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A 26-year-old model from Delhi, who came to Kerala for the shooting of an advertisement, tragically drowned in a waterlogged quarry in Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, according to a report. The deceased has been identified as Divyanshu Joshi, a resident of Ambedkar Nagar, Delhi. He was part of a four-member team who had come to shoot an advertisement for a Delhi-based garment manufacturing company, reported Manorama Online. The incident occurred at Pettimala rock quarry in Mudakkuzha Panchayat near Kuruppumpady. Entry to the quarry is strictly prohibited due to previous incidents of drowning in the area, according to the news outlet. The water body in the quarry is more than 100 feet deep and has multiple rock layers. Kodanad police stated that the team was scheduled to obtain permission from the panchayat on Friday, as the office was closed for Bakr-id. On Thursday, a few members of the team visited the site to check the shooting location. When they arrived, Joshi entered the water as another person in the team tried to shoot a video. However, Joshi sank into a deep section of the quarry, added the report. The Kerala Fire and Rescue Services reportedly arrived immediately after they were informed and launched a search operation. Joshi was found from a depth of around 30 feet and was rushed to Perumbavoor Taluk Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His body has been moved to the hospital mortuary for further procedures.
12 arrested for attack on ED officials after search at Vijayan residence
Thiruvananthapuram: Police on Thursday said it has arrested 12 people so far in connection with the violent attack on vehicles belonging to ED officials who had searched the rented residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan a day earlier. Police also said more arrests may follow, as a few others, including local CPI(M) leader 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 .
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Though it's been two days since the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the money laundering case involving his daughter Veena Vijayan, Chief Minister V D Sateeshan has maintained a strategic silence despite the public protests following the raids descending into chaos. Although the Chief Minister was bombarded by questions about the law and order situation during his visit to Panakkad, the IUML supremos residence, he refused to comment. The mediapersons had met him after he landed at Kochi International Airport after his official visit to Delhi, but the Chief Minister stayed mum. He had earlier taken the same stand to media queries regarding the ED in Delhi. Speculations are that Sateeshans silence is indicative of his stance that raids by a central agency had nothing to do with the state. Though it evolved into a law and order crisis, the chief minister is of the view that Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala should be the one handling it. However, political pundits say that Sateeshan realises that this is a double-edged sword. Though the Congress has maintained that ED is the BJPs political tool to corner political opponents, issuing a statement against the central agency at this point will be interpreted as an overt support for Pinarayi Vijayan, a staunch opponent of the Congress and Sateeshan. That said, the CPI(M) and Pinarayi Vijayan himself have minced no words in attacking Congress during the raids. For a long time, the ED has wanted to conduct a search at my house. I feel that this search would give great satisfaction to certain people, especially to someone like Rahul Gandhi, Vijayan said. The CPM has decided to raise the ED raids as a political issue at various levels and is targeting the Congress and the central agency alike. Though he is yet to react to this, many feel that Sateeshan will have to break his silence sooner or later, since the Assembly sessions are set to start soon.
Shukla Retained As Bengal Mens Head Coach; Tiwary, Saha, Majumdar Named Age-group Coaches
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has retained former India all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla as head coach of the Bengal senior mens team for the 202627 domestic cricket season, while appointing former Maharashtra batter Surendra Bhave as his deputy. The CAB had invited applications for a broader set of coaching roles on April 24, sparking speculation that Shuklas tenure might end after Bengal were beaten in the Ranji Trophy semi-finals by eventual champions Jammu and Kashmir in Kalyani. But the CAB confirmed his continuation on Thursday after an independent screening process was over, comprising a panel of Arun Lal, Devang Gandhi, and Kalyan Choudhury. The evaluation was conducted strictly independently through comprehensive interviews, ensuring a fair, meritbased and unbiased selection process, it said in a statement. Shukla, who has been in charge of the Bengal senior mens team since 2022, guided Bengal to playing the Ranji Trophy final in 2022/23 and two semifinals. Bhave, who made 7,971 runs from 97 first-class matches at an average of 58.18, brings vast coaching experience and was also a member of the selection committee who picked the 2011 Mens ODI World Cup winning team. Bhave, who will additionally serve as the teams batting consultant, has previously coached Maharashtra, Punjab, and Odisha in domestic cricket. For the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, Bengal is placed alongside Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Services, Gujarat, Kerala, Delhi, and Odisha. For the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, Bengal are in Group A alongside reigning champions Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Baroda, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Karnataka, and Mizoram. For the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Bengal are in Group D with Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tripura, Odisha, Assam, and Pondicherry. Bhave, who will additionally serve as the teams batting consultant, has previously coached Maharashtra, Punjab, and Odisha in domestic cricket. For the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, Bengal is placed alongside Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Services, Gujarat, Kerala, Delhi, and Odisha. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Anustup Majumdar, who played 103 first-class matches and scored 5,962 runs at an average of 41.40 for Bengal, has retired after a 22year career to take charge as the mens under-16 head coach and will be assisted by Gautam Shome (Jr). Article Source: IANS
ED Raid Violence: Over 300 Booked in Kerala
