Kerala

Kerala HC dismisses plea challenging donation of CPI-M leader's body to medical college

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea challenging the donation of CPI(M) veteran M. M. Lawrence's body to the Ernakulam Medical College.

Dec 18, 2024

Kerala temple trusts moves SC challenging restrictions on elephant management in Thrissur Pooram

Kerala temple trusts move to SC challenging restrictions on elephant management in Thrissur Pooram

The temple trusts of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms have petitioned the Supreme Court challenging the restrictions imposed by the Kerala High Court on elephant management in Thrissur Pooram.

Dec 17, 2024

Poll party over, real challenges ahead for Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi

'Kerala delayed to comply with PM's directive on Wayanad disaster', Priyanka shares Centre's response

Days after a delegation led by Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the entire parliamentarians from Kerala met Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking the speeding up of the relief package for the landslide hit people, on Friday she posted on X the reply from Centre, blaming Kerala government for the delay in submitting the memorandum.

Dec 6, 2024

Teary farewell for 5 Kerala medical students killed in high-speed collision

Kerala woke up on Tuesday morning to the sad news of the death of five first-year MBBS students at the state-run Alappuzha Medical College Hospital, in a horrific accident on Monday night.

Dec 3, 2024

'Have some respect..': Kerala HC chides late CPI-M leader's children over dead body dispute

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday criticised the legal heirs of late CPI-M leader M.M. Lawrence for continuing their dispute over the donation of his mortal remains to the Ernakulam Government Medical College for medical research and educational purposes.

Dec 3, 2024

Kerala demands gender-inclusive & responsible tourism practices

A conference was held in Kerala on Monday which called for gender-inclusive and responsible tourism practices in the state.

Dec 2, 2024

Setback for Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan as SC cancels govt job of late MLA's son

In a setback for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Kerala High Court ruling, cancelling the state cabinet decision to give a government job to the son of late CPI-M MLA K.K. Ramachandran Nair.

Dec 2, 2024

Please read the rules, I have done my duty: Kerala Governor on VC appointment row

'Please read the rules': Kerala Governor on appointment row over 2 VCs

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday defended his decision to appoint two new vice chancellors on an interim basis, till permanent appointments are made, saying he had followed the rules..

Nov 28, 2024

Justice Hema Committee: Kerala HC directs SIT to appoint nodal officer

A Special Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating complaints regarding sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry to appoint a nodal officer who could be easily contacted by victims, complainants, or witnesses for any concerns.

Nov 27, 2024

23 Kerala cops who broke Sabarimala temple traditions sent for intensive training

Two days after a picture of Kerala policemen in uniform standing on the 18 steps of the famed Sabarimala temple went viral and led to a controversy, as this is a clear violation of the temple's traditions, 23 policemen were on Wednesday asked to report for intensive training.

Nov 27, 2024

Photo of cops violating Sabarimala temple traditions goes viral; report sought

A picture of Kerala policemen in uniform standing on the hallowed 18 steps of the famed Sabarimala temple has gone viral and led to a controversy, as this is a clear violation of the temple's traditions.

Nov 26, 2024

Couple arrested for murder of Kerala woman real estate broker

A week after real estate broker Jaysi Abraham, 55, was found dead in her apartment near Kerala's Kochi, police on Monday said that they had arrested a couple for the well-planned-out murder.

Nov 25, 2024

Kerala draws plan for Rs 1,000 crore investment in Ayurveda sector

Kerala has set a target of attracting investments worth Rs 1,000 crore in the Ayurveda sector before the Invest Kerala Global Summit, which will be held in the port city in February.

Nov 19, 2024

'Justice for jumbos': Kerala HC comes to the aid of elephants, issues strict guidelines

Justice for jumbos: Kerala HC steps in to rescue elephants, issues strict guidelines

The Kerala High Court has ruled that the use of elephants in the temples in the states under the pretext of tradition and religion is a "commercial exploitation" without any care or concern for their well-being and issued directions to ensure that the animals are not subjected to any cruelty.

Nov 15, 2024

Polling begins for Wayanad, Chelakkara bye-elections in Kerala

Polling begins in Kerala byelections for Wayanad and Chelakkara bye-elections

Polling commenced at the high-profile Lok Sabha constituency in Wayanad on the dot at 7 A.M, on Wednesday morning, when voters were seen queuing up in good numbers even before the polling began.

Nov 13, 2024

Centre releases funds for rural local bodies in Kerala, Meghalaya

The Centre on Tuesday said it has released 15th Finance Commission grants for FY25 for rural local bodies in Kerala worth Rs 266.8 crore, along with Rs 27 crore for rural local bodies in Meghalaya (for FY22), for addressing location-specific needs.

Nov 12, 2024

Kerala ADM suicide case: CPI-M leader Divya gets bail

A court in Kannur on Friday granted bail to CPI-M leader P. P. Divya in connection with the suicide case of Kannur ADM Naveen Babu.

Nov 8, 2024

Kerala: Election officials confiscate food kits with pictures of Rahul & Priyanka

The flying squad attached to the Election Commission on Thursday seized food kits with pictures of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress-led UDF nominee Priyanka Gandhi.

Nov 7, 2024

Hema Committee report: Kerala HC appoints amicus curiae to assist Govt in framing policies for women

The Kerala High Court on Thursday appointed an amicus curia to help the state government in drafting special legislation to address the issues faced by women, especially in their workplace, in the wake of the explosive revelations of the Justice Hema committee.