ESA row heats up in Keralam; Kerala Congress (M) demands village-wise data, White Paper
Party chairman Jose K. Mani, MP, says the inclusion of agricultural land in 25 villages across nine districts on the latest ESA list was a matter of serious concern
Vigilance to question officials over tender leak in Keralams Sabarimala
Official sources say the Vigilance has already recorded the statements of two contractors who allegedly received the leaked details; the tender process was cancelled after the alleged leak came to light
Kerala Chief Minister Defends Congress and Rahul Gandhi as Guardians of Democracy
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defends Congress and Rahul Gandhi, calling them protectors of democracy and secularism against BJPs attacks. Kerala Chief Minister Defends Congress and Rahul Gandhi as Guardians of Democracy
Finless Porpoise Study Highlights Conservation Gaps
A collaborative study by Indian and South Korean scientists has provided new genetic, anatomical, and ecological insights into the wide-ridged Indo-Pacific finless porpoise. The research, based on a stranded specimen in Kerala, revealed distinct genetic differences from Pacific populations and highlighted significant conservation challenges, including limited protected habitats and anthropogenic pressures.
4 Years After Her Death, Court Says Centre Can Make Cancer Drug She Needed
The Kerala High Court held that the Centre has the power under the Patents Act to manufacture patented life-saving medicines and sell them at cheaper rates to patients who cannot afford them - a ruling that came after a petition filed by a cancer patient who died before her case could be heard.
Will we need a special court to consider petitions from AMMA? asks Kerala HC
High Court criticises the actors association over the high number of petitions arising from disputes between its members; observations made while considering a petition to quash an FIR lodged against actor Lakshmipriya
Kannur Airport To Undergo Major Transformation Within Year: VD Satheesan
Satheesan said the state government had taken important decisions to develop airports in Keralam, including Kannur, into aviation hubs that would contribute to the state's GDP
Palarivattom police in Keralam to submit report to ED on Kochi immigration firm scam
The police say the ED will be intimated about the cases as the accused have received money in bank accounts abroad for services promised or delivered in India
Two Held for Speeding Motorcycle Towards Vice President's Convoy in Keralam
Police said that the accused were under the influence of alcohol and that the motorcycle was being driven rashly and negligently at excessive speed towards the vice president's motorcade
IUML uneasy over Keralam Minister K.M. Shajis luxury-car controversy
IUML Malappuram district secretary P. Abdul Hameed describes the incident as a spelling mistake rather than a serious lapse; the party has, however, reportedly asked Shaji not to make further comments that could prolong the controversy
Keralam Forest Minister outlines multi-layered strategy to tackle human-elephant conflict
Minister says a three-layer defence system will be introduced in landscapes where threat intensity was high, while areas with lower levels of conflict will receive measures proportionate to the threat
Kerala Vibes in UP: Discover Pilibhit's Hidden Corner Offering Himalayan & Nepal Views
Indian medical representative found dead in Oman
Muscat: A 42-year-old Indian medical representative was found dead at his residence in Wadi Kabir, Muscat, days after returning to Oman from India, according to media reports. The deceased was identified as Shivakumar Mohankumar, a native of Nedumangad in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram district. Shivakumar had returned to Muscat from Kerala about a week before his death 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 .
Minister says circumstances, including the possibility of a conspiracy, were particularly significant as officials from Revenue and Forest departments had reportedly raised concerns
Tribal man injured in elephant attack at Nilambur in Keralam
Kerala Police directed to tighten CMs security at public events, deploy plainclothes personnel
Intelligence wing flags security risks posed by uncontrolled crowds, including mediapersons, who approach Chief Minister
Reporter TV MD replied to police notice that he was unable to appear before the investigators due to some inconvenience and sought more time, according to his lawyer
Centre should intervene when patented medicines are sold at exorbitant rate: Kerala HC
Court holds that Central government can use a medicines patent to manufacture and sell it to public, including underprivileged patients, on non-commercial basis
Bypolls Start in 38 Keralam Local Body Wards as UDF Govt Faces Heat Over Various Issues
Bypolls are being held in 38 local body wards of 12 districts in the state, except Kollam and Alappuzha, the State Election Commission (SEC) said
State Digital Health Mission / eHealth Kerala (SDHM Kerala) Recruitment 2026 for 10 posts of Software Engineer (JAVA), Junior Developer and Procurement Assistant. Candidates with BE/B.TECH/M.TECH, MCA, M.Sc, B.Com, M.Com, MBA Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is within 20 days from the date of notification. The candidate shall apply online through SDHM official website arogyakeralam.gov.in.
