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Kerala Youth Arrested at Mumbai Airport with

A 22-year-old from Kerala was arrested at Mumbai Airport with nearly 5 kg of hydroponic weed valued at 1.73 crore. Kerala Youth Arrested at Mumbai Airport with 1.73 Crore Worth of Hydroponic Weed

Daily Kiran 14 Sep 2026 1:48 am

Opposition States Skip BRICS Meet, Six BJP Chief Ministers Join

Chief Minister VD Satheesan of Kerala, Tamil Nadu's Vijay, Karnataka's DK Shivakumar, Revanth Reddy and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu skipped the meeting.

NDTV 13 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

Kochi Corporation to roll out nutrient kits under TB eradication drive

Nutrient kits will be provided to those diagnosed with TB by tapping into Corporate Social Responsibility funds. Camps will be organised within Kochi Corporation limits to trace TB patients and extend treatment to them and their contacts during the first three months after detection.

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 9:26 pm

CPI(M)s extended Keralam State committee meet begins in Kozhikode

Open debate on a draft report prepared by the State committee on the problems plaguing the party gets under way

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 9:19 pm

Keralam CM welcomes Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

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The News Mill 13 Sep 2026 9:12 pm

Opposition CMs from Keralam, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu invited to BRICS gala dinner: Government sources

Prime Minister Modi hosted a splendid BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, which saw the participation of chief ministers from opposition-led states. The summit concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, emphasizing the need for reforms in global governance and the inclusion of developing countries. The event also showcased a cultural performance that honored the shared heritage and diversity of the BRICS community.

The Economic Times 13 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

MalaysianPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meets Kanthapuram

The Prime Minister, who arrived in Kozhikode after attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi, held discussions with Kanthapuram on issues including global peace, education and social development

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 9:03 pm

Historic Cochin gymnasium rejects Corporations rent proposal

The Corporation secretary has been asked to hear the gym authorities before taking a decision on the matter, says Mayor V.K. Minimol.

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 8:14 pm

Historic Cochin gymnasium rejects Corporations rent proposal

The Corporation secretary has been asked to hear the gym authorities before taking a decision on the matter, says Mayor V.K. Minimol.

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 8:14 pm

MP: CM Yadav slams Congress leadership while highlighting Ladli Behna benefits

Digital Desk | Agar Malwa (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday strongly criticised the Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and the Nehru-Gandhi family, while addressing a large gathering during the distribution of funds under the Ladli Behna Yojana in Agar Malwa. Yadav said a leader was coming to the state bringing an echo of lies. He alleged that neither Rahul Gandhi nor his mother, grandfather, maternal uncle, nor the entire family had ever done any good for the country, yet he now sought to speak for the people and the youth. The Chief Minister claimed the public knew the truth well and questioned why Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and later leaders never contested elections from Delhi. He said they avoided Delhi because people there knew them too well, choosing Raebareli and Amethi instead, and that Rahul Gandhi had now moved to Wayanad. Yadav mocked the decision, saying people joked he went to Kerala only because the sea stopped him from going further. He accused the Congress of pointing fingers at the judiciary and the armed forces, while claiming that Indias democracy and technological advances, including the Election Commissions systems, had earned global recognition, with even US President Donald Trump referring to Indias ID card model. Turning to the scheme, Yadav said the government had transferred more than Rs 55,000 crore into the accounts of beneficiaries under Ladli Behna Yojana despite earlier Congress hollow claims that the scheme would fail due to lack of funds. He said that around four lakh women in the state were now setting up small and medium enterprises, evolving from self-help group members into entrepreneurs, Namo Didis and Lakhpati Didis. Highlighting local development, the Chief Minister said Agar Malwa had transformed from an area of scattered houses and poor roads under previous Congress rule into a developing urban centre. He mentioned improved connectivity allowing travel to Ujjain in 40 minutes, upcoming four-lane roads and a Rs 4,000 crore potato-based industry. Over 10,000 sisters from Agar alone were benefiting from the scheme, he added, and announced a law college building in the area linked to the Baba Baijnath shrine. Yadav also recalled the BJP governments success in eliminating Naxalism in Balaghat and the dacoit menace in the Chambal region under previous BJP chief ministers. He maintained that the government was working continuously for the welfare of women, farmers, youth and the poor.

