Kerala

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.

Sep 9, 2019

WATCH | Man kisses Rahul Gandhi during his visit to flood-hit Wayanad

In the viral video, the man can be seen kissing Rahul Gandhi while he was on his car.

Aug 28, 2019

Kerala politician Thushar Vellappally arrested in UAE for Rs 19 cr cheque bounce case

BDJS leader Thushar Vellappally signed a dishonoured cheque to an Ajman-based Keralite businessman who runs a subcontracting company.

Aug 22, 2019

Kerala Police makes first arrest in Triple Talaq case from Kozhikode

The 34-year-old was arrested by Thamarassery police on Friday morning, based on the complaint filed by a woman from Kumaranellur village of the district.

Aug 16, 2019

Death toll from Indian floods reaches 147, hundreds of thousands evacuated

In the southern state of Kerala, at least 57 people were killed in rain-related incidents while over 165,000 people were in relief camps in the state.

Aug 12, 2019

Over 100 dead as floods wreak havoc in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Belagavi district in Karnataka on Sunday.

Aug 11, 2019

Heavy rain in Kerala to continue for 4 more days, death toll reaches 4

Even as the monsoon intensifies across the state, the state is facing a 17 per cent rain deficit.

Jul 21, 2019

3 dead, several missing; IMD issues red alert in Kerala following heavy rains

The red alert has been issued for Kasargod district and orange alert has been issued for Kannur, Kozhikode, Idukki, Malappuram and Wayanad districts.

Jul 20, 2019

78-year-old woman set ablaze by husband over property dispute in Kerala

The victim had sustained 80 per cent burns and was taken Kottayam to Medical College Hospital.

Jul 9, 2019

Kerala High Court initiates suo motu proceedings over Sajen Parayil's suicide

The suo motu case has been taken against the Anthoor municipality secretary, Kannur district town planner and the local body secretary in connection with the suicide of Nigeria-returned entrepreneur Sajen Parayil.

Jun 21, 2019

Did Tamil Nadu reject 20 lakh litres of drinking water from Kerala under severe water crisis?

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had conveyed the offer to help Tamil Nadu which is gripping under severe water shortage. But it is alleged that the state CM Edappadi K Palaniswami has rejected the offer saying that there is no immediate need for help.