Bypolls on in 38 Keralam local body wards as UDF govt faces heat over various issues
A total of 126 candidates are contesting in the byelections. Votes to be counted on Tuesday
Keralams Samridhi@Kochi eatery row: LDF alleges 25-lakh dues; UDF counters with 2-crore liability
Both fronts trade charges over pending subsidy dues
KSRTC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Executive Engineer, Chief Engineer Posts
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 vacancies, including Chief Engineer (Projects & Civil Works) and Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) posts. The online application process will be conducted up to 09-10-2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
Shiv Sena(UBT) accuses EC of voter disenfranchisement, warns of public unrest in 'Saamana'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) The Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of eroding democratic institutions and using key constitutional bodies for political gain. The criticism follows media reports which uncovered severe internal rifts within the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party said that there has been rising public anger and political friction culminating in widespread demonstrations across major Indian cities, following revelations surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Strongly condemning the Chief Election Commissioner's alleged bias, the Thackeray camp in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', described the current situation as a direct assault on Indian democracy. The Saamana editorial asserted that constitutional offices are being used as partisan instruments, alleging that 13 crore voters were systematically disenfranchised in key states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Bihar as part of a strategy to influence election outcomes. The Chief Election Commissioners actions have compromised the neutrality of an autonomous institution. Rather than acting as a neutral arbiter of democracy, the Election Commission is functioning under political influence, the editorial stated, calling for the immediate resignation and accountability of top officials. The editorial said that controversy has triggered a wave of public outrage. In New Delhi, thousands of protesters, student groups, and political activists gathered at Jantar Mantar over the weekend, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, it claimed. According to the editorial, heavy police and security personnel surrounded the protest site and key areas in Central Delhi, making several arrests as demonstrators raised slogans against the government. Protests were also witnessed in Mumbai, with demonstrators gathering near metro stations, railway platforms, and public places to voice their anger over the reported electoral malpractices and administrative overreach. Tensions mounted further after former Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson disclosed that CEC Gyanesh Kumar -- while still serving as a senior bureaucrat -- had attempted to persuade him to join the BJP, contest the Lok Sabha elections on a party ticket from Kerala, and promised a central ministerial berth if he won, stated the editorial. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena said that the political fallout has united opposition forces. West Bengal former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Left parties, urging a united front under the INDIA bloc to formulate a coordinated strategy against the government and demand transparency in the electoral process, it added. While BJP spokespersons and leaders from BJP-ruled states defended the Election Commission and dismissed the allegations as political rhetoric, opposition leaders insisted that public discontent was rapidly reaching a tipping point. The editorial concluded by warning that unless constitutional integrity is restored, widespread public unrest will continue to challenge the government's legitimacy.
