Kerala BJP youth wing burns effigies of Satheesan, Jinnah over Vande Mataram row
The BJP's youth wing burned effigies of Kerala's Chief Minister and Pakistan's founder. This protest occurred against the non-singing of Vande Mataram on Independence Day. Leaders alleged the Chief Minister bowed to fundamentalist pressure, comparing him to Jinnah. They stated this stance on the national song was unacceptable. Similar protests were reportedly organized across the state.
Formal child adoption remains low in J&K; CARA records 42 cases in 2025-26
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 42 children adopted through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) during 2025-26, a figure substantially lower than adoption numbers reported by several major States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Rajya Sabha. The State/UT-wise data, furnished in response to a parliamentary question answered on August 12, shows that Maharashtra recorded the highest number of CARA-facilitated adoptions during the financial year, with 792 cases. Gujarat followed with 547, while Tamil Nadu recorded 501 adoptions. Karnataka accounted for 377 cases, followed by Odisha with 308 and Telangana with 307. Jammu and Kashmirs 42 adoptions were also lower than the figures reported by several northern and neighbouring States. Rajasthan recorded 172 adoptions, while Punjab reported 49, only seven more than J&K. Uttar Pradesh registered 231 cases, Haryana 68, Uttarakhand 30, Himachal Pradesh 14 and Delhi 109. Among other States, Assam recorded 186 adoptions, Kerala 170, Andhra Pradesh 140, Bihar 125 and Chhattisgarh 114. West Bengal reported 237 cases, Madhya Pradesh 221 and Jharkhand 60. The data also showed considerable variation among the northeastern States. Meghalaya and Nagaland reported 13 adoptions each, Mizoram 78, Tripura seven, Arunachal Pradesh five and Manipur four. Sikkim recorded 28 cases. Smaller Union Territories and States also reported relatively modest numbers. Goa recorded 25 adoptions, Chandigarh 18, Puducherry 15 and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 11. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu reported five cases. No adoption through CARA was recorded in Ladakh or Lakshadweep during 2025-26. Across the 36 States and Union Territories listed in the annexure, the reported number of CARA-facilitated adoptions stood at 5,022 during the financial year. J&Ks 42 cases therefore accounted for less than one per cent of the reported national total. The Ministry, however, has clarified that adoption figures should be viewed in the context of the availability of children who have been declared legally free for adoption. The waiting period for prospective adoptive parents depends not only on the number of applicants but also on the availability of legally free children and the age group preferred by prospective parents. The government is seeking to strengthen the adoption infrastructure through Mission Vatsalya. States and UTs have been advised to establish at least one Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) in every district under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations, 2022. As of July 29, 2026, 795 SAAs had been approved across the country under Mission Vatsalya. These agencies support the formal adoption process and provide residential care to adoptable children below six years of age. The adoption system has also been substantially digitised. All SAAs are required to operate through the integrated CARINGS-Mission Vatsalya platform, which facilitates digital processing of cases from referral and matching to documentation. The system also allows authorities to monitor compliance through real-time dashboards at the Central and State levels. The Ministry said District Magistrates have been empowered to issue adoption orders under the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations. Prescribed timelines have been laid down for different stakeholders, while CARA undertakes regular monitoring and follow-up with States and UT administrations to reduce delays. The Centre is also using Mission Vatsalya for awareness campaigns promoting legal adoption and foster care. Nationwide and local outreach programmes, workshops, seminars and orientation sessions are being conducted, while CARA uses print, electronic and social media platforms to spread information on legal adoption procedures.
