Kerala HC warns of action if Arikomban case resettlement area is elephant habitat

On Wednesday, the Kerala High Court cautioned the state that if it is discovered that the region in Idukki district where a wi...
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Kerala CPI (M) leader Mani lands in soup over his remarks against PM Modi

Kerala CPI(M) leader and former minister for power MM Mani has landed in soup once again with a BJP leader from Kottayam lodging a complaint against him for defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to BJP leader N Hari, Mani’s statement is “provocative and intended to promote enmity between communities”. Speaking to the media at Poopp...

NGT levies Rs 10 cr compensation on Kerala for damage to 2 Ramsar wetlands

The National Green Tribunal has directed Kerala to pay a compensation of Rs 10 crore for its "gross failure" in "overseeing remedial measures" for protecting Ashtamudi and Vambanad-Kol wetlands, the two Ramsar sites in Kollam district. The NGT was hearing a petition claiming the failure of authorities concerned in the state for taking remedial acti...

Innocent obit: Comedian, villain, politician and writer, he donned many hats with eas...

Veteran actor Innocent began his career in the film industry in 1972 donning a minor role as a press reporter in the film, 'Nrithasala' and became a household name in Kerala over time. He was known for his comic timing and ability to deliver witty one-liners, which endeared him to audiences across generations. His career spanned over five decades, ...

Rahul Gandhi disqualified, but life goes on in Wayanad

People in Wayanad in Kerala are outraged that the Rahul Gandhi they elected to the Lok Sabha with a thumping majority has been disqualified. But they get on with their lives, knowing that the battle is being fought elsewhere. Indeed, if you stop people on the street in any part of Wayanad and ask what they think of the disqualification, more oft...

Veteran Malayalam actor Innocent passes away

Former MP and veteran Malayalam actor Innocent passed away in Kochi late Sunday (March 26). He was 75. The actor, who had been under treatment at a private hospital since March 3, breathed his last at 10.30 pm. "He was down with COVID and had respiratory issues along with multiple organ failure resulting in heart failure," the hospital said in a...

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Kochi runway shut for 2 hours after Coast Guard chopper crash-lands

The runway of Kerala’s Kochi airport was shut for two hours on Sunday (March 26) afternoon after a Coast Guard helicopter crash-landed shortly after take-off. While news agency ANI reported that all crew were safe, some reports claimed two persons were injured. The chopper’s rotors and airframe were reportedly damaged. The Coast Guard has ordere...

Kerala: Tripunithura man dies in police custody; officer suspended

A man died in police custody at Tripunithura near Kochi, leading to the suspension of an officer, who had allegedly beaten up the victim. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the victim, father of two children, did not stop his motorbike when asked to pull over by a team from Hill Palace police station which was carrying out routine ch...

Rahul’s disqualification: Why it’s a blessing in disguise for Congress in Keral...

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Parliament appears to be a lifesaver for the Congress in Kerala, but the moot question is: will the state leadership be able to make the most of it? When the 2019 Lok Sabha election was declared, the political situation in Kerala was quite even, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front having a slight edge...

Why a CPI(M) MLA in Kerala is facing disqualification, and what next

A young CPI(M) MLA from Devikulam constituency in Kerala's Idukki district is set to move the Supreme court against a High Court order annulling his election victory and disqualifying him from contesting from a reserved seat. Raja is not the first legislator from Kerala to move the apex court after being tripped by the high court. Interesting...

Kerala woman held for ‘promoting liquor’ on social media; Excise dept draws flak for ...

In a recent development, the Excise department of Kerala arrested a woman from Thrissur for allegedly promoting liquor consumption on social media. The accused had uploaded a short video (reel) on her Instagram handle, which showed she and her friends enjoying local toddy at a popular shop in the city. The woman was later released on default bail. ...

Kerala: Schooling lessons from local govts can bring reforms in primary education

Study on decentralisation of primary education suggests extension of gram-panchayat-led initiatives

Kerala HC cancels election of CPI(M) MLA A Raja from Devikulam SC seat

The Kerala High Court on Monday (March 20) set aside the election of CPI(M) MLA A Raja from Devikulam Assembly seat in Idukki district. The court took the decision on a petition filed by Congress leader D Kumar, who was defeated by Raja in the 2021 Assembly election by a margin of 7,848 votes. In his petition, Kumar alleged that Raja was not ...

