E-autos remain out of service as Rs. 30,000 subsidy per auto delayed in Kerala
Thirty of the 105 e-autos run by the Ernakulam Jilla Autorickshaw Drivers Cooperative Society have been idle for a year, with the society moving the High Court over the stalled subsidy
Several Kerala-Saudi flights cancelled amid West Asia tensions
Kochi: Several flights connecting Kerala with Saudi Arabia and other destinations in West Asia have been cancelled amid the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the region, airport officials said on Sunday. Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), in a statement, said some airlines operating services between Kochi and destinations in Saudi Arabia had reported cancellations for October 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 .
Keralam govt. to pay 12.5 lakh compensation to Muthanga custodial torture victim
K.K. Surendran, a teacher tortured in custody after his arrest during the 2003 Muthanga land agitation, will receive the compensation after a 23-year legal battle
Although I told them I am an MP, the CRPF personnel continued to attack me; they pinned me to the seat and tried to choke me; this is the plight of an MP in this country, said John Brittas
Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna stated that action will follow the Vigilance report on corruption allegations. The Kerala Women's Commission is under investigation after allegations of misconduct in various programs. Krishna emphasized the seriousness of the situation regarding the commission's responsibility for women's welfare. Any decisions, including possible dissolution of the commission, will depend on the findings of the Vigilance report.
Child marriage in India declines, but millions of girls remain at risk
With the 2030 target to end child marriage approaching, India still accounts for one in three child brides across the world, while one in every five Indian young women was married before turning 18. While the prevalence of child marriages has come down sharply from over 50 per cent in 1996 to little over 20 per cent now, experts, on the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child, have warned not to get swayed by the national average, emphasising that the problem is a lot more acute in some states. Five states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh -- account for more than half of the total child marriages in the country, according to UNICEF and government data. States and union territories that are doing well include Kerala and Lakshadweep. This year's International Day of the Girl Child theme, End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls' Rights, calls for sustained investments throughout adolescence so that girls stay in school, remain healthy and
Violence Erupts in Kerala as Youth Congress Leaders Accused of Assaulting SFI and DYFI Members
Youth Congress leaders face charges after allegedly assaulting SFI and DYFI members at a hospital in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Violence Erupts in Kerala as Youth Congress Leaders Accused of Assaulting SFI and DYFI Members
Tragic Accident in Kerala: Three Killed in High-Speed Mini Cooper Crash
A high-speed crash involving a Mini Cooper in Keralas Nedumbassery resulted in three fatalities, with the driver in police custody. Tragic Accident in Kerala: Three Killed in High-Speed Mini Cooper Crash
Three youth killed as speeding car crashes into bike in Kochi, driver booked
The deceased are Eyas of Coorg in Karnataka, Gopika from Mannarkkad in Palakkad, and Devika from Wayanad. They were employees of an antique shop in Thrikkakara
Cong Differs on SIR in Keralam, National Level: BJP State Chief
The BJP state president said that SIR was a crucial process designed to strengthen and safeguard democracy
Congress differs on Special Intesive Revision in Keralam, national level: BJP state chief
BJP Keralam president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has criticised the Congress for having differing views on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He highlighted that Chief Minister V D Satheesan praised the SIR in Keralam while opposing it in Delhi alongside Rahul Gandhi. Chandrasekhar questioned Satheesan's position if the elections were deemed illegal by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
'Good behaviour', 'maintaining peace' placed as conditions for CJP leaders' release: Delhi Police
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in New Delhi on Sunday placed 'maintaining peace and good behaviour' as a condition for releasing the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders, police said. CJP's legal affairs head Ratna Singh earlier confirmed that the outfit's leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by the SEM court after they were placed under preventive arrest by the Delhi Police. In a post on X, Delhi Police said: Preventive arrest u/s 126/170 BNSS of Sh. Abhijeet Dipke, Sh. Ashutosh Ranka and Sh. Saurav Das was done on 10.10.2026. All due legal procedures were followed and they were produced before the SEM Court, Delhi Cantt on 11.10.2026. A bail bond as Surety Bond of Rs 50,000/- was filled for maintaining peace and good behaviour, for a period of one year, and they were released by the SEM Court, it added. The three CJP leaders were detained on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as they arrived in the national capital to protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI). This came against the backdrop of the CJP's planned demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have registered over 20 FIRs in connection with attempts to forcibly stage protests, officials said on Sunday. The FIRs were filed for offences including taking the law into one's own hands, obstructing official duties, and assaulting police personnel, as the protesters gathered around Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. On Saturday, over 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders like former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, were detained in Delhi as law enforcers threw an unprecedented security ring around the national capital to prevent chaos at Jantar Mantar, forcing the proposed agitation to break into several small gatherings across the city. The authorities had earlier denied permission for the demonstration, warning against unauthorised gatherings, imposing internet restrictions, roadblocks and traffic diversions to prevent a repeat of the CJPs July protest at Jantar Mantar that turned violent. The detained protesters were taken to different destinations, including Chhatrasal Stadium and various police stations, the police said. Most of them, including the opposition leaders, were released later in the evening.
