IAS Reshuffle in Kerala To Facilitate Corrupt Activities: CPI(M)
So, they (government) are moving senior bureaucrats, who are their favourites, to sectors where corruption is possible, CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan alleged
Rubber at Rs 300, but Relief Remains Elusive for Keralam's Growers
Rising cultivation costs, a shortage of skilled tappers and declining yields continue to eat into their earnings
What began with the discovery of unevaluated answers in a 2023 examination for senior posts in the State Planning Board has snowballed into a wider investigation by the Crime Branch
Keralam Home Minister introduces HM Acts and HOMeS to enhance ministry and police coordination
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Student Federation of India Returns to Campus Protests Amid PSC Controversy Silence
The Student Federation of India resumes protests in Kerala after government change, raising questions over its silence on PSC recruitment issues. Student Federation of India Returns to Campus Protests Amid PSC Controversy Silence
Coimbatore prisoner who escaped custody twice questioned for second day
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) A 25-year-old remand prisoner, who escaped from police custody twice within 24 hours before being arrested from the Sathyamangalam forest area in Erode district, was questioned by Coimbatore police for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. The accused, Raghavan, also known as Kozikaran, is being interrogated by the Racecourse police to establish how he managed to evade security personnel and travel to the forest area after escaping from the premises of Coimbatore Central Prison. Police sources said investigators were examining whether Raghavan received assistance from anyone during his escape and subsequent movements. His statement has been recorded, and further questioning is underway to reconstruct the sequence of events. Raghavan was apprehended during a nighttime operation after a special police team located his hideout using drone surveillance. Following his escape, six special teams were constituted to trace him. The search extended across Erode and the Nilgiris districts, besides neighbouring Karnataka and Kerala. Acting on intelligence that he was hiding in the Sathyamangalam forest region, police intensified surveillance and deployed drone cameras to identify his location. The team surrounded the area and arrested him. Raghavan, a resident of the Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Centre at Bhavanisagar in Erode district, faces several criminal cases, including robbery and theft. The accused has a history of escaping from police custody. In June 2026, he reportedly escaped while being transported to Bengaluru. Police arrested him on October 30, but he managed to escape from Annur police station that evening. However, officers immediately pursued and apprehended him. Later that night, four police personnel, including a sub-inspector, escorted him to Coimbatore Central Prison for remand. While being taken into the prison premises, Raghavan allegedly assaulted the accompanying personnel and escaped once again, triggering a major security alert. The incident prompted authorities to suspend all four escorting police personnel for alleged negligence. A separate case was also registered in connection with the escape. Investigators are examining the circumstances that enabled the accused to repeatedly evade custody despite being under police escort. Police are expected to produce Raghavan before the jurisdictional court after completing the interrogation and make arrangements for his detention under enhanced security to prevent another escape.
Smuggled Gold Heist Attempt Foiled By Kerala Police at Calicut Airport
The gang attacked a female smuggled gold carrier at the airport, but the attempt was prevented by the police officers in the airport. One officer was injured in the clash
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday rallied behind Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on infiltrators. Justifying his remarks, many BJP leaders concurred that that several opposition parties, who apparently banked on support of 'infiltrators' in influencing the poll outcome, were now apprehensive as the process of deleting such names from electoral rolls has begun. BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said that Amit Shah was absolutely right and had repeatedly raised the issue on various platforms. Amit Shah was absolutely right. He has been saying this repeatedly on every platform, but these people are neither able to see nor hear it. In Congress-led states like Karnataka and Kerala, one crore names have been deleted in Karnataka. Senior ministers there are saying that the SIR was conducted properly, he said. BJP Telangana President Ramchandar Rao said that Amit Shah's padayatra in Hyderabad had received a good response and that the Home Minister had clarified the party's position on the issue. Yesterday, Amit Shah's padayatra was a great show in Hyderabad. He clarified to the people that Congress wants infiltrator voters to remain on the voter list so that they can win elections. They have won elections in many states because of infiltrators, and now that the process of deleting these voters has started, they are afraid, he said. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also backed the Home Minister's remarks, saying that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise had identified three crore people who had allegedly got their names illegally included in the country's electoral rolls and were consuming its resources. Home Minister Amit Shah was absolutely right. The SIR exercise clearly identified three crore people who had illegally got their names added to the country's voter list and were consuming the country's resources. Action must be taken against such people, he said. However, JD(U) National General Secretary Shyam Rajak said that ensuring the accuracy of electoral rolls was the government's responsibility and that officials and election authorities should also be held accountable for any irregularities. The question is not about Rahul Gandhi or Amit Shah. It is the government's responsibility to do its job. If someone is here illegally, has come from another country and got their name registered, then somewhere your own officials and election authorities are responsible for these mistakes. There is no need to look for who made the mistakes now. Remove whatever is incorrect and re-enter the names of those who are eligible, he said. Meanwhile, addressing a gathering during his padayatra in Hyderabad on Monday, Amit Shah alleged that the Congress was opposing the SIR exercise to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators from being removed from electoral rolls. By opposing the SIR, the Congress party wants to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators in the country's electoral rolls. But I have come here today to say that Rahul ji and Revanth Reddy ji can put in as much effort as they want. The BJP will ensure that every single infiltrator is removed from the voter list and driven out of the country, he said. He further alleged that the Congress and its allies were opposing the SIR because infiltrators constituted their vote bank, adding that the BJP stood firmly behind the exercise. Only those who are citizens of this country will be allowed to vote here, HM Shah said.