No media, govt agency can peep into citizens’ lives without valid reason: Keral...

No person, be it the media or government agencies, has the right to peep into the private lives of citizens without a valid reason, the Kerala High Court held recently. The court also observed that certain media personalities’ “so-called crusade for truth and justice” or personal vendetta cannot be excuses for impinging the right to privacy of t...

Meet Padma Lakshmi, Kerala first transgender lawyer

Kerala on Sunday (March 19) got its first transgender lawyer after Padma Lakshmi, a student of Ernakulam Government Law College, was enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of the state. Padma Lakshmi was reportedly among the 1,500 law graduates who were given their Bar enrolment certificates at an event organized by the Bar Council of Indi...

Kerala farmers will vote for BJP if rubber price hiked to ₹300 a kg, says Thalassery ...

At a time when the BJP is trying to make inroads into Left-ruled Kerala, an archbishop has said that the high-range farmers of the state will vote for the BJP if the central government raises the price of rubber to ₹300 per kg, more than double the current price of ₹120. The statement made by Thalassery archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany at a recent...

Minority issues: Why Left govt in Kerala is treading with caution

With Muslims and Christians upping the ante over matters related to their respective faiths, the Pinarayi government is caught in a spot

‘Benevolent sexism’ a norm among young women in Kerala, reveals survey

Majority of women in Kerala are proud to be addressed by the name of a male member, either father or husband, says study

I&B Minister warns media against narratives that threaten India’s integrit...

Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday urged the media fraternity in the country to remain cautious and desist from giving its space to narratives that threaten the nation’s integrity. Unsubstantiated and illogical opinions, delivered freely from within or abroad, could not destroy the democratic nature of the ...

Kerala governor’s move on APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University quashed

The Kerala High Court on Friday scrapped an order of Governor Arif Mohammed Khan suspending resolutions of the Syndicate and the Board of Governors in the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. The Governor acted as chancellor of the university. The Chancellor had suspended the University Syndicate’s move to set up a "Syndicate Standing Co...

Waste plant fire: NGT imposes Rs 100 cr fine on Kochi municipal corporation

In a major setback to the Kerala government and the Kochi Municipal Corporation, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore for damage to the environment because of its failure to handle solid waste and alleged continuing neglect of its duties resulting in a fire at Brahmapuram waste treatment plant in Kochi. The amount...

Kerala Assembly TV coverage ‘blackout’: Opposition stages strong protests

For the last four days, the Kerala Assembly has been getting repeatedly adjourned, with the Opposition staging strong protests on the floor over a string of issues. One of the main accusations hurled at the government is that the Opposition is being denied its rights, including that for an adjournment motion. The Leader of Opposition alleged tha...

Kerala govt bid to enact law to end Malankara Church dispute sparks fresh row

The Kerala government’s move to enact a fresh legislation to end a century-old dispute involving the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has sparked a fresh row. While one party in the dispute has welcomed the move, the other has seen it as a devious design by the government to favour the rivals. History of rivalry The dispute started more than ...

Kochi waste plant fire: Schools, colleges shut; actor Mammootty feels choked

Toxic fumes emanating from the Brahmapuram waste plant fire in Kochi has forced the Ernakulam district administration to declare a three-day holiday at all educational institutions across eight local bodies. Schools and colleges in Kochi Municipal Corporation area, in Vadavucode-Puthecruz, Kizhakkambalam, and Kunnathunadu panchayat areas, and in...

Kochi residents wake up to smog in the city, confusing it with mist or fog

On March 3, when Anoop Tomy woke up, his initial thought was of a misty summer morning in Kochi. Little did he know that it was actually smoke coming from a treatment plant in Brahmapuram where a fire had erupted the day before. This incident later led to a mini exodus from the port city. But Tomy realised the situation soon as news reports info...

Air India Express crew member held for gold smuggling at Kochi airport

According to official sources, a member of the cabin crew of an Air India Express flight has been detained by Customs officials for supposedly smuggling more than 1.4 kg of gold through Cochin International Airport. The incident was reported on Thursday. The crew of Bahrain-Kozhikode-Kochi Air India Express flight was apprehended by the Customs ...
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