the lookout for two others, including a woman, Kochi City Police Commissioner S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar said on Monday. The Commissioner said all aspects of the case were being investigated and that police were looking for the remaining accused. One of those in custody is suspected of links with several spas operating in Kochi. The woman had allegedly been drugged and sexually assaulted after being lured to a lodge at Edappally near here, hours after she was interviewed for a job in a spa. Police said she had come across an advertisement on OLX seeking a manager for a spa. She attended a personal interview on September 2. Later that evening, a woman allegedly contacted her and asked her to come to a lodge at Edappally. An Uber taxi was reportedly arranged for her to reach the lodge. According to the police investigation, the woman was offered juice after reaching the lodge. She allegedly became unconscious after consuming it and was subsequently gang-raped. Police suspect that the victim was kept at the lodge for a day. She was allegedly given drugs and alcohol and subjected to repeated sexual assault during this period. The alleged gang rape took place on September 2 and 3. The victim, who was living with her husband in Kochi, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. Police said a woman was also among those who allegedly sexually assaulted the victim. Two persons have been arrested so far, while two more, including the woman, are yet to be apprehended. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the job advertisement, the role of the spa connections of one of the accused and the sequence of events leading to the woman being taken to the lodge. The police are also probing whether others were involved in the crime and whether similar incidents had taken place earlier.
Referring to the vigilance inquiry ordered by Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in connection with a 2006 case, Keralam Health Minister K Muralidharan on Monday said that this specific case is not against the CEC but against the former Keralam Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary. There were a lot of complaints against him when he was the government secretary in the State of Kerala. So, this time, more complaints have been raised by some important persons. Only for that reason, the government has taken the case. There is no other way, he said. Speaking to ANI, he clarified that this is not a politically motivated case and is based on several complaints filed at the time Gyanesh Kumar was acting as the PWD Secretary in the State. That is not a politically motivated case. See, when he was the government secretary in Kerala, there were a lot of complaints at that time. Even the ruling party and opposition, both of them g...