bhaskarlive 13 Sep 2026 8:13 pm

Keralam explores various options to tide over power shortage: Minister

Sunny Joseph says it is difficult to specify how long the power shortage will continue. Reduced availability of power amid deficient rainfall and a sharp increase in consumption have contributed to the crisis

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 8:05 pm

Keralam considers costlier power purchases amid electricity shortage

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The News Mill 13 Sep 2026 7:57 pm

Tourists hit as ferry services to two Kochi prime jetties remain stalled

SWTD attributes the delay in resuming services to the Mattancherry jetty to the pending dredging of its premises. It says the Kamalakadavu jetty is yet to be handed over by CSML despite the completion of pontoon and allied works.

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:55 pm

Honour for man who drove Tirurs last bullock cart

77-year-old Ahmed Bava Thekkepeediyekkal drove bullock carts for nearly four decades, carrying essential goods through narrow roads and village paths around Tirur

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:35 pm

IISER Thiruvananthapuram assistant professor found dead

The police are yet to ascertain the cause of death

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:31 pm

Vallasadya season to conclude at Aranmula

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Admit Chandrasekharan murder as an irreparable mistake, K.K. Rema demands CPI(M)

Her remarks come against the backdrop of CPI(M)s extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode, convened to review the partys political and organisational shortcomings

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:23 pm

Senior Keralam CPI(M) leader Baby John dies at 74

John served as the Thrissur district secretary and State secretariat member of the party, and was a key organiser of the Left movement in the district

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:18 pm

Two held in alleged robbery bid

Search on for two others suspects who escaped from the spot

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:15 pm

Two held in alleged robbery bid

Search on for two others suspects who escaped from the spot

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:15 pm

Two held with suspected ganja

The seized ganja is estimated to have a market value of around 1 lakh, say the police

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 7:07 pm

New initiative to guide Tavanur students towards careers

The project to provide guidance on higher education, competitive examinations, professional courses, career choices, and employment opportunities

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 6:50 pm

Drug trafficking: two more nabbed from Noida

Police sources say one of the arrested was a major supplier who procured drugs in large quantities from Delhi and supplied them to Keralam through hired carriers and peddlers

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 6:42 pm

Pawan Kalyan thanks Kerala for hospitality during treatment

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister says his stay was marked by healing, peace and memorable experiences; Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan wishes him a complete recovery and good health

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 6:19 pm

Keralam Allocates Rs 551.50 Crore for Sabarimala Pilgrimage Preparations

The latest allocation of Rs 551.5011 crore is higher than the amount earmarked for Sabarimala preparations in the previous two financial years

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 6:14 pm

CPI(M) Keralam State committee to directly address local organisational issues

CPI(M) Keralam State secretary M.V. Govindan says there is a dire need to change the behaviour of a section of leaders, their conversational styles, and functioning

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 5:11 pm

Kerala High Court prescribes timelines for speedy disposal of bail applications

Kerala High Court specifies that regular bail applications should be disposed of within two weeks and anticipatory bail pleas within six weeks

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 4:50 pm

House break-in attempt: Assam native held in Keralams Thrissur

Police say 22-year-old broke into a house near Manathala Block Office and attempted to steal valuables

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 4:21 pm

House break-in attempt: Assam native held in Keralams Thrissur

Police say 22-year-old broke into a house near Manathala Block Office and attempted to steal valuables

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 4:21 pm

Forced Doping of Student-Athletes To Be Investigated: Keralam Minister

The allegations were reportedly made by a parent of an affected student-athlete against a coach in Palakkad

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 4:02 pm

Kapil Sibal calls for 10-year ban on politicians switching parties mid-term

Legislators changing political parties mid-term weakens their accountability, both to the citizens and within parties, Kapil Sibal said

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 3:56 pm

KWA to set up 50-lakh-litre tank at Thammanam to address water woes of Kochi

The new tank will replace the 35 lakh-litre tank the utility had earlier proposed in place of the destroyed chamber of the Thammanam tank