Kerala High Court observed that the State was losing valuable revenue through non-compliance with its order to impose a fine of 5000 on each board and installation
Kerala couple held at Ahmedabad airport with gold jewellery worth Rs 28.87 lakh
Ahmedabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad seized 219.43 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs 28.87 lakh from a woman passenger, who arrived from Sharjah along with her husband, officials said. The couple, who are from Kasaragod in Kerala, arrived in Ahmedabad on Air Arabia flight G9-418 []
Jharkhand students show the way how protests need to be done
FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS The Jharkhand students and youth agitation started on 25th July 2026 at Ranchi, the capital city of the Jharkhand state. It was five days after the Sansad-Chalo march held by the Jantar-Mantar protesters in Delhi on 20 July 2026 that showcased the magnitude of their agitation, primarily organised by the CJP, as abusive, indecent, violent and devoid of the moral standards. The tone and tenor at Jantar-Mantar, which gave a reflection of anti-national sentiments and slogans, had already vitiated the atmosphere at the venue of the agitation well before the march. Therefore, their march on 25 July, 2026 had a highly surcharged and motivated context. It was in such a background of controversial events that the students and youth of Jharkhand sat on a strike and sit-in-protestin the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium at Ranchi to press for resolution of their demands from the Jharkhand government. Initially, the state government didnt move at all, but the agitators showed a great amount of patience, perseverance and dedication to the cause. Here it needs to be understood that the protesters in Ranchi aren't led by any political party or an ideological group or a motivated usual ever-ready agitators as was the case at Jantar-Mantar Delhi. The agitators in Ranchi mostly comprise the job aspirants joined by the students of the state. They alleged huge irregularities and corruption in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). They havent, to date, permitted any political leader or prominent political activist of any political party or its affiliate to come on the stage of the agitation or hijack the course of events. The reasonable distance from political groupings has surely given the agitation a special identity and recognition in the eyes of the public at large, not only in the state but throughout the nation. In fact, they have attracted sympathies from the countrymen significantly. A large number of students from various places have come to join them. The ongoing student agitation in Ranchi centres on protests against the alleged irregularities, paper leaks and corruption in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The agitationis being led by a group of student figures including Devendra Nath Mahto -the leader who went on an indefinite hungerstrike on 2nd August 2026. They staged prolonged sit-ins, hunger strikes, and an assembly march demanding a CBI probe, cancellation of tainted examinations, and systemic reforms. Theprotestersspecifically allege severe corruption and paper leaks in major state competitive examinations like the 14th JPSC and JSSC tests. The students have completely rejected the state government's CID probe and insist on a CBI investigation. They have also expressed their dissatisfaction with the administrative overhaul. Although the state government cancelled certain preliminary exams, accepted some demands, and saw JPSC members resign, the students have persisted with their core agitation for a CBI inquiry and thorough investigation. The agitation peaked on 10-11 August 2026 when thousands of students attempted to breach barricades towards the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. It resulted in a heavy police crackdown involving lathi-charges, tear gas, and water cannons on the agitators. A large number of student leaders and protesters, including Devendra Nath Mahto and Rahul Kranti, were hospitalised following extended hunger strikes and clashes with the security forces. The police and administration continued with their action throughout the night of 10-11 August, 2026. The BJP, which is in the opposition in the state, gave outside support to the agitation. However, in response to the police action against the student protestors, the BJP called for a state-wideJharkhand Bandh on 11 August, 2026. BJP enforced its Bandh call throughout the state , leading to road blockades and disruptions in Ranchi and other districts. However, it helped the cause of the agitators in a way that an awareness campaign was unleashed by a number of forces in regard to the agitation in the entire state and pressure on the government in regard to the agitation increased. There is a great difference between the two agitations, one held at Jantar-Mantar and the other in process at Ranchi. The Jantar-Mantar protests were led by non-students, funded by known and unknown sources, both internal as well as external, joined by Bollywood figures having their allegiance to the left orientation and urban-naxals, activists who raised anti-national slogans at the venue consistently, anti-social elements who had nothing to do with NEET issue and who resorted to filthy and abusive language and violence on 20th July against police and paramilitary forces. They didn't shy away from damaging public and private properties during their march on 20th July and are on record in regard to all their nefarious activities. In comparison, the Ranchi agitation has remained peaceful despite a number of provocations. The organisers didn't accept help from doubtful figures and didn't allow the agitation to go into the hands of political figures. There were no political, anti-national or anti-social slogans raised by any section of the agitators. The Left-leaning student body AISA President, Neha Bora, was not allowed to make a speech there and was politely asked to leave the stage. The agitators all