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COVID-19: Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Thursday announced a nine-day complete lockdown in the state from the morning of…
100 priests test Covid-19 positive, 2 die after church event in Kerala’s Munnar
Church insiders said all norms were flouted during the event held from April 13 to 17 and more than 350 priests and others participated in the annual retreat organised by the CSI Christ Church in Munnar. They said some young priests had questioned the timing of the meet but they were threatened with disciplinary action by church authorities.
University Exams in Kerala Postponed
Amid Covid surge in the state, the universities in Kerala have postponed all offline exams scheduled from Monday…
Heavy Rains in Kerala for 5 days, Forecasts IMD
Under its influence, isolated rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) is very likely over Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha during the next 4-5 days and over Jharkhand during the next 24 hours.
Kerala Assembly polls end on slower note, rival fronts claim victory
However, the LDF was confident of setting a record by retaining power.
Sabarimala temple continues to be an election issue in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, APRIL 6 : The controversy over the breaking of the Sabarimala temple’s culture and tradition continues to…
Judicial probe against Central agencies “unfortunate”, says Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the Kerala government’s decision to recommend a judicial inquiry against…
‘BJP can only offer communalism’, claims Shashi Tharoor
The BJP can “only offer communalism, tired scare-mongering over love Jihad and a hate-filled politics of division that…
Will implement NYAY soon after forming govt in Kerala: Rahul Gandhi
Then turning to the NYAY scheme, he said all of you can just wait to see that our government will do that.
Mom eeking justice for daughters to contest against CM Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday suffered a jolt after a mother seeking justice for her two…
Senior Congress Leader PC Chacko quits party
PC Chacko left Congress alleging that he was being neglected by the party.
Average 200 daily new Covid-19 cases in Delhi amid spike in Maharashtra, Kerala
In the last six days, Delhi recorded more than 200 new infections for four straight days, between February 24-27. The number of daily deaths, though, has been less than five on five out of six days, with no fatality on Feb 25.
Pinarayi Vijayan hits out at Rahul Gandhi, Yogi Adityanath
"What all should see is that both Gandhi and Yogi Adityanath have the same opinion about the Left in Kerala.
I admire what you do: Rahul Gandhi tells fishermen of Kerala
Gandhi turned seafarer and pulled the net with local fisherman in high sea to get a taste of their life and understand the issues facing them
Rahul Gandhi sounds poll bugle in Kerala, slams BJP, Left govt
The meeting at Shanghumugham here was attended by thousands of party workers belonging to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).
Metro man’s first salvo: Hindus being tricked into marriage by ‘love jihad’
The 88-year-old man told reporters that his aim was to help the party come to power in Kerala and that he was open to the chief ministership.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi to lead Congress campaign in upcoming Kerala assembly elections
Rahul, who is a Lok Sabha member from Wayanad constituency, continues to draw huge crowds whenever he visits his constituency, even with Covid protocols in place.
Sunny Leone, accused of financial fraud, records statement with Kerala Crime branch
A complaint was lodged against Sunny Leone for alleged embezzlement of Rs 29 lakh by R Shiyas, a native of Perumbavoor. A team of Crime Branch officials met her and recorded her statement at Poovar in Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala, where she is currently shooting for a TV show.
Budget 2021: Rs 65,000 cr to develop 1,100 km of National Highway roads in Kerala
The reduction in customs duty on gold from 12 to 10.5 per cent will help to bring down gold prices in Kerala which is one of the highest consumers of gold.
Rahul Gandhi begins Kerala visit, meets Cong and IUML leaders
With Assembly elections around the bend, various political parties are doing their homework to finalise seat-sharing with coalition partners. Rahul Gandhi has been insisting on the promotion of new faces and women leaders in the elections to the 140-member Assembly.
Rahul Gandhi unveils calendar honouring Wayanad heroes
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20: Congress leader and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday unveiled a calendar for the year…
AK Antony to lead Cong poll campaign in Kerala
The decision was taken at a meeting between the state Congress leaders and the party high command in…
Kerala’s Mohammed Azharuddeen smashes second-fastest century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Azharuddeen has never featured in the IPL before, but this century is a timely step in that direction, given the IPL 2021 auction is scheduled for February.
Congress leaders meet Christian clergy in Kerala to mend fences
The Congress and the Muslim League are clear that before the next Kerala Assembly elections, they must mend all issues with the Church for victory in the elections.