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing the money-laundering case involving former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans daughter Veena T, will summon her for further questioning. The ED sources have confirmed that Veena's phone was seized during the inspection held on Wednesday in Thiruvananthapuram. The CMRL-Exalogic case is a major political and financial scandal centring on alleged illegal payoffs made by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) to Exalogic Solutions, an IT firm owned by T. Veena. A notice will be issued to Veena to appear for questioning without delay, and there will also be an inspection of property details, according to Manorama Online. ED sources indicated that this will not be too late. The public protests following raids conducted on the locations linked to Veena, including her fathers residence in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur, had descended into chaos, with ED officials coming under attack from the mob. Following yesterday's inspection, the ED had frozen Rs 18.36 crore in 242 accounts, including that of Veena. The examination of Veenas digital devices will likely be carried out in her presence before being sent for forensic examination. Reports hint that the EDs initial strategy was to question Veena only after the CMRL officials. However, the violence has prompted the ED to change its strategy in the wake of massive protests and violence during the raid. The current decision is to immediately issue a summons to Veena and take strict action if she does not appear. If Veena goes to court against the summons, the ED will likely inform the court that she could not record her statement properly due to severe protests. In this context, the ED argues that it is necessary to summon her to the office for questioning. Therefore, the violence in Thiruvananthapuram is sure to be a big setback for Veena Vijayan legally and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan politically.
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As the ED teams were leaving Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in three cars, violence broke out.
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New Delhi, May 28: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched significant operations on Wednesday targeting the prominent Kerala-based company Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), its directors, and Veena, the daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The ED conducted raids at ten locations across Kerala and Bengaluru, including Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Bengaluru. ... Read more ED Conducts Major Raids Linked to Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans Daughter
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PTI Thiruvananthapuram ED raids linked to the financial dealings between former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans daughters firm and a sand mining company triggered attacks on central agency officials in the state capital and statewide protests by CPI(M) leaders and workers on Wednesday. Severe violence broke out outside Vijayans rented residence after ED officials completed []
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ED raids Pinarayi Vijayan's homes, CPI(M) workers hit streets
Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's homes. CPI(M) workers protested these actions, viewing them as politically motivated. The searches are linked to payments made by a company to individuals for suspected fictitious expenses. Vijayan's daughter is also under scrutiny. The CPI(M) accused the BJP of receiving support from the Congress in targeting Vijayan.
After raiding premises linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his son-in-law and former minister Mohamed Riyas and others in connection with the CMRL money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has frozen approximately 18.36 crore across 242 bank accounts identified during the search operations. The ED said it found several incriminating records and accounts, digital evidences, investments and bank FD. The recovered evidences are being analysed, the agency stated. The searches were conducted at 10 locations in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Bengaluru. Premises linked to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) Managing Director S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, his son Saran S. Kartha, Pinarayi's daughter Veena T. and her company Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd were among those searched. CMRL, a publicly listed company, has nearly 49 per cent public shareholding, while Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC), a state PSU, holds over 13 per cent stake in the company as of March 2023. The case traces back to income tax department searches conducted in January 2019, during which alleged fake expense amounting to around 130 crore was detected. According to the ED, CMRL later admitted before the Income Tax Settlement Commission (ITSC) that several bogus expenses had been booked. The ITSC reportedly noted that these funds were used for bribing various individuals. Following the tax findings, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) initiated a corporate fraud investigation under directions from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Based on the SFIO probe, the ED launched a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). CMRL had challenged the ED investigation before the Kerala High Court, arguing that there was no predicate offence to justify a PMLA probe. In April 2024, the court had granted interim protection from coercive action. However, the legal position changed after the SFIO filed a prosecution complaint on April 3, 2025, before the Additional Sessions Court-VII in Ernakulam, naming Sasidharan Kartha and 12 others in connection with alleged corporate fraud offences scheduled under the PMLA. On May 26, the Kerala High Court dismissed CMRLs writ petition, holding that the ED was legally empowered to initiate investigations and noting that a predicate offence now existed in light of the SFIO complaint. According to the SFIO findings cited by the ED, Sasidharan Kartha and his son allegedly received cumulative remuneration of 30.63 crore between FY 2015-16 and FY 2022-23 despite the company not paying dividends during the period. Investigators also alleged that fictitious cash expenses worth 182 crore were booked over a span of 15 years and that these funds were used for bribery payments. Another allegation relates to payments of 91 crore towards transport services to firms allegedly controlled by the Kartha family. The ED stated that one of the alleged fake expenses involved payments made to Veena's Exalogic Solutions, purportedly for IT consultancy services. According to investigators, Exalogic received 2.78 crore from CMRL without providing corresponding services. The agency also alleged that Empower India Capital Investment Pvt Ltd, operated by Sasidharan Kartha, extended loans totaling 50 lakh to Exalogic despite delays in repayment.