Kerala Islamic Preacher Arrested For Raping Minor, Cops Suspect More Victims
Investigators are preparing to examine the mobile phone and electronic devices of 34-year-old Mohammed Niyas Jouhari, who was arrested on Sunday.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan launches the initiative at Dr Joy Alukkass 70th birthday celebrations Kochi: Joyalukkas Group has announced a 100 crore allocation towards expanding its charitable initiatives and strengthening its support for underprivileged and vulnerable communities across the country. The announcement was made by Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan during the 70th birthday celebrations []
Kerala SIT gives clean chit to KSU activists in ex-Minister Veena George attack case
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 3 (IANS) In a major development in the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday informed the court that none of the charges against the five KSU activists involved in the case can be sustained. SIT head U. Preman submitted the final report before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Kannur, stating that the activists had not committed any of the offences mentioned in the charge sheet. The report says charges of rioting and trespassing into the railway premises will not stand. It also makes it clear that the protesters did not obstruct the police from performing their official duties. A black-flag protest, the SIT says, does not amount to a criminal offence. The latest report marks a significant turn in the case, which had attracted considerable political attention after the police invoked serious charges, including attempt to murder, against the five Kerala Students' Union (KSU) activists. The SIT has found that the activists did not attack Veena George. It has also said that the protesters never managed to reach her during the demonstration at Kannur railway station, early this year. The alleged assault charge could not be established after the former minister's gunman, Abhilash, changed his statement before the investigating team. He told the SIT that he had not seen the protesters attempting to attack Veena George. The original case was based largely on his statement that the protesters had attempted to assault the minister using weapons. However, the SIT could not recover the weapons allegedly used in the incident. The investigation found that what took place was a scuffle between the KSU activists and the police. The team had earlier submitted a report to the Director General of Police (DGP), pointing out that the protest had been exaggerated and that the activists had not reached the former minister. The gunman also reportedly told the SIT that he had given a false statement at Veena George's direction. This disclosure had raised questions over the original version of the incident. The latest report before the court now places the entire case in a different light, with the SIT concluding that the protesters cannot be prosecuted for the offences originally alleged against them. The case had become a major political controversy, with the Congress and the CPI(M) taking sharply opposing positions over the incident. The CPI (M), as soon as the incident occurred in February, staged protest marches as elections were round the corner.
Kerala Man Loses Rs 7.7 Lakh To Fake SIR Name Correction Scam
Thrippunithura: A 72-year-old man lost Rs 7.7 lakh after cyber fraudsters allegedly targeted him with a fake message about discrepancies in his Special Intensive Revision (SIR) records and tricked him into sharing his banking details. The victim, identified as Parameswaran Nair, a resident of Eroor West in Thrippunithura, lost the money from two bank accounts []
The Most Influential Person in the Room May Not Be the One in Charge
Kerala : As organisations become more collaborative and decisions increasingly cross functional boundaries, the ability to command attention, build trust, and influence without authority is emerging as a defining capability for tomorrows senior leaders. Imagine a senior manager presenting a carefully developed business strategy to an executive committee. The analysis is rigorous, the recommendations are []
Termination of NHM staffs job contract likely to affect services in govt. hospitals in Keralam
Job contracts of 1,495 temporary staff working under the National Health Mission have been terminated from October 31; ninety-nine people have lost their jobs in Kozhikode district alone
Cyclone Murasu: Heavy rain lashes TN; schools in Cuddalore closed
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) Schools across Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu have been declared closed on Tuesday following heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Murasu, which has made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The Cuddalore District Collector issued the holiday order as thunderstorms, lightning and persistent rain disrupted normal life in several parts of the district. The holiday applies to schools in Cuddalore taluk, including areas affected by intense rainfall around Cuddalore town, Reddichavadi and Nellikuppam. The precautionary decision was taken to ensure the safety of students amid continuing adverse weather conditions Cyclone Murasu, which developed over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur after intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm. Its influence has brought widespread rainfall and unsettled weather conditions to northern Tamil Nadu and neighbouring regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the cyclones impact, combined with an atmospheric circulation prevailing over southern Kerala and adjoining areas, is likely to produce rainfall across several districts of Tamil Nadu. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall at one or two places in the Nilgiris district on Tuesday. Moderate rainfall is also expected in parts of the Western Ghats districts, northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Chennai and its surrounding suburban areas are likely to experience moderate rainfall during the day, with cloudy skies expected to prevail. According to the forecast, interior districts of Tamil Nadu may receive moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Theni and Dindigul districts on Thursday. In the Cuddalore district, the weather conditions have deteriorated following intense thunderstorms and lightning in several localities. The district administration announced the school holiday after assessing the rainfall situation and potential risks to students travelling to educational institutions. The authorities are closely monitoring the weather situation as the cyclonic system moves inland and gradually weakens. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms, avoid unnecessary travel through waterlogged roads and follow official weather advisories. The IMD is expected to continue issuing updates on rainfall intensity and the movement of the weakened cyclonic system over the coming days.
CEC Faces Heat Over Kerala Corruption Charges
As CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces protests over electoral roll revisions, a 20-year-old Kerala corruption case resurfaces.
Police foil bid to snatch smuggled gold from woman at Karipur
Around 10 people had reached the airport in two cars to seize the gold and abduct her
The Union Cabinet raised the dearness allowance for central government employees and pensioners by 3%, from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective 1 July, ahead of Diwali. Here are the other states that have also hiked DA amid the festive season.