ISL 2026: All-Indian Inter Kashi face star-studded Kerala Blasters
Digital Desk | Balewadi, Oct 11 (IANS) A fascinating battle of contrasting squad make-ups awaits as domestic-only Inter Kashi host a Kerala Blasters FC in their Indian Super League opening clash at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Sunday. With the venue set to serve as Inter Kashis home ground for the season, the occasion presents an added challenge as they look to make home advantage count. The hosts will look to draw confidence from their 2-1 victory over the Blasters in Kochi earlier this year, while Kerala arrive with a revamped squad under head coach Ashley Westwood, including four new overseas signings. Inter Kashi enter the season with an all-Indian squad after registering 22 players ahead of a fresh FIFA transfer-registration ban. Their recruitment has brought in several players with ISL experience, including goalkeeper Albino Gomes from Jamshedpur FC, defender Laldinliana Renthlei from Chennaiyin FC, winger Rosenberg Gilbert Gabriel and forward Manvir Singh, both from Jamshedpur, and striker Ayush Chhikara from Mumbai City FC. The challenge will be to turn that experience into a competitive unit against a Kerala Blasters side that has undergone significant changes ahead of the new campaign. The clubs new ownership has overseen an extensive recruitment drive, with head coach Ashley Westwood bringing back the clubs heartbeat, Adrian Luna, while adding four overseas players: English defender James Bolton, winger Andre Green, Montenegro international midfielder Neboja Kosovic and Guinean forward Momo Yansane. The Blasters have also strengthened their Indian contingent, bringing in experienced goalkeeper Amrinder Singh and midfielder Mohammad Yasir, alongside younger attacking options. Amrinders arrival is particularly noteworthy against an Inter Kashi side that also features a goalkeeper with previous Blasters experience in Gomes. Skipper Luna expects a competitive test against Inter Kashi, saying, Every game here in India is tough. It doesn't matter if you play with an Indian squad or with foreigners. Westwood, meanwhile, has made his ambitions clear ahead of the opener: Our sole aim is to win every football match and to win trophies. The Blasters will also be without defender Bikash Yumnam, who is expected to miss around a month with a calf injury. With Inter Kashi seeking to show that their domestic core can hold its own against a revamped Kerala Blasters side, Westwoods men will be keen to turn their summer recruitment into results. Sundays clash will offer an early test of both sides ambitions for the new campaign.
Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests; demand apology, inquiry
New Delhi, Oct 11: Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the organisations highlighted that police detained several journalists despite their displaying press identity cards, and seized the phones and equipment of some reporters. The statement was issued by the PCI, IWPC, Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi unit). The organisations said Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters demanding Kumar's resignation on Saturday. Journalists covering the police action were also bundled into buses and taken to detention centres, including the Chhatrasal Stadium and the Chanakyapuri police station. Reporters from The Quint, The Wire, Scroll, Reporter TV, Navbharat Times, Newslaundry, and senior journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta were among those detained. The reporters said they were detained while filming detentions, despite prominently displaying their press cards, the statement said. It pointed out that police dismissed the journalists' claims of being members of the press, with some officers reportedly saying, Everybody claims to be a journalist these days. The organisations also said they received complaints that official reporting phones belonging to the detained journalists were snatched and seized. Describing the detentions as a blatant attack on the freedom of press, the organisations questioned Delhi Police's earlier position that only journalists accredited by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) would be allowed to cover the protests. Press freedom in India cannot be conditional on PIB accreditation. A large section of digital and independent media does not have PIB cards, yet they are recognised press under the law, the statement said. The organisations said they had raised these concerns in a joint memorandum submitted to the Delhi Police commissioner earlier this week but alleged that the police disregarded their suggestions. They demanded immediate and unconditional release of all the detained journalists, return of the seized phones and equipment, and a public apology from Delhi Police. The organisations also sought an inquiry into the conduct of senior police officers who allegedly ordered the detention of journalists despite being shown press identity cards. They also demanded a clear assurance that journalists wont be prevented from covering protests. The statement also criticised the extensive security arrangements in the capital, alleging that 22,000 police and paramilitary personnel had been deployed, metro stations closed and internet services shut down to prevent protests. Preventing journalists from doing their job, detaining them without reason, and creating a fortress-like situation in the capital with 22,000 police and paramilitary, closed metro stations and unprecedented internet shutdowns, to stop peaceful questioning of institutions is reminiscent of a fascist state, the organisations said. Expressing solidarity with the detained journalists, the four bodies asserted that reporters must be allowed to discharge their professional duties without intimidation or interference.
Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests
Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India (PCI) and the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), on Saturday condemned the detention and harassment of several journalists covering protests in the national capital demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In a joint statement, the organisations highlighted that police detained several journalists despite their displaying press identity cards, and seized the phones and equipment of some reporters. The statement was issued by the PCI, IWPC, Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (Delhi unit). The organisations said Delhi Police detained hundreds of protesters demanding Kumar's resignation on Saturday. Journalists covering the police action were also bundled into buses and taken to detention centres, including the Chhatrasal Stadium and the Chanakyapuri police station. Reporters from The Quint, The Wire, Scroll, Reporter TV, Navbharat Times, ...