IMD update: Showers, thunderstorms seen for South Peninsula as monsoon resumes exit
Isolated heavy rain is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for three days; South Interior Karnataka for four days; and Kerala and Mahe for four days from Wednesday
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala directs department to withdraw reinstatement decision following strong opposition within Congress in Kozhikode after news of the officers proposed return to service emerged
Keralam Waqf Board reconstitution: Govt to examine all aspects before decision, says Minister
Waqf Minister N. Samsudheen clarifies that no decision has been taken so far to dissolve or reconstitute existing board
Scientists at IAV, Keralam develop dengue early warning system to forecast trends
The aim is to help public health managers plan resource allocation and preventive measures proactively, rather than responding only after outbreaks occur
Kerala local body bypolls: 38 wards vote today in first test of CM Satheesan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) Four months after the Congress-led UDF swept the Assembly elections, Kerala goes to another electoral test on Monday, with polling in 38 local body wards across the state. The by-elections are being watched closely as the first broad-based political barometer of the V.D. Satheesan government, which made a strong beginning after coming to power but has since run into a series of political challenges. More importantly, the results could indicate whether the anti-Left mood that powered the UDF to a stunning 102 of the 140 Assembly seats in May continues at the grassroots. Polling began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m. Counting is scheduled for Tuesday morning, with the results expected by noon. The May verdict ended the decade-long rule of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF and dashed its hopes of securing a historic third consecutive term. The scale of the UDF victory had few precedents in Kerala politics. The 38 ward contest now offers the first opportunity to assess whether that verdict represented a sustained political shift or was primarily the Assembly election phenomenon. The contest is spread across Kerala, covering two corporation wards in Ernakulam and Kozhikode, three municipality wards in Thrissur, Palakkad and Kannur, three district panchayat divisions, seven block panchayat wards and 23 grama panchayat wards. The UDF starts with an advantage on paper. Of the 38 wards, 22 are sitting UDF wards, and the remaining 15 wards are held by the LDF. One election, at Poothrikka panchayat in Ernakulam, was necessitated by the resignation of a Twenty20 member. The vacancies in eight wards arose after the sitting members were elected to the Assembly in May. But the campaign quickly moved beyond local issues. The Opposition used the power situation and controversies over the Chief Minister's air travel and ministers' foreign visits to target the government. The UDF countered by highlighting its welfare initiatives, including the Priyadarshini scheme. For the LDF, the elections are an early chance to arrest the political slide following the Assembly debacle. Retaining or recovering ground in the local bodies would give the Opposition front some much-needed confidence. The BJP-led NDA, too, has mounted an aggressive campaign, seeking to make gains in the local-level contest. The stakes, therefore, are considerably higher than the 38 wards at stake. For the UDF, it is a test of whether the May wave is holding. For the LDF, it is an opportunity to show that the tide can turn. By Tuesday noon, the results are expected to offer the first grassroots answer.
Kerala High Court directs State to ensure adequate facilities at POCSO courts
Kappan says HC has no jurisdiction over disqualification plea
Actor Lakshmipriya booked for allegedly defaming Ansiba Hassan
Completely baseless: Gujarat CM rejects Cong's claim of differences in EC over SIR
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 27 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said that the Election Commissions clarification that decisions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken unanimously by all three Election Commissioners had disproved Congress allegations of differences within the poll panel. Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters in Gandhinagar, Patel said the Election Commission is an autonomous institution and that elections in the country were conducted through a transparent process. The fact that all three Election Commissioners, including the Chief Election Commissioner, have clearly stated that all decisions regarding SIR were taken unanimously proves that the allegations of differences within the Election Commission are completely baseless, Patel said. He said the Election Commission is working to ensure that the names of all eligible citizens were properly included in electoral rolls and that they were able to exercise their right to vote. Referring to the enrolment of new voters, Patel said: The Supreme Court had considered Form 6 appropriate for registration in the electoral rolls and the poll panel had stated that care is being taken to ensure that no eligible citizen was deprived of the right to vote. CM Patel accused Congress of adopting different positions on the Election Commission depending on electoral outcomes. Congress has two different sets of teeth one for chewing and another for showing, he said, alleging that the party spoke of democracy and the impartiality of the Election Commission when it won elections, but raised allegations of vote theft and irregularities when the mandate went to the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said Congress, the Communist Party, the CPI(M) and the Trinamool Congress had approached the Supreme Court challenging the SIR process. According to Patel, the Supreme Court heard the parties and considered the SIR process appropriate. Referring to Kerala, Patel said Congress had itself considered SIR appropriate and had said that the exercise contributed to its victory there. In West Bengal, the Supreme Court had appointed a Special Observer for the elections following a demand from the TMC, he said. Patel questioned Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi over Congress prolonged absence from power in West Bengal, saying the party had been out of power there for 40 years. Congress had lost its political position in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar since 1990, he said. Referring to the electoral rolls in West Bengal, he alleged that names that had been illegally added were removed and fake voters were exposed, after which the BJP won the election. The Chief Minister also alleged that those who had curtailed the autonomy of the Election Commission during their time in government were now making baseless allegations against the institution. Patel said the development-oriented politics pursued under PM Modis leadership had strengthened peoples faith in democracy. Indias growth rate had reached 7.8 per cent and the country is moving towards becoming the worlds third-largest economic power, he added. He also referred to the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan being held to mark PM Modis 25 years in public life and public service. He alleged that Opposition leaders were tarnishing Indias image globally by making serious allegations against constitutional institutions without basis. Patel said people in a democracy had the right to question institutions, whether they were in the Opposition or in government, but maintained that discussions concerning sensitive institutions such as the Election Commission should be based on facts, law and confidence in constitutional institutions.