Mangaluru: Former Bajrang Dal leader arrested for stealing cattle and selling them to slaughterhouses
Karnataka news: The arrested person has been identified as Anil Prabhu who was the former Karkala district president of Bajrang Dal.
Kerala on high alert for Cyclone Burevi: Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 2 : Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the state is on a…
Kerala: Local body elections to be held in 3 phases, counting of votes on December 16
Kerala State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to conduct local body elections in the state in December of…
Harsh Vardhan’s comments unfortunate, aim should be to fight the pandemic unitedly: Rahul Gandhi
"It's an unfortunate comment. The whole nation has to fight this disease together. I don't think it's appropriate to blame someone or the other.
Centre has a tendency to use agencies as political weapons: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi, the Congress MP from Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday said the Centre has a tendency to use…
Ex-CM Chandy in isolation after driver tests positive
Chandy who turns 77 on October 31 admitted that ever since Covid pandemic outbreak in March, it has been tough for him remaining indoors, an experience he never thought he would have to face.
Kerala only state to pay 25 pc for land acquisition for NH development: CM Vijayan
He also said that the problems related to land acquisition could be resolved due to the good cooperation of Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan.
Ex-Kerala, Railways cricketer Suresh Kumar found hanging in his home
Besides playing Ranji Trophy, Suresh also played Duleep Trophy representing South Zone and Central Zone.
Congress in Kerala takes out protest march on police action against Rahul
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 : Top Congress leaders in Kerala including state Congress chief and Leader of Opposition Ramesh…
Life Mission project: Kerala likely to move court against CBI probe
The Kerala government is likely to opt for a legal challenge to a CBI inquiry into the Life…
No by-elections yet for 7 vacant Assembly seats: Election Commission
The decision to defer the by-elections was taken largely in view of the Covid-19 situation.
Oommen Chandy marks golden jubilee as legislator, receives tributes
CPI state Secretary Kanam Rajendran described Chandy as a gentleman politician and his biggest contribution to politics in Kerala is bringing in a social commitment, which all present-day legislators follow.
Tough days ahead for Kerala CPI-M leader’s son Bineesh
After his first round of questioning for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate, tough days seem ahead…
Comrades in Kerala asked to get active on FB to counter cyber attacks
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (IANS) Gone are the days when comrades in Kerala were the biggest critics of computers which were…
Two CPI-M youth activists murdered, four suspects held
The police swung into action and managed to defuse the situation and in the melee, youths from the rival factions suffered injuries.
BJP, CPI-M hand in glove in gold smuggling case cover-up: Cong
The Congress in Kerala has expressed doubts whether the ruling parties in the State and the Centre are…
Shreyams Kumar wins Rajya Sabha bypoll from Kerala
The lone BJP MLA O Rajagopal kept away, while the vote of P C George was declared invalid.
2,172 new corona cases in Kerala
Coronavirus cases continued to increase in Kerala as 2,172 more persons tested positive on Saturday, Health Minister KK…
Kerala approaches HC to stay transfer of T’puram airport to Adani firm
The Kerala government on Friday approached the High Court to stay the Centre’s move to lease out Thiruvananthapuram…
Kerala: 15 dead, over 60 missing in Idukki landslide
The landslide occurred after heavy rains over the last few days in the area mostly inhabited by tea estate workers
Rains triggers landslide in Kerala : 15 dead
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7: At least 15 people have been killed after heavy rain caused a landslide in Kerala’s…
SC junks Kerala activist’s plea against POCSO charges
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea filed by Kerala activist Rehana…
2 students who wrote Kerala entrance exam test Covid +ve
Even as numerous requests were made to postpone the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance examination which was…
Covid cases in Kerala dip after record spike in last two days
Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (IANS) After recording over 700 new Covid cases in the past two days, Kerala on Saturday…
Ousted Kerala CM’s secy appears before Customs officials
Thiruvananthapuram, July 14 (IANS) M. Sivasankar, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s secretary and IT secretary who was removed,…
Kerala gold smuggling: Brother not in talking terms with accused Swapna Suresh
Speaking to a Malayalam TV channel from the US on Wednesday, her brother Bright Suresh said that was not in talking terms with Swapna.