New session begins against the backdrop of protests in Delhi seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Kerala High Court order on registering an FIR against Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case
New Delhi, Oct 10:An unprecedented security clampdown and the detention of over 7000 protesters, including CJP leader Abhijit Dipke, four former chief ministers and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, helped the government thwart a planned mass mobilisation at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Jantar Mantar, a designated protest site, wore a deserted look throughout the day, with the deployment of over 30,000 security personnel and waves of barricades in Lutyens' Delhi to keep the protesters away from the area. Opposition parties likened the situation to one worse than the Emergency, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urging the youth to keep protesting and asserting that we are going to ensure that this regime and the people who have attacked the Constitution are defeated. Several INDIA bloc leaders, including former chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and Manik Sarkar, were detained from multiple locations across the capital as they tried to join the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This has gone beyond an Emergency; it has become a Super Emergency, Banerjee said. CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, veteran Left leader Brinda Karat, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, activist Yogendra Yadav, lawyer Prashant Bhushan and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha were also detained. Gandhi, who was in Chennai for his Chhatron Ki Goonj event, also said the core characteristic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS is cowardice. The Congress, which has been holding protests demanding the resignation of the CEC over alleged vote theft, however, maintained its distance from the CJP protest. Dipke and two CJP leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained by Delhi Police from inside the aircraft as soon as their flight from Mumbai landed in the national capital. In a video shared by the CJP, Dipke could be heard telling police officers who entered the aircraft, We are here to be arrested, come and arrest us. Before the detention, police personnel told the CJP leaders that they did not have permission to hold their protest at Jantar Mantar. Dipke said CJP leaders were being detained as if they were criminals. He said that even former prime minister Indira Gandhi did not do this, adding that it amounted to dictatorship. Rathee, who lives abroad and had come to join the CJP protest against CEC Kumar, was detained by police from his residence in Gurugram's Sector 56 on Saturday. Around 1 pm, scores of protesters hurled stones at security personnel near Akashwani Bhawan on Imtiaz Ali Marg after jumping barricades, injuring two police personnel. The protesters were quickly detained by security personnel. In the evening, a similar incident happened near Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place, where some protesters threw stones at security personnel. A total of seven personnel sustained injuries during the detention of protesters. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Anant Mittal also sustained injuries to his hand during the detention of Left leaders, including AISA's Neha. Police are likely to file multiple FIRs in connection with the alleged assault on police personnel during the protest, a senior officer said. New Delhi virtually turned khaki on Saturday, with the deployment of over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel ahead of the CJP protest. Waves of barricades lining the streets, the closure of 45 metro stations and intensive checks at the city's border points, railway stations, bus terminals, hotels and other sensitive locations left the capital gridlocked. More than 7000 protesters were detained today across Delhi, including more than 2,000 in New Delhi area, police sources said. In a pre-recorded video message released soon after his detention, CJP leader Dipke said the organisation's in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, would lead its protest at Jantar Mantar. The CJP asserted that the protest would continue nationwide, with or without its leaders. Police informed Dipke about the death of his grandmother in Maharashtra and offered possible facilitation for his journey to his hometown on humanitarian grounds. Dipke's paternal grandmother, Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke, 85, died at her home in Santuk Pimpri village in Maharashtra's Hingoli district around 11:30 am on Saturday following a prolonged illness, family sources said. Hitting out at the Opposition, the BJP said that the protest meant to take the city hostage turned out to be a flop show, accusing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of spreading anarchy in cahoots with foreign powers, likening him to historical figure Mir Jafar. It was a victory of democracy over mob rule, BJP leader Sambit Patra said, as hundreds of youths and several politicians who headed to Jantar Mantar were detained by Delhi Police. A large number of police personnel detained groups of protesters from several places, including Hanuman Temple, Akashwani Bhawan, Safdarjung Flyover and Kerala House. Regular announcements were being made by the police at Jantar Mantar, instructing people and mediapersons not to gather in one place. The police also picked up a few protesters who managed to reach Jantar Mantar. The massive security arrangements by Delhi Police thwarted attempts by protesters to reach Jantar Mantar. BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal and the CJP of attempting to destabilise the country with the backing of foreign forces. He asserted that the government would deal sternly with their ill intentions, while party workers would foil their design on the ground. The ruling party had back-to back press conferences on Saturday and deployed its senior leaders for the counter-offensive. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta asserted that the capital will not be held hostage and accused Gandhi and Kejriwal of trying to turn the city into a attleground, in league with their B-Team CJP. Several journalists claimed that they were detained. Reporters alleged that they were detained despite displaying their press identity cards, and that their official phones were seized by police personnel before they were taken to detention buses along with other protesters. Visuals circulating showed journalists displaying their press identity cards from inside the buses. Top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Kejriwal, who openly supported the CJP, also failed to reach Jantar Mantar. Kejriwal, who had earlier announced that he would join the protest along with his family members, alleged that the security clampdown in central Delhi to prevent the protest and detain CJP leaders was worse than the Emergency. Kejriwal gave the Delhi chalo call, urging youth across the country to reach the national capital to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner over vote theft, shortly before he was detained by the Delhi Police. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the Modi government over the detentions by Delhi police, saying it has turned the mother of democracy into a muzzled democracy. The Congress chief alleged that the cowardice of the BJP-RSS is on full display today. More than 120 companies of Central Armed Police Forces assisted Delhi Police in managing the security situation. Personnel were deployed at strategic locations, while mock drills were conducted at several places to assess preparedness and response mechanisms. Authorities also monitored social media platforms for attempts to mobilise people for the protest. More than 200 content creators were reportedly under scrutiny as police examined online posts and messages linked to the proposed gathering. Liquor shops across Delhi were closed as a precautionary measure. With restrictions affecting major transport hubs and several parts of the city, commuters were advised to check official announcements and plan their journeys accordingly. 200 DETAINED IN MUMBAI Police detained around 200 people, including members of activist Tushar Gandhi-led organisation and supporters of the CPI (M), for protesting at the August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Partys demonstration in New Delhi, officials said. In a separate action, several workers of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) were detained while demonstrating near Hutatma Chowk in south Mumbai to back the CJP, they said. Hundreds of people, including those belonging to Tushar Gandhi-led Hum Bharat Ke Log organisation, and activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) assembled at the August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai without permission and around 200 of them were detained for protesting, an official said. The process of registering an FIR against them was underway, he said. One of the protesters, Rubaid Bhojani, alleged that the police took the protesters into custody very brutally. We voted for the Prime Minister, but he betrayed us. We demand Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumars resignation, Bhojani said. Earlier in the day, Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was picked up from Bandra and taken to D N Nagar police station. A large number of people gathered outside the police station. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray also visited the police station. Gandhi, who heads the organisation Hum Bharat Ke Log, had shared a poster in a post on X, urging citizens to join a protest gathering at August Kranti Maidan at 3.30 pm. Activist Feeroz Mithiborwala was also taken into custody from his residence and shifted to the MIDC police station. Meanwhile, additional police personnel, including women officers, were deployed at the Shivaji Park in Dadar to prevent CJP members from staging a demonstration. Security was also stepped up at other locations across Mumbai. Authorities maintained that August Kranti Maidan is not designated as a protest site in accordance with a Bombay High Court order, prompting preventive action to maintain law and order. The CJP has called a demonstration at Jantar Mantar against the CEC over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6, used for voter registration.