Malayalee community comes together for Kerala Piravi, the state formation day
Former Ranji trophy cricktercremated
Panel proposes 10-year roadmap for stray dog issue in Keralam
Committee of experts call for a shift from the conventional sterilisation-and-release approach to model centred on adoption by individuals and institutions, alongside scientific waste management to reduce the street dog population; recommends monthly maintenance subsidy for those adopting adult dogs, promotes institutional adoption of strays
VACB seizes files on 12-cr Kannur district panchayat contracts
The Vigilance team seized the files from the district panchayat office
Kozhikode drinking water projects to be reviewed ahead of summer
The initiative follows instructions from the State government to address mounting public complaints about drinking water shortages in various Assembly constituencies
Bandipora Police Intensify Crackdown on Drugs, Crime in October; Six Arrested in UAPA Case
BANDIPORA : District Police Bandipora intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, theft, illegal mining, timber smuggling and other unlawful activities during October, reporting multiple narcotics recoveries, arrests, recovery of stolen property and security-related operations across the district. Among the major developments during the month was the arrest of six persons in connection with an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen. Police registered FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act at Police Station Bandipora. According to police, the investigation has brought to light suspected links involving a Pakistan-based handler, alleged prison-based coordination, propaganda activities and financial transactions. Further investigation is underway. In anti-drug operations, police reported the recovery of 9.052 kilograms of charas-like substance at Pashwari, Sumbal, and approximately 5.010 kilograms at Hajin. Recoveries were also reported from Mantrigam Pethkoot, Gunchipora Sumbal and Ajas. In the latest operation on October 31, a police party from Police Station Pethkoot apprehended two persons during naka checking at Lal Qila Morh and recovered 1.030 kilograms of charas-like substance from their possession. The accused were identified as Gh. Mohd Bhat and Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Wewan. FIR No. 31/2026 under Sections 8/20/29 of the NDPS Act was registered, and further investigation was taken up. Police also conducted checking drives at medical shops, SIM card vendors, fertilizer shops and scrap dealers to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations. In other crime-related cases, police recovered six stolen horses in Ajas and arrested an accused person. Police Station Sumbal recovered a stolen motorcycle within 12 hours of receiving a complaint, while two persons were arrested in a theft case registered at Nowgam and stolen property was recovered. Two absconders wanted in a cheating and forgery case registered at Police Station Sumbal were arrested after allegedly evading arrest for 16 years. Another absconder wanted in a 2010 case was also apprehended. Action was also taken against illegal timber smuggling, with Police Post Sumlar seizing six heavy logs of Kail wood at Samthan Dardpora and arresting an accused person. In its crackdown on illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minerals, police reported the seizure of at least 27 vehicles, including tractors, tippers and a truck, under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. On the security front, police conducted multiple joint exercises with other security agencies to assess operational preparedness. A Counter-Insurgency Response System mock drill was held at Hajin Bridge with the participation of SOG Hajin, 13 Rashtriya Rifles and 45 Battalion CRPF. Another Anti-Fidayeen exercise was conducted at District Police Lines Bandipora. On October 31, Bandipora Police and 13 Rashtriya Rifles conducted another Anti-Fidayeen mock drill at Aragam, involving Police Station Aragam and other agencies. The exercise included a simulated counter-terror response, area sanitisation and assessment of casualty management and emergency medical arrangements. Community policing also remained a focus, with Thana Diwas meetings held at different police stations. DIG North Kashmir Range Vinod Kumar and SSP Bandipora also interacted with residents at Police Stations Gurez and Tulail to hear public grievances and discuss local issues. During the month, a T20 cricket tournament under the Civic Action Programme concluded at Gurez Stadium, with 16 teams from Gurez and Tulail participating. Chontiwari defeated Wanpora by 16 runs in the final. Police also organised volleyball and badminton championships, debate competitions, seminars, cultural programmes and drug awareness activities in educational institutions. Police Commemoration Day was observed at District Police Lines Bandipora on October 21, with Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib attending as chief guest. The programme was attended by senior officers, security personnel and families of police martyrs. On October 31, police organised a series of programmes across the district to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Run for Unity events were held at Garoora, Hajin, Sumbal and other locations, while the main district-level run was organised in coordination with the District Administration and 3rd Battalion CRPF from Mini Secretariat Bandipora to Chitternar. Pledge ceremonies were also conducted at all police stations and police posts. At District Police Lines, SSP Tahir Saleem-JKPS administered the Ekta Diwas pledge, followed by a ceremonial march past. The event was attended by officers from the civil administration, police and CRPF, besides students. As part of the celebrations, District Police Bandipora also released a research booklet titled Little Voices, One Nation National Integration Through the Eyes of School Children. The publication brings together the writings and creative expressions of students from different schools, focusing on national integration, unity in diversity, communal harmony and patriotism. During October, Tahir Saleem-JKPS took over as SSP Bandipora and held an introductory meeting with district police officers on October 16. He emphasised professional and people-friendly policing, accountability, timely grievance redressal and intensified action against drug trafficking. He also interacted with media representatives at District Police Lines on October 28. In another public-oriented initiative, police rescued four bikers from Kerala who had become stranded at Zadkusi along the Bandipora-Gurez road. The travellers were shifted safely to Police Post Izmarg, while their motorcycles were handed over to BSF personnel stationed in the area. Traffic Police Rural Kashmir also issued an advisory for the Wular Ultra Marathon-3.0 held on October 4, regulating vehicular movement and announcing alternative routes for commuters. The month's activities reflected a combination of crime-control measures, security preparedness and community engagement, with police maintaining that action against drug trafficking and other unlawful activities would continue. On October 31, Bandipora Police also organised live streaming of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas March through screens installed at District Police Lines and all police stations across the district. Police officers, officials and members of civil society participated in the programme and witnessed the march commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The initiative aimed at promoting national unity, integrity and solidarity, while reinforcing the values of communal harmony and unity in diversity. (KNS)
The PWD Secretary has also been instructed to submit an urgent report on how such an order was passed without informing either the Chief Minister or the Chief Ministers Office (CMO).
Private bus strike in Keralam called off
17-year-old student found murdered in Thiruvananthapuram; three taken into police custody
Kerala Government Under Scrutiny Amid Multiple Investigations
Keralas V.D. Satheesan government faces scrutiny with 16 investigations launched, many linked to the previous LDF administration. Kerala Government Under Scrutiny Amid Multiple Investigations
Contractors reluctant to take up road works in local bodies in capital district
Search continues for missing auto-rickshaw driver
Fake posts: M.V. Govindan seeks legal action
Cancel order on 1-crore Cliff House maintenance: CM
Public Works Secretary asked to submit report on issue of order without the knowledge of the Chief Minister or his office.
Services of 29 contract staff at Ernakulam Government Medical College terminated
The employees, aged 60 and above, were asked to discontinue service from November. They alleged that they had been treated unfairly and their services terminated without proper notice.
Missing Kerala Teen Found Dead In Sack
A 17-year-old boy, Abhiram, was found dead, stuffed inside a sack among banana plants in Thiruvananthapuram. He had been missing since Sunday afternoon. Preliminary examination suggests strangulation. Police have taken several persons, including minors, into custody for questioning, but no arrests have been made yet. The family seeks answers regarding the circumstances of his death.