along sang songs of patriotism and bhajans and also used the right and polished language during their speeches, press briefings and other expressions. The temple committees and other social activists like Bhairav Singh organised food for the agitators. The organisers at Ranchi, unlike at Jantar-Mantar, always expressed their preference for simple and Jharkhand-based food items for the agitators. The public came forward voluntarily to help the protestors. The opposition parties and leaders who day in and day out came in support of the Jantar-Mantar stir kept themselves aloof from Ranchi and paid no attention to the agitation going on there. The leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and other such leaders who criticised the way the protestors in Delhi were dealt with by the police and administration didnt react to the treatment such protests got in Punjab, Kerala, Telangana and Karnataka, where there is the rule of INDI-Alliance partners. In regard to Jharkhand brutalities by police, Rahul Gandhi was compelled to open his mouth very late. The behaviour of the opposition changed drastically in the states where they were the ruling parties. They should have been ashamed of their double standards in this respect. In the case of Punjab, about which they refused to accept the failures, the Punjab & Haryana High Court hasn't only accepted that the massive paper leak happened there but also highlighted that the AAP government did absolutely nothing to stop it. Back to Ranchi, the biggest impression that the agitators therein have made upon the minds of the people is about their non-political demands, language, conduct and their love for their nation. They dont only seem well-behaved and responsible, but they have also given a great representation of their upbringing. Moreover, a large number of them are themselves the victims of corruption, nepotism, paper leaks and negligence by the authorities of the examination bodies and also by the government for the last a number of years. The Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, JMM leader, is also the Minister for Home, Administrative Reforms and the Department of Personnel. But no ill-will was ever expressed against his person by the agitators that can be castigated as unparliamentary or filthy as was the case at Jantar-Mantar. The level of debates in public life, the language used by the leaders and their public conduct have surely impacted the youth who call themselves Gen Z. In addition, some of them have reflections of their upbringing as well, for which their parents and teachers are directly responsible. In this context, the Ranchi protestors have left a grand benchmark. It is very unfortunate for the nation that over the last some time, public debates and discourses have turned murkier and uninspiring for all the generations of the nation. This was clearly observed during the farmers agitation, Tukde-Tukde gang protests, Shaheen Bagh dharna, Delhi communal riots, the Jantar-Mantar episode and even the skits played outside the Parliament building by the MPs. We have recently come across a very unfortunate scenario in a Congress convention in Delhi in which Rahul Gandhi, Sandeep Dikshit and their other activists crossed all limits of political decency and decorum. Their theatrics were lustily cheered by their party audience present in the hall that sent waves of shame all around. The way they spoke and acted publicly in regard to the Prime Minister of a country (Italy) with which India has a nice relationship is simply condemnable and also reprehensible. They have exhibited their poor understanding of diplomatic norms and political conduct in international affairs. Unfortunately, that is the way the opposition has chosen as its march towards its doubtful destiny spreads rabid infection around them. The Ranchi agitation has entered its fourth week. Some positive developments have also taken place, and the Soren government sent one of its cabinet ministers to the hospital to meet Mahto and discuss with him the issues involved. Some discussions were also held earlier by the government with different groups of agitators. It was expected that the Congress, which came in support of CJP in Delhi, would prevail upon the Jharkhand government of which they are a part of, but nothing of the sort happened. The government also resisted Mahto's joining the Tiranga Yatra on Independence Day. CM Soren should take lessons from PM Modi in this regard. It is hoped that good sense prevails, leading the agitating Jharkhand students, who showed the way how protests need to be done, meet success; and the agitation comes to an end as early as possible. (The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist and can be reached at: ashwanikc2012@gmail.com )
Kashmirs Ongoing Struggles: Abu Azmi Speaks Out on Article 370 and Minority Rights
Mumbai, August 17: Abu Azmi, the state president of the Samajwadi Party and a legislator, openly discussed several pressing issues, including Article 370, the national anthem controversy in Kerala, renaming cities, and the politics of hatred. He emphasized the need for development and brotherhood in the country, rather than division. While addressing Article 370, Azmi ... Read more Kashmirs Ongoing Struggles: Abu Azmi Speaks Out on Article 370 and Minority Rights
22,000 lawyers on Keralas bar council rolls unaccounted for
There are around 81,000 lawyers on the rolls of Bar Council of Kerala, of whom only 27,000 have certificates of practice that is mandatory of practising law. The certificates of around 25,000 lawyers are pending with various varsities for verification
Go to Pakistan: Kerala pvt school owner tells Aug 15 absentees
Thrissur: The owner of a private school in Kerala sparked controversy after posting a message in a parents WhatsApp group stating that students who skipped the Independence Day celebrations should go to Pakistan and were unworthy of living in India. Raju Davis, the owner of Dr Raju Davis International and Sainik School in Mala, Thrissur, 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 .
AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman
The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.
Former CM C. Achutha Menon remembered
We can claim to possess genuine democracy only when it is accompanied by social, economic and political justice, says P.D.T Achary
Vizhinjam port to commence full EXIM operations
The event also marks the formal transition of the port from a transhipment hub into what is being positioned as Indias most important commercial gateway
Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off
Malayalam varsity student launches protest over alleged cast discrimination
Anagha Sasi, a native of Kochi and research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, alleges that she faced caste-based abuse from several teachers since 2024
Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics
BJP State president calls it a serious constitutional and legal issue, says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationalism by bowing to political pressure. CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam questions the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the AICC headquarters and in Congress-ruled States
Communist parties must unite, but need not merge, says Binoy Viswam
CPI firm on claim to deputy Opposition leaders post, says party State secretary
Complaint seeks probe into alleged disruption of Vande Mataram at Thrissur Corporation in Kerala
BJP councillors allege disrespect to national song during Independence Day function, seek examination of video and CCTV footage
Calendar offers a slice of Keralas heritage
A calendar brought out by a Thrissur-based cultural forum blends the old Vattezhuthu script, history and cultural heritage of Kerala in a unique annual edition
Children in Keralas Attappady get long-awaited bus ride, eye Parliament visit next
Twenty-seven students of Government UP School, Karara were at the Kongad MLAs office to meet the Minister and MP to celebrate the arrival of their new school bus. There, they expressed a wish
Tap potential of AI tools to drive projects and planning process: LSG Minister K.M. Shaji
Shaji said it was imperative that in the emerging scenario, it was essential to make use of technological tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to drive projects and the planning process
Man, daughter found dead in Kasaragod
Additional rice supplies planned if prices go up during Onam, says Kerala Minister Anoop Jacob
The government has written to the Food Corporation of India seeking its cooperation with regard to the additional supplies, says Minister
Lotus on the feast leaf revives a forgotten food tradition in Keralas Palakkad
The feast featured dishes prepared from different parts of the lotus, including the leaves, flowers, stems and rhizomes
12-hour surgery saves young mans hip at Thrissur Govt. Medical College in Kerala
Complex vascularised bone graft procedure performed to preserve hip joint and delay or avoid replacement surgery
Kerala BJP leader P.C. George makes a U-turn in election funds misappropriation allegation
He says he had no knowledge of the actual election funds received in Poonjar. He instead accuses two local BJP leaders of misleading him into believing that 4.5 crore has been received for the constituency
Demand to install advanced screening systems in blood banks in Kerala to detect infections
This is in the wake of reports about the spread of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C infections among college students in some parts of the country
Keltron receives self-certification rights for three defence products
The products are an electromagnetic log used for measuring a ships speed, an echosounder used for measuring the depth below a ships keel and an underwater telephone system for ship-to-submarine communication
Crisis deepens as service shortage hits rail passengers from north Kerala
Shortage of passenger trains and MEMU services between Central Kerala, Palakkad, and North Malabar blamed for worsening travel woes
Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur school owners remarks spark controversy
Parents question branding of absent students as anti-national; SFI takes out protest march against school management
Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan: Thrissur school owners remarks spark controversy
Parents question branding of absent students as anti-national; SFI takes out protest march against school management
