Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
SGOU launches one-year diploma course on Sree Narayana Guru’s life and vision
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Robbery in Mannuthy in Thrissur; 40 sovereigns of gold looted after house owner tied up
Three-member gang breaks in before dawn, escapes with cash and jewellery; police launch probe
Kerala Agricultural University releases new green chilli variety
The new variety promises high yield, quality fruits and field tolerance to major production constraints, according to the college authorities
Case registered over caste discrimination complaint by woman in Thiruvananthapuram
She alleged that the bus coordinator of a school where she was working as a bus attendant subjected her to caste-based abuse and terminated her service unlawfully
Global Travel Market 2026 in Kerala clocks over 60,000 B2B meets
Around 2,000 domestic buyers and 100 international buyers participated in the mart, which featured 228 stalls representing leading tourism and hospitality stakeholders from across India
Rajan Gurukkal, Rajan Varughese step down as KSHEC vice-chairperson, member secretary
The duo were instrumental in shaping several key higher education reforms including the introduction of the FYUGP, the establishment of the SAAC and the KIRF
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi mourn Malayalam actor Salim Kumar
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Malayalam actor Salim Kumar cremated with State honours
Funeral of the 57-year-old actor, who died due to cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi on June 6, was conducted on the premises of Laughing Villa, his residence at Chittattukara in Ernakulam
Kerala government issues orders reinstating suspended IAS officers B. Ashok and N. Prasanth in service
Pransanth was placed under suspension in November, 2024, which has since been extended multiple times whereas Ashok had been suspended in April this year
CM Satheesan remembers Salim Kumar as a brother as condolences pour in for actor
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said that he was at short of words to mourn Salim Kumar, who was like a member of his own family
Charges framed against Savad, the first accused in the infamous hand-chopping case
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Versatile actor Salim Kumar passes away aged 57
He had been rushed to a private hospital with fever and shortness of breath in the early hours of June 6, and placed on ventilator support
Salim Kumar: the ultimate meme king
For three years after winning the National Award in 2011, the genial actor had stayed away from silver screen due to poor health. Yet he remained alive in public memory, thanks largely to memes that liberally drew on his image and witty dialogues, giving them a sharp satirical edge
From ignominy, Salim Kumar took firm strides to national acclaim
In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his ‘lack of acting prowess.’ Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.
Salim Kumar: a mimicry artiste par excellence before taking over the film arena
The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry
