Kerala

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 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.

Nov 7, 2024

Malyalam actor Nivin Pauly gets clean chit in sexual assault case

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly on Wednesday got a clean chit by police in the sexual assault case.

Nov 6, 2024

Kerala bypolls: Voting date for Palakkad Assembly seat shifted to Nov 20

The by-election date for the Palakkad Assembly constituency in Kerala has been shifted from November 13 to November 20 following requests by various political parties

Nov 4, 2024

ECI changes dates for by-polls: Voting in Kerala, Punjab and UP rescheduled to Nov 20

In a significant development ahead of by-polls, the Election Commission of India on Monday rescheduled the polling dates in three states – Kerala, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

Nov 4, 2024

SC relaxes bail condition of journalist Siddique Kappan in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed an application filed by Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to record his presence at the local police station every week in a UAPA case.

Nov 4, 2024

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024

Kerala: Divya arrested, Kannur Collector under scanner in ADM suicide case

Kannur District Collector Arun Vijayan has pointed fingers against Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu in the controversial suicide case involving the CPI-M leader P.P. Divya.

Oct 30, 2024

Pacific Fleet's mission: Russian submarine Ufa docks at Kochi port, receives warm welcome by Indian Navy

In a significant development, the Russian submarine 'Ufa' docked at the Kochi port in Kerala on Tuesday and was given warm welcome by the Indian Navy.

Oct 22, 2024

Kerala under Yellow Alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in 6 districts until October 11

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently issued a yellow alert for six districts in Kerala, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from October 6 to October 11. The districts under alert include Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Oct 6, 2024

NCW Team Engages with Victims of Malayalam Film Industry as Part of Hema Panel Inquiry

A month after the explosive Hema Committee report was published and more than a dozen Malayalam film personalities are in the dock, a two-member National Commission for Women (NCW) team is slated to arrive here on Thursday to take statements from victims.

Sep 26, 2024

Wayanad landslides: Was it an invited disaster to happen?

Low income, vulnerable populations will continue to drown and capsize in landslides, floods and storms even as the perpetrators sit safe on high grounds.

Aug 1, 2024

Wayanad Landslides: K'taka CM joins Kerala, appeals to corporates to provide CSR funds for relief

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiahon Wednesday appealed to the corporate sector to make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions to support relief efforts in Kerala, where at least 159 people have lost their lives due to landslides.

Jul 31, 2024

Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, hundreds injured

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy on Tuesday reached 70 and several people were reported missing in the worst affected areas, said officials, adding that hundreds are injured and admitted to different hospitals.

Jul 30, 2024

Landslides in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44; Rahul Gandhi condoles deaths

The police have set up a 24-hour control room and the phone numbers are -- 9497900402, 0471 2721566.

Jul 30, 2024

Vizhinjam Port to help put India on top of global maritime map: Sarbananda Sonowal

The development of Vizhinjam Port in Kerala marks a significant transformation in India's maritime sector. The port's strategic location and deep draught facility position it as a preferred destination for shipping lines and EXIM traders.

Jul 13, 2024