IMD update: Heavy rain regime may return to coastal AP, TN, Kerala early next week
The India Meteorological Department has left the door open for intensification of the brewing depression into a deep depression that ranks only second to a cyclone in intensity
Alleges that the police was relegated to the role of mere spectators throughout the attacks
Kerala NEET PG 2026 final merit list released: Check important dates
The CEE, Kerala, has released the Final Merit List and Category List for admission to PG Medical Courses 2026. Candidates can now check details through the official CEE Kerala website
Keralam student ranks third in global Arab Reading Challenge
Mohammed Shahansha, student of Madin Academy in Malappuram, wins 8 lakh cash prize
Two youths killed as motorcycle crashes into concrete post in Keralams Idukki
Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy trails in two new Ohio polls as voters fault attack ad
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) Indian American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is trailing Democrat Amy Acton in two new polls of Ohios governors race, with both surveys suggesting his campaigns ad featuring Actons estranged mother has failed to move voters his way. A Suffolk University/USA TODAY Network Ohio poll released on Wednesday put Acton at 48 per cent and Ramaswamy at 44 per cent, with Libertarian Don Kissick at 4 per cent and 3 per cent undecided. In September, the same poll had Acton ahead 50 per cent to 41 per cent. Seventy-two per cent of likely voters said they had seen or heard about the ad, but fewer than 1 per cent said it shifted them from Acton to Ramaswamy, according to Suffolk. Two per cent of those aware of the ad said they had backed Ramaswamy before it aired and now support Acton. Half of likely voters, 50 per cent, said Ramaswamy had run the more negative campaign, compared with 15 per cent who said that of Acton. Among voters who had seen the ad, that gap widened to 59 per cent to 13 per cent. In Portage County, which Suffolk tracks as a bellwether, the two candidates were tied at 47 per cent. A second, private poll commissioned by an unnamed Republican group and obtained by Axios showed a wider gap. The internal survey of 800 likely voters, conducted October 23-26, had Acton at 50 per cent and Ramaswamy at 42 per cent, up from a two-point Acton lead, 47 to 45, in the same poll earlier this month. Its margin of error was 3.46 percentage points. The ad is having a significant effect on the gubernatorial race, a memo attached to the internal poll said, according to Axios. Eighty-six per cent of respondents had seen, read or heard something about it, and by a 2-to-1 ratio those familiar with it said it made them more likely to vote for Acton. Axios reported that the campaign had committed $4 million to air the ad statewide. The candidate is the one pushing for it, a source close to the campaign told Axios. A Ramaswamy campaign representative declined to comment to Axios. Ramaswamy has defended the ad, arguing that Acton has misrepresented her past. On the campaign trail, he has turned to pocketbook issues. On Thursday he announced what he called a Day 1 executive order on property taxes. This morning I announced my Day 1 Executive Order to investigate localities where property taxes have doubled since the pandemic, to give the public transparency that they deserve, he posted on X. He also attacked Acton as the candidate who bans recordings at her events & refuses to debate. The FiftyPlusOne polling average on Thursday showed Acton at 48.2 per cent and Ramaswamy at 45.2 per cent. Ramaswamy, the son of immigrants from Kerala, would be Ohios first Indian American governor if elected on November 3.
Kerala NEET PG 2026: CEE releases final merit list and category list; check details here
Kerala HC grants relief to judge in fatal crash case
Reacting to the order, the family of the deceased said that they are disappointed with the High Courts decision but respected it.
SKUAST-K trains over 50 farmers in aromatic plant cultivation in Bpora
Srinagar, Oct 29: Division of Forest Products and Utilization (FPU), Faculty of Forestry, SKUAST-K, organised a one-day farmers training programme on aromatic plant cultivation at Gojarpatri village, Aragam, Bandipora, on Thursday. The programme was sponsored by the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut, Kerala. The training aimed to promote crop diversification, introduce scientific cultivation practices and explore the potential of aromatic plants as an additional source of income for rural households. More than 50 farmers and local youth participated in the programme, reflecting interest in adopting alternative agricultural enterprises suited to the regions agro-climatic conditions. Scientists and experts from the Division of FPU delivered technical lectures on the commercial potential of aromatic plants, nursery management and scientific cultivation practices.
What does the law say about offences caused by underage drivers? | Explained
Section 4 of the the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 specifies that no person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place. However, a person can drive a motorcycle without gears and with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc after attaining 16 years.