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Not Spontaneous: Probe Team On Attack During Kerala Searches
During the search operation, one of the ED teams was attacked by a group of people after the conclusion of the operation at the premises of Veena and P Vijayan at Thiruvananthapuram, the Enforcement Directorate said
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On April 3, 2025, when the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) received sanction to prosecute Pinarayi Vijayans daughter, Veena T., in an alleged corporate fraud case under Section 447 of the Companies Acta scheduled offence under the PMLAthe entire CPI(M) leadership was in Madurai, attending the partys 24th Congress. Veena and her firm, Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, have been accused of receiving 2.7 crore in allegedly illegal payments from the mining company CMRL, owned by Sasidharan Kartha. As news of the development broke during the party congress, senior CPI(M) leaders found themselves having to defend Vijayan. Echoing the position taken by several Kerala leaders, former general secretary Prakash Karat said the party would address the issue both politically and legally. However, there were reports of differences within the Politburo itself over how to tackle the issue. In fact, Bengal state secretary and Politburo member Md Salim said at a press conference that the decision on whether to pursue legal action rested with the concerned partyin other words, Veena herself. On Wednesday (May 27), as the Enforcement Directorate raided premises linked to CMRL and its subsidiaries, as well as the residences of Veena and Pinarayi Vijayan, the party leadership closed ranks in defence of the former chief minister, portraying the action as an attack on the party itself. The ED maintains that its investigation so far has shown that proceeds of crime were generated by the management of CMRL, led by Kartha and Veena, and that the searches were conducted to collect evidence related to money laundering. According to the ED, intelligence gathered during the investigation indicated that Veena was residing with her father, Pinarayi Vijayan, and therefore, the premises where she was staying were included in the searches. When the search team reached the premises where she was residing, her father [Vijayan] was also present, the ED said in a note issued after the raidssuggesting that, as of now, the case does not directly involve the former chief minister and that the EDs action was focused on Veena. Nevertheless, as the raids began, the CPI(M) state secretariat convened an emergency meeting and later issued a statement alleging that the raid at Vijayans residence was part of a political vendetta. The statement said the party strongly protests the political witch-hunt being carried out by the Enforcement Directorate against CPI(M) Politburo member and Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan. The party has called for statewide protests by its cadres at all levels and has also urged Left Democratic Front (LDF) allies to join the agitation. Notably, an emotionally charged crowd of CPI(M) workers allegedly confronted and attacked ED officials as they were leaving Vijayans rented residence after the raids. Interestingly, there are clear signs that the CPI(M) is strategically using the episode at multiple levels. A key strategy appears to involve directing public anger over the raids primarily against the Congressthe CPI(M)s principal political rival in Keralaand its leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, even though the ED is a central agency under the BJP-led Union government. Following the raids, Vijayan said that the Enforcement Directorates actions would probably give great satisfaction to certain people, such as Rahul Gandhi. The ED has wanted to conduct searches inside the house for quite some time. It appears that this gives great satisfaction to certain people, especially someone like Rahul Gandhi. Because Rahul Gandhi had asked why Pinarayi Vijayans house was not being raided or why he was not being arrested, he said, while also framing the episode as part of the BJPs calculated attacks against the opposition and its leaders. The Congress position is that the ED can continue targeting parties other than their own. None of this is going to finish us off. We see this only as a beginning. Nobody should imagine that actions of this kind can weaken or break us, Vijayan said. The party state secretariat also adopted a similar line, alleging that the raids were part of