Kerala Chief Minister Demands Immediate Release of Pinarayi Vijayan from Delhi Police Custody
Keralas CM criticizes the detention of former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, urging for his immediate release from Delhi police custody. Kerala Chief Minister Demands Immediate Release of Pinarayi Vijayan from Delhi Police Custody
Former Mayor alleges bid to move Thiruvananthapuram Zoo animals to Vantara, Puthur
He says meeting will be held at Sathyan Memorial Hall at 5 p.m. on Monday to form a Thiruvananthapuram zoo protection committee
Melpadom Chundan finishes first in Champions Boat League race in Keralams Kochi
INDIA bloc's major protest in Delhi on Monday, to meet CJI
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal announced that the INDIA bloc will stage a major protest in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights, following meetings with the President and a planned meeting with the Chief Justice of India. He accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of attempting to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and criticised the Centre for denying an AIIMS facility to Keralam despite past assurances. Venugopal affirmed the bloc's commitment to ensuring free and fair elections and expressed hope for AIIMS if they come to power.
Effective policing must as cybercriminals target vulnerable groups, says Keralam Minister
C0c0n-2026, the cybersecurity summit concludes in Keralams Kochi
Coach Asnodkar wants Kerala to do well in all the formats
Kerala eyes good start against a strong Jharkhand side
Watch: CPI(M) protests in Keralas Kannur over arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi
CPI(M) supporters staged a protest in Kannur, Kerala, condemning the arrests of leaders and protesters in Delhi. They raised slogans against the police action and called for protests to spread across the country.
Minister Bindu Krishna pledges full support to survivor of alleged gang rape in Kochi
The alleged gang rape took place on October 2, 2026, at a lodge in the city
Flights between Kochi and Saudi destinations remain disrupted
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to remove unscientific overhead cables
The project will be implemented in 101 wards, with five wards, Palayam, Fort, Kannammoola, Thycaud, and Perunthanni, chosen for the first phase
Healthy Wayanad project to focus on needs of vulnerable groups
The initiative aims to scientifically assess the problems faced by vulnerable sections through systematic data collection and formulate effective development projects based on their specific needs.
Former CMs Pinarayi and Mamata detained amid crackdown in Delhi
Former Bengal CM, detained near MPs flats, says she and her colleagues were treated like 'criminals; Keralams ex-CM was picked up from Kerala House; his party MP John Brittas alleges that basic civil liberties are being taken away
Planning Board rank list rejig puts Kerala PSC in a tight spot
Re-evaluation of examination for post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) has led to a major reshuffle in the original rank list
Planning Board rank list rejig puts Kerala PSC in a tight spot
Re-evaluation of examination for post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) has led to a major reshuffle in the original rank list
Minister Visits Kochi Gang-Rape Victim, Promises Justice
Keralam Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishnan visited a woman in Kochi who was allegedly gang-raped after being lured with a job offer. The minister assured that the government is committed to ensuring justice and maximum punishment for the perpetrators. Police have arrested four individuals and are searching for two more in connection with the case.
The committee will 'study the technical and financial feasibility of establishing desalination plants in the coastal regions of Keralam and to submit appropriate recommendations to government.'
Kerala-based Elite Foods began its bread business in 1986 and expanded without external funding. In FY23, the company reported operating revenue of 822.55 crore.Kerala bakery earns Rs 822 croreWhile most startups today seek funding from investors to expand their businesses, a Kerala-bas...
Kerala CM Satheesan condemns detention of Pinarayi Vijayan in Delhi
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday condemned the detention of CPI-M leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by the Delhi Police and directed the State Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha and the Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar in New Delhi to coordinate with the police authorities for his immediate release. In a social media post, Satheesan said he was deeply concerned and strongly condemn the arbitrary detention of Vijayan, who is currently being held at the Mandir Marg Police Station. On my instructions, the Keralam Chief Secretary and the Resident Commissioner in New Delhi are in direct contact with Delhi Police authorities to coordinate all necessary steps for his immediate release, the Chief Minister added. Satheesan's intervention came amid reports that Vijayan, who had arrived in the national capital to protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, had been kept in a police vehicle for nearly three-and-a-half hours before being taken to the police station. The prolonged detention reportedly left the veteran leader experiencing physical discomfort. CPI-M MP John Brittas, who was accompanying Vijayan, said the police had failed to take his age into consideration and had allegedly denied him food and his scheduled medication. Brittas also alleged that the police were refusing to release the leaders without instructions from higher authorities. The Delhi Police, however, said that Vijayan and the other leaders had not been formally arrested and would be released shortly. Vijayan's detention came as CPI-M leaders and activists prepared to march from Kerala House in New Delhi to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. The police had also taken into custody the CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby, State Secretary M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathi, K.K. Shailaja and Politburo member Viju Krishnan, besides Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leaders and Students' Federation of India President Adarsh Saji. The detention of the senior leaders triggered protests from those accompanying Vijayan, including former Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal and Brittas, who alleged that the police had ignored their objections while keeping them on the move in a vehicle for hours. Satheesan's intervention placed the Kerala government in direct contact with the Delhi Police as concerns mounted over the treatment of the former Chief Minister during the protest.