Vice-chairperson post sparks fresh rift among Congress rebels in Pala
The differences came to light after a section of the dissident councillors demanded that an understanding be reached on the vice-chairpersons post as well
NTPC Kayamkulam celebrates Independence Day
Krishnakali Sinha, president of the Navjyothi Ladies Club, appreciated the role of NTPC Kayamkulam in generating renewable energy through its floating solar plant
Actor S Devan Quits BJP, Resigns As Kerala Vice President; Says 'My Path Is Different'
Actor S Devan on Sunday announced his resignation as Kerala BJP vice president and from the party's primary membership at an event at Kanachikulangara Devi Temple here. He made the announcement while concluding his speech at the temple event,
My politics is based on the social ideals of Sree Narayana Guru. In the past five years, I have not seen them reflected in the BJP in Kerala. I have realised that the BJP State units current line does not agree with my political orientation guided by the Gurus ideals, says Devan
CPI(M) leader Rajeeve accuses Kerala CM of misleading public over Vande Mataram law
A CPI(M) leader refuted claims about a new Vande Mataram law. He stated Parliament did not mandate singing the song in full. The legislation instead penalizes disruption of its rendition. This move is seen as an attempt to legitimize an RSS agenda. The debate continues regarding the law's actual provisions for citizens.
The crisis commander | Merin Joseph, 36, Superintendent of Police, Kozhikode Rural, Kerala
The crisis commander Merin Joseph Superintendent of Police Kozhikode Rural Kerala
Pinarayi backs Satheesans stand against mining law, suspects move to privatise Keralas mining PSU
Kerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan supports Chief Minister VD Satheesan's stance. They oppose the Centre's mining bill, fearing weakened state fiscal powers. The bill restricts states from imposing certain mineral-related taxes and levies. This legislation could also negatively impact Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd.
An estimated 40 lakh school students are taking the Onam examinations, which will conclude on August 20. On August 16, the General Education department petitioned State Police Chief to conduct a detailed criminal inquiry into Instagram and YouTube channels that lure students by promising definitive clues about the mid-term Onam test papers
Vande Bharat Express To Kerala Gets Major Upgrade With 16 Coaches Starting 17 August For Onam Rush
Kerala Minister KM Shaji Says He Stands by His Call To Abandon PM SHRI
While in the opposition, Shaji had said that the Prime Minister's Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme should be thrown into the Arabian Sea
Keralam: Grand 'pookalam' prepared at Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur as Onam season begins
State Higher Education Minister said around 20 students of the college were facing difficulties following the Kerala Technology Universitys recent decision to allow only students who score 22 credits in Semester 4 to proceed to the next semester
Kerala Government Promises Detailed Probe Into Arunachal Student Death
In any case, a student committing suicide in this manner is deeply unfortunate. A proper investigation will be conducted into this. At the department level, I will contact the university and officially request them to conduct an inquiry into the matter, he said
Athachamayam Rally Heralds Start of 10-day Onam Festivities in Kerala
Thousands, across all age groups and from all walks of life, braved the intermittent rains and turned up to watch the colourful procession
CM Satheesan proposes to elevate Thripunithura as a heritage town at Athachamayam event
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan called upon the elected representatives from the region to come together beyond political lines and get a proper proposal made with the help of experts to elevate the stature of Thripunithura to a heritage town.
Officials said the investigation will likely lay the legal groundwork for a sweeping anti-corruption enquiry into the high-profile plan that turned into a fiasco amid a storm of hype, despite the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) governments active backing
National Anthem Compulsory at I-Day events, not Vande Mataram: Kerala Minister
Muraleedharan said the singing of Vande Mataram had been turned into a controversy, which was why it was not sung on Independence Day, and not due to any lack of respect for it.
