Kerala

Fearing backlash, CPI-M dumps naming Health Minister Veena George as first woman district party Secretary

With Kerala CPI-M's organisational polls currently underway, the prospect of the first party woman district Secretary failed to materialise on Monday amid speculations that state Health Minister Veena George might be named for Pathanamthitta district, but fearing a backlash, senior party leaders decided to appoint veteran former legislator Raju Abraham to the post instead.

Dec 30, 2024

Maha Oppn slams Nitesh Rane over Kerala 'mini Pak' remark

Spreads hate yet no action taken against him: Oppn leaders slam Nitesh Rane's 'Kerala mini-Pak' quip

Maharashtra's newly appointed BJP minister, Nitesh Rane, has landed in hot water following his "mini-Pakistan" remarks on Kerala.

Dec 30, 2024

Kerala HC directs govt to proceed with estate acquisition for Wayanad rehabilitation

The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to expedite the acquisition of two estates identified for rehabilitating families affected by the Wayanad landslides. Delays in acquiring these estates have hindered the construction of proposed townships for the displaced families.

Dec 27, 2024

NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

Man commits suicide after Kerala Cooperative bank fails to return deposit

With several Cooperative Banks in Kerala facing financial issues due to alleged manipulation, the body of a depositor was found hanging near the Kattapana Rural Development Cooperative Society.

Dec 20, 2024

Second Mpox case detected in Kerala; health officials on high alert

With another person turning positive for Mpox on Wednesday, the total number of such cases in Kerala have reached two, forcing state health authorities onto a high alert.

Dec 19, 2024

SC stays Kerala HC's restrictions on use of elephants in temple festivals

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the restrictions imposed by the Kerala High Court for the use of elephants in temple festivals.

Dec 19, 2024

Kerala HC quashes case against govt employee for 'sarcastic comment' on CM Vijayan

The Kerala High Court has quashed legal proceedings against a state government employee who made a "sarcastic comment" in a WhatsApp group about Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's appeal for government employees to donate a month's salary to the 2018 flood relief fund.

Dec 18, 2024

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.