Ramesh Chennithala says that the State government will honour the Kerala High Courts recent directive
Plea to Keralam Chief Minister to avoid shifting KSSM staff to new department for elderly
Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association says if the decision was not withdrawn, all welfare services provided by the KSSM will come to a halt
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Diversified Polymer Products Manufacturer Selzer Polymers Limited Submits DRHP with NSE Emerge
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], October 7: Selzer Polymers Limited, a Kerala-based polymer processing company with operations across water tanks, industrial packaging products, and solar floating systems and multipurpose floaters, has filed
Pinarayi Vijayan driven around for hours, denied medicine: CPI(M)
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram: CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Saturday, October 10, alleged that former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan was taken on ride in a police vehicle in Delhi for several hours after being detained during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, without being allowed to take his medicines on time. In a video 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 .
Kerala Government to File FIR in CMRL-Exalogic Payment Case
Keralas government plans to file an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic payment case involving prominent political figures. Kerala Government to File FIR in CMRL-Exalogic Payment Case
Rugby To Be Included In Kerala School Sports Meet
The Kerala child rights panel has directed the state government to include rugby in the upcoming annual state school sports meet, following a High Court directive. The panel also ordered the General Education Department to make arrangements for competitions and ensure children can participate in national events, and to amend the state school sports meet manual to include rugby in the 2026-27 National School Games.
CJP Protest Escalates As Kejriwal, Mamata, Vijayan And Brittas Are Detained Across Delhi, Kerala
The CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has escalated into a direct confrontation between the police and the opposition. AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal was detained outside his Lodhi Estate residence while trying to march towards Jantar Mantar. Saurabh Bharadwaj was detained alongside him, while Sanjay Singh, Durgesh Pathak and Gopal Rai were also held. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee was detained near South Avenue after staging a sit-in with party leaders Derek OBrien, Dola Sen and Pratima Mondal. In Kerala, former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby, Brinda Karat, M.V. Govindan, P.K. Sreemathy and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas were taken into custody. Kejriwal called the situation worse than the Emergency. Police defended the action as preventive measures against an unauthorised protest and a possible law-and-order crisis.
New paper urges Keralam to expand own revenue base, treat lottery receipts prudently
Lottery receipts, it said, should be regarded as a volatile stream to be diversified away from, not as a stable component of own revenue on which expenditure commitments can rest
Al-Qaeda adopts pan-Islamist strategy to expand terror network in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its footprint in India and the subcontinent through its arm Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) by promoting a pan-Islamist approach, encouraging Bangladesh-based terror outfits to spawn splinter groups, and building tactical ties with groups across sectarian lines, according to security officials. AQIS was launched in 2014 with the primary goal of focusing on India and the countries around it. However, the announcement was made at a time when the Islamic State was on top of its game, and this acted as a major deterrent to AQIS's ambitions. Security analysts have observed a gradual but potentially dangerous shift in the AQIS strategy, with the outfit increasingly advocating pan-Islamism. The approach seeks to avoid open opposition to any particular sect or sub-sect and instead promote a broader, more inclusive ideological appeal to expand its support base. An official said that this push being made by Al-Qaeda, especially in the sub-continent, is dangerous. AQIS was formed by merging several smaller regional jihadi groups from Bangladesh, Myanmar and India. However, these groups failed to expand significantly despite subscribing to Al-Qaedas ideology, largely because of stiff competition from the Islamic State. The latter does not subscribe to the concept of pan-Islamism and opposes various sects and sub-sects, making its approach less inclusive, the official said. Another official said that in the sub-continent, Al Qaeda wants to conduct the Africa experiment. In Africa, where Al-Qaeda has established a strong presence, it avoided declaring war on particular sects and sub-sects. This enabled the outfit to forge closer ties with local groups, which in turn helped strengthen its network across the region. Al-Qaeda took a cue from the Islamic State, which committed the mistake of declaring war on every local sect and sub-sect. This shortened the Islamic States lifespan as a dominant force and led to its gradual decline in several parts of the world, the official said. The focus of Al-Qaeda is currently on the terror groups that are operating out of Bangladesh. The Jammat-ul Mujahideen (JMB) is its biggest ally. The JMB witnessed a split when a faction supported the Islamic State and then went on to become the Neo-JMB. Al-Qaeda has been encouraging the JMB to create multiple groups such as the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), which has focused its activities in India. Al-Qaeda wants groups such as the JMB, Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) to create more splinter groups and ensure that they subscribe only to the ideology that it preaches. An Intelligence Bureau official said that this suits Al-Qaeda. Groups such as the JMB, ABT and HuJI-B already have manpower and operational strength. Al-Qaeda, on the other hand, will continue to act as an ideological mentor to these groups. Further, the creation of these multiple splinter groups will confuse the Indian agencies, while also giving the parent groups the deniability factor, the official said. Al-Qaeda feels that it needs to have this pan-Islamist approach. Such a strategy would have a much bigger draw for the outfit. In the sub-continent, it has decided to create safe havens and also maintain tactical cooperation with Shia groups. These groups, in turn, help Al-Qaeda with both logistical and survival needs, officials say. Officials said Al-Qaeda is seeking to establish a strong base in India. Its founder, Osama bin Laden, had built the outfits doctrine around targeting the far enemy, a reference to the West. The outfit now wants to adopt a similar strategy in the subcontinent and has been urging its allies to pursue a more inclusive approach to widen their support base. It is keen to avoid the mistakes made by the Islamic State, which alienated potential allies by targeting various sects and sub-sects. The Islamic State came with a bang, put on a brutal show, and even captured a wide audience in India. The outfit even radicalised over 20 youths from Kerala and convinced them to join the outfit in Afghanistan. Many Indians, who had left the country to join the outfit in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, immediately became disillusioned. The Islamic State is extremely violent, and the Indians who joined the outfit complained about discrimination and also about having to do menial jobs. Al-Qaeda wants to change that and hopes that the inclusive approach that it seeks to take will work wonders for it in the sub-continent, with India being the primary target, an official said.
