Kerala DIG suspended over bribery, disproportionate assets
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.
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.
Uncertainty prevails in Ernakulam's municipalities as no front secures a clear majority. Independent councillors' support becomes crucial in Angamaly, Thripunithura, and Eloor for forming the ruling coalition and selecting chairpersons.
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.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Kerala High Court validates the Minerals Vesting Act 2021 but rules the state cannot claim royalty for minerals extracted from private land in Malabar before the law existed. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia introduces new regulations for private schools, allowing on-campus hostels and setting minimum land per student. Discover how this shapes the future of education.
The UDF alliance in Kerala gains strength as three parties, including TMC, formally join to oppose LDF's policies. Get the latest political updates from the state.
BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses the state's economic stagnation, political barriers, and the party's strategy for the 2026 assembly elections. Read his exclusive interview.
Buoyed by local body election results, the UDF in Kerala meets Monday to discuss expansion, seat-sharing, and assembly poll strategy. Key talks on new allies and the KC(M) faction are expected.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
Kerala's electoral rolls see a major clean-up with 2.4 lakh voters eliminated. Former MLA Rajaji Mathew's name removed. Details on the state's voter verification drive here.
Kerala's ruling CPI(M) dismisses claims of internal discord regarding Vice-Chancellor appointments. The party accuses the Chancellor of unilateral action, prompting a state government challenge in the Kerala High Court. Read the full details.
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
KTU Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas appointed to additional role at Digital University Kerala as VC-designate awaits clearance. Minister R Bindu offers cooperation amid LDF internal dissent.
Kerala cabinet approves inclusion of new communities in OBC list, Rs 190 crore guarantee for Kozhikode IT park, and key administrative decisions. Read the full details here.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Governor Arlekar break impasse, appoint VCs for KTU and Digital University. Supreme Court warning leads to consensus. Details inside.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has transitioned from a fringe player to a significant electoral force in Kerala, marking a pivotal change in the state's political landscape. Discover the implications.
Kerala gears up for the 2025 local body polls as the State Election Commissioner confirms all preparations are complete. Key details on dates, security, and voter lists inside.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
Kerala State Election Commissioner A Shajahan reveals the panel's adjudicatory powers, Rs 200 crore poll expenditure, and why Kerala is a model for local self-governance. Read the full interview.
Major tourism associations in Kerala propose a master plan including enhanced nightlife, a surfing festival, and infrastructure upgrades to restore Kovalam as a premium destination and boost foreign tourist numbers.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges MPs to pressure Centre for increased Wayanad rehabilitation assistance and approval of amended Wildlife Act. Strong advocacy needed.
Kerala High Court issues 15 crucial directives for hospitals including rate displays, emergency care protocols, and grievance redressal systems to protect patient rights under 2018 Act.
A 45-year-old man in Kerala's Kollam district brutally murdered his wife by hitting her with an LPG cylinder following a domestic dispute. Police investigation ongoing.
Kerala government faces criticism for delaying anti-sorcery law despite 38 registered cases of superstition-related crimes. Learn about the growing concern.
Kerala High Court dismisses plea for separate EVMs for mental health center inmates in 2025 polls, stating mental illness is not a sin and shouldn't deny voting rights. Justice Kunhikrishnan emphasizes dignity and inclusion.
BLoS employees across Kerala boycott work after colleague's suicide. Opposition demands probe against CPI(M) minister. Full details on the tragic incident and ongoing protests.
BLOS officers across Kerala boycott work after colleague's suicide. Opposition demands probe against CPI(M), alleging political pressure. Crisis deepens in state bureaucracy.
Booth Level Officers across Kerala will strike on Monday demanding action after a colleague's suicide. The protest highlights systemic issues in election administration.