Witness protection scheme: Kerala High Court seeks State governments responseto PIL
State government lagging in the implementation of the scheme, says High Court. The scheme provides for threat assessment, protection measures, constitution of competent authorities and witness protection cells, periodic review, and a witness protection fund
Lethal joyrides: Keralam witnesses a rise in accidents involving youngsters
The back-to-back incidents of youngsters causing deaths on roads with their speeding vehicles have raised alarm bells in the State. G. Ragesh meets the bereaved family members and law enforcement officers to discuss the worrying trend
Kochi Crash Case: Judge Gets Anticipatory Bail | Top News Of October 29, 2026
The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to the judge booked in connection with the Kochi Mercedes crash that killed a 55-year-old street vendor. The judges 17-year-old son allegedly drove the car involved in the collision. The victims family has expressed disappointment, alleging unequal treatment, while Keralas Home Minister has told NDTV that the police will approach a higher court to seek cancellation of the bail and pursue further action. NDTVs exclusive conversations with the victims daughter and Keralas Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala examine the familys fight for justice, the investigation and the questions surrounding accountability in the case.
NIA takes over probe into alleged arson attack at Kadavumbhagam synagogue
Police cite suspected cryptocurrency payments, alleged reconnaissance videos and possible international terror links as grounds for a wider probe
Keralam govt. to take health checks to the doorstep through Hridayaragam
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, who took part in a walkathon organised by the Health department as part of World Stroke Day observance on October 29, 2026, releases the logo of Hridayaragam on the occasion
NoRKA Care enrolment portal launched for Non-Resident Keralites
Existing members can renew their health and accident insurance policies, while new applicants can register for the scheme until November 30, 2026; the web portal and the updated mobile application allow NRKs from anywhere in the world to enrol in the scheme and access its services online
KSEB receives nod for short-term power purchases for November 2026-March 2027 period
KSERC has cleared a total procurement of 145 megawatt (MW) for November and 120 MW for December 2026, 240 MW each for January and February 2027, and 270 MW for March 2027
Youth allegedly stabbed to death in Kozhikode
The incident occurred following a dispute between acquaintances, say police
The hunger strike is being held to press for several demands, including the protection of the private bus industry impacted by the KSRTC free travel scheme
Keralam Assembly passes Bills hiking salaries and allowances of Ministers, MLAs
Hundreds take part in breast cancer awareness walkathon in Thrissur
TOGS organises CanWalk to raise awareness of breast cancer risks and complications
Will Appeal Against Judge's Bail: Kerala Minister On Mercedes Hit-And-Run
The judiciary is not in my hands. I cannot interfere in their activities. But the prosecution itself also is very seriously taken up this issue in the court, and we will fight for the justice to the family, Ramesh Chennithala said.
Turning job loss into opportunity: Ex-staff of CorroHealth to launch cooperative venture in Keralam
Inspired by the history of Indian Coffee House, the technology enterprise owned and operated by the professionals who work in it will focus on health-care IT and medical coding
Fishing boat catches fire near Feroke
The incident, which occurred when workers were away from the spot, reportedly originated in the boats engine and fuel tank
Ranji Trophy: Bengal completes a resounding win as Kerala capitulates
Court directive to add to Kochi Corporations Brahmapuram biomining costs
Corporation will have to biomine an additional 1.26 lakh tonnes of scientifically capped legacy waste; civic body had agreed to pay 1,672 per tonne to biomine 1.96 lakh tonnes at a cost of 37 crore
Strict compliance with captive elephant rules sought ahead of festival season
District monitoring committee calls for stronger safety measures to prevent untoward incidents and cruelty to elephants
Keralas Former Koroh Health Employees Launch Cooperative Healthcare Tech Initiative
In Kerala, former Koroh Health employees propose a cooperative healthcare tech venture, aiming to create jobs and enhance local skills. Keralas Former Koroh Health Employees Launch Cooperative Healthcare Tech Initiative
Elephant calf falls into abandoned well in Keralams Palappilly; rescued after hours of effort
Rescue teams break down the side wall of the well using an earth mover to bring the calf out
Cancellation of trains between Palakkad Town, Junction
Search on for missing tipper lorry driver
Call to make social service a way of life
Keralam has identified 10 potential sites for AIIMS, says Health Minister
Reports submitted by the Collectors of Kottayam, Kasaragod and Thrissur are under the consideration of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, says K. Muraleedharan in response to a calling attention motion moved by G. Sudhakaran in the Assembly
Keralam initiates process to rectify anomalies in fair value of land
Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar says government has taken note of public grievances over discrepancies in fair values of land and directed District Collectors to examine the complaints and rectify anomalies based on appeals filed by affected landowners
Kerala High Court directs the Devikulam Sub- Collector to hear landowners in Chokramudi hills again
Bench notes that the petitioners could not avail of the opportunity of personal hearing as they could not get hold of the required documents within the prescribed time.