Aged, sedimented pipelines hit water-carrying capacity in Kochi
Studies conducted by French firm SUEZ to assess the condition of Kerala Water Authority (KWA) pipelines have found significant deterioration in pipelines in several localities
INS Sahyadri arrives in Russias Vladivostok for bilateral naval exercise
Digital Desk | Moscow, Oct 10 (IANS) Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived in Russias Vladivostok on Saturday, reaffirming long-lasting friendship and deepening maritime cooperation between the two countries. Vladivostok warmly welcomes the Indian Navy ship Sahyadri. A ceremonial welcome by the Russian Navy marked the ships arrival in the city, reflecting the spirit of friendship and maritime camaraderie between India and Russia, the Consulate General of India in Vladivostok posted on X. INS Sahyadri docked at Vladivostok to participate in the joint Russian-Indian naval exercise INDRA-2026, state-owned Russian television channel Zvezda reported. The ship's crew was welcomed at the pier with the traditional bread and salt. Captain First Rank Alexey Ulyanenko, Commander of the Russian Pacific Fleet's surface ship division, greeted the Indian crew on behalf of the Russian Navy command. Ulyanenko highlighted the enduring friendly ties between Russian and Indian naval personnel, noting that they continue to grow stronger. The opening ceremony of INDRA-2026 is scheduled for October 13, with the exercise comprising two phases coastal and sea to be conducted in the Sea of Japan. On Thursday, India and Russia reviewed existing military-technical cooperation and discussed co-production and co-development initiatives at the inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry. The inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry was held in New Delhi on 08th October 2026, the Ministry of Defence stated on X. The session was co-chaired by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar from India and First Deputy Director, FSMTC Mr Andrey A. Boytsov, from Russia. Senior officials from both countries joined the deliberations. The discussions were focussed on reviewing existing military-technical cooperation and forging co-production and co-development initiatives to further cement the India - Russia Strategic Partnership in Defence, it added. Last week, in a step towards deepening the India-Russia naval partnership, a six-member Russian Navy delegation led by Captain 1st Rank Sergei V Saitov visited the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala. Taking to social media platform X, the Indian Navy said that the delegation, during its visit from September 27 to October 1, familiarised itself with the Indian Navys overall training architecture, infrastructure and facilities. Discussions explored avenues to deepen maritime cooperation, enhance interoperability and further consolidate institutional and professional linkages. A reflection of the enduring naval partnership between India & Russia, the Indian Navy posted on X. The visit comes amid continued efforts by India and Russia to strengthen their longstanding defence and strategic ties.
Venugopal targets Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, vows to continue electoral reforms fight
Venugopal targets Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, vows to continue electoral reforms fight Alappuzha (Kerala): The desperation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to protect Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will hasten their downfall, AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal said here on Saturday. He accused the Prime Minister of being rattled by [] The post Venugopal targets Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, vows to continue electoral reforms fight appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
CJP Keralam volunteers travel to Delhi amid suspected police surveillance
A group of around 20 CJP volunteers had left for Delhi from different parts of the State two days ago, according to the movements State leaders
CM Satheesan envisages turning entire Keralam into an integrated port city
Keralam under the new UDF government is looking to build an integrated port-based logistics network in a way that the entire state becomes one single port city, Chief Minister V D Satheesan has said. In an interview with PTI Videos here on Friday, Satheesan laid out an elaborate vision for energising the state's economy with a series of projects and investments in aviation, maritime infrastructure, tourism, MSMEs, education and others. Some of his priorities include expanding the state's aviation and maritime sectors, while ensuring that the proposed share transfer involving Vizhinjam Seaport does not compromise the Keralam's interests or lead to a monopoly, he said. He said the UDF government had started work on a plan to connect the state's ports and make better use of its 600-km coastline. We want to integrate all these ports and make the entire Kerala into a port city, he said, adding that work was progressing with the help of maritime and shipping experts. Referring to ...
Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Detained During Delhi Protest | Jantar Mantar
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was detained during a protest in Delhi linked to the ongoing controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The demonstration formed part of a wider opposition campaign demanding the CEC's resignation and raising concerns over democratic rights and electoral processes. Police intervened during the protest as authorities continued enforcing restrictions and maintaining security in the national capital.
Cjp Protest: Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas detained in Delhi
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal were detained by the Delhi Police on Friday while heading towards Jantar Mantar to join a protest organised by the CJP. The police action came against the backdrop of tightened security across the national capital in anticipation of the protest. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas shared a video of the detention on his social media, questioning the actions of the authorities by stating that if this is how the Delhi Police treats a former Chief Minister, it raises concerns over how they would treat a common man.
Cjp Protest: Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas detained in Delhi
Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, CPI(M) MP John Brittas, and Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal were detained by the Delhi Police on Friday while heading towards Jantar Mantar to join a protest organised by the CJP. The police action came against the backdrop of tightened security across the national capital in anticipation of the protest. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas shared a video of the detention on his social media, questioning the actions of the authorities by stating that if this is how the Delhi Police treats a former Chief Minister, it raises concerns over how they would treat a common man.
CPI(M) decries detention of protesting leaders, says an Emergency-like situation prevails in Delhi
A brutal atmosphere similar to that during the Emergency prevails in Delhi. The Delhi Police have turned violent like RSS-BJP goons, the party says in a statement
INDIA bloc to hold major protest in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said the INDIA bloc would stage a major protest in Delhi on Monday over alleged threats to voting rights and meet Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. He accused PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of shielding CEC Gyanesh Kumar and criticised the Centre for denying AIIMS to Keralam.