an attempt to politically target the former chief minister. It should also be noted that these actions came immediately after CM V. D. Satheesan met the prime minister and union ministers. Similar attacks were carried out in Delhi against Arvind Kejriwal by the BJP and central agencies with Congress support, the state secretariat said. Incidentally, CPI(M) cadres raised anti-ED-Modi-VD slogans in large numbers. Keralas home minister Ramesh Chennithala refuted these allegations and said that not even the home department or police in the state had any idea of the raids. He also dismissed allegations that there was a planned connection between Chief Minister V. D. Satheesans visit to Delhi and the subsequent ED raids. Meeting the prime minister after assuming office as chief minister was an administrative necessity, said the home minister. Chennithala mocked the CPI(M)s allegation that the BJP and Congress were jointly targeting anti-BJP leaders, saying such propaganda was an overreach. Meanwhile, state secretary M. V. Govindan alleged that CMRL itself had stated that two persons who are currently members of the state cabinet received money from the company and had admitted to receiving it. Yet, he claimed, no action had been taken against them. Notably, the allegation stems from the discovery of the initials of certain Kerala political leaders in a diary allegedly maintained by Sasidharan Kartha. Interestingly, the initials PV also appear among them. There are also indications that the party is using this episode to energise cadres whose morale has been low after the partys massive defeat in the parliamentary polls. However, observer K.C. Umesh Babu says what he witnessed was essentially a panic reaction from the CPI(M) leadership. Today, I closely observed the scenes in Kannur and Kozhikode during the raids. In Kannur, the raid took place at what used to be Pinarayis own house. The people who arrived first were all leaders. Senior leaders came there right from the beginning to stage protests beyond the barricades. Only by around noon did they manage, with considerable effort, to bring in ordinary cadres. Earlier, whenever anything happened against CPI(M) leaders, party workers and supporters would react spontaneously. That did not happen this time, he says. The CPI(M) is currently undertaking a rectification drive, in which party cadres and leaders at various levels are being encouraged to speak freely and independently about the issues faced by the party. So far, criticism of Pinarayi Vijayan and the state leadership has reportedly emerged in several district-level discussions. That raises the question of whether this episode could alter the course of the partys course correction exercise itself. Political observer Adv. A. Jayashankar says the issue has surfaced at a time when Pinarayi Vijayans image has weakened even within the party. This episode can now go in two directions, depending on the course of action the party chooses, he says. Jayashankar argues that the party has so far failed to provide a convincing or coherent explanation to its cadres regarding the alleged illicit payments episode. In such a situation, one line of thinking could be that this man has become tainted and should step asidethough he may still be sent off with sympathy and respect, he says. Or the party could turn him into a heroic martyr, saying, We will protect this brave comrade fighting for truth, justice, and righteousness, rally its cadres around him, and attempt a political comeback for comrade Vijayan. By speaking about the goondaism of central agencies, they can stage a display of outrage and political defiance. So far, the party appears to be moving in the second direction. Jayashankar, however, notes that broader public perception is against such moves and that attempts to mobilise cadres around this issue could further damage the partys image. Umesh Babu, meanwhile, adds that until there is clarity on what evidence the ED has actually gathered from different locationsespecially from premises linked to CMRLone cannot arrive at any firm conclusion about how the case will develop further. If the ED has recovered solid evidence from Karthas premises, then CPI(M) could face serious trouble, he says. Right now, even CPI(M) cadres are discussing in party committees how Pinarayis arrogance and authoritarian style led to electoral setbacks. But if tomorrow the ED comes out with very strong evidence in this case, wont the narrative shift for even worse? That is why I think we need to wait before reaching conclusions.
