Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala’s first tribal panchayat gets modern menstrual shelter for women
The initiative built for women of the Muthuvan tribe is expected to provide a clean and safe space for women during menstruation
Three-tier strategy proposed to address rising human-wildlife conflict
The plan focuses on containment, mitigation, and compensation to enhance safety for farmers near forests and provide timely relief to affected families. The Forest department will utilize AI and sensor-based systems to study wildlife behaviour and promote coexistence.
Authorities beef up enforcement as boat services flout safety norms
The recent incident at Munroe Thuruthu points to the critical safety lapses plaguing boat operations across Kerala
Kerala school Principal suspended for social media posts ‘ridiculing’ Chief Minister Satheesan
He was suspended just two days before his retirement on May 31; ADGP had recommended department-level action against Javad
Row over Kerala Kalamandalam Chancellor post amid cash crunch
Memorandum seeks Mallika Sarabhai’s removal over costs; Vice-Chancellor, however, points to 200% rise in non-government income at the varsity
Kollam merchant’s body to organise dharna on May 30
Seeks immediate government intervention to address the issues of those working in hotel, bakery, and catering sectors
Should I Laugh or Cry?": CM V.D. Satheesan Mocks CPM's Conspiracy Theories Over ED Raids on Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan heavily mocked the CPM leadership for alleging that the recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan were the result of a secret pact between the State and the Central governments.
State govt. has no role in ED raid on Leader of Opposition
Says allegations raised by CPI(M) leaders regarding his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are ridiculous
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar announces multi-pronged strategy against substance abuse
The Excise dept. will be rebuilt as a modern, intelligence-driven and technology-enabled institution that is focused on public welfare, youth protection and transparent governance. A dedicated State Narcotic Enforcement Bureau will be established for specialised enforcement, including cyber surveillance of online drug networks.
Policy address: Kerala unveils Senior Citizens’ Welfare department, ₹25-lakh insurance scheme
Governor Arlekar says UDF government will prioritise strengthening public healthcare, elderly care and modernisation of hospitals across the State
Governor’s policy address: Kerala cities to be made elderly-friendly in phases
Vayomithram scheme launched by previous UDF government led by the late Oommen Chandy will be expanded to all block panchayats to provide home-based health care and mental health support to the elderly
Vande Mataram row in Kerala: Pinarayi says State ‘not obliged to enforce RSS agenda of replacing national anthem’
Kerala Opposition Leader says convention required that only first two stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ need be rendered at State functions, if at all
Kerala to set up Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; pledges steps to curb academic migration
In policy address, Governor said the government would focus on developing globally competitive higher education institutions within Kerala to reduce academic migration and retain talented students in the State
State to rename IT department as ‘Kerala Tech’; AI, semiconductor missions announced
Government plans expansion of IT parks, digital governance model and high-value investments in emerging sectors
Policy address: Kerala to be positioned as India’s most emotionally engaging tourist destination
The government will also ensure that Kerala’s cultural heritage and artistic traditions are integrated into the tourism sector
Kerala Governor’s policy address lacks suggestions helpful to State, says Pinarayi Vijayan
Opposition Leader says he does not wish to be “harsh” at this stage, considering that new government is in its initial phase and that LDF chooses to observe the government’s actions for now
‘Kattalan’ movie review: A ‘Marco’ universe entry which is hard to sit through
Style overshadows susbtance in ‘Kattalan’ which belongs to the same universe of ‘Marco’. Despite a strong cast, Paul George’s film falters in all departments
Kerala moots three-day menstrual leave for schoolgirls
After university students, menstrual leave is proposed to be extended to school students under Project Menstrual Dignity, according to Governor’s policy address in Assembly. Students will get up to three days of menstrual leave a month
