Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Northern Kerala districts grappling with shortage of Plus One seats again
According to the data compiled by Kozhikode-based NGO Malabar Education Movement, the shortfall of seats is over 26,000 in Malappuram district
Swearing-in ceremony in Kerala Assembly presents interesting moments as T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan take oath
T.K. Govindan, who had left the CPI(M) owing to internal disagreements, surprised everyone when he strode up to Pinarayi Vijayan first before taking the oath. Pinarayi half-rose to shake Govindan’s hand
Periye case: Five convicts release on Parole, Home mInister demands report
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Antimicrobial resistance project in Alappuzha emerges as a model initiative
Amaram, initially launched in 12 grama panchayats in Alappuzha, aimed at developing selected hospitals as antibiotic-smart ones and local bodies as antibiotic-literate ones. The project, presented at the 10th national summit on Good and Replicable Practices in New Delhi last week, received national attention
ICC can inquire into sexual harassment complaint against director of an institution: HC
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UDF faces questions over cross-voting and organisational lapses in Pathanamthitta
Congress takes action against two of its block-level office-bearers in Konni, where its candidate, Satish Kochuparambil, lost by a narrow margin. Action follows internal findings that the two leaders failed to discharge their organisational responsibilities, remained largely inactive during the campaign, and even made remarks against the party candidate on social media
Calls grow for 110 kV substation in Thamarassery in Kozhikode
Proposed substation essential to overcome transmission losses, improve voltage quality, and ensure uninterrupted power supply to nearly 70,000 consumers across the three electrical section limits, Thamarassery, Koduvally, and Omassery, say KSEB officials
Kadambrayar pollution: Kerala State Pollution Control Board starts inspecting erring units to fix environmental compensation
Board officials say that a final count of violators will become clear only after studying the report submitted by local bodies sharing the banks of the river. Violators include industrial and commercial units, apartment and residential complexes, and hotels
Parole for Periye twin murder convicts: Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala seeks report
Chennithala directs Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to look into the issue and submit a report. All aspects surrounding the decision to allow parole should be examined, according to the Minister’s direction
‘Drishyam 3’ movie review: Mohanlal is the saving grace in the least effective film of the franchise
Mohanlal’s interpretation of Georgekutty’s character saves the film from getting completely bogged down by director Jeethu Joseph’s outdated visual style and heavy-handed drama
Ex-Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac questions UDF’s ‘empty treasury’ claim
Isaac says UDF White Paper should clarify matters on revenue arrears, GST revenue from gold sales, and Integrated Goods and Services Tax settlement
Kerala govt’s decision to set up dedicated Senior Citizens’ Welfare department hailed as timely
In Kerala, ageing and social transformation challenges, such as issues of isolation and poor mental health of the elderly, are also overshadowed by the staggering burden of chronic multimorbidities among the aged
Newly elected MLAs sworn in as 16th Kerala Assembly convenes
Pro Tem Speaker G. Sudhakaran administers oath to MLAs-designate over a three-and-a-half-hour-long ceremony