HC moved seeking APPs at Attappady, Mannarkkad courts
MLA seeks fresh probe into disruption of Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur MLA urges Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to order a comprehensive reinvestigation to identify those responsible for the 2024 festival disruption
Palakkad to launch Jantar Mantar Protest Corner today
Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Bhut grab eight-fors as Mumbai, Saurashtra register big wins
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
The motorcycle first hit the elderly man as he was crossing the road. The rider then lost control of the vehicle and fell beneath the TDB presidents car.
The motorcycle first hit the elderly man as he was crossing the road. The rider then lost control of the vehicle and fell beneath the TDB presidents car.
Aravana supply concerns persist as Sabarimala season nears in Keralam
With the Sabarimala pilgrimage season less than three weeks away, the Travancore Devaswom Board is racing against time to avert a possible shortage of Aravana as a dispute over transportation contracts delays the movement of raw materials to the Sannidhanam
Sevadhi Museum, Tamil Nadu varsity join hands to preserve manuscript heritage
Ceiling collapses again at Kottayam medical college block
The collapse occurred in a basement staff toilet as an employee opened the door, with no injuries reported.
Kerala MLAs get 40 pc hike; BJP refuses revised pay
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram Oct 29 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly on Thursday passed a Bill unanimously to increase the salaries and allowances of ministers and MLAs. However, BJP Nemom MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar rejected the hike and pledged to spend his entire salary and allowances on the poor in his constituency. The Bill raises the total monthly remuneration of MLAs from Rs 70,000 to Rs 98,000, while ministers' salaries will go up from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.33 lakh. The minimum monthly pension of former MLAs has also been increased from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. The salary and allowance revision is the first since 2018. The government had deferred a proposed revision in 2022, citing the state's financial difficulties. However, members of both the ruling and Opposition parties had pressed for an increase, and the Bill was passed without any dissent in the House. Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan said several members had shared their difficulties in meeting rising expenses. He congratulated the members on passing the Bill without any disagreement. The Speaker also requested that each MLA be provided with an additional personal assistant. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan responded that the proposal could be considered favourably. However, Chandrasekhar, through a statement to the press, said he would not accept the increased salary and allowances, citing the state's poor financial condition. He said he would use all the salary and allowances he received as an MLA for the benefit of poor people in Nemom. He questioned the government's decision to increase the remuneration of ministers and legislators when ASHA workers and Public Service Commission (PSC) job aspirants were yet to receive what they deserved. The BJP state president also alleged that there was no difference between the Pinarayi Vijayan and V.D. Satheesan governments in pursuing policies that went against the interests of the people. The revised package increases several allowances for MLAs, including the constituency allowance from Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000 and the travel allowance from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 a month. The annual air travel allowance has been raised from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Former MLAs will also receive additional monthly pension benefits on attaining the ages of 70 and 80, under the revised provisions. The Assembly was adjourned sine die soon after the Bill was passed.
In the time hes been away from his KBFC, the State has added an m to its name, the club has welcomed new owners from the UAE, and the Indian Super League after a truncated and delayed season that led to Lunas exit is now run by its member clubs
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has opened preliminary registration for postgraduate Ayurveda admission for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who qualified AIAPGET 2026 can register their basic details through the official portal. The full application process will begin after publication of the government-approved prospectus.
Pradipta's 10-wicket haul powers Bengal to big Ranji win
Bengal secured a dominant 287-run victory over Kerala in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match, largely due to spinner Pradipta Pramanik's maiden 10-wicket match haul and Shahbaz Ahmed's exceptional all-round performance. This win solidified Bengal's top position in the group. Other Ranji matches saw Maharashtra secure three points against Gujarat, while Delhi vs Jharkhand and Odisha vs Services ended in draws due to rain.