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ED raid at Kerala Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayans residence sparks fury across State
Irate protesters vandalise three cars used by ED officials; driver injured
With schools set to reopen, LSGD clarifies fitness inspection norms
Devikulam panchayat to impose surcharge for tourist vehicles
Minister promises to replant damaged crops in Kozhikode
T. Siddique assures farmers in Nadapuram, Kavilumpara, and Maruthonkara grama panchayats that the Local Self-Governments and Agriculture departments will take steps to replant crops damaged in the recent heavy rains
Monsoon, new academic year worsen traffic congestion in Kozhikode
Ongoing highway construction, poorly managed diversions, broken traffic signals, and parking violations have led to frequent snarls across major junctions and arterial roads in the city
'Rape' of Dalit woman: Palakkad councillor surrenders after Kerala HC rejects anticipatory bail plea
Survivor alleged in a complaint to the Chief Minister that Prasobh Valsan, then a councillor of the Congress, trespassed into her house and raped her. He has been absconding since the case was registered
Natural rubber production climbs as imports fall sharply
Kochi Corporation Council to decide fate of 265 tonnes of waste piled up at KEIL
Waste, including biomedical and solid waste, allegedly dumped illegally in Tirunelveli district in December 2024 and later shifted to the KEIL facility, has remained under temporary covering for nearly one-and-a-half years
Shooter found dead at home in Kozhikode
Driven by increased lending and improved asset management, this growth represents the best performance in the institutions 73-year history, says the corporation
Attack on ED officials shameful: BJP State chief
Kerala Congress (M) sticks to cadre drift within CPI(M) as reason for poll defeat
The partys high power committee meeting dismisses the counter narrative floated within the LDF that the KC(M) workers had shifted support to the UDF in several constituencies
Uncertainty over primary, high school teacher transfer
Communication from Directorate of General Education has frozen the provisional transfer lists citing a March order of the General Administration department prohibiting transfer of all officials on Census 2027 duty
ED Raids Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans House, Others In CMRL-Linked Money Laundering Case
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 27: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter, officials said. A total of 10 premises in the capital city, Ernakulam, Kannur and Bengaluru (Karnataka) were covered under the raids that began around 7 am accompanied by a security escort provided by CAPF personnel. The searched premises included the rental [] The post ED Raids Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans House, Others In CMRL-Linked Money Laundering Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New study urges Kerala govt. pursue measures to improve revenue mobilisation, expenditure efficiency
ED raid on ex-Kerala CM Pinarayis house sparks protests in Kerala, Delhi
The Enforcement Directorate searched properties linked to CPI(M) leader and former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his son-in-law Mohammad Riyas and daughter Veena Vijayan over suspected fictitious payments from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd. The raids triggered widespread protests by CPI(M) workers across Kerala and Delhi, with some workers attacking ED vehicles in Thiruvananthapuram.
JNTBGRI scientists discover rare new tree species in Kerala; named in honour of Prof. G.M. Nair
The newly discovered species were identified in the riparian forests of the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
Sessions for training enumerators and supervisors to use the special digital app designed for the work are expected to kick off on Friday
Kerala: CPI(M)-Police clash erupts during protest against ED raid at Pinarayi Vijayans residence
ED Conducts Raids in CMRL Fraud Case Involving Veena Vijayan
New Delhi, May 27: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids on approximately ten locations linked to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited on Wednesday. This action follows the Kerala High Courts decision to uphold the EDs investigation into an alleged money laundering case involving the company. During the raids, the ED seized documents related to ... Read more ED Conducts Raids in CMRL Fraud Case Involving Veena Vijayan
Chennithala rebuts CPI(M) accusation of Congress-BJP collusion in ED raid on Pinarayis house
CPI(M) leaders had sought to link the ED raid on the former Chief Minister's residences in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram with a one-to-one meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in New Delhi on Tuesday. CPI(M) activists take to the streets with banners, cautioning the Modi-VD nexus' against attempting to target the CPI(M)
Tensions erupted after a raid was conducted at the house of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. ED teams reportedly arrived at Vijayans residence early in the morning under heavy security. CPI(M) workers allegedly attacked vehicles belonging to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials and smashed car windows. The ED had launched searches at 12 locations, including Pinarayi Vijayans residence in Kannur, his rented house at Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, and the Kozhikode residence of his son-in-law and Public Works Department Minister, P.A. Mohammed Riyas. CPI(M) leaders criticised both the ED and the Central Government over the action. The raids followed a High Court order allowing the ED to continue its investigation into the alleged monthly payment case. The investigation is currently focused on Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter, Veena Vijayan. The case concerns allegations that crores of rupees were diverted from CMRL to various individuals under the guise of fake expenses. According to the ED, Veena Vijayan has been identified as one of the major beneficiaries who allegedly received money illegally. Here are five updates you need to know about the development: 1. CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby was detained after the party organised a protest march to the ED headquarters in the national capital. 2. Meanwhile, Pinarayi Vijayan lamented the lack of support from the Congress, saying: Do not think that conducting raids can weaken us. The party has always given unwavering support, and what happened today is proof of that. There is much more to say, but I will speak later. 3. The raids took place at ten locations in Kerala and two outside the state. Searches in Kannur and Kozhikode have since been completed. 4. Three vehicles were damaged as stones, bottles, and other objects were reportedly thrown at the convoy, Manorama Online said in a report. Protesters also allegedly snatched helmets from police personnel stationed outside and threw them at CRPF personnel inside the premises. Bottles were also reportedly hurled, the report added. Shyam Kumar, driver of one of the vehicles suffered an eye injury in the incident. 5. Reports say Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter, Veena Vijayan, were present at the Bakery Junction residence, and ED officials reportedly recorded Veena Vijayans statement. Raids were also conducted at the residence of CMRL Managing Director Sasidharan Kartha. It was a team of five-strong ED officers that reached Thiruvananthapuram in the company of eight officers to provide security cover.
