Kerala

Coronavirus outbreak: Kerala confirms 2nd case of Wuhan virus; patient kept in isolation

As per the Ministry, the patient has been kept in isolation, was currently stable and being closely monitored.

Feb 2, 2020

Coronavirus in India: First positive case confirmed in Kerala

The person is reportedly stable and is being closely monitored.

Jan 30, 2020

Homosexual couple moves Kerala HC against Special Marriage Act: Unconstitutional and illegal

The couple has stated that it was aggrieved by the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, which only permits a heterosexual (opposite sex) couple to get married.

Jan 28, 2020

After CAA, Kerala cabinet decides not to go ahead with NPR, NRC

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan decided to inform the Census Commissioner that the state will not implement the National Population Register (NPR) when census operations get rolling.

Jan 20, 2020

Pinarayi Vijayan, Murugan, migrant worker death, Kerala

Read Constitution: Pinarayi Vijayan hits back after Kerala Governor asks CM to obey law

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan reiterated that the CAA will not be implemented in the state and asked people to remain united.

Jan 17, 2020

CAA against equality: Kerala becomes first state to move SC against Citizenship Act

The suit - which comes amid a nationwide uproar against CAA - seeks to declare the law as unconstitutional.

Jan 14, 2020

After Kerala passes CAA resolution, RS Prasad says CM Vijayan should get 'better legal advice'

The Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution demanding the scrapping of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), amid the countrywide protests against the legislation.

Jan 1, 2020

BS Yediyurappa's convoy attacked in Kannur district of Kerala

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa's convoy attacked in Kerala

Yediyurappa had gone to visit Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple in the state capital and was returning back to Karnataka when has attacked in Kannur.

Dec 24, 2019

an Indian woman hails a cab at a business district in Mumbai.

Kerala to adopt AP Disha Act for safety of women

Kerala Minister for Health and Social Welfare K.K. Shailaja told media that they have no problems to look into the new law passed by Andhra Pradesh.

Dec 14, 2019

Who will be BJP's new party president in Kerala?

The BJP core committee meeting chaired by national organisation secretary BL Santhosh failed to reach consensus on new state party chief.

Dec 8, 2019

Urban Naxals, anarchists & atheists are entering Sabarimala: V Muraleedharan

The Sabarimala temple opened on November 16 for the two-month-long festival season.

Nov 18, 2019

Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala Police deploys 10,000 personnel

The Supreme Court on November 14, will pronounce the judgments on the review petitions filed on the issue of entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple.

Nov 13, 2019

Kerala to say 'cheers' as CM Pinarayi Vijayan considers opening pubs in state

Kerala CM Vijayan said that the government would consider opening pubs in Kerala as there are complaints that people working in the state, especially in IT barely have any means of entertainment after long working hours.

Nov 12, 2019

Can Chennithala repeat Congress' history in Kerala?

All of Chennithala's predecessors, K Karunakaran, AK Antony and Chandy have gone on to helm the state after being the Leader of the Opposition.

Nov 10, 2019

Kerala cyanide killer: Top cop reveals challenges in collecting evidence in case of murders

Lok Nath Behra, who arrived at Vatakara to scale the progress of the investigation, said six teams would conduct inquiries.

Oct 12, 2019

Flats in Maradu Municipality in Kerala's Kochi to be demolished

Guinness record holder SB Sarwate to be Kerala's consultant in Kochi flat demolition

Sarwate holds the Guinness World Record for demolishing the maximum number of buildings and has joined the state government as a consultant for the obliteration of four flats in Ernakulam district of the state.

Oct 8, 2019

A woman looks out of a window of an apartment in south Mumbai March 15, 2015. The cost for buying a 600 square feet (55 square meters) one-bedroom apartment in this building is around 20,000 Indian rupees per square feet ($ 320) or 12,000,000 Indian rupee

Vacate the flats in 5 days: 346 Kochi apartment owners to go on hunger strike to stop demolition

In order to execute an SC ultimatum to demolish the apartments by September 20 for the CRZ norms, the municipality has already served notices to the flat owners.

Sep 11, 2019

Kerala's populist move to freeze higher traffic fines a blow to traffic safety?

Kerala's ruling coalition and opposition bowed to popular pressure but the absence of effective alternatives may dent drive to improve road safety.

Sep 9, 2019

Two pro Kayakers from Bengaluru drown in Kerala during practice, three rescued

The incident occurred due to an unexpected increase in water level that led to a loss of control, making their kayaks collide with rocks in the Kadanthara river.