Justice must be ensured for youth in PSC irregularities: Kerala BJP
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (IANS) A BJP delegation on Thursday met the Governor and briefed him on the alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). Speaking to the media after the meeting, BJP state president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the delegation had apprised the Governor of the seriousness of the PSC recruitment scam and urged him to take strong follow-up action to ensure justice for the youth through the legal system. Governor Om Prakash Mathur said he shared the stand taken by former Governor Rajendra Arlekar on the PSC issue and would adopt a position that would provide relief to young people seeking employment, Chandrasekhar said. Arlekar had written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu recommending the removal of Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman M.R. Baiju and the commission members just before he moved out as Governor of Tamil Nadu, after a scam broke out in the rank list of the Kerala State Planning Board. Chandrasekhar was accompanied by BJP legislature party leader B.B. Gopakumar, BJP national executive member and fellow legislator V. Muraleedharan, Yuva Morcha in-charge advocate P. Sudheer and Yuva Morcha state vice-president Shijil. Chandrasekhar also criticised Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that while he travelled across the country speaking about Chhatron Ki Goonj (the voice of students), he remained silent on the PSC irregularities in Kerala and the injustice faced by students. He said the Congress leadership, which spoke up for students' rights, should adopt the same position on the problems faced by young people in Kerala. The public should recognise these contradictions in the Congress's political stand, he said, demanding urgent government intervention to address the grievances of PSC rank holders and protect their future. Chandrasekhar said the BJP would continue to take a strong stand on the issue until justice was delivered to the youth. B.B. Gopakumar, MLA, said the government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan had failed to address the demands of PSC rank holders who had shaved their heads as part of their protest to draw the government's attention to their plight. He alleged that the government had remained indifferent to the issue for nearly 150 days and acted only after the Governor recommended action to the President under Article 317 of the Constitution. From the outset, the BJP had demanded a comprehensive investigation into the PSC irregularities and action against those responsible, Gopakumar said. The BJPs move comes at a time when the PSC chairman Dr M.R.Baiju and three other PSC members were questioned by the SIT of the Crime Branch probing the Planning Board fiasco. On Wednesday, the SIT arrested a retired PSC employee and has charged another serving employee, who is presently on the run.
Keralam Mountaineer Seena Majnu Rescued After Getting Stranded on Nepal Mountain
Majnu had said in a social media post on Wednesday that she had fallen while descending the icy mountain and was stranded there
Keralam Assembly Passes SARAL Bill for Fast-Tracking Investment Proposals
The Simplified and Accelerated Regulatory Approvals and Licensing (SARAL) Keralam Bill, 2026 -- a major industrial reform -- was passed in the House after incorporating several amendments moved by legislators
Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 was released on 29 October 2026 for Clerk and related posts, Superintendent of Survey and Land Records, and Electricity Worker examinations. Download the five final answer key PDFs for Malayalam, Kannada and English question papers, covering booklet series A, B, C and D, at keralapsc.gov.in.
Expired drugs possibly given to Nipah patients, says Keralam Health Minister
K. Muraleedharan says medical board will probe whether use of expired Remdesivir led to deaths of Nipah patients
Kerala High Court Halts Arrest of Judge Accused in Fatal Car Accident Involving His Son
Kerala High Court intervenes to prevent the arrest of a judge linked to a tragic accident that claimed a scooter riders life. Kerala High Court Halts Arrest of Judge Accused in Fatal Car Accident Involving His Son
In a social media post, Jayarajan said the attempt to revive an old misunderstanding and use it to abuse and target the actor was driven by vested interests
VACB Report on Road Project Linked to Gyanesh Kumar Awaited: Keralam Minister
Basheer was responding to queries, during the question hour in the state Assembly, by BJP MLAs B B Gopakumar, V Muraleedharan and Rajeev Chandrasekhar regarding the status of the vigilance probe initiated in the matter