Gurnam Singh Charuni warns against Indo-U.S. trade agreement
Inaugurating a Kisan Mahapanchayat at Plachimada in Keralams Palakkad, Charuni says the agreement will allow unrestricted imports and affect not only agriculture but also small businesses, fisheries, poultry farming and the dairy sector
Friendship Ends In Murder; Teen Killed Over Girl, Body Dumped In Sack In Kerala's Capital.
The deceased has been identified as Abhiram, a resident of Sreekaryam. His body was discovered inside a sack on Monday.
CM Satheesan promises special law to protect women from cyber attacks
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) Kerala will bring in a special law to protect women from cyber attacks and online humiliation as part of a new women's policy that promises greater safety, economic freedom, and equal participation in decision-making. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced the proposed legislation while inaugurating a two-day national summit on the new women's policy here on Monday. He said the government would implement the policy without compromise. It would ensure protection for women from violence, harassment, and humiliation at home, workplaces, and public places. The policy is being prepared through consultations with women and people from different walks of life, he said, adding that the government wants it to become a model for other states. The Chief Minister said the government would launch major programmes this year to make women financially independent. It would identify products and services that could be developed in each region and help women take them to the market. The government would provide marketing support and bring in knowledge partners to guide such ventures. Financial difficulties would not be allowed to delay the proposed programmes, Satheesan said. He also stressed the need for strict action against those who use social media to target and humiliate women. Ordinary women should not be left helpless in the face of online abuse, he said. Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna said the new policy would go beyond the existing measures for women's welfare. It would seek to give women a greater role in policy-making, budget decisions and governance. Women's participation should not be limited to local body institutions. Their views and influence must also be reflected in decisions that affect society, she said. The policy would support women entrepreneurs through financial and technical assistance. It would also ensure better opportunities for women in the green economy and emerging employment sectors. The minister said gender equality and awareness of rights would be made part of education. The policy would also give special attention to adolescent health, menstrual health, mental health, and postpartum depression. Creating safe public spaces and workplaces would be another priority. Women must be able to move freely and work with dignity without fear, she said. The government would seek the views of young girls, men, and all sections of society before finalising the policy. The minister said the aim was to prepare a policy through democratic consultation rather than impose decisions from above. Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Communities K.A. Thulasi said Kerala's progress over the past seven decades had been shaped by collective discussions and democratic decisions, and the same approach would be followed in framing the women's policy. Views would be gathered from homemakers, working women, entrepreneurs and elected representatives, among others, she said. The summit, titled New Era Women's Policy Her Summit 2026, is being organised by the Women and Child Development Department as part of the 'With My Daughter' initiative.
124 case properties, including Rado watch, stolen from Ernakulam court
Digital Desk | Kochi, Nov 2 (IANS) In a serious security lapse, 124 articles, including a Rado wristwatch, kept as case properties, have gone missing from the district court in Kerala's Ernakulam. The missing articles were properties seized in various criminal cases and kept under the custody of the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-II. The police have registered a case following a complaint lodged by the Junior Superintendent of the court. The theft came to light after the articles kept in the court's custody were found missing. The missing properties relate to cases registered and handled between 2016 and 2026. They include 124 items, with the Rado watch among the articles reported stolen. The police have begun an investigation into the incident. The immediate task before the investigators is to establish when the articles went missing and how they were removed from the court's custody. The theft has raised serious questions about the safety of material evidence kept in court premises. Case properties are articles seized by the police during investigations and produced before courts as evidence. They are required to be preserved until the completion of the legal proceedings and dealt with in accordance with court orders. Such articles can be important in establishing the facts of a criminal case. Their disappearance could also create complications when courts require them for examination or production during trial. The police are expected to examine the records relating to the missing articles and the circumstances under which they were kept in the court. The investigation will also have to establish whether the theft took place in one instance or over a period of time. The incident assumes significance as the missing articles were not ordinary belongings but properties connected with criminal cases pending or dealt with by the court. Further details, including the exact nature and value of all the missing articles and the period during which the theft took place, are awaited.
Navy welcomes INS Sudarshini on completion of Lokayan 26
The ship, which completed the voyage spanning over 22,000 nautical miles across the oceans, was honoured with a water cannon salute and a ceremonial welcome by the Naval Band.
Kerala PSC secretary questioned for the second time in exam irregularities case
He reportedly told investigators that PSC chairperson M.R. Baiju had not consulted him, the other commission members, or other senior officials on important examination-related decisions and took many decisions unilaterally
Fresh CPI-M-CPI friction over Punnapra-Vayalar history
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) In a fresh sign of the strains within the Left camp in Kerala, senior CPI-M leader and former Finance Minister T. M. Thomas Isaac has launched a pointed attack on the CPI, the second-largest constituent of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), over the controversy surrounding the Punnapra Vayalar uprising. In a lengthy Facebook post, Isaac rejected allegations by CPI leader T. J. Anjalose and others that the Punnapra-Vayalar special edition of the CPI-M mouthpiece 'Chintha' had distorted history and failed to give due recognition to veteran CPI leader T. V. Thomas. Isaac, a two-time Finance Minister and CPI-M Central Committee member, said the allegations were completely contrary to facts. He argued that a 3,000-word account of a historical event could not be expected to cover every detail and that omissions should not be portrayed as deliberate distortion. Going point by point, Isaac said the Chintha article had clearly mentioned that the decision to launch the strike was taken by the AITUC council headed by Thomas. He also recalled that Thomas was the one who challenged Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar at a tripartite meeting at Bhakthivilasam, adding that his presence was specifically highlighted in the caption accompanying a photograph of the meeting. On the allegation that Thomas was placed below C.K. Kumara Panicker in the directory of the 60-odd struggle leaders, Isaac said the photographs, barring that of P. Krishna Pillai, had been arranged alphabetically. More significantly, Isaac questioned why the CPI was raising the issue now, when he had personally handed over a directory containing details of around 1,400 freedom fighters to the CPI office two years ago, seeking suggestions and corrections. Copies of the book were again sent to all CPI local committee offices in the Alappuzha and Cherthala taluks, but no suggestions were received, he said. The public exchange comes at a time when relations between the two major Left parties are already strained. The CPI has been pressing for the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, a demand rejected by the CPI-M. The two parties have had differences even during the decade of Pinarayi Vijayan's rule. In 2017, four CPI ministers boycotted a Cabinet meeting over the Thomas Chandy issue. In 2025, the CPI strongly opposed the PM-SHRI agreement with the Centre, forcing the government to put its implementation on hold. Isaac's unusually sharp public response to the CPI's criticism could add another layer to the uneasy relationship between the two allies.