Keralam CM VD Satheesan inaugurates Athachamayam rally for Onam
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Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kerala
Kochi: An Arunachal Pradesh native studying at an engineering college in Kothamangalam near here has been found dead in the room of a rented house, police said on Sunday, August 16. The deceased was identified as Michi Marpu (20), of Naharlagun in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, a third-year B Tech student at 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 .
20-year-old Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kothamangalam
A 20-year-old engineering student from Arunachal Pradesh was found dead at a rented house in Kothamangalam near Ernakulam, Kerala, police said on Sunday. The student, identified as Michi Marpu, was pursuing his third year of...
BJP's Anti-India Forces Charge On Kerala For Skipping 'Vande Mataram'
The BJP said it will challenge the state government both legally and politically over the exclusion, describing it as a direct insult to the Constitution
Onam 2026: Kerala Gears up for its Grandest Festival
With Athachamayam marking Atham, the first of the ten Onam days, celebrations will build steadily across Kerala over the coming days
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says Sports Departments preliminary inquiry into the failed bid to bring Messi to Kerala during the previous LDF governments tenure revealed very serious allegations
Keralam Governor hosts Independence Day reception at Raj Bhavan
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'Those who oppose 'Vande Mataram' don't know their mother'
Kerala University vice-chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal on Saturday said those who do not say Vande Mataram do not know who their mother is.
Vande Mataram skipped at State-level Independence Day function in Kerala
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan hoisted the national flag at the State-level Independence Day function at Central Stadium, and the ceremony was followed by the national anthem
Kerala University V-Cs Vande Mataram remark kicks up row
Mohanan Kunnummal says those opposing singing ofVande Mataram did not know who their mother was
72 inter-State tourist buses booked in Ernakulam for tax evasion
Demand notices issued to recover more than 1 crore in tax dues from the vehicles
Those opposing Vande Mataram don't know who their mother is: Kerala University VC
Those opposing Vande Mataram dont know who their mother is Kerala University VC
Train passengers to stage stand-up protest in Kozhikode on August 16
The Malabar Train Passengers Welfare Association says that neither new trains are being launched nor those cancelled during the pandemic are being restored.
Kerala varsity VC: Vande Mataram critics don
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal on Saturday, August 15, said those who do not say Vande Mataram do not know who their mother is. He was speaking at an RSS youth meet, Sankalp 2026 Yuva Sangamam, held at Manivila here. Addressing the gathering, Kunnummal said it was Bharat Mata who had entrusted children to 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 .
The Congress, he alleged, had proved that it was committed to the Hindutva agenda of the RSS and not to Indias secular nationalism
Ernakulam Bengaluru Vande Bharat gets 16 coaches
Under revised PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines, beneficiaries are required to bear 25% of the total project cost, amounting to 1 lakh; Kerala Leader of the Opposition says State governments decision to bow to anti-people conditions imposed by the Centre cannot be accepted
Man stabs parents to death in Keralas Idukki
Accused identified as Ajeesh, a resident of Ezhukumvayal. The crime came to light after he sent a video of the act to a former vicar of the Ezhukumvayal parish
Complaint filed over unauthorised Independence Day programme at Thekkinkadu Maidan
Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple manager approaches police after group allegedly holds event without Devaswom permission
HML uses drone seeding to restore 15 acres of eucalyptus land in Idukki
Harrisons Malayalam deploys aerial seeding with 24 native species at Pattumallay Estate, aiming to restore biodiversity while reducing labour costs and soil disturbance
Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram Shine in Jr Women's Hockey
On the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, Karnataka, Bihar, and Mizoram secured significant victories. Karnataka defeated Uttarakhand 6-1, Bihar beat Goa 6-0, and Mizoram overcame Kerala 2-0. Other matches saw Assam, Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu also win, with Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir receiving forfeit victories.
In Keralas Palakkad, a banyan tree that shares Indias birthday turns 80
The tree was planted by Vadakkeppattu Narayanan Nair, a Sanskrit scholar and Ayurveda physician from Vadavannur, at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947
Onam purchases to burn a hole in the pocket as prices soar
Rice, sugar and coconut oil prices soar ahead of Onam; traders seek government intervention to curb price rise
The authorities recently suspended a section clerk in this connection.