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit launched a fresh attack on veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over the latter's recent remarks against the government, alleging that the actors conduct has gone berserk and claiming that he needs medical help. Reacting to Naseeruddin Shahs recent video in which he wore a badge reading Dimagi Naxal and criticised the government, Ashoke questioned the actors language, conduct and political views. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Ashoke Pandit said, I am not surprised and I am not shocked because since last year or so, Naseeruddin Shah has become a constant abuser. He has lost all manners, he has lost etiquettes, he behaves like a, you know, a ruffian. I think the way he talks in front of the camera and talks to people, addresses people, it's not only about the Prime Minister. He added, His conduct has gone berserk. His behaviour has gone berserk. You know, even goons don't behave like this, and he is supposed to be an educated person. I don't know whether he is really educated or not. Because his entire mannerisms, his entire language which he uses, it sounds of frustration. He further exoressing his sheer disappointment, stated, It sounds of loss of balance of mind. So, I think, I am very sure that this man needs medical help. He is not normal because the way he talks, the way he expresses his face is full of anger, and I can understand why he is frustrated. Frustrated because of the kind of films which they didn't like, those films are working. They are troubled with films like Kerala Story working. They are troubled with films like Kashmir Files working. They are troubled with films like Dhurandar working. So, they have become insecure! These people belong to an art kind of cinema which I am nothing against. But because all their habits have been negated by the system, people have started thinking more modernly. He further added, People have started becoming more acceptable as far as subjects are concerned, as far as films are concerned, as far as art is concerned. So, the change in the mindset of people, the country, especially after Narendra Modi has taken over, is making them feel insecure. So yes, Mr. NaseeruddinShah, you belong to a tukdukde gang. I am telling you to your face. Yes, Mr. Naseeruddin Shah, you belong to an urban naxal gang and you are an urban naxal because without any reason you have been abusing people left, right and centre. He added, You have abused Anupam Kher, you have abused Shah Rukh Khan, you have abused Amitabh Bachchan. You have abused so many people including Mr. Subhash Ghai. So, for you, I think that you believe that you are perfect. So, that's why this also is a psychological problem. You please get yourself checked. You please get yourself treated. I think that will, you know, help you. Otherwise, things are going to go from bad to worse. The filmmaker further said, I really thought that I should not react to it. But things are getting more, you know, beyond limits. That you are abusing a political party. You are, your activism is one-sided. Talking about Bengal elections, Ashoke said, Mr. Naseeruddin Shah, you were saying that BJP has won Bengal elections. That's troubling you. You know, have you ever thought about it? Have you ever, you know, criticised or condemned the genocide of Hindus in Bengal? Are you aware of that? You must be 100% aware of it. But you are not talking about it. He highlighted, The way Hindus in Bengal had to migrate to Assam, and there were lakhs of people. So, people were tired. I am telling you the reason why BJP won. People were tired because of dictatorship and anti-Hindu, anti-India reaction or entire body language or decisions made by the Mamta government. Temples were not allowed. It was a total anti-Hindu government, anti-India government. So, that's why people threw them out. That is the reason which I would like to tell you. So, please, get yourself treated. If any substance you are using, please stop that and you will be fine. For the uninitiated, Ashoke Pandits remarks have come after Naseeruddin Shah shared a video on social media where he wore a badge reading Dimagi Naxal and criticised the government over its handling of student protests. The veteran actor referred to labels such as anti-national and tukde-tukde gang while questioning the treatment of students and the state of democracy in the country. In the video, he was also seen drawing parallels with earlier protests at Jawaharlal Nehru University and referred to the ongoing demonstrations at Jamia Millia Islamia. His use of the Dimagi Naxal label has triggered a fresh political debate, with many public figures reacting to his remarks.
Keralam Benz Car Accident: HC Directs Police Not to Arrest Judge, Deceaseds Family Disappointed
Reacting to the order, the family of the deceased told reporters that they are disappointed with the High Court's decision but respected it
Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026 - Phase 1 Option Registration Open, Last Date October 31, Check Fees
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has opened Phase 1 option registration for NEET PG 2026 admissions to postgraduate medical degree courses. Eligible candidates can register their MD/MS college and course preferences until 31 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. Check the refundable security deposit, government and private medical college tuition fees, and registration procedure.
Clash on campus: Police keep vigil in Calicut University in Keralam; classes suspended
Clash between groups of students during counting of votes for students union polls
HC protects judge from arrest in Benz car accident case
The Kerala High Court has ordered police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge whose 17-year-old son was involved in a fatal car accident. The judge sought anticipatory bail after being named an accused. The victim's family expressed disappointment but vowed to continue their legal fight, while police continue their investigation.