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 3:39 pm

Ambulance Drivers Strike Cannot Be Allowed in Keralam: K Muraleedharan

He was referring to the strike announced by Kaniv-108 ambulance drivers and employees across the state over their wage demands

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 3:33 pm

Revised design clears hurdle for Pavangad ROB approach road

The Kerala State Electricity Board had served a notice to the Public Works Department directing it to stop piling work after 110-kV and 11-kV underground power cables were found passing through the site where the approach road was being constructed

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 3:24 pm

M.A. Baby blames creation of false perception for CPI(M)s debacle in Keralam

We should have been more alert in exposing and defeating the narrative, M.A. Baby said while opening the partys three-day extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 15,000 to Kerala man after delay in releasing deceased wife's savings

A Kerala consumer commission ordered Bank of India to pay compensation. The bank delayed releasing a deceased woman's savings to her elderly husband. This delay caused significant hardship and mental agony for the complainant. The commission found deficiency in service and unfair trade practices by the bank. The bank must now pay Rs 10,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 litigation costs.

The Economic Times 13 Sep 2026 1:37 pm

Keralam govt allocates Rs 551 crore for Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the government has allocated 551.5 crore to the PWD for preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season, up from 377.8 crore in 2025-26 and 326.97 crore in 2024-25.

The Economic Times 13 Sep 2026 1:02 pm

Poothrikka panchayat bypoll triggers speculations as Twenty20 downplays BJP bonhomie

While the move has raised questions over the stability of the alliance, insiders from both the parties claim it as a sheer pragmatic approach

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 12:11 pm

Kanthapuram Says Samastha Decrees Cannot Be Altered for Individuals or Parties

The circular drew criticism, with several political leaders including Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan speaking out against it

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 12:00 pm

Drug-induced gang rape: Four accused remanded in judicial custody in Kozhikode

The custody of the accused will be sought for a detailed interrogation as the police suspect the involvement of more persons in the incident

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 11:45 am

Leopard Spotted on Retaining Wall Near Bannari Amman Temple

Every day, thousands of devotees from various parts of Tamil Nadu and the neighbouring states of Kerala and Karnataka visit the temple.

Deccan Chronicle 13 Sep 2026 11:24 am

Sajan Prakash: Indias First Swimmer to Qualify Directly for the Olympics

Sajan Prakash, born in Kerala, becomes Indias first swimmer to qualify directly for the Olympics, marking a significant milestone in Indian sports. Sajan Prakash: Indias First Swimmer to Qualify Directly for the Olympics

Daily Kiran 13 Sep 2026 11:23 am

Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR

Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd is setting its sights on expansion in various states, including Telangana, Keralam, and Delhi-NCR, while pivoting towards a physical plus digital healthcare model driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The healthcare major is actively evaluating strategic opportunities in Telangana, Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh to selectively deepen its presence in identified markets, Manipal Health Enterprises said in its annual report for FY26. Manipal Hospitals continues to evaluate inorganic growth opportunities across Karnataka; Maharashtra and Goa, including the Mumbai-Pune economic corridor; and Eastern India, comprising West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Sikkim, it said. A key pillar of its upcoming infrastructure is the greenfield project in Juhu, Mumbai. The group recently completed the acquisition of the remaining land and building for this project for a total consideration of Rs 495 crore, of which Rs 130 crore is payable subject to the ...

Business Standard 13 Sep 2026 11:05 am

Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR; bets on AI-led healthcare

Manipal Health Enterprises plans significant expansion across several Indian states. The company is adopting a digital-physical healthcare model driven by Artificial Intelligence. Strategic acquisitions and a new greenfield project in Mumbai are underway. Investments focus on AI-enabled nursing and patient monitoring systems. The healthcare major aims to add over 2,400 beds by the year 2030.