A silver in Japan sparks wild celebrations in Keralams Nattika
Though Ancy Sojan had to settle for silver for the second straight Asian Games, pride was writ large on every face at her hometown. Behind the medal lies years of persistence by an athlete and a family that kept choosing sports despite financial constraints
A message claiming that the website was hacked by Team Blackleets, along with a slogan hailing Pakistan, was also posted on the website
Three, including elderly couple, killed in separate accidents
Kerala Travel Mart 2026 concludes in Kochi
Four-day event records around 58,000 B2B meetings, besides discussions on tapping emerging opportunities
Travel operators seek one-month tax waiver for out-of-State tourist vehicles during Mysuru Dasara
In a representation to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh and the Transport Commissioner, the association requested that tourist transport vehicles arriving from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa and Maharashtra be exempted from the applicable taxes and permit fees during the festival period.
CJP seeks to expand base in Keralam
Party announces plans to reach out to students and mobilise support for its protests
KSRTC to operate special services during festival season
Poshan Ma programme held in Malappuram
The programme focused on promoting healthy eating habits and creating awareness about malnutrition among children, mothers and families.
Keralam cultural icon Jayapala Menon passes away
He was one of the early leaders of Keralams film society movement and director of Janashakthi Films
Even the scientifically minded are consulting Rahu and Ketu, says Keralam writer Vaishakhan
Writer says reading is key to nurturing imagination; calls for serious literary study and greater representation of women
Preparations under way for Samastha centenary celebrations
The four-day celebrations will be held at Wadi Haramayn at Kooriyad near Vengara from January 28 to 31, 2027.
SRFTI students stage protest at IDSFFK venue over alleged attack on students on the campus
Students displayed and circulated videos of the alleged attack
Community organisations unable to accept aspirations of Muslim girls
Community organisations unable to accept aspirations of Muslim girls
Month-long rabies vaccination drive in Kozhikode from September 28
Vaccination drives will be organised through veterinary hospitals, veterinary dispensaries and ward-level camps in collaboration with various local self-government institutions.
UDF government will leave its mark on Thrissur, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Chief Minister promises projects to elevate citys cultural heritage; says Thekkinkad Maidan will be developed into a world-class square
IEDC Summit 2026: Sahrdaya college in Keralams Thrissur to host student entrepreneurship meet
The summit, organised around the theme Innovation Beyond the Future, will bring together more than 5,000 youngsters, students, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders
The Vice-President was speaking at Amritapuri in Keralam during Vishwa Seva Dinam, organised on the occasion of the 73rd birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi
French Consul General visits Mar Ivanios College
Minority youth training centres in Keralam to be modernised, says Samsudheen
New facilities to equip young people with skills for a changing job market, says Minister
As Sabarimala season nears, agencies told to speed up key works
Pathanamthitta district development committee meeting seeks urgent action on delays in works being executed by the Kerala Road Fund Board
Kozhikode City police honour personnel at Appreciation Day event
Certificates of appreciation were presented to the awardees at the function inaugurated by District Police Chief (Kozhikode city) A.P. Shoukathali at the Kozhikode City Police Club.
