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Kanthapuram Samastha circular on women at public events in Keralam draws criticism
It asks mahal and madrasa officials not to let women be present among unrelated men at religious events, and to ensure that programmes follow Islamic norms
Keralam’s Sukumara Kurup case: Can a fugitive be presumed dead? What does the law say?
Here’s why the law treats the presumption of death and trial in absentia as two separate questions in the case of a long-absconding fugitive
Agriculture department issues orders revamping Agriculture Development Committees
Apart from monitoring the agricultural activities in their respective jurisdictions, their duties include collective action in times of natural calamities, assessment of the availability of organic fertilizers and farm sector credit
Former Keralam Speaker Shamseer hits back at Vellappally with social media post on Sree Narayana Guru
In a sharp indirect rebuke of Natesan’s leadership of the SNDP Yogam, Shamseer writes that Gurudevan, who gave meaning to Advaita, is writhing and dying in the laps of those carrying new purse-strings
Rise in sales of Milma’s dairy products during Onam season
From August 20 to 25 (Uthradam day), which marks the beginning of Onam festivities, Milma recorded a total sale of 1,45,76,846.63 litres of milk, with 5.61% increase from last year during this period
Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency opposes announcements after 34th Synod of Syro Malabar Church
Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency terms the appointment of a third Auxiliary Bishop in the Kottayam Archdiocese as a violation of norms that were hitherto being adhered to
Mangaluru railway bifurcation: When Keralam and Tamil Nadu fought over splitting Palakkad Railway Division
Memories of tensions between Keralam and Tamil Nadu from nearly two decades ago when Tamil Nadu sought to establish Salem Railway Division have resurfaced, amid the proposed bifurcation of Mangaluru region from Palakkad Railway Division.
Mullappally Ramachandran urges Congress leadership to expedite KPCC reshuffle
Senior Congress leader says party’s activities in Keralam have 'remained stagnant' for nearly three months in the absence of a full-time State president
Thrissur fireworks tragedy: Centre tells Kerala HC that unit deployed more workers than permitted
This was established from the number of people injured and killed in the Mundathikode explosion in April, says Central government and Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives
With fugitive Sukumara Kurup back in the limelight, Keralam Crime Branch head says police will look into latest claims
A Malayalam news channel recently aired an image of a man in Brunei, claiming it was a recent photograph of fugitive Sukumara Kurup in hiding. Crime Branch ADGP H. Venkatesh, however, says the case will not be closed unless there is conclusive evidence that Kurup is dead
Thrissur man claims viral photo attributed to fugitive Sukumara Kurup is of his brother
Karunakaran Menon says his brother Damodaran Menon has been living in Malaysia for nearly 30 years
Jacobite Church slams alleged irregularities in delegate list by Orthodox faction
Kuriakose Mor Theophilos calls for ‘impartial’ verification
Railway staff upset over bifurcation of Palakkad division
Almost 90% of the staff working in Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction and Panambur stations are from Keralam, say functionaries of the Southern Railway Employees’ Sangh
Keralam Dalit activist Sunny Kapikad booked over ‘derogatory’ remarks on Sabarimala deities, says Ramesh Chennithala
During a recent event at an educational institution, Kapikad allegedly used sexually derogatory language while referring to Lord Ayyappa and Malikappurathamma
Onam rush in Keralam: Railways intensify checks to curb ticketless travel
Railway officials say the minimum fine for travelling without a ticket has been doubled from ₹250 to ₹500, with the revised penalty coming into effect in June 2026
Drug pusher posing as Sub Inspector arrested in Keralam’s Kozhikode
The accused, identified as Rojith, was found in possession of an air pistol, handcuffs, a fake police identity card, and a photograph of himself dressed in a police uniform. posed as a Sub-Inspector attached to the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force
NIT Calicut 22nd convocation: Record 2,128 graduates to receive degrees on August 29
The graduating batch comprises 1,162 B.Tech, 575 M.Tech, 130 PhD, 102 M.Sc, 76 MBA, 65 B.Arch, and 18 M.Plan students
Keralam Home Minister asks Crime Branch to verify reports fugitive Sukumara Kurup is alive
Reports have surfaced claiming that Kurup is alive and living in Brunei under a different name and using another passport. He is wanted in connection with 1984 murder of Chacko in Mavelikara, allegedly as part of a plan to fake his own death and claim a life insurance payout
A decade later, an IFS couple and six others to be prosecuted in custodial torture case in Keralam
Accused in the Malayattoor elephant poaching case in 2015 moves court after the Forest department refused sanction to prosecute the officials. Court holds that prosecution sanction is not required in the case as the alleged acts bore no reasonable connection with the performance of official duties