The Economic Times 13 Sep 2026 10:44 am

CPI(M) extended state committee to conduct post-poll review from today

Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 13 (IANS) The CPI(M)s extended Kerala State Committee will begin a three-day meeting in Kozhikode on Sunday to conduct a comprehensive political and organisational review following the partys major defeat in the recent Assembly elections. CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby will inaugurate the meeting at the AKG Auditorium attached to the partys district committee office. The deliberations are expected to examine the political, ideological and organisational factors that contributed to the electoral setback and identify measures needed to rebuild the party. The meeting comes at a crucial stage as the CPI(M) attempts to regain political direction, strengthen its grassroots machinery and reconnect with voters. The leadership is expected to undertake a critical and self-critical assessment of the partys functioning, extending beyond the immediate reasons for the defeat to the deeper weaknesses exposed during the election. The discussions are also likely to focus on the partys political messaging, campaign strategy, organisational coordination and ability to understand changing public expectations. Corrective measures aimed at improving communication between the leadership, party units and the public could figure prominently. As many as 307 delegates will participate in the meeting. Kerala-based Politburo members M.A. Baby, Pinarayi Vijayan, M.V. Govindan and A. Vijayaraghavan will attend. Five other Politburo members -- K. Balakrishnan, B.V. Raghavulu, Ashok Dhawale, Viju Krishnan and U. Vasuki -- will participate as observers. Central Committee members from Kerala, State Secretariat and State Committee members, district secretariat members and office-bearers of affiliated organisations will also be present. Unlike its conventional review process, the CPI(M) began its assessment from the grassroots after the election results. Usually, the State Committee prepares the initial review and circulates it among lower committees for discussion. This time, however, the party first collected the views of organisational units at different levels. The CPI(M) also sought direct feedback from members of the public to understand the reasons behind its defeat and perceptions about the partys performance. Those responses, internal discussions and guidelines issued by the Central Committee were incorporated into the review report. The State Committee subsequently examined and approved the document. It was then circulated among party units for further discussion. The final report and feedback gathered during that exercise will form the basis of the three-day deliberations in Kozhikode.

bhaskarlive 13 Sep 2026 9:28 am

Devaswom begins wall construction at Madayipara to keep vehicles out

A stone boundary wall is being constructed along the road from Eripuram towards the Naval Academy to prevent vehicles from entering the ecologically preserved Madayipara

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 12:28 am

Political Tensions Escalate Over Keralas Electricity Crisis

Political conflict intensifies in Kerala as former KSEB chairman criticizes ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan over electricity supply agreements. Political Tensions Escalate Over Keralas Electricity Crisis

Daily Kiran 12 Sep 2026 11:03 pm

PM SHRI scheme rollout, IUML Opposition test Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan faces challenges implementing the central PM SHRI school scheme. His ally, the IUML, has raised objections, delaying the decision-making process. A cabinet sub-committee was formed to discuss the scheme's implementation, but it has not yet met. The Union Education Ministry has urged the state government to decide on the scheme's adoption. Satheesan is now consulting allies and other Congress-ruled states for guidance.

The Economic Times 12 Sep 2026 10:46 pm

Kochi airport launches robot for enhanced passenger assistance and cultural promotion

In the first phase, the robot has been deployed at Kalangan, the art museum located in the domestic security hold area

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:22 pm

Murali wants ESMA invoked to stop ambulance workers strike

Health Minister writes to Home Minister seeking steps to prevent strikes and ensure smooth operation of ambulance services. The Kerala State 108 Ambulance Employees Union has announced a 24-hour strike from 8 a.m. on September 17.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:07 pm

Man in custody allegedly assaults cops in Kochi

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:00 pm

Health officials sound caution as soaring temperature triggers fresh wave of fever cases in Ernakulam

The district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in the State, while dengue and leptospirosis cases also persist

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:58 pm

National Commission for Women Demands Report on Gruesome Murders in Kerala

The National Commission for Women has sought a report on the brutal murders of a woman and child in Attappady, Kerala, urging swift police action. National Commission for Women Demands Report on Gruesome Murders in Kerala

Daily Kiran 12 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

Keralam Chief Minister calls for timely legal amendments to face challenges posed by tech

The tendency to copy creative works and violate copyright has been rising with the advancement of technology, says V.D. Satheesan

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

Keralam Chief Minister calls for timely legal amendments to face challenges posed by tech

The tendency to copy creative works and violate copyright has been rising with the advancement of technology, says V.D. Satheesan