SSUS Syndicate decides on conditional withdrawal of suspension of 12 SFI activists
The revocation of their suspension will be subject to the submission of an unconditional apology stating that they will not breach the disciplinary norms in the future.
Procedures to grant bar licences likely to change, says Keralam Excise Minister
Loopholes in the previous LDF governments 2017 order, enabling Deputy Commissioners to approve applications for upgrading beer and wine parlours to bars, were misused by some excise officers, says M. Liju
New water policy for Kerala on the anvil
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) Kerala will introduce a comprehensive water policy in early 2027 as part of a major reform of the drinking water and irrigation sectors, Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph announced on Monday. The policy, which will bring together various departments under the Water Resources Department, has the aim of making the Water Authority and other agencies more efficient and people-friendly. A Kerala Water Conclave will be held in Thiruvananthapuram in the first week of December to discuss the policy in the presence of experts. The government will launch a pilot project in Thiruvananthapuram to check water loss during distribution. Nearly half the water pumped from Aruvikkara is lost before reaching consumers, and new technology will be used to identify and prevent such losses. If successful, it will be introduced across the state. The government is also considering plants to convert seawater into drinking water in coastal areas. A committee has been formed to study ways to tackle the severe growth of water weeds in Kuttanad and Upper Kuttanad. It will examine foreign technologies to process the weeds and turn them into useful products. From January, committees headed by MLAs will be formed in all 140 Assembly constituencies to address local drinking water and irrigation problems. Local body representatives and officials of the Water Authority, PWD and Local Self-Government Department will be members. The committees will meet every month. District-level reviews will be held every three months under the district Collectors. The minister will review their work every six months. The government has also decided to change the system of repairing roads dug up for laying water pipes. The PWD will restore state roads, while local bodies will repair village and panchayat roads. The Water Authority will transfer the required funds to the respective departments. An official order will follow a meeting of senior officials. On the Mullaperiyar dam issue, Kerala will file a special petition in the Supreme Court to implement its 2024 verdict allowing a detailed safety inspection of the dam. Senior advocate Mohan V. Kattarki has been appointed as the lead counsel. The state will also seek the Centre's intervention to resolve the dispute with Tamil Nadu. A safety assessment of 22 dams under the Irrigation Department and Water Authority will be completed by December 31. The government will also develop dam sites and canals as tourist destinations. The closed Malampuzha garden will be renovated and reopened. The department will map all its land within six months and take action against encroachments. Steps are being taken to speed up the Jal Jeevan Mission projects. The state will hold talks with the Union Jal Shakti Ministry to secure nearly Rs 8,000 crore due from the Centre. A Rs 7,000 crore NABARD loan has helped clear a major part of the dues to contractors. A master plan will be prepared to find a lasting solution to drinking water shortages in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kazhakkoottam, and Technocity. The government aims to complete it during its present term. The state will also implement a Rs 4,000 crore coastal protection project with the help of the Asian Development Bank. Apart from Chellanam and Pozhiyoor, 10 major coastal hotspots have been identified. Steps to restore Shangumugham beach are also being considered. The minister said the government aimed to complete all possible projects within two years and improve drinking water supply across the state. Guest houses and inspection bungalows under the Water Authority and Irrigation Department will also be renovated. The government is considering opening them to the public and tourists at reasonable rates.
One-time settlement scheme to clear motor vehicle tax arrears
Seminar explores Ayurvedas role in digestive health
The 63rd edition of the seminar, held in memory of renowned Ayurveda practitioner P.K. Warrier, coinciding with the golden jubilee celebrations of the institutions Coimbatore branch, focussed on the clinical importance of digestive health from Ayurvedic and modern medical perspectives.