Boundaries vital for freedom of expression, says Kunnathur MLA Ullas Kovoor
Orthodox Church head completes apostolic visit to Ethiopia
Orthodox Church head completes apostolic visit to Ethiopia
ESA row heats up in Pathanamthitta as Keralam governments proposal offers partial relief
State govt.s move to seek exclusion of inhabited areas and farmland from Ecologically Sensitive Area regime has failed to soothe tempers in the district amid concerns that the revised proposal offers no complete exclusion for any of the seven villages covered by the Centres draft notification
ESA row heats up in Pathanamthitta as Keralam governments proposal offers partial relief
State govt.s move to seek exclusion of inhabited areas and farmland from Ecologically Sensitive Area regime has failed to soothe tempers in the district amid concerns that the revised proposal offers no complete exclusion for any of the seven villages covered by the Centres draft notification
Former Kerala Chief Secretary, Jiji Thomson claimed that in 2016, then IAS officer Gyanesh Kumar asked him to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election as a BJP candidate from Pathanamthitta, very persuasively.
Study flags E. coli in 67% of water samples in Keralams Pala region
M.A. Baby meets Kejriwal ahead of INDIA bloc meeting on Election Commission
CPI(M) general secretary seeks wider Opposition coordination against SIR and invites AAP leader to join protests against alleged misuse of Central agencies in Keralam
M.A. Baby meets Kejriwal ahead of INDIA bloc meeting on Election Commission
CPI(M) general secretary seeks wider Opposition coordination against SIR and invites AAP leader to join protests against alleged misuse of Central agencies in Keralam
Cyber help desks to be set up at all police stations in Kozhikode district
The primary responsibility of the desks will be to function as independent wings in each police station, exclusively guiding victims in cybercrime cases
AI workshop held for college teachers
The workshop focused on the use of AI in teaching and learning and its practical applications in education
Two-wheeler rider killed after KSRTC bus runs over her
The accident occurred while the victim, Rajimol, was attempting to overtake the bus
Wisdom Islamic Organisation calls for removal of Gyanesh Kumar
The demand was made at a function titled Blueprint Ideathon, organised by the organisation in Kozhikode on September 27.
Ancy Sojan's Silver Medal: A Story Of Resilience And Family Support
Long jumper Ancy Sojan secured a silver medal for India at the Asian Games, bringing immense joy to her family in Nattika, Keralam, despite initial hopes for gold. Her parents, Sojan and Jansy, expressed happiness over the medal but noted that adverse weather conditions impacted her performance. The family now aims for Ancy to compete at the World Championship level.