Expired Remdesivir in Kerala given to Nipah patients, govt orders probe
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (IANS) Remdesivir that expired in May 2023 was administered to patients, including those treated for Nipah infection, at hospitals in Kerala in subsequent years, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan told the Assembly on Thursday, ordering an investigation into whether the use of the expired drug contributed to patient deaths. Replying to a submission in the Assembly, the minister said the medicine had been purchased in 2021 and had an expiry date of May 30, 2023. However, records showed that expired vials were used in 2024 and 2025, including for Nipah patients at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. A medical board has been constituted under the head of the Infectious Diseases Department, Dr Aravind, to examine the matter. The Health Department has also directed the Director of Medical Education and the Director of Health Services to collect details of all patients who received the medicine through the concerned supply channels. The disclosure raises serious questions about drug storage, expiry monitoring and the checks in place before medicines are administered to patients, particularly those suffering from life-threatening infections. According to the details placed before the Assembly, the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL) had purchased 3,000 vials of Remdesivir for Rs 42 lakh on June 3, 2021. The stock expired on May 30, 2023. Records cited in the Assembly indicated that 102 vials were used in 2023-24, 34 in 2024-25 and 10 in 2025-26 after their expiry. The minister also said that 50 vials used during the current financial year had been specially procured from Bahrain on June 12 for a Nipah patient. The investigation will examine whether the expired medicine had any role in the deaths of Nipah patients and whether other recipients suffered adverse effects. The disclosure, however, does not establish a causal link between the use of the medicine and any death. Kerala reported six Nipah cases in 2023, of whom two died. Both patients reported in 2024 died, while two of the three cases in 2025 were fatal. The findings of the medical board are expected to clarify the circumstances under which the expired stock remained in use and whether there were lapses in procurement, distribution or hospital-level monitoring.
Cheranalloor luxury car crash: judge appears before SIT for second day of questioning
Maintaining that he had no knowledge of the vehicle being removed from his apartment premises, the officer reportedly told investigators that his visit to the police station immediately after the accident was in his capacity as a parent and not as a judicial officer
Kerala HC stays arrest of judge whose teen son was involved in fatal car crash
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the arrest of an Additional District Judge booked as the second accused in the Cheranelloor road accident case, in which his 17-year-old son allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz car that killed a scooter rider. Justice Kauser Edappagath passed the interim order on an anticipatory bail petition filed by the judge, who is posted at the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district. The court directed the police not to arrest the judge until further orders and asked him to appear before the investigating officer. It also directed that his interrogation be conducted in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines. Questioning the need for custodial interrogation, the court asked the investigating team why the judge had to be arrested when he was cooperating with the probe. What was the need to interrogate him for four hours, and now for further interrogation? Why is his arrest required? He is a judicial officer. He will cooperate with the investigation, the court observed. Senior advocate P. Vijaya Bhanu, appearing for the judge, told the court that his client had appeared before the police on Wednesday and had been questioned for over four hours. However, counsel representing the legal heirs of the victim opposed the plea, alleging that the judge had tampered with evidence after being informed of the accident. The court said it had to proceed strictly in accordance with the law while granting interim protection from arrest. It also sought the state's response to the plea. The accident occurred around 2.20 a.m. on October 25 on Container Road at Cheranelloor, near Kochi, when the Mercedes-Benz allegedly driven by the teenager rammed into a scooter ridden by Jayabalakrishnan, 55, who died at the spot. In his petition, the judge claimed that he was asleep at home and had no knowledge that the car had been taken out. He said he learnt of the incident only when he received a telephone call informing him that his minor son had taken the vehicle without his knowledge and met with the accident. The FIR invokes Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, along with provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, including Section 199A, which deals with offences committed by juveniles and the liability of guardians or vehicle owners. The Juvenile Justice Board had granted bail to the boy on October 26. The state government's plea seeking cancellation of his bail is pending before a sessions court.
BJP Criticizes Congress Government in Kerala Over PSC Controversy
BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar demands action from Kerala Governor on PSC irregularities, criticizing Congress leadership for inaction. BJP Criticizes Congress Government in Kerala Over PSC Controversy
Airfare hikes: Keralam CM and Opposition Leader slam airlines for fleecing NRKs
In Assembly, V.D. Satheesan and Pinarayi Vijayan point out that successive governments in the State have raised the matter with the Centre. Opposition stages walkout over alleged denial of NRK benefits, dissolution of Loka Kerala Sabha
Keralam advances AIIMS site selection with multiple locations reviewed
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actress Sonia Balani, known for her role in The Kerala Story, is set to play Urmila, the wife of Lord Lakshmana, in Nitesh Tiwaris upcoming epic Ramayana. Sonia said being part of the film and working with Ranbir Kapoor was a special opportunity. Speaking about her character, she said, Being associated with a story as timeless and deeply rooted in our culture as the Ramayana is truly special. Urmila is a character whose strength, dignity and sacrifices deserve to be understood beyond the pages of history. As an actor, the opportunity to explore such an emotionally layered character is both a privilege and a responsibility. She added, Working with a visionary filmmaker like Nitesh Tiwari and sharing the screen with an accomplished actor like Ranbir Kapoor in a project of this scale makes the journey even more exciting. I hope audiences connect with Urmilas strength and discover the beautiful human emotions that make her story so powerful. Known for playing a negative role in The Kerala Story, Sonia has also appeared in films such as Tum Bin 2 and Baazaar. Her role as Urmila marks a different turn in her career, as she takes on a character associated with sacrifice, resilience and emotional strength. Urmila, the wife of Lakshmana, holds an important place in the Ramayana. Through the character, it is said that the film will explore another emotional aspect of the epic and bring her story to a wider audience. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The film is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic.