Residents oppose relocation of pilgrim facilities from Sathram
Travancore Devaswom Board urged to secure 20 acres of land at Sathram and set up essential facilities for pilgrims
Syed Ali Bafaqi Thangal passes away
He was the vice-president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama headed by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar and president of Markaz institutions
Kovalam spa case: Corpn. health inspector remanded in police custody
Kovalam spa case: Corpn. health inspector remanded in police custody
Ranji Trophy: Dubey Picks Nine Scalps As Vidarbha Bowl Out Madhya Pradesh For 209
For Central Zone: Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey rewrote the Vidarbha record books on Monday by claiming 9-53 to bowl out Madhya Pradesh for 209 on an eventful opening day of their Ranji Trophy match at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha. Dubey became the first bowler from Vidarbha to claim a nine-wicket haul in an innings of the Ranji Trophy. The previous best figures for the side was Arun Ogirals 8-39 in 1967-68, which ironically came against Madhya Pradesh. Dubey is now the 30th bowler overall to take nine or more wickets in an innings in the Ranji Trophy. It was Vidarbha all-rounder Nachiket Bhute, though, who made the first breakthrough by removing opener Yash Dubey. From there onwards, the innings belonged to Harsh. He opened his account in the 17th over and kept chipping away, leaving Madhya Pradesh at 64/5 in the 29th over. Atharva Mahajan and Saransh Jain resisted with a 72-run stand. It lasted nearly 18 overs before Dubey returned to break it, and the lower order did not survive long after that. The last nine-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy came from Gujarats left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai, who took 9-36 against Uttarakhand in 2024-25. Mondays spell adds to a big year for Dubey, who made his ODI debut against Afghanistan in June and took four wickets in two matches. He then toured Sri Lanka with India A, taking three wickets and scoring 59 runs across two innings. For Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, he took eight wickets and made 27 and 24 against East Zone. He has carried that form into the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, with 23 wickets in seven innings so far. Elsewhere, Karnatakas Ritesh Bhatkal (5-35) and Shikhar Shetty (5-53) shared 10 wickets to bowl Assam out for 135 inside 49 overs in Guwahati. Rohan Patil then hit 89 off 87 balls, with 13 fours and a six, and added 129 for the opening wicket with Mayank Agarwal, who was unbeaten on 57, as Karnataka got a 45-run lead. In Dharamsala, 20 wickets fell on the opening day. Rajasthan chose to bat and were shot out for 78, with Abhishek Kumar taking five wickets for Himachal Pradesh. Sahil Dhiwan replied with a five-wicket haul for Rajasthan, but Himachal still made 153 for a lead of 75. Mayank Mishra took 6-57 as Uttarakhand bowled out Haryana for 153 after they elected to bat. In Chandigarh, Pradosh Ranjan Pauls unbeaten 138 powered Tamil Nadu to 320/4 against the hosts. N Jagadeesan (52) and Baba Indrajith (51) also scored fifties. Punjab recovered from 71/5 to reach 276/5 against Andhra, thanks to an unbroken 205-run stand for the sixth wicket between Salil Arora (111 not out) and Sanvir Singh (100 not out). In Ahmedabad, Aarya Desai fell five short of a century as Gujarat crossed 300 against Kerala. He added 116 with Abhishek Desai, and after Gujarat slipped to 182/4, Urvil Patel (63 not out) and Vishal Jayswal (50 not out) put on an unbeaten 111-run stand. Opener Dhruv Patel made 124 to lift Baroda to 269/6 in Kanpur. He added 88 with Shashwat Rawat (47) and 108 with Mitesh Patel (49) after Baroda were 54/2. His dismissal set off a late wobble, with three wickets falling on 249 in four deliveries across two overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal came in at number five with his side at 27/3 and made an unbeaten 111 to take them to 266 in 88 overs against Delhi at Palam. Snehal Kauthankars unbeaten 116 rescued Goa from 54/4 after they chose to bat against Bihar at home, as they ended day one at 288/6 in 87 overs. At the CCI in Mumbai, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (78) and Sarfaraz Khan (55) struck half-centuries and captain Siddesh Lad made 47 as Mumbai reached 247/6 in 83 overs after being put in by Railways. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Manisankar Murasingh (33) and Bikram Debnath (32) were unbeaten at the close, after Tripura had batted 74.3 overs. Parth Bhut was the pick of the Saurashtra bowlers with 3-52 in 19 overs, including two maidens. Chetan Sakariya took two wickets, while Yuvraj Dodiya and Sammar Gajjar claimed one each. Sridam Pauls 86 led Tripuras fightback against Saurashtra as the hosts reached 219/7 at stumps at the MBB Stadium. Put in to bat after Saurashtra won the toss, Tripura slumped to 28/5 inside 19 overs. Paul then added 125 for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper-batter Sentu Sarkar, who made 46. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Rubber price touches record 300 a kg
Sharp rise in rubber prices is attributed to a combination of factors, including tight domestic supplies, low rubber production across Southeast Asian countries due to climatic factors, conflict in West Asia affecting synthetic rubber production. Centre plans to include Keralam in the second phase of ATMAs plantation programme to boost local output.
Womens policy will be implemented without compromises: CM
Says government mulling special Act to prevent cyber attacks on women; inaugurates Her Summit 2026 organised by Women and Child Development department for framing new womens policy
State to integrate government, private ambulances under Golden Goal project
Aims to ensure that road accident victims reach appropriate hospitals without dela
Keralam Health dept. asks doctors to follow wound certification protocols strictly
Circular issued following complaints from the Director General of Prosecution that often wound certificates prepared by doctors without due diligence are hampering criminal prosecutions and the administration of justice.
One held in Keralam for securing job in panchayat with fake mark list
K.V. Ganapathy had secured a contractual job in 2021 at Puthukkode grama panchayat by submitting a fake BCom mark list
Ranji Trophy: Urvil and Vishal boost Gujarat
The two carry the host to 300 for five as Kerala squanders advantage on the opening day
POCSO Cases: Panel Reviews Pendency In Four States
A parliamentary committee on Monday reviewed the large number of pending sexual offence cases against children under the POCSO Act and the performance of fast-track courts in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Data reveals over 2.45 lakh such cases are pending nationally, with many trials exceeding the one-year deadline.
Delhi's Chaudhary Stars With 4 Wickets in Ranji Clash Vs Services
Young left-arm spinner Aman Chaudhary took four wickets for Delhi, helping them bowl out Services for 266 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match, despite a valiant unbeaten century from Services skipper Rajat Paliwal. Elsewhere, Mohammed Shami made an impact for Bengal, Gujarat posted a strong total against Kerala, and Jharkhand struggled against Odisha.
Keralam to announce water policy by 2027
A water conclave will be held in December. The plan includes dam safety reviews, asset mapping, and a push to secure central Jal Jeevan Mission funding, with targeted reforms to boost efficiency of the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority.
Keralam to announce water policy by 2027
A water conclave will be held in December. The plan includes dam safety reviews, asset mapping, and a push to secure central Jal Jeevan Mission funding, with targeted reforms to boost efficiency of the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority.
