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All eyes on Kerala Assembly's session starting Wednesday
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 28 (IANS) Daggers have been drawn between the ruling CPI-M led treasury benches and the Congress-led opposition and the protagonist in this is none other than Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, as he arrives at the Kerala Assembly on Wednesday for his address.
2020-01-28
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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7 million join Kerala human chain to protest against CAA
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 26 (IANS) Billed as one of the biggest protests against the CAA, Kerala's CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Sunday organised a human chain extending from Kasargod to the Tamil Nadu border near here, involving participation of an estimated seven million people.
2020-01-26
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Vijayan inaugurates world's first Super Fab Lab outside US
Palakkad, Jan 25 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan used a remote-controlled device here on Saturday to open a Super Fab Lab based in Kochi that was set up in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
2020-01-25
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics,Technology
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Tricolour in mosques, human chains on R-Day in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) The southern state of Kerala will see the Tricolour in mosques, reading out of pastoral letters in churches, and a 700-km long human chain as a protest against the CAA and proposed NRC on Republic Day on Sunday.
2020-01-25
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Resort deaths: Kerala CM wants Centre to press Nepal for probe
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday asked the state's parliamentarians to take up the matter of deaths of eight Keralites at a resort in Nepal early this week, with the Centre to pursue the matter with the neighbouring country's government.
2020-01-24
Category: India, Kerala,National,Diaspora,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Politics,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Kerala seeks Centre's help on nurses in Saudi hit by coronavirus
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday wrote to Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to ask him to see that all steps are taken by the Saudi Arabian authorities after reports emerged that nurses from the south Indian state in a hospital there are affected by the coronavirus.
2020-01-23
Category: India, Kerala,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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Kerala CAA face-off to intensify between Gov, CM
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (IANS) After the disapproval shown by the Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over the state government's move to approach the Supreme Court on the Citizenship Amendment Act, another round of confrontation is expected soon with regards to the Governor's address during the forthcoming Assembly session.
2020-01-22
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Thampi: A typical rags-to-riches story
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 (IANS) Starting off by doing odd jobs after moving to the Middle East in the 1980s, arrested NRI businessman C.C. Thampi's story is a typical rags-to-riches one.
2020-01-20
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Diaspora,Business/Economy,Politics
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CPI-M to launch door-to-door campaign against CAA
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) The CPI-M will soon start a door-to-door campaign across the country against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, party General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said here on Sunday.
2020-01-19
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Kerala Governor seeks report from govt over CAA suit
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 19 (IANS) The rift between the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan widened on Sunday with Khan reportedly seeking an explanation from the Chief Secretary on why the Governor was not informed about the state government's plan to move the Supreme Court over the controversial new citizenship law.
2020-01-19
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Kerala ex-police chief accuses SNDP leader of fraud
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Former Kerala police chief T.P. Senkumar on Thursday alleged that ever since Vellapally Natesan took over the SNDP Yogam in 1996 there has been no accounting of Rs 1,600 crores. Hence, he should step down and a detailed probe shold take place.
2020-01-16
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Vijayan, Kerala Governor spar over rights
Malappuram/Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) After coming under pressure from the Congress-led opposition for being silent, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday took on Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
2020-01-16
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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IITMK upgraded to a digital university
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15 (IANS) The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday through a new Ordinance upgraded the capital city based Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management - Kerala (IIITM-K) to that of the state's first Digital University which will have five different schools in core areas, besides concentrating on research.
2020-01-15
Category: India, Kerala,National,Education
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Su-30 squadron to be inducted at Thanjavur on Jan 20
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15 (IANS) The induction ceremony of a Su-30 MKI squadron in the southern skies will take place in the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu on January 20, said a top Air Force official here on Wednesday.
2020-01-15
Category: India, Kerala,National,Defence/Security
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Cong unhappy with use of 2015 rolls for local body polls
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (IANS) The Congress-led opposition here on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the decision to use the 2015 electoral list for upcoming local body polls.
2020-01-14
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Cong summons Kerala leaders to Delhi to end internal feud
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (IANS) The congenital problem of factional feud continues to dog the Congress in Kerala. And the entire top brass of the party in Kerala has been summoned to Delhi to find an amicable solution to tne never-ending squabbles.
2020-01-13
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Maradu blast was a clean one: Explosive expert
Kochi, Jan 11 (IANS) R. Venugopal, the top explosion expert soon after three blocks of flats of two builders here were razed to dust on Saturday, told the media that everything went off according to the plan.
2020-01-11
Category: India, Kerala,National,Human Interest/Society
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Copy book implosion in Kerala raises 2 Maradu flats to dust
Kochi, Jan 11 (IANS) Described as the first such implosion in the country of this dimension two Maradu flats in Kerala were raised to dust literally on Saturday.
