Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Hundreds pay homage to former Manalur MLA P.A. Madhavan
Veteran Congress leader is remembered as a tireless organiser. K.C. Venugopl says P.A. Madhavan had made invaluable contributions to strengthening the Congress organisation and taking its ideals to the people
Fee hike at Cusat: Syndicate to consider plea by student organisations
The organisations say the hike will increase the financial burden on students
Kerala government to audit black sand mining amid environmental concerns
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Environmentalists allege bid to derail Muttil tree-felling case
Wayanad Prakruthi Samrakshana Samiti alleges that the Kerala government and the accused are acting in concert to sabotage the case.
Kerala will not allow communalisation of education, no compromise on university autonomy: Roji M. John
Minister says Higher Education department will undertake a comprehensive review of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme. Necessary reforms will be introduced to address the practical difficulties experienced by students and colleges
Kerala Assembly: Minister says govt to prioritise battery energy storage systems to tackle power crisis
Five of six BESS projects on the anvil are expected to be completed by 2026-end and these will provide 1,500 MW in storage capability, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph tells House
Kerala takes another step towards becoming ‘Keralam,’ Assembly unanimously approves President’s reference
House considers Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which was referred by the President to seek its opinion. The legislators unanimously endorse all queries raised by the President on the Bill’s 10 clauses
‘Kafir screenshot’ case in Kerala: Sessions court to pronounce verdict on DYFI leader’s bail plea on July 3
Prosecution opposed the bail plea, claiming that Jithin Bhaskaran tried to destroy crucial digital evidence from his phone. It was also pointed out that his custodial interrogation was necessary to continue the probe
Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw amendments to FCRA rules
Resolution, moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, terms the amendments ‘a breach of Constitutional provisions and federal principles’
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation BJP councillor R. Sugathan remanded to police custody in temple festival assault case
After considering investigating team’s request to recover the weapon allegedly used in the attack, Nedumangad court allows police custody until 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 1)
Census 2027: Enumerators begin door-to-door visits for Houselisting phase in Kerala
More than 61,000 enumerators, mostly teachers and other government employees, have been deployed for the exercise. The State has been divided into houselisting blocks for data collection
Smaller LDF allies in Kerala mull broader platform, keep merger option open after Assembly poll rout
NCP faction led by A.K. Saseendran, Congress (Secular) and Indian Socialist Janata Dal exploring formation of a broader platform ahead of possible merger, while remaining part of Left coalition in Kerala
MSC-Adani Vizhinjam port deal: Kerala CM says State govt approval needed for share transfer
V.D. Satheesan informs Kerala Assembly that Adani Ports has not obtained approval for stake transfer yet. APSEZ had earlier announced that MSC Group will acquire 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited for around ₹13,220 crore
Kerala to revamp State lotteries, revise prize structure and agents’ commission
CM Satheesan’s response in Assembly came after Congress MLA Saneeshkumar Joseph called his attention to challenges faced by lottery sector due to alleged decline in ticket sales
Kerala Assembly: CM says feasibility study on to set up airstrips in Idukki, Wayanad, Kasaragod
Move aims to enable operation of small aircraft and helicopters, considering Kerala’s aviation connectivity and emergency transport needs during natural calamities
Kerala Assembly: Opposition LDF walks out over Budget cuts in allocations to local bodies
Seeking leave of the House for an adjournment debate, CPI legislator G.R. Anil said the local bodies were facing a serious crisis
The fiscal tightrope for State governments
Most State government expenditure is on social sectors, such as health and education, and economic sectors, such as agriculture and irrigation. In Kerala, such spending has driven social progress since the 1960s. The gap between expenditure and receipts is usually financed through market borrowings.
Court directs police to register case, probe Ansiba’s plaint
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