Two SFI activists suspended over alleged disruption of convocation ceremony at Maharajas College
SFI alleges that the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the college union were suspended for asking the Higher Education Minister legitimate questions about the suspension of 16 students at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
Two SFI activists suspended over alleged disruption of convocation ceremony at Maharajas College
SFI alleges that the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the college union were suspended for asking the Higher Education Minister legitimate questions about the suspension of 16 students at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
Congress trying to protect 3 crore Bangladeshi infiltrators in voter list: HM Shah
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday claimed that three crore Bangladeshi infiltrators are among absent voters sought to be deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and accused the Congress party of trying to protect them. He declared that the BJP will ensure that every infiltrator is removed from the electoral rolls and driven out of the country. Amit Shah was addressing the Save Democracy Remove Anarchy march organised by the BJP here as part of its nationwide campaign to counter the anti-SIR campaign of the INDIA bloc. Alleging that by stopping SIR, Congress and company was trying to save Bangladesh infiltrators, he termed the rally organised by the INDIA bloc in Delhi on Sunday as a Save the infiltrators rally. Congress and company are trying to stop SIR because infiltrators are their vote bank. BJP workers stand firmly with SIR. Only citizens of this country will be allowed to vote here, said HM Shah, who led the foot march from Basheerbagh to Moazzam Jahi Market. Amit Shah said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was lying that 13 crore votes were deleted in SIR. The Home Minister stated that 6.25 crore voters had shifted while about 3 crore voters were dead. He said another one crore voters had double entries. The Congress party wants to capture elections through bogus voting. If one person has two votes, should one of them be cancelled or not? Now we come to the source of 'Rahul Baba's' stomach ache. Three crore votes are such that the people they belong to do not even exist. These are Bangladeshi infiltrators, he said. He alleged that by opposing the SIR, the Congress party wants to protect Bangladeshi infiltrators in the country's electoral rolls. But I have come here today to say that Rahul ji and Revanth Reddy ji can put in as much effort as they want. The BJP will ensure that every single infiltrator is removed from the voter list and driven out of the country. Dismissing the allegation of Rahul Gandhi that the BJP won only because of the SIR, he reminded the Congress leader that there was no SIR when Narendra Modi won in 2014, 2019 and 2024. He won because of the voters of India. After 2024, we won in Maharashtra with the biggest majority. We won in Haryana. After 30 years, we won in Delhi. We won in Bihar with the biggest majority. In Bengal too, Didi's entire political standing has been wiped out, he said and exuded confidence that BJP will win Telangana too. Amit Shah remarked that Rahul Gandhi can never become Prime Minister. Two days ago, you held a mock Parliament. If you had asked me, I would have suggested that you become Prime Minister at least once in this mock Parliament. Because you will never be able to become Prime Minister in the real Parliament. At least if you become Prime Minister in a mock Parliament, Sonia ji's heart will find some peace, he remarked. The Home Minister said that Rahul Gandhi carries the Constitution in his hand but has no respect for the Constitution. Stating that Constitutional responsibilities are discharged through the country's Parliament, he accused Rahul Gandhi of not allowing Parliament to function. I challenge you today from the land of Hyderabad. We are ready to convene a special session of Parliament. Come and participate in a discussion. But he will not participate in the discussion because he knows that only through anarchy and disorder can the Congress party keep itself in the news. If Parliament functions, our Modi ji will completely demolish their arguments, he said. On Rahul Gandhis allegation that BJP was winning because of EVMs, he asked how Revanth Reddy became Chief Minister of Telangana. How do parties form governments in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh? If the EVMs are so bad, you should not have taken the oath of office. When you win, the credit goes to the people, but when you lose, you blame the EVMs. Alleging that there were scams, scandals and corruption worth Rs 12 lakh crore during 10 years of Congress rule, he said the country cant be handed over to the Congress again. Amit Shah remarked that the Congress party is on a ventilator. Can this ventilator party run a marathon alongside Modi ji? Rahul ji, forget Modi ji. Even my Telangana Yuva Morcha president will defeat you. The BJP leader also took a dig at Rahul Gandhis foreign visits. Rahul ji, you cannot win elections this way. You spend three or four months in the country and then go abroad. You will have to sweat it out in the country. You will have to stand united with the people and work to resolve their problems, he said. Amit Shah accused Revanth Reddy of turning the entire Telangana into an ATM for the Congress leaders sitting in Delhi and said the people of Telangana will never forgive him for this. Stating that Rahul Gandhi had promised six guarantees in Telangana, he said not even one guarantee has been fulfilled. Stating that BRS or Owaisi cant stop the corruption in Telangana and the conspiracy to sell the state, he said only the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi can stop it. He urged the BJP cadres to ensure that the Congress party is rooted out from Telangana and the BJP comes to power with a two-thirds majority
Man booked for attempted murder after deliberately ramming car into vehicles in Keralam
The accident occurred near Mundakkayam around 8 a.m. on November 1 when the car driven by Sharon rammed into an oncoming car before hitting three other cars, a motorcycle and an autorickshaw; nine people, including a pedestrian, sustained injuries
Fresh charge against Kerala judge in underaged sons Mercedes accident case
Digital Desk | Kochi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Kerala Police have added a fresh charge against a judge in the Cheranelloor Mercedes-Benz accident case in which his 17-year-old son knocked down and killed a scooterist. The police have added Section 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with causing the disappearance of evidence of an offence. The development comes after the family of the victim, roadside eatery owner Jayabalakrishnan, 55, alleged that attempts were made to destroy evidence after the accident. The investigation was recently transferred to the Crime Branch on the directions of Kochi City Police Commissioner R. Nishanthini. Meanwhile, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court has ordered that further proceedings in the case will be held in camera. The court took the decision in view of the nature of the case and the need to protect the proceedings and evidence. The prosecution and the victim's family have also differed over the conduct of the case. The family had sought the removal of the public prosecutor, alleging lapses in the prosecution. The prosecution, in turn, accused the family of not cooperating with the proceedings and of giving misleading information to the media. The court told the family that any complaint against the public prosecutor should be brought before it through the proper procedure. The case relates to an accident in which a Mercedes-Benz car hit the scooter on Container Road, killing Jayabalakrishnan. The car was driven by a judges 17-year-old son. The latest developments come amid the family's demand for a fair investigation. The Crime Branch is now probing the case. Following the accident, there has been a stream of high-profile visitors to the victims home, including Chief Minister V.D.Satheesan, his predecessor Pinarayi Vijayan, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, and numerous others.