AISA and Left Party workers protested outside the BJP headquarters in Delhi, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation over alleged electoral irregularities. Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the BJP-led Centre and RSS of undermining democratic institutions and voting rights, as police detained activists amid heightened security for the CJP protest.
KAU Gym Instructor Recruitment 2026
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Gym Instructor. Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 26 October 2026. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM.
Silence of Student Organizations Raises Questions Over Kerala PSC Controversy
The silence of CPI(M) student groups on Kerala PSC irregularities raises concerns about their credibility amid ongoing investigations. Silence of Student Organizations Raises Questions Over Kerala PSC Controversy
Indias first cyber Trojan Horse garners eyeballs at security meet in Kochi
Titled The Trojan Project, Indias first Cyber Trojan Horse, the 25-feet tall statue of a horse, weighing approximately two tonnes, has been created by artist DaVinci Suresh
Heavy stone barricades placed at Ghazipur border on CJP-led protest day
In response to anticipated protests, Delhi Police have erected heavy stone barricades and increased vehicle inspections at the Ghazipur border. Security measures have been heightened throughout the city, particularly at inter-state junctions. Employing drone and CCTV surveillance, authorities aim to thwart unauthorized gatherings and secure public safety. There is a notable police presence near Kerala House, where a small group of protesters has assembled.
Operation Thelima makes headway in Kozhikode district
Poor handling practices have also been found to increase the risk of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious illnes
'I Am Taking The Blame On Myself': Sanju Samson Opens Up After Ranchi Knock vs West Indies
On the tours of Ireland and England, Samson failed to make an impact. With the rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the opener from Kerala had one extra challenge to face. However, he answered his critics in style in Ranchi on Friday, scoring an 82 off 41 balls.
Kerala High Court Orders FIR Against Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Alleged Bribery Case
The Kerala High Court has directed the state Vigilance Bureau to register an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members over alleged payments involving CMRL and Exalogic, setting aside the government's preliminary inquiry.
At 100, P.B. Menon has no retirement plans; he has court
For P. B. Menon, a lawyers worth has never been determined by the number of years spent in court or the number of cases handled. What matters is the trust clients place in him and the responsibility that comes with representing them
Captive Elephants Arrive In Trucks For Health Check-Up In Kerala's Thrissur
Federation secretary K Mahesh said similar medical camps would be organised in Kottayam and Kollam later this month.
SFI, DYFI silence on Kerala PSC fiasco raises eyebrows
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) The conspicuous silence of the CPI(M)s student and youth wings, SFI and DYFI, over the grave irregularities in a Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) examination has raised questions about their credibility, particularly as the controversy now threatens to engulf the constitutional recruitment body. The latest revised rank list for the controversial State Planning Board examination places Shyam Krishnan, who fought a legal battle over evaluation lapses, first. Arun J. Prathap, a known Left fellow traveller who topped the original list and secured the appointment, has slipped to fifth. The PSC is now set to initiate steps to appoint Shyam Krishnan and cancel the appointment recommendation issued to Prathap. However, the fact that the latter has been in service for over a year could trigger another legal battle. What has raised eyebrows is the silence of SFI and DYFI on the alleged irregularities, even as the Crime Branch investigation gathers momentum and the High Court has come down heavily on the PSC. The present 16-member commission, comprising the chairman and 15 members, was appointed by the previous Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government. The recruitment process was also initiated during its tenure. The two organisations, which have often taken to the streets over alleged favouritism and irregular appointments whenever the Congress-led UDF government is in office, have not mounted a comparable campaign over the PSC controversy. Their silence is particularly striking when the revised list has pushed down a candidate who secured the job through the original list and elevated the complainant who challenged the evaluation process. Only recently, a Left feeder organisation staged a protest over the contractual appointment of the wife of a Congress leader in a state-run organisation. The contrast between that response and the silence over the PSC episode has prompted questions about whether the organisations are applying the same standards to alleged irregularities involving their own political camp. The controversy has taken a serious turn with the ongoing Crime Branch probe uncovering further alleged irregularities in appointments made by the state's premier recruitment agency. Earlier this week, the Kerala High Court questioned whether the failure to evaluate answers carrying 58 marks in the Planning Board examination amounted to blatant corruption. It stressed that lakhs of job aspirants depended on the PSC and that their faith in the institution had to be protected. The government has opposed the PSC's claim that the lapse was merely a clerical or technical error. It has argued that the failure to evaluate the answers could indicate deliberate manipulation. More than 150 complaints against the PSC have also been brought to the court's notice. The PSC has challenged the Crime Branch investigation before the High Court. The probe is examining whether the evaluation failure was inadvertent or intended to benefit particular candidates.
Kerala Vigilance Probing Old Case Involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Director
Keralam Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham on Thursday said the department was examining an old case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and would take a decision on the matter in about a week.
Three Bangladeshi nationals held with forged identity documents in Kozhikode
Verification of their credentials revealed that all three had entered Keralam after procuring fake Indian identity documents
On Camera, Powerful Winds Rip Off Roof Of Kerala School, Cars Damaged
The massive arch-shaped roof, constructed nearly 15 years ago, was torn off by the force of the winds and hurled onto a building behind the school in Kannur.
Kochi Corporations move to put a leash on serial RTI abusers triggers backlash
Supreme Court lawyer Kaleeswaram Raj said the move went against the spirit of the RTI Act, which does not prescribe any ceiling on the number of applications that can be filed
Kerala Chief Minister Sets Deadline to Resolve 276,000 Pending Files, Announces New Bill for Seniors
Keralas CM VD Satheesan aims to clear 276,000 pending files by December 31 and introduce legal protections for senior citizens. Kerala Chief Minister Sets Deadline to Resolve 276,000 Pending Files, Announces New Bill for Seniors
Kerala High Court orders FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL case
Justice A Badharudeen said the information given by the DC, in its entirety, contains sufficient primary materials disclosing the commission of cognizable offences under the PC Act
Kerala CM Satheesan open to criticism following UDF convenor Adoor Prakash
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IMD weather forecast for October 10, 2026, predicts rain and thunderstorms in several states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of northern and eastern India. Mumbai is facing high temperatures and elevated AQI, while Delhi-NCR residents should monitor air quality.