When the Mountains Turn Blue: Rare Neelakurinji Bloom Marks Phase 2 of
High in the rolling highlands of Kerala, a quiet transformation has taken place. The mountain slopes, typically clad in deep greens, have dissolved into a sea of blue, violet, and purple hues. This extraordinary transformation marks the blooming of Strobilanthes kunthiana, locally known as Neelakurinjia plant celebrated for its rare 12-year flowering cycle. For wildlife [] The post When the Mountains Turn Blue: Rare Neelakurinji Bloom Marks Phase 2 of Wiki Commons of the Wild appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
'Viksit Bharat' will be inclusive where no one is left behind: V-P Radhakrishnan
Digital Desk | Kollam, Sep 27 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday participated in the Vishwa Seva Dinam celebrations at Mata Amritanandamayi Math at Amritapuri in Kollam, and called for ensuring that Viksit Bharat is an inclusive Bharat where no one is left behind. Speaking at an event organised on the occasion of the 73rd birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, the Vice-President said, Bharat is progressing towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat, and development requires infrastructure, technology, investment, innovation and economic growth. However, Vice-President Radhakrishnan stressed that development must also have a human face. While marching towards attaining a Viksit Bharat, we must ensure that modernity and our civilisational values move together, he said, adding that Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi should be the guiding mantra. He also called for ensuring that Viksit Bharat is an inclusive Bharat where no one is left behind. Vice-President Radhakrishnan offered his respectful pranam to Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and said that 'Amma' (referring to Mata Amritanandamayi Devi) is a miracle and should continue to guide us in serving society and the nation, an official statement said. He expressed the hope that the noble movement would continue to touch millions of lives and that 'Seva' (serving people) would become the foundation of a more peaceful, sustainable and compassionate world. The programme was attended by Governor of Keralam and Tamil Nadu Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar; Chief Minister of Keralam V.D. Satheesan; Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu; Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi; Speaker of the Keralam Legislative Assembly Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan; Ministers of the Keralam government; Justice Gopinath of the Kerala High Court; MPs N.K. Premachandran and Shashi Tharoor, Ambassador of Nepal to India Surender Thapa, MLAs, devotees and volunteers. The Vice-President said the true test of 'Seva' often comes during times of crisis and highlighted the Math's humanitarian response to disasters and emergencies. He referred to the organisation's assistance during the Indian Ocean tsunami, Gujarat earthquake, Uttarakhand floods, Keralam floods, Covid-19 pandemic and Wayanad landslides. He also highlighted the Math's contribution of Rs 100 crore to the Union government's Namami Gange programme, along with tree plantation, cleanliness drives and initiatives for sustainable rural living. Referring to the Amala Bharatam initiative, the Vice-President said it has undertaken large numbers of cleanliness drives across the country, while more than 10 lakh trees have been planted worldwide as part of the UN Billion Tree Campaign. He added that the spirit inspiring Amma's work is deeply connected to the civilisational ethos of Bharat. He said that Seva has no boundaries of caste, creed, language, region or nationality and recognises only one identity -- humanity. He described this as the underlying philosophy of Vishwa Seva Dinam, the statement said.
'He needs to resign now': Priyanka renews demand for CEC's ouster over 'political leanings'
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra continues to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. She asserts that Kumar's alleged political leanings compromise the fairness of elections in India. The Congress MP claims that recent actions by the election commission have been both illegal and unethical. Protests have already been organized across the country against Kumar's conduct. After concluding her constituency visit, Vadra engaged with local artists and farmers in Kerala.
Pinarayi Vijayan, Ramesh Chennithala cross swords over Kerala Lok Ayukta
While Pinarayi alleges that the Home Minister chaired a high-level meeting attended by Lok Ayukta, UpaLok Ayuktas and senior government officials to bring the institution under executive control, Chennithala maintains the discussion was convened to address long-pending administrative issues
Rahul Gandhi blames EC, EVMs on losing elections: Giriraj Singh
Addressing the allegations levelled by the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi against the Election Commission, Union Minister Singh said that when Rahul Gandhi wins elections in Kerala and Himachal Pradesh, he says everything is fine
Keralam researchers discover a new species of genus Begonia in Western Ghats
Species christened Begonia rajvikramanii after R. Raj Vikraman, former Head of the Garden Management Division, JNTBGRI
When a marked shorebird is sighted again, it provides a glimpse into the birds journey where it travels, its stopover site, and how different parts of its migratory range are connected, says an expert
CM Satheesan demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar
CM Satheesan demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation after former Kerala CSs allegations Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after former state Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson alleged that Kumar had suggested he contest a Lok Sabha election on a BJP ticket. In a statement issued [] The post CM Satheesan demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation after former Kerala CSs allegations appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Yuva morcha waves black flag at Chennithala, Priyanka Gandhi in Kozhikode