Arrest In Kerala Children Drowning Case
Police in Kozhinjampara, Keralam, have arrested the mother's male friend in connection with the drowning deaths of two children, Jennifer Juliet (5) and Robin Christopher (3), in a water tank on September 29. The mother, Nivedya, was arrested earlier, and further investigation, including digital evidence analysis, led to the arrest of her male friend.
Justice Kauser Edappagath orally remarks that court cannot succumb to public opinion. Court allows family members of the accident victim, Jayabalakrishnan, to be impleaded in anticipatory bail petition filed by the judicial officer
Loka Kerala Sabha Disbanded As It was Not Serving Its purpose: CM Satheesan
He was responding to an adjournment notice moved in the state Assembly by the LDF opposition on the issues of LKS disbanding
Vigilance Inquiry into KIIFB Land Acquisitions Raises Questions for CPM in Kannur
A vigilance inquiry into KIIFB land acquisitions in Kannur could challenge CPMs stronghold amid political scrutiny in Kerala. Vigilance Inquiry into KIIFB Land Acquisitions Raises Questions for CPM in Kannur
Congress-led Keralam govt firm on anti-corruption probe against Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 road project
State Public Works Minister tells Assembly that a fresh preliminary inquiry has been ordered into the allegations, though the report is yet to be received
Kerala HC Stays Arrest of Judge After Son
The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to an Additional District Judge whose minor son was involved in a fatal car crash in Kochi. The 17-year-old boy, driving a Mercedes-Benz, collided with a two-wheeler earlier this week, resulting in the death of the scooter rider. Justice Kauser Edappagath ordered a stay on the [] The post Kerala HC Stays Arrest of Judge After Sons Mercedes Kills Scooter Rider appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Kerala PSC Junior Instructor Answer Key 2026 Out for Catering and Hospitality Assistant. Download provisional answer key PDF, check correct answers and objection dates.
Life Convict Dies By Suicide In Kerala Jail
A 51-year-old convict, Sreenivasan, serving a life sentence for murder, was found hanging in his cell at Poojapura Central Prison in Thiruvananthapuram. Police registered an FIR and are investigating the incident. Sreenivasan had been diagnosed with cancer and was reportedly depressed.
'He Was Questioned For 4 Hours': Kerala Judge Gets Pre-Arrest Bail In Mercedes Crash Case
The judge has been made an accused in the case where a Mercedes car allegedly driven by his 17-year-old son hit and killed a scooterist at Cheranalloor in Kochi.
Kerala: Fire breaks out in fishing boats engine, no casualties reported
The boat, named RJ, drifted towards the underside of the old bridge after the rope securing it caught fire and snapped, making firefighting operations difficult. Fire and Rescue Services personnel deployed two fire tenders, with one vehicle positioned on the bridge to spray water. The boat continued to drift, hampering efforts to douse the fire
Probe against Gyanesh Kumar over 2006 road project ongoing: Minister
Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam Public Works Department Minister P K Basheer on Thursday, October 29, said a preliminary inquiry by the VACB ordered in connection with allegations of corruption in a road project undertaken two decades ago when CEC Gyanesh Kumar was the PWD secretary was ongoing and its report is not yet available. Basheer was responding 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 Teacher Arrested Over False Worms-in-Food Claim at Sports Meet
Police register a case against an Ernakulam teacher after organisers reportedly found no worms in food served at the State Sports Meet in Kozhikode.
Cooperative sector's entry into aviation reflects diversification: Keralam minister
He said the government was encouraging cooperative institutions and private entrepreneurs to accelerate the state's development
Kerala Judge named accused in sons fatal Mercedes crash gets anticipatory bail
The Kerala High Court provided interim protection from arrest to an additional district judge involved in a fatal accident. His 17-year-old son allegedly drove a car during the incident in Kochi. The police interrogated the judge for several hours before issuing further notice for questioning. The judges' conduct has been questioned, leading the victim's family to seek an inquiry.