After the raids, CPI(M) workers allegedly attacked vehicles carrying ED officials outside Vijayan's residence, damaging three vehicles and injuring security personnel, drivers and police officials. Protesters smashed windows with sticks and stones. Police later detained several people involved in the violence.
Kerala Financial Corp post 111 crore PAT; loan portfolio crosses 9,000 crore
Growth was driven by higher lending activity and better asset management
Southwest monsoon further advances in Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Bay of Bengal: IMD
NEW DELHI, May 27: The monsoon has missed its expected onset date of May 26 in Kerala but has further advanced into some more parts of the southwest and southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep area and Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday. The IMD had earlier estimated that the monsoon would arrive in Kerala on May 26 with a model error of 4 days. The monsoon usually sets over Kerala around June 1, marking [] The post Southwest monsoon further advances in Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Bay of Bengal: IMD appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Video: Pinarayi Vijayan Supporters Attack Probe Team's Car, Smash Windshield
Personnel of a central police force were attacked with slippers by supporters of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan today as Enforcement Directorate officers came to search his house.
Defiant Pinarayi Vijayan raises fist after ED raid, vows long battle against BJP and Congress
Pinarayi Vijayan, flanked by top CPI(M) leaders, including CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan, broadcast a message of strong dissent
CPI(M) Workers Clash with ED Officials Outside Former CM Vijayans Residence
Thiruvananthapuram, May 27: A significant uproar occurred outside the residence of former Chief Minister and current opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. CPI(M) workers attacked vehicles belonging to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials as they protested against the central agency. This incident followed EDs search operations at ten locations in Kerala related to the Cochin Minerals ... Read more CPI(M) Workers Clash with ED Officials Outside Former CM Vijayans Residence
Protesters attack ED officials vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayans house in Kerala capital after raids
Attack happens after ED officials completed raid and were leaving the premises
Kerala lottery results today: Kerala Lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-54 results for Wednesday, 27 May 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket holders can now check their numbers for the 1 crore first prize and other attractive cash rewards.
ED Raids Row Explodes: Ramesh Chennithala Targets Kerala Govt Amid CPI(M) Protest at CM House
CPI(M) alleges Congress-BJP nexus over ED action in Kerala
CPI(M) accuses the ruling party in Kerala of playing second fiddle to BJPs fondness for using ED to target Opposition figures and strong-arm political adversaries into switching allegiances
ED Raids Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayans Homes In Money Laundering Case
The EDs actions follow reports suggesting that Exalogic Solutions received payments without documented services.
Ad slowdown dulls impact of HC relief on TV landing page revenues
Broadcasters face a tough advertising market. The Kerala High Court's decision on TV ratings provides temporary relief for cable and DTH operators. However, declining ad revenue forces broadcasters to cut spending on promotional tools like landing pages. This impacts operator income as they rely on these placements. The industry is adapting to changing viewer habits and economic pressures.
Eid Ul Adha 2026 holiday list India: Muslims across India prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, this week. The festival is a gazetted holiday, with many states announcing closures. Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Telangana will observe the holiday on May 28, 2026. Uttar Pradesh has declared a two-day holiday. Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir mark May 27. Kerala offers an extended break.
ED raids in Kerala: Mohamed Riyas says CPI(M) will not bow before Sangh Parivar
Kerala Postal Circle posts 10% revenue growth; rolls out new parcel and delivery initiatives
In April 2026, the Kerala Circle also secured the third position in the country in parcel revenue growth for FY 202627
Kochi-Muziris Biennale: the brightest jewel in the citys crown
The countrys only art biennale of international clout shows the world what art is to the city, or rather what the city is to art. It is also the citys biggest achievement when it comes to art and its showcase
Sreedharan was celebrated for compiling Chathur Dravida Bhasha Padhaparichayam, a work hailed as a milestone in the study of South Indian languages
CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan says raids are the latest instance of a planned attack against CPI(M) by Sangh Parivar and RSS
ED raids ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's house; 'politically motivated,' says CPI(M) MP John Brittas