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 27 (IANS) A day after Youth Congress workers showed black flags to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kollam, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha activists staged separate protests against Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi in Kozhikode district on Sunday. Chennithalas convoy was confronted near Janakikadu in the Kuttiady area while he was travelling to attend public programmes. Protesters rushed towards the vehicles on a narrow stretch of road and waved black flags. Police personnel at the scene intervened, arrested the activists and removed them from the area. The second protest took place near Thambalamanna in Thiruvambady as Priyanka Gandhi Vadras convoy passed through. Activists waiting by the roadside moved forward with black flags as the vehicles approached, despite an escort comprising personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force and Kerala Police. Thiruvambady police arrested several Yuva Morcha leaders, including district president V.V. Sreehari and general secretary Nithin Madhusoodanan. The BJP had alleged that the Youth Congress protest against HM Shah in Kollam exposed a serious lapse in the Union ministers security. Yuva Morcha has since stepped up demonstrations against Congress leaders across Kerala, describing them as a response to that incident. Police intervened at both locations in Kozhikode to move the demonstrators away from the convoys. The incidents have drawn attention to security along the routes taken by political leaders, particularly when protesters approach vehicles on the road. Yuva Morcha has said it plans to intensify its protests against Congress leaders in the coming days. Its activists had earlier waved black flags at the convoy of Kerala Minister K Muraleedharan in Kollam. Tit-for-Tat: Yuva Morcha Shows Black Flags to Priyanka Gandhi, posted the Yuva Morcha on X. The successive demonstrations have widened the confrontation between the BJP and Congress workers following the protest against HM Shah. In Kozhikode, activists positioned themselves along the routes of two leaders travelling to separate engagements in the district before displaying the flags.
KSRTC To Run Special Inter-State Services for Festive Season
Special services would operate between October 14 and November 14 from various cities in Keralam to Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai and vice versa, in view of the Mahanavami, Vijayadashami and Diwali festivals
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (IANS) Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday hit back at Chief Minister VD Satheesan over his condemnation of the fraud remark, aimed at Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and also sought an apology from the LoP for his raitor allegation. This comes amid a row over a media report claiming differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI), which have been denied by the latter. Earlier, during a press conference over the controversy, Rahul Gandhi had said: Traitors will be punished, while seeking an investigation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A day before, Chandrasekhar had criticised the Leader of Opposition, saying: Rahul Gandhi is not Indian politics' greatest creative fabricator. He is India's biggest fraud. Kerala CM Satheesan condemned the remarks, saying: Keralam wholeheartedly rejects these baseless allegations against Rahul Gandhi Ji and the Indian National Congress. The war of words continued on Sunday, with Rajeev Chandrasekhar defending his remarks against the LoP. Maintaining that he seldom gets into personal attacks on political opponents, the Kerala BJP chief said he was compelled to do so in Rahul Gandhi's case. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi's politics have been hrown out by tired, angry voters in 2014 since it was solely built on lies, insults and divisiveness. In a post on X, Chandrasekhar alleged that Rahul Gandhi's politics ears down country and country's institutions and accused the LoP of constantly making slander and abuse against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spreading lies and misinformation about the government and the BJP. All this while his party presides over epic corruption and misgovernance of UPA-era type in states where they are in government, he added. I have absolutely no reservation or hesitation in referring to Rahul and his politics - as politics built on fraud and corruption and him as a fraud. Even more so after his latest drama where he referred to Indias elected PM and Election commission as deshdrohis. That is what should be condemned, Rajeev Chandrasekhar asserted. Criticising LoP Gandhi for his remarks against the Election Commission and Prime Minister Modi, the Kerala BJP chief emphasised that respect in politics has to be earned through sincere hard work and service for country. Throughout Rahul's dynasty entitled career, he has done neither, he remarked. Regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Chandrasekhar claimed that Rahul Gandhi's views are ot consistent with senior leaders of his own party. You can huff and puff all you want, fake, dummy and illegal voters must and will be removed from Electoral rolls. All the time. Every time, he added. Chandrasekhar underlined that he is responding to Satheesan's condemnation, since the latter is the Chief Minister of Kerala. Responding to the Kerala CM, the BJP leader said: If you get Rahul to apologize for calling our PM Narendra Modi, a deshdrohi, and have him apologize to Election Commission for lying, then I promise to stop referring to Rahul Gandhi as a fraud. But if you don't take up my offer but persist on using lies, unkept promises, corruption and appeasement as your political strategy, be prepared to be called out as frauds. Every time, he warned.