Complaint against the duo was filed following financial dispute related to making of Action Hero Biju 2. The complainant alleged that after entering into an agreement to produce the film, its overseas rights were sold to another party without his knowledge
Study in Keralam sheds light on link between gut bacteria, Parkinsons disease
Researchers from CUSAT and SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, find significant differences between gut bacteria of Parkinsons patients and those of healthy individuals
KIIFB land probe puts CPI(M)s Kannur citadel under scrutiny
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 ( IANS) The Vigilance probe into KIIFBs land acquisitions in Kerala's Kannur could become one of the most politically sensitive tests for the Satheesan government, as it threatens to bring decisions taken during the previous LDF regime under scrutiny in the CPI(M)s strongest organisational bastion, home to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state secretary M.V. Govindan and senior leaders from the powerful Jayarajan factions. More than a routine financial investigation, the inquiry could test how far the government is prepared to go in examining the decisions behind major land acquisitions in a district where the CPI(M)s political and organisational influence remains formidable. Its findings could also put the partys Kannur leadership under pressure to defend the decisions taken during the previous decade. The Satheesan Cabinets decision on Wednesday followed its consideration of the report submitted by an expert committee headed by former IAS officer Sudha Pillai, which examined the functioning of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) from 2016 to 2026. The period covers both terms of the Pinarayi Vijayan government, with Thomas Isaac serving as Finance Minister during the first term and K.N. Balagopal holding the portfolio during the second. The probe could therefore bring financial and administrative decisions taken under both ministers into sharper focus, depending on the findings and evidence gathered by investigators. The initial investigation is expected to centre on land acquisitions in Kannur, including the procedures followed, the prices paid, the approvals granted and whether public money was spent in accordance with established norms. The Finance and Revenue departments are expected to provide technical assistance to the Vigilance team. The political sensitivity stems from the location as much as the scale of the transactions. Kannur is the home turf of Vijayan, Govindan and senior leaders E.P. Jayarajan, M.V. Jayarajan and P. Jayarajan, and its party unit has long wielded considerable influence within the CPI(M). Adding to the intrigue is the flare-up within the family of E.P. Jayarajan, after his close relative made certain allegations. The investigation could also extend to appointments and other alleged irregularities identified by the expert committee. Whether it reaches senior officials or political leaders will depend on the evidence that emerges. For the CPI(M), the challenge will be to defend KIIFBs role in Keralas infrastructure development while answering specific questions about the land deals. For the UDF government, the test will be to ensure that the investigation establishes demonstrable violations rather than remaining a political confrontation.
Vigilance probe against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in connection with 2006 road project ongoing: minister
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (PTI) Keralam Public Works Department Minister P K Basheer on Thursday said a preliminary inquiry by the VACB ordered in connection with allegations of corruption in a road project undertaken two decades ago when CEC Gyanesh Kumar was the PWD secretary was ongoing and its report is not yet available. Basheer was responding to queries, during the question hour in the state Assembly, by BJP MLAs B B Gopakumar, V Muraleedharan and Rajeev Chandrasekhar regarding the status of the vigilance probe initiated in the matter. The minister also said that the preliminary enquiry was ordered as there
In a Facebook post, the physical education teacher had alleged that worms were found in food served to students attending the event. Organisers conducted an inspection and found it to be false, said police
Keralam vigilance probe into road project linked to CEC ongoing: Minister
Keralam Public Works Department Minister P K Basheer on Thursday said a preliminary inquiry by the VACB ordered in connection with allegations of corruption in a road project undertaken two decades ago when CEC Gyanesh Kumar was the PWD secretary was ongoing and its report is not yet available. Basheer was responding to queries, during the question hour in the state Assembly, by BJP MLAs B B Gopakumar, V Muraleedharan and Rajeev Chandrasekhar regarding the status of the vigilance probe initiated in the matter. The minister also said that the preliminary enquiry was ordered as there were certain discrepancies in the probe conducted into the matter in 2006 by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB). He also told the House that a loss of Rs 700 crore was caused to the government due to the alleged irregularities committed by officials in connection with the project. The minister was referring to the alleged corruption in the Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP), undertaken in
PK Basheer also said that the preliminary enquiry was ordered as there were certain discrepancies in the probe conducted into the matter in 2006 by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB).