The authorities recently suspended a section clerk in this connection.
Preserve Keralas achievements in various sectors, Minister Mons Joseph urges people
He was inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations in Kottayam. Minister P.C. Vishnunadh, while hoisted the national flag at Pathanamthitta, says Independence Day is an occasion to remember with pride the achievements the country had made over the years
Avenues of professional reward opening up for artistes from tribal communities in Kerala
Eight artistes from Wayanad, four each from the Paniya and Kattunaika communities, attended a recent residential camp in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Testing labs to be set up at Pampa and Sannidhanam to ensure ghee quality
Dewaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan directs Travancore Dewaswom Board to check the quality of ghee brought in by devotees
SCTIMST unveils Chitra Core, its first coronary stent
This indigenous device aims to reduce stent-related complications such as restenosis and thrombosis, featuring a patented design with 30-40% less metal than conventional stents.
Kottarakara NSS union passes resolution against K.B. Ganesh Kumar, demands resignation
Union says the former Ministers actions have hurt the sentiments of the community and breached organisational discipline. Resolution argues that he owes his political ascent entirely to the NSS
Unite against social injustice, says Sports Minister Janeesh at Thrissur I-Day rally
Constitutional values under strain, says Minister; calls for collective fight against discrimination, drug abuse and social inequality
Kerala start-up wins accolades for transforming tender coconut waste into opportunity
Pocket Grower, based in Karigannoor, Kollam, recycles discarded tender coconut waste into a soil-free potting mixturea nutrient-rich growing medium for vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants; it recently won the Srishti ideathon held at College of Agriculture, Vellayani
D Sajith Babu appointed Kerala Chief Electoral Officer
Rathan U Kelkar, the previous Kerala CEO, was appointed Secretary to Chief Minister V D Satheesan after the UDF government came to power in May this year.
Vattiyurkavu emerges as hotbed of dengue, chikungunya cases
Administration to take up dengue and chikungunya prevention and control measures on a campaign mode for the next two weeks in the constituency
Vattiyurkavu emerges as hotbed of dengue, chikungunya cases
Administration to take up dengue and chikungunya prevention and control measures on a campaign mode for the next two weeks in the constituency
After a decade, zebras will again delight visitors to the Thiruvananthapuram zoo
The zebras, a male and a female aged five and three, are being brought from Vantara at Jamnagar in Gujarat. In exchange, a king cobra and a lion-tailed macaque will be handed over.
After a decade, zebras will again delight visitors to the Thiruvananthapuram zoo
The zebras, a male and a female aged five and three, are being brought from Vantara at Jamnagar in Gujarat. In exchange, a king cobra and a lion-tailed macaque will be handed over.
Kerala Govt Announces Bonus, Special Festival Allowance for Employees
The bonus is applicable to state government employees, employees of aided educational institutions and employees of local self-government institutions
Complaint seeks probe into Independence Day fiasco at Kozhikode Corporation in Kerala
Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation approaches Kerala Police seeking action over simultaneous singing of national anthem and national song during the Independence Day celebrations
Number of rail passengers grew by 9.07% in Thiruvananthapuram Division, says DRM
Inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations, Divyakant Chandrakar says the division recorded a revenue of 2,513.83 crore in the 2025-26 period
Indian worker returns from Saudi Arabia after serious site fall
Hyderabad: An Indian worker from Tamil Nadu, who suffered severe head, neck and shoulder injuries after falling from the second floor of a building site in Saudi Arabia, returned to Kerala on Friday, August 14, after three months of treatment. Shiju, a diploma holder in mechanical engineering from Kulasekaram town in Kanyakumari district, was working 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 .
I-Day celebrations held in Kollam
He highlighted the importance of democracy and the ongoing efforts to protect citizens from natural disasters, particularly praising the fishing communitys role in crisis response.
Palakkad railway division celebrates Independence Day
He pointed out the divisions performance, including its second rank among 69 railway divisions across the country.