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:21 pm

Electricity crisis an opportunity to find a solution, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The Chief Minister says the energy crisis is on the priority list of his government and that it is high time the State formulated a modern power policy

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 9:15 pm

Deadlock among rebel Congress leaders opens door for KC(M) in Pala municipality

Rebel Congress councillors, whose alliance with the LDF helped wrest control of the municipality, have failed to reach a consensus on the municipal vice-chairpersons post despite multiple rounds of discussions. KC(M), which had earlier decided against staking claim to any post, mulls fielding candidate for the September 16 election

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:59 pm

UDF against PM-SHRI, but options being examined, says Keralam Education Minister

While the UDF government is bound to consider the agreement signed by its predecessor, it does not imply that PM SHRI will be implemented, says Samsudheen

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:46 pm

Malaysian PM confirms discussion held with India about extradition of fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday confirmed that the issue of extradition of fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik did come up during discussions held with India on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi. In private discussions, of course, these engagements continue, Ibrahim, who held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday morning, told NDTV in an exclusive interview while responding to a question on the whether the extradition issue came up for discussion during the meeting. We thought we should keep it very private to protect the interests of both nations. But we, of course, put it on the priority list for building trust and relationships between our countries, Ibrahim added. He noted that Malaysia needs to ensure the rule of law on the issue of extradition. We have some understanding of it (extradition demand), but we need to do it very cautiously, he said. Respect the rule of law and the importance of these bilateral relations. Controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik currently lives in Malaysia as a permanent resident while remaining a wanted fugitive in India on charges of hate speech and money laundering. He moved to Malaysia in 2016 after investigations against him and his network, including the Islamic Research Foundation and Peace TV, were initiated by the Indian authorities. Naik was later granted permanent residency in Malaysia. A formal request has been submitted by India for his extradition and Malaysia has maintained that it will cooperate through established legal channels. The Malaysian PM also said that he does not agree with all the views of Kerala-based Islamic cleric Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliar, who recently stirred controversy with his remarks that women should remain confined to their homes and should not enter the public sphere. Ibrahim is scheduled to meet the cleric in Kozhikode on Sunday. The visiting PM said that he would tell the cleric to his face that Malaysia guarantees women equal rights. He also noted that Malaysia has more female students in their universities and highlighted that his wife is a medical doctor and their children, including the girls, have been given all the opportunities to study and to have freedom.

bhaskarlive 12 Sep 2026 8:42 pm

Argument over childs assault led to double murder in Keralams Attappady: police

Provat Das, a native of West Bengal, is accused of killing a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:42 pm

M.A. Baby to open CPI(M) extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode on September 13

The meeting aims to address recent electoral setbacks faced by the CPI(M)-led LDF, alongside discussions on the EDs investigations into former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Beypore MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

CPI(M), CPI deny political or legal variance on EDs attempt to target Pinarayi Vijayan

LDF will resist as one any Central agency seeking to play politics at the Centres behest, says CPI Keralam secretary Binoy Viswam

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

Keralam issues guidelines to remove unauthorised flex boards, initiate prosecution against offenders

The guidelines were issued based on the orders of the Kerala High Court, which has, at regular intervals, issued orders directing the complete removal of unauthorised banners, flex boards, flag decorations and similar materials installed in public places, roadsides, footpaths, handrails, centre medians and traffic islands in the State