For 10th day in a row, Kerala registers over 100 cases
Kerala recorded 118 new Covid positive cases and it was the 10th successive day when over 100 positive…
Congress in Kerala warms up as Chandy gets more active
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) Two time former Congress Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, ever since getting voted out of…
Kerala records 152 Covid cases, highest on a single day
New Delhi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said the state recorded 152 coronavirus positive cases in…
Kerala registers record 111 corona cases in a day: CM
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) For the first time, the number of new coronavirus cases in Kerala on a…
Congress demands probe into Kerala sand mining order
New Delhi, Demanding a probe into sand mining order, the Congress has alleged that a state public sector…
Maha will be most affected by Cyclone ‘Nisarga’, warns IMD
The depression will intensify into a deep depression --- the third and fourth stage of any cyclone formation --- by this evening. It will intensify into a cyclonic storm by June 2, the Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said.
There will be more packages for Atmanirbhar Bharat: BJP MP
Thiruvananthapuram, May 31 : BJP MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Sunday said that there will be more packages from…
7 more Air India cabin crew among 58 new corona cases in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja on Saturday said that 58 new coronavirus cases were…
Kerala Oppn parties slam Vijayan for letting down diaspora
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) The Congress-led UDF, the principal opposition in the Kerala legislative assembly, on Saturday held…
Legendary socialist, press baron M.P. Veerendra Kumar passes away
A voracious reader and also an award-winning writer, he was a highly respected politician not just in Kerala but also in Delhi.
Domestic passengers landing at Kerala don’t seem to need Aarogya Setu
After landing at the airport here, all were asked to pass through a thermal scanner.
What we planned to do in 5 years, we did in 4: Kerala CM
Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 (IANS) Putting up a sense of happiness in accomplishments, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said…
115 new Covid-19 cases over weekend, Kerala says ‘expected
Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 (IANS) With 53 new Covid-19 positive cases registered on Sunday and 62 on Saturday, Kerala…
Covid-19 postive cancer patient dies in Kerala
Kozhikode (Kerala) May 24 (IANS) A 53-year-old woman, who was under treatment for fourth stage of cancer and…
Closed-door celebration for Kerala Muslims on Eid
Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 (IANS) For Muslims across Kerala, Sunday began with an unusual celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr: unlike in…
Covid-19 impact leads to liquor prices hiked up to 35% in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, May 13 (IANS) The Kerala cabinet meeting held here on Wednesday decided to hike the tax rates…
No fresh Covid-19 case in Kerala, 34 under treatment
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said there are no new fresh cases…
Post May 3, ten Kerala districts in orange zone
Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) Following the fresh classification done by the Centre, post May 3rd Kerala will have…
Vijayan cautions media against fake news
Thiruvananthapuram, April 29 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, here on Wednesday, cautioned the media in the state…
Kerala reports 4 new cases; 123 under treatment
Thiruvananthapuram, April 28 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that four more persons have tested…
Kerala reports 13 new cases; 123 under treatment
Thiruvananthapuram, April 27 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Monday that 13 more individuals have tested…
First clean and disinfect, then open shops: Kerala CM
Thiruvananthapuram, April 25 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday advised all shops and establishments that have…
7 new COVID-19 cases in Kerala: 116 under treatment
Thiruvananthapuram, April 25 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said seven more individuals have tested positive…
Congress worker stabbed in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 22 A Congress youth activist was stabbed following a controversy over the functioning of a community…
19 new Covid-19 cases in Kerala, 117 under treatment
Thiruvananthapuram, April 21 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that there were 19 new coronavirus…
Not feasible to bring back Keralites stuck in UAE, Centre tells HC
Kochi, April 17 (IANS) The Centre on Friday informed the Kerala High Court that it will not be…
War of words in Kerala after SC turns down plea to evacuate Indians from Middle East
There are about 2.5 million Keralites in the Middle East, of which a large number of people are labourers who are presently holed up in labour camps there.