VACB seizes 14.10 lakh, $788 from GST officials residence in Kochi
The cash was seized from the residence of GST Joint Commissioner Prajani Rajan at Pachalam on Saturday, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau said in a statement
Kerala Faces Power Cut Crisis: What Happened And How People Are Coping With Night-Time Outages
If you are in Kerala, chances are you have already dealt with a power cut this month, and perhaps more than once. For much of September, evening and night-time power cuts became a recurring disruption for households across the state. The
FIR cannot be lodged merely based on ED report, says Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told the media that the State government recently ordered a preliminary inquiry into the case based on the legal advice it received on the issue
'Left' in existential crisis: From CPI-CPM rift in Kerala to Delhi rout, old fault lines deepen
Go, Protest In Kerala: Bengal CM Suvendu Attacks Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi Over SIR-EC Row
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari attacked Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the partys political position. Adhikari questioned the oppositions public support and referred to a recent meeting in Serampore. He also claimed the party had split into several factions. On SIR, Adhikari said 27 lakh entries were rejected out of 60 lakh flagged for logical discrepancies, describing the process as judicially supervised. He urged opposition leaders to protest in Kerala over SIR.
Former Kerala Chief Secy Jiji Thomson claims Gyanesh Kumar wanted him to fight elections
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (IANS) A former Kerala Chief Secretary, Jiji Thomson, has alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had asked him to contest an election on a BJP ticket and offered the possibility of a Union Ministerial berth if he won. Thomson's claims triggered a sharp political attack from CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam. Former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson, who retired from service in 2016, said Kumar made the suggestion during a flight to Delhi when the two were travelling together. According to Thomson, Kumar asked him whether he would be willing to contest the election on a BJP ticket and said that, if elected, he could become a Union Minister. Kumar also suggested that Thomson join the BJP after his retirement as Chief Secretary, Thomson claimed. Thomson said he told Kumar that he had no interest in entering electoral politics and rejected the suggestion. He also said he was surprised that such an offer had come from Kumar. The disclosure assumes significance at a time when Kumar is facing mounting political criticism over the functioning of the Election Commission. Various parties have demanded his removal and called for protests from September 26 to October 2. Reacting to Thomson's disclosure, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam launched a scathing attack on the CEC and demanded his immediate resignation. Viswam described the alleged offer as shameless and said it raised serious questions about Kumar's political affiliations and his conduct while in government service. The disclosure, Viswam said, showed the extent to which Kumar was prepared to go for the BJP. He alleged that Kumar had become an insider of the BJP through the successive positions he had held. Viswam demanded that Kumar resign immediately from the post of Chief Election Commissioner. The allegations come amid an escalating political confrontation over the Election Commission. Viswam had on Friday alleged that the poll panel was functioning as a tool in the hands of the BJP governments and said Left parties had a duty to protest. The Election Commission, meanwhile, has rejected claims that internal objections raised by other Election Commissioners amounted to institutional dissent, saying that queries, observations and technical suggestions are part of the normal functioning of a multi-member constitutional body. The fresh disclosure by Thomson is likely to add another political dimension to the controversy surrounding Kumar.
Gyanesh Kumar Acted as BJP Agent, Doesn't Deserve to Continue as CEC: CM Satheesan
Satheesan said the claims made by former Keralam Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson about the CEC were extremely serious
Watch: SIR sweet in Kerala, bitter in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari mocks Congress
Keralam Minister K.M. Shaji again defends his use of luxury car as official vehicle
The IUML leader says the vehicle used by a Minister is his official vehicle, and it can be private ones as well; blames the media for lapping up controversy created by CPI(M)
