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.
Sarath, a 33-year-old priest, was found dead in the pond of Moolekkavu Bhagavathi temple in Malappuram. Police have registered a case as the investigation begins. Read for details.
A grandfather, son, and grandson died after a live wire fell in their paddy field in Malkauli village. Villagers protest, alleging electricity department negligence. Read the full report.
A gaur found dead in Shivamogga's Hosanagara taluk, suspected electrocution. Forest dept registers case, highlights alarming trend of gaur fatalities in the region. Read more.
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.
Tamil Nadu Human Rights Commission directs state to pay ₹10 lakh to heirs of a couple electrocuted in 2016 due to Tangedco negligence. Collector given 4 weeks for disbursement.
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.
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.
A 43-year-old woman and her 20-year-old polytechnic student son were found hanging inside their Kollam house. Police are investigating the unnatural deaths. Read the full report.
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
A young male tiger was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh. Forest officials suspect electrocution and poaching. Read the full investigation details.
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.
A 13-year-old boy in Kolhapur's Ujlaiwadi died after touching a high-voltage line while trying to get a ball from a neighbour's roof. Read the full tragic story.
A 51-year-old woman, Meena, died in a tragic accident at a Varkala printing press. In a separate incident, an 8-year-old boy succumbed to a snake bite. Read the full report.
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
A 13-year-old student was electrocuted and three classmates injured in Muzaffarpur after a truck dragged a wire, snapping an electric pole. Police are investigating the fatal incident.
A 12-year-old girl and her father died after electrocution from an overhead wire in Jalgaon's Aksanagar. A 9-year-old niece suffered burns. The family had moved in just two weeks ago.
Forest officials discovered a young female elephant's carcass in Keonjhar's Kasada village. The 8-10 year old elephant is suspected to have been electrocuted. A post-mortem is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
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.
A wild elephant died after electrocution from a private fence in Erode's Bargur hills. The tusker had been roaming residential areas for over a month, causing damage. Forest department registers case. Read the full report.
Madras High Court directs Tangedco to pay ₹20 lakh compensation to a woman whose husband died while working unofficially for a department employee. Justice upholds vicarious liability.
The decomposed body of Suraj Lama, a 59-year-old deported from Kuwait, was found near Kochi. His son alleges systemic failure by authorities. Read the full story.
Additional District Sessions Court in Alappuzha sentences Rejani to death for murdering pregnant Anitha Sasidharan in 2021. The court also imposed Rs 2.5 lakh fine to be paid to victim's family.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules BSF solely responsible for compensation after man's electrocution near Indo-Pak border. Landmark judgment ensures justice for victim's family.
A 50-year-old migrant laborer from West Bengal was tragically killed by a wild elephant in Kerala's Nilambur forest region. The incident highlights growing human-animal conflicts in the area.
Dangerously entangled wires in Ranchi cause accidents and electrocution fears. Residents and animals at risk as authorities call it a 'herculean task' to resolve. Read more on the city's safety crisis.