ACB Catches Fire Officer Taking Bribe for Safety Clearance
A Gondal municipality fire officer was arrested by the ACB for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe to grant fire safety NOCs for a petrol pump. Read the full details of the trap.
A Gondal municipality fire officer was arrested by the ACB for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe to grant fire safety NOCs for a petrol pump. Read the full details of the trap.
Dubai launches AI-powered cameras on waste trucks for real-time littering detection. Fines up to Dh500 aim to keep streets spotless. Read how technology is transforming urban cleanliness.
Kalamassery municipality seeks state approval to ease green zone rules for major projects like the Judicial City. Also plans a Rs 12.5-crore water tank to address shortages. Read the latest updates.
KSERC grants provisional approval to KSEB's long-term resource plan till 2035-36. Plan projects 5% demand growth, stresses on energy storage & meeting peak demand. Read details.
A 48-year-old booth-level officer in Malda's Englishbazar died, with her family alleging excessive workload during the SIR exercise led to her deteriorating health. Read the full story.
Two Kerala JDS MLAs have formally informed the Speaker of their decision to merge with the ISJD, a move that could reshape the state's political dynamics. Read the full story for details and implications.
The ruling UDF in Kalamassery municipality missed the nomination deadline by 5 minutes, stalling standing committee elections. The process will now resume Wednesday. Get the full story.
Kerala CM grants permission to table Anti-Ragging Amendment Bill. HC directs state to expedite process and reconsider stand on NDPS courts. Details on forensic lab vacancies inside.
Despite being the single largest party, BJP managed to secure only the finance committee in Tripunithura municipality standing committee polls. LDF and UDF dominate other crucial panels. Read the full analysis.
Kerala MLA and former minister Antony Raju disqualified from Assembly after conviction for evidence tampering in a 1990 NDPS case. Read the full story on the political fallout.
CBI's Thiruvananthapuram unit re-registers a 2004 Perinthalmanna murder case after HC order. The unidentified woman was found strangled. Read the full timeline.
Kerala government releases revised KTET norms for teacher appointments & promotions following Supreme Court judgments. Key changes include mandatory TET for higher qualification holders.
Kerala BJP and Congress question CPI(M) MLA Sreelekha's use of a congested corporation office over MLA quarters. A political row heats up ahead of assembly polls. Read more.
Sreejith V Nair elected KCA President, unveiling a one-year plan for 14-district infrastructure upgrade, a Kochi international stadium, and the Kerala Women's Premier League. Read the full story.
Chittur-Thathamangalam municipality in Palakkad ends use of 'honourable' for chairman & secretary to promote equality. A move hailed as a democratic correction.
The Congress-led UDF sees a voter swing in Kerala's local body polls, with the BJP gaining ground. A crucial test for political fortunes and public faith ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
Kerala Labour Minister V Sivankutty directs a draft notification for revised minimum wages in private hospitals to be published within 30 days, citing stalled talks. A 60% hike from 2013 levels is proposed.
Someshwara Municipality plans a Material Recovery Facility in Bagambila. Residents fear health hazards, but officials assure safe, scientific waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission. Read more.
The BJP-NDA alliance wins Thiruvananthapuram civic polls, marking a historic end to 45 years of LDF rule. VV Rajesh becomes Kerala's first BJP mayor. Analysis of key local body results and political implications for Kerala.
Discover why Kerala is earning the nickname 'Finland of India.' From a literacy rate exceeding 94% to social welfare and water-rich landscapes, explore the striking parallels.
Kerala's draft electoral roll published after intensive revision shows a net reduction of over 24 lakh voters. Get the latest figures and analysis on the state's updated voter demographics.
Kerala govt extends PwD rank list validity to May 31, 2026 for backlog vacancies in aided schools. High Court adjourns hearing after state's submission. Details inside.
Kerala govt suspends DIG Vinod Kumar after VACB case for taking bribes from inmates' kin & amassing illegal wealth. Probe reveals digital payments, parole manipulation. Read details.
CEE Kerala opens KMAT 2026 registration for MBA admissions. Apply online at cee.kerala.gov.in by January 15, 2026. Check eligibility, exam pattern, and key dates.
Dubai Municipality launches the region's first integrated RV route, linking mountains, beaches, and deserts. This new network promises adventure tourism, investment opportunities, and sustainable travel. Explore Dubai's outdoors like never before!
Ballia police arrested four members of a fake charitable trust for defrauding youth with fake job offers. The accused issued bogus appointment letters for municipal posts. Read the full details.
Independent councillor Jose Chellappan backs UDF, ending Alappuzha municipality deadlock. UDF gains majority for chairperson elections on Dec 26. Key development plan includes EMS stadium and CCTV coverage.
The incomplete sewage treatment plant at Aluva's new KSRTC terminal prevents shop rentals, causing financial losses. Read how the delay impacts the Rs 8.64 crore facility.
UDF in Kochi brokers a unique power-sharing deal for Maradu municipality chairperson post. Ajitha Nandakumar and Sunila Sibi to serve 2.5 years each. Read about their priorities and the council's Rs 33.5 crore surplus.
Uttarkashi municipality unanimously passes a resolution to declare the town a religious city. The proposal seeks a ban on meat and liquor shops and now heads to the state government for final approval.