Kerala CM Satheesan sets deadline to clear 2.76 lakh files, senior citizens' Bill next
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced a time bound mission to clear 2.76 lakh pending e-files in government offices by December 31. He also announced on Friday the plans to introduce a Bill providing legal safeguards for senior citizens in the Assembly session beginning on October 12. A separate department for senior citizens will be established under the proposed legislation. The state government will conduct a survey to assess the needs and circumstances of elderly people and ensure that they receive proper care and support. Satheesan said the responsibility would not rest with the government alone. Local bodies, volunteers and other groups would also be involved in caring for senior citizens. He described the proposed legislation as a first-of-its-kind initiative globally and said several states had expressed interest in it. The pending file clearance drive will begin on October 15 and conclude on December 31. It will cover electronic and physical files awaiting action in government offices. The state government will also study ways to prevent files from remaining unattended. A dashboard will be developed to help the Chief Minister and other officials track the status of files at the click of a mouse, Satheesan said. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, he added that 568 of the 588 projects announced under the state government's first 100-day programme had been completed. Work on the remaining projects was also progressing, with around 90 per cent completion reported, Satheesan said. The programme had given the state government confidence to take up new challenges, he said, congratulating officials and others involved in its implementation. On the High Court's direction to register an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic case involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others, Satheesan said the state government had acted after legal scrutiny. It had opted for a preliminary inquiry rather than rushing into the matter, he said, adding that he had always maintained that the law would take its course. On the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, Satheesan said the UDF had been the first to raise concerns about the process in Kerala. He claimed that neither the CPI-M nor the BJP had initially raised similar objections. Responding to criticism by UDF Convenor Adoor Prakash, Satheesan said policy decisions were taken in consultation with the party and alliance leaders. He was open to criticism and would correct himself if he was wrong, the Chief Minister added. He declined to comment directly on Prakash's remarks, adding that the party high command had not discussed the issue with him. Satheesan also criticised sections of the media for circulating what he described as fake news. He urged journalists to verify reports and protect their credibility.
CPI(M) Defends Pinarayi Vijayan Amid CMRL Case Controversy
CPI(M) stands by Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala High Court orders FIR in CMRL case, reviving old debates about political accountability. CPI(M) Defends Pinarayi Vijayan Amid CMRL Case Controversy
Training programme held in connection with Mental Health Day
The programme was aimed at creating awareness about rehabilitation, laws, and societal interventions for people with mental health challenges
Kerala Police to collaborate with Kochi start-up to try robots in traffic management
The machines were exhibited at c0c0n 2026, an annual cybersecurity conference held in Kochi
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be celebrated on October 10
Pallium Indias celebration will bring together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers
Kerala Postal Circle launches Assured Next Day Delivery service
Speed Post articles to be delivered next day in six Municipal Corporations of Keralam
Satheesan announces the governments second mission christened Janasparsham -- a File Adalat lasting from October 15 to December 31 to dispose of pending files
Pinarayi, Riyas and Veena denied an opportunity to be heard, which can be construed as denial of natural justice and could be challenged in the High Court or the Supreme Court, they say. Some also say that single judges order bypasses a law that mandates approval from the competent authority to conduct inquiry into public servants
Kerala attracts Rs 713-crore investment pledges in life sciences
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (IANS) The Kerala government has stepped up efforts to position the state as a major destination for life sciences and biomedical industries, with investment pledges worth Rs 713 crore emerging from an international conclave organised by the state-owned Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC). Bio Connect 4.0, a two-day International Life Sciences Industries Expo and Conclave that concluded here on Friday, witnessed the exchange of three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and four expressions of interest (EoIs) involving companies and institutions in the sector. The investment commitments are expected to support the state's efforts to expand research-driven industries and create a stronger ecosystem for innovation, manufacturing and commercialisation of life sciences products. More than 600 delegates and over 45 exhibitors participated in the event, which brought together industry players, researchers and investors. The participating organisations included both leading public institutions and private players. The conclave explored opportunities in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced therapies, nutraceuticals, next-generation biologics and scientific research. KSIDC Managing Director Snehil Kumar Singh said Kerala needed to move beyond manufacturing and strengthen the entire life sciences value chain, from research and development to validation, commercialisation and access to global markets. The state's objective was not merely to attract investment but to build an ecosystem where research generates innovation, companies create jobs and new technologies deliver solutions for society, he said. The government is seeking to promote the sector through initiatives such as Bio360 Life Sciences Park and SARAL Kerala, alongside investment facilitation measures aimed at making the state more attractive for life sciences enterprises. The conclave also stressed the need for closer cooperation between research institutions and industry to translate scientific advances into commercially viable products. The state hopes the initiative will encourage new enterprises, strengthen existing capabilities and help Kerala emerge as a competitive centre for life sciences research and industrial development.
Satheesan inaugurates the work on the new fishing harbour at Vizhinjam here on Friday
Assault on child: child rights panel registers case
The commission has sought details from the Parassala Station House Officer and the district child protection officer following media reports that the child was beaten up after she deleted WhatsApp from her mothers phone
Keralam to take steps to tap Central projects: V.D. Satheesan
No complaints in Keralam about deliberate denial of voting right, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
He says the present allegations against the ECI concerns removal of cores of names, adding Keralam has not seen complaints filed in this regard unlike States such as Maharashtra, West Bengal or Haryana