2020-01-11
Category: India, Kerala,National,Human Interest/Society
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I-League: Chennai City triumph over Gokulam Kerala 3-2
Kozhikode, Jan 9 (IANS) Defending champions Chennai City FC edged past Gokulam Kerala 3-2 in a thrilling I-League clash at the EMS Corporation Stadium here on Thursday.
2020-01-09
Category: India, Kerala,Sports,Football
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4 held for disrupting Nobel laureate Levitt's houseboat ride
Kottayam (Kerala), Jan 9 (IANS) The Kerala Police on Thursday arrested four workers of the state's ruling CPI-(M)-affiliated trade union CITU for preventing the state guests - Nobel laureate Micheal Levitt and his wife - from proceeding onwards on their houseboat journey near here.
2020-01-09
Category: India, Kerala,National,Business/Economy
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Kerala investors meet is a fraud: Opposition
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8 (IANS) After opposing each and every investors meet held during the time of the Congress-led UDF government in the past, the present CPI-M-led Pinarayi Vijayan government's attempt to conduct one starting Thursday at Kochi is nothing but an eyewash and a fraud, said the Congress-led opposition in Kerala.
2020-01-08
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Actor Dileep's plea in actress abduction case dismissed
Kochi, Jan 4 (IANS) In a setback, the trial court here on Saturday dismissed actor Dileep's petition seeking a discharge in the actress abduction case.
2020-01-04
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Kerala Culture Minister miffed at R-Day tableau rejection
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3 (IANS) Kerala Culture Minister A.K. Balan on Friday expressed his dissatisfaction over the rejection of the state's tableau for the Republic Day parade.
2020-01-03
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Lone Kerala BJP MLA dissents, as rivals join to oppose CAA
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) On the last day of the year, it was a rare moment when the traditional political rivals, the CPI-M led Left Front and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) joined hands to pass a resolution in the Kerala Assembly seeking the withdrawal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), while the lone dissent came from the BJP legislator O. Rajagopal.
2019-12-31
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Anti-CAA carols mark Christmas in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 25 (IANS) The Christmas celebrations in Kerala at some places witnessed some colours of the anti-Citizenship Act protest, but none could take away the merry cheers on Wednesday that the day brings.
2019-12-25
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Kerala BJP to oppose an outsider as state president
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 24 (IANS) Despite factional rivalry, the Kerala State BJP unit is working to reach a consensus for the post of the state party president and they are united that they will not accept an outsider for the top post.
2019-12-24
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Factional rifts may hurt Kerala Congress(M) in bypolls
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 21 (IANS) With the passing away of the sitting legislator of Kuttanadu Assembly constituency- Thomas Chandy, the President of the Kerala unit of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stage will soon be ready for another wrangling in the third biggest ally of the ruling UDF, the Kerala Congress (Mani).
2019-12-21
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Kerala to look into AP Disha Act for safety of women
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 14 (IANS) A Kerala Minister on Saturday made it clear that they have no issues in looking into the recently passed Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) 2019 Bill, christened 'AP Disha Act' and the Andhra Pradesh Special Court for Specified Offences against Women and Children.
2019-12-14
Category: India, Kerala,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Kochi to host 5th edition of ALIIFF
Kochi, Dec 12 (IANS) Kochi will play host to the fifth edition of the All Lights India International Film Festival (ALIIFF) to be held from February 8 to 12, said its organisers.
2019-12-12
Category: India, Kerala,Cinema/Showbiz,Southern Cinema
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Shane Nigam: The problem 'kid' in Malayalam film industry
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (IANS) Despite the best efforts from several quarters, the issues surrounding 23-year old young actor Shane Nigam continues to linger and has now become a problem for the otherwise ego filled Malayalam film industry.
2019-12-10
Category: India, Kerala,Cinema/Showbiz,Southern Cinema
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Pant should be allowed to mature: Lara
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 9 (IANS) Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara feels Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant should be allowed to mature and no extra pressure should be put on him to perform.
2019-12-09
Category: India, Kerala,Sports,Cricket
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Virat Kohli thanks 'big boss' Viv Richards
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 8 (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli has garnered praise from cricketing greats and fans for his match-winning unbeaten 94-run knock against West Indies in Hyderabad, which powered the Men in Blue to an emphatic six-wicket win in the first affair of the three-match T20I series.
2019-12-08
Category: India, Kerala,Sports,Cricket
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Is Kerala CM mulling a makeover of his cabinet?
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 3 (IANS) With its image having taken a beating and just 17 months left for the end of the tenure, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front Government is in the process of mulling a makeover as the year ahead will see the local body election followed by the Assembly polls.