Erumely-Sabarimala trek route gets ready for pilgrim rush
Officials said work would be completed over the next few days to clear the stretches from Erumely to Kalaketti and from Azhuthakadavu to Pampa
Kerala PSC Assistant Professor Final Answer Key 2026 has been released on 2 November for Educational Psychology Paper I and II under Category Nos. 875/2025 and 876/2025. Download the final answer keys for Question Paper Codes 159/2026/OL and 160/2026/OL for the exams held on 7 October 2026. Check the official PDFs at keralapsc.gov.in. No fresh complaints are accepted after final key publication.
Keralam govt. transfers 35 officers in major IAS reshufle
Prasanth N. has been posted as chairman and managing director, Kerala State Electricity Board, and T.V. Anupama as Secretary, Finance (Expenditure) department
Major Administrative Reshuffle in Kerala: 35 IAS Officers Transferred
Keralas government has transferred 35 IAS officers, impacting key departments including finance, health, and home affairs. Major Administrative Reshuffle in Kerala: 35 IAS Officers Transferred
Police launch probe into alleged theft of evidence in 124 cases from Magistrate court in Kochi
Alleged theft took place from the courts evidence room between January 1, 2016 and September 21, 2026, according to FIR
PRD Kerala Reporter Recruitment 2026
Information Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala (PRD Kerala) has released the notification for the post of Reporter. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 06 November 2026. Further details are available at prd.kerala.gov.in.
Kerala State Board for Wildlife reconstitution draws flak over choice of nominees
Environmental activists question certain nominees commitment to wildlife conservation. Board, headed by CM as chairperson and Forest Minister as vice-chairperson, includes three legislators
Varsity had suspended 16 students in connection with protest led by SFI to press various demands while a meeting of Syndicate was under way on August 13
KTET Hall Ticket 2026 - Download Kerala TET Admit Card at ktet.kerala.gov.in
KTET Hall Ticket 2026 for the September session will be released on 4 November 2026 at ktet.kerala.gov.in. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will conduct the OMR-based examination on 14 November (Category 1 and 2) and 15 November (Category 3 and 4). Check shift timings, download steps and exam-day instructions.
Indian Navy, Australian Army demonstrate joint capabilities in coastal training
India and Australia successfully concluded the 5th edition of their joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The 14-day exercise brought together the Indian and Australian armies for training across jungle, island and coastal environments
Higher Education department took action against him claiming that official guidelines were not followed during a study tour undertaken by students
Keralam Assembly set to host two-day conference of PAC chairpersons from 25 States
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to inaugurate the conference in which 300 public representatives, including MPs and MLAs from various States, are expected to participate
Online obscenity case: Chargesheet filed against Keralam YouTuber Thoppi
According to the police, Nihad had shared nude images of some of his former friends on social media following a fallout with them. Throughout the controversy, however, Thoppi has maintained that he had been etrayed by his former friends
Kerala PSC Faces Scrutiny Over Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment Irregularities
Kerala PSC is under investigation for alleged irregularities in police sub-inspector recruitment, raising concerns over the selection process. Kerala PSC Faces Scrutiny Over Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment Irregularities
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK) has released the notification for 3 vacancies, including Lead Auditor, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, and Junior Forensics Analyst posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at duk.ac.in till 15 November 2026.
78-year-old paediatrician sentenced to 47 years in POCSO case in Keralam
Kerala High Court Research Assistant Recruitment 2026
The High Court of Kerala has released the official notification for the recruitment of 48 Research Assistant posts. The online application process will begin on 02 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, hckrecruitment.keralacourts.in.
CCTV footage puts probe into Adoor police station attack in Keralam back on track
Youth Congress leader Fenni Ninan is among those likely to be named as accused, while Sreenadevi Kunjamma, a member of Pathanamthitta district panchayat accused of trespassing into the police station and confronting a person in the lock-up, may also be arraigned
Kerala HC Takes Serious Note of Issuance of Illegal Health Cards at Sabarimala
The court also directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to ensure that only health certificates issued by government medical officers in Keralam are accepted when engaging employees
Kerala PSC faces fresh scrutiny over DySP recruitment amid ongoing probe
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), already under the scanner of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) over alleged irregularities in recruitment to a top post in the State Planning Board, is facing a fresh complaint, this time over the appointment of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs). The latest complaint alleges that the PSC completed the special recruitment process for DySPs at an unusually fast pace, raising questions about the selection and appointment of the candidates. The written examination was held in December last year; the rank list was published in the first week of May, and appointment orders were issued in June. The complaint was lodged by R.S. Sasikumar, chairman of the Save University Campaign Committee, who has sought an investigation into the selection. He alleged that the candidate who secured the first rank, an SFI leader, had several criminal cases against him. Sasikumar has taken up the matter with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The candidate, however, has rejected the allegations, saying he figures in the rank lists of other PSC examinations also. He has alleged that the complaint is intended to prevent his appointment. The fresh controversy comes at a time when the PSC is facing an unprecedented investigation into alleged examination and recruitment irregularities. The Crime Branch SIT, constituted by the Satheesan government soon after it assumed office in May, is probing allegations relating to recruitment to a senior post in the State Planning Board. The investigation has already seen the PSC chairman, Dr M.R. Baiju, and three members being questioned. The remaining 12 members are scheduled to be questioned from Monday. PSC Secretary Saju George is also due to appear before the SIT for the second consecutive day on Monday. All the 16 members of the present PSC, including its chairman, were appointed during the decade-long tenure of the previous Pinarayi Vijayan government, which ended in May this year. The questioning of the Commission's top functionaries and the emergence of fresh complaints have brought its recruitment procedures under renewed scrutiny. The government has maintained that the investigation will establish whether there were deliberate attempts to manipulate the recruitment process and undermine the credibility of the state's largest recruitment agency.
Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026: Phase 1 provisional allotment list released, check direct link
Keralams community study centres for tribal students must be evaluated beyond numbers
A child can be enrolled in school, given basic learning resources, and still be unable to use what is on offer. Persisting after failure and believing that school wants us to progress are not merely individual acts of will; they are social acts.