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

Kerala power war turns personal as former KSEB chief hits back at Vijayan

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 12 (IANS) The political war over Kerala's worsening power crisis has taken a sharper turn with former KSEB Chairman B. Ashok launching an unusually strong attack on former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the cancellation of the long-term power purchase agreements. IAS officer Ashok dismissed Vijayan's criticism of the cancellation as an attempt to blame officials for decisions taken during the previous LDF regime. He said the official records relating to the agreements were available and could establish the facts. There was no lapse on the part of KSEB officials in the matter, he asserted. The exchange, however, carries a backstory that goes beyond the present dispute over power procurement. Ashok, a 1998-batch IAS officer, had a particularly contentious relationship with the previous government. He was suspended by the Vijayan government in April this year following an interview in which he was alleged to have criticised the functioning of the then LDF government. The charges against him included speaking to the media without permission and allegedly tarnishing the image of the government. He remained under suspension for about one-and-a-half months before the newly elected V.D. Satheesan government reinstated him in June. Against this backdrop, Ashok's latest broadside against Vijayan assumes an added political significance. His sarcastic reference to memory lapses and his allegation that the former Chief Minister was trying to escape responsibility by blaming officials have given a personal edge to what is otherwise a technical dispute over power contracts. Vijayan, in a detailed Facebook post, had blamed the Oommen Chandy-led UDF government for the present power crisis and rejected the argument that the cancellation of the 465 MW long-term agreement under the previous LDF government was responsible for the shortage. The present Satheesan government has blamed this cancellation for the present night blackout, which has left people fuming, as during the decade-long Vijayan rule, power outages were rare. He said the original agreement, signed in 2015 during the previous UDF government, had legal deficiencies as it was entered into without prior approval from the regulatory commission or the government. The LDF government, he said, had subsequently fought to retain the agreement and even approached the Supreme Court. Vijayan also claimed that the LDF government had managed higher peak demand of around 6,100 MW without resorting to power cuts by purchasing electricity at higher rates and entering into power-swapping arrangements with other states. Ashok, however, argued that the present crisis reflected a failure of long-term planning, particularly the absence of adequate storage systems for renewable energy generated during the day for use at night. Vijayan has alleged that the UDF government is deliberately creating a power shortage to push the KSEB into a crisis and eventually facilitate privatisation of the electricity sector. Ashok, meanwhile, has maintained that such allegations cannot conceal the actual administrative and technical issues facing the state's power sector. With power shortages and the possibility of further restrictions already causing public concern, the Ashok-Vijayan confrontation is likely to keep the controversy alive, bringing back into focus not only the disputed power contracts but also the political and administrative battles that surrounded them.

bhaskarlive 12 Sep 2026 8:23 pm

Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance

The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance

The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

700 g of hashish oil seized from interstate bus in Thrissur

Youth held during Operation Toofan inspection in Peechi; police probe interstate drug trafficking network

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:19 pm

MSF student leader assaulted by gang in Chavakkad

The police launch probe after 21-year-old reportedly beaten up.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:17 pm

MSF student leader assaulted by gang in Chavakkad

The police launch probe after 21-year-old reportedly beaten up.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:17 pm

Kochi Corporation to restrict subsidy on biomedical waste collection amid opposition protest

All except exempted categories to pay 20 per kg plus GST; subsidised rate fixed at 12 per kg, reducing Corporations subsidy component to 8 from the earlier 28

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

Kochi Corporation to restrict subsidy on biomedical waste collection amid opposition protest

All except exempted categories to pay 20 per kg plus GST; subsidised rate fixed at 12 per kg, reducing Corporations subsidy component to 8 from the earlier 28

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

Accounting course equips armed forces personnel for post-retirement careers

The four-month course was conducted under the Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence, and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India as part of an initiative to expand post-service employment opportunities for armed forces personnel.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 7:58 pm

Profcon calls for end to discrimination against women in professional education

he 30th Global Professional Students Conference (Profcon) at Ahalia Campus in Kanjikode, Palakkad, has spotlighted the pressing issue of discrimination against women in professional education, particularly during internships.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 7:54 pm

Dog vaccination key to ending rabies deaths, not routine vaccination of people: Study

Expanding vaccination coverage among dogs, rather than introducing routine pre-exposure rabies vaccination for children, is the most effective and cost-effective strategy to eliminate human rabies deaths in Kerala, according to a new study published ...

Web Dunia 12 Sep 2026 7:49 pm

Ayyappa Paniker Foundation announces Kavya Drishyam reel competition

The competition aims to visualise poetic imagination against the backdrop of the digital age with the help of technology. The contest will accept entries shot on cameras or mobile phones, as well as those created using AI and animation technologies.

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 7:36 pm

Kochi police deploy 15-member team to trace suspected Bangladeshi man

The team comprises cops from the Palarivattom station and members of the special operation groups from other stations

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 7:35 pm