2019-12-03
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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If elected to office, will wind up Kerala Bank: Cong
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 2 (IANS) The Congress in Kerala on Monday made it clear that if voted to office they would wind up the proposed Kerala Bank.
2019-12-02
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Former Kerala judge slams state Minister for remarks on drugs
Kochi, Dec 1 (IANS) A former judge of the Kerala High Court on Sunday slammed as nothing but stupidity the statement made by a state Minister that the police require a complaint to search for drugs in film shooting locations.
2019-12-01
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail extended
Kottayam (Kerala) Nov 30 (IANS) A court near here on Saturday extended the bail of former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of sexually assaulting a nun between 2014 and 2016, till January 6.
2019-11-30
Category: India, Kerala,National,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Cong cries foul as children's library knocked down
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 28 (IANS) The Congress-led opposition on Thursday cried foul as a children's library was knocked down as a memorial for the state's first Chief Minister E.M.S. Nampoothiripad is being built inside the Kerala Assembly complex here.
2019-11-28
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Bindu Ammini set for next visit to Sabarimala
Kochi, Nov 27 (IANS) After failing to get police protection to visit Sabarimala temple along with Trupti Desai on Tuesday, Bindu Ammini, one of the two women who had prayed at the famed temple on January 2 this year, on Wednesday announced that she will be visiting Sabarimala on January 2 next year.
2019-11-27
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Kerala HC denies bail to CPM youths charged under UAPA
Kochi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday denied bail to two youths who are presently in judicial custody under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
2019-11-27
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Owning a cat picking up in Kerala
Thrissur (Kerala), Nov 23 (IANS) Owning a cat in Kerala is fast catching up as the turnout at the International Cat Show on Saturday shows the enthusiasm among people to own a cat is on the rise.
2019-11-23
Category: India, Kerala,National,Human Interest/Society
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In Rahul's constituency, schoolgirl dies of snakebite in class
Wayanad (Kerala), Nov 21 (IANS) A young school girl died following a snake bite in her classroom in the Lok Sabha constituency of former Congress president Rahul Gandhi at Sulthan Bathery.
2019-11-21
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Ball is in CM's court on Sabarimala: Kerala BJP
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (IANS) Making its stand very clear, the Kerala unit of the BJP on Friday asked Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan not to mess up the Sabarimala issue and not attempt any "misadventure" like during the previous festival season in the wake of the Supreme Court's verdict referring the Sabarimala review pleas to a larger bench.
2019-11-15
Category: India, Kerala,National,Religion
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SC's Ayodhya verdict final, all should accept it: Kerala CM
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (IANS) Without going into the details of the Ayodhya judgement, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that with the Supreme Court ruling on an issue that has caused a lot of turbulence in the past, all parties should accept it gracefully.
2019-11-09
Category: India, Kerala,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics,Religion
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All should accept SC verdict on Ayodhya: Kerala Governor
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 9 (IANS) Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday said all are duty bound to accept the verdict of the Supreme Court on Ayodhya.
2019-11-09
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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Kerala Minister admits goof up in tax notices
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 8 (IANS) Admitting that there were errors in the calculation of overdue taxes, State Finance Minister Thomas Issac on Friday told the Assembly that appropriate action will be taken and the errors will be rectified.
2019-11-08
Category: India, Kerala,National,Politics
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No bail for 2 CPI-M youths charged under UAPA
Kozhikode (Kerala) Nov 6 (IANS) The Kozhikode district court here on Wednesday refused bail to the two CPI-M workers who have been booked by the police under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
2019-11-06
Category: India, Kerala,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Mumbai City stun Kerala Blasters with late strike
Kochi, Oct 24 (IANS) A late goal from Amine Chermiti saw Mumbai City FC stun Kerala Blasters FC in a closely fought Hero Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.
2019-10-24
Category: India, Kerala,Sports,Football
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CPI-M wrests Konni from Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (IANS) The CPI-M on Thursday wrested the Konni assembly constituency in Kerala from the Congress party, which held it for the last 23 years, as party candidate K.U. Jenish emerged victorious with a margin of 9,953 votes, poll officials said.
2019-10-24
Category: India, Kerala,National
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CPI-M wrests Vatiyoorkavu seat from Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (IANS) CPI-M candidate and Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.K. Prasanth on Thursday won the prestigious Vatiyoorkavu Assembly constituency in Kerala by a margin of 14,251 votes, poll officials said.
2019-10-24
Category: India, Kerala,National
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Congress retains Ernakulam Assembly seat in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (IANS) The Congress has retained the Ernakulam Assembly seat in Kerala with its candidate T.J. Vinod narrowly defeating his nearest rival -- CPI-M backed Independent candidate Manu Roy -- by less than 4,000 votes, poll officials said on Thursday.
2019-10-24
Category: India, Kerala,National
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