Kerala to wait for Centre’s decision on lockdown
Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 In a special state cabinet meeting held here on Monday, the government has decided to…
Kerala reports 10 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 228
Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday informed that 10 new positive cases of coronavirus…
Kerala CM mourns death of a nurse in accident
Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Saturday took to Facebook to express condolences after…
12 new Covid-19 cases in Kerala, total active cases now 258
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said 12 new coronavirus positive cases were reported,…
9 new cases in Kerala, total corona count 266
New Delhi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said there were 9 new coronavirus positive cases in the…
HLL Lifecare develops rapid antibody diagnostic kit for corona
New Delhi, Kerala capital city-headquartered HLL Lifecare Limited, a Central Government Enterprise under Ministry of Health and Family…
Kerala’s IMA unit wants further three weeks lockdown
It recommended that there should be opening in certain sectors and this be done in a phased manner.
COVID19: 13 new cases in Kerala, positive patients under treatment 266
New Delhi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday informed that there are 13 new coronavirus positive cases…
Covid-19 patients under treatment in Kerala rise to 256
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 Eight new cases on Sunday have taken the total number coronavirus positive people under treatment…
COVID-19: 21 new cases in Kerala; 2 attended Tablighi Jamaat; total 256
Today there are 1,65,934 under observation, which includes 643 at various hospitals in the state. Kasargode recorded 8 cases today," said Vijayan.
Kerala moots salary challenge, ministers to give Rs 1 lakh each
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) The Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet that met here on Wednesday has given the in-principle clearance…
Kerala’s Covid-19 cases rise to 112, police told to act tough
New Delhi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that nine more positive coronavirus cases were registered,…
Covid-19: Two fresh cases test positive in Kerala
He said today there are 5,191 people isolated in homes and 277 are in hospitals.
Health Ministry data shows most Covid cases in Kerala
Of the total 81 cases of coronavirus in India on Friday, 10 have so been cured.
8 more Covid-19 cases in Kerala, govt announces new measures
Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 Kerala on Tuesday reported another eight coronavirus cases, including the parents of a three-year-old who…
COVID-19 count reaches 39 in India
New Delhi, With five new cases of the novel coronavirus being reported from Kerala on Sunday, the total…
5 new positive coronavirus cases in Kerala
New Delhi, Five new positive cases of coronavirus have been reported from Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, over 100 kms…
Gag order on 2 Kerala TV channels revoked
Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ban on two Malayalam TV channels —…
Kerala priest convicted of rape defrocked
Thiruvananthapuram, A 52-year-old Kerala Catholic clergyman Robin Vadakkumchery, who has been sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment in three…
Veteran editor M.S. Mani passes away
Thiruvananthapuram: One of Kerala’s tallest journalists M.S. Mani passed away at his home, here, Tuesday morning, said family…
Nadda appoints BJP state chiefs in MP, Kerala, Sikkim
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) In a major overhaul, Bhartiya Janata Party national president J.P Nadda on Saturday…
Kerala poll body to move SC on local body elections
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15 (IANS) Kerala Election Commissioner V. Bhaskaran on Saturday said that they will approach the Supreme…
AAP’s Delhi victory a lesson for BJP, say CPI-M, Cong in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 11 (IANS) Traditional political rivals in Kerala, the state’s ruling CPI-M and the Congress-led opposition both…
Two in Kerala under observation for Coronavirus flee to Saudi
Kozhikode (Kerala), Feb 4 (IANS) Kerala, which has reported three positive cases of Coronavirus and has over 2,500…
Popular Front of India rejects allegations of funding anti- CAA protests
New Delhi, Jan 27: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a note to the Union ministry of home…
Ex-IAS officer detained at Prayagraj airport
Prayagraj, Kannan Gopinathan, a ormer IAS officer from Kerala, was detained by the city police soon after he had…
Rahul writes to Harsimrat for setting up food park in Wayanad
"Wayanad's home gardens are widely recognised for their sustainable practices, with immense potential for organic farming," he said.
Ex-Mizoram Guv challenges Kerala govt on CAA suit in SC
New Delhi: Ex-Mizoram governor and Kerala BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan, on Friday, moved the Supreme Court against the…
I am not a rubber stamp: Kerala Governor
Thiruvananthapuram: Making his stand very clear, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Thursday said that he is not…
Copy book implosion in Kerala raises 2 Maradu flats to dust
Kochi: Described as the first such implosion in the country of this dimension two Maradu flats in Kerala…
Kerala CM condoles demise of Oman Sultan Qaboos
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday condoled the death of Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al…
Kerala BJP, CPI-M leaders trade charges on JNU violence
Thiruvananthapuram: As statewide protests were called by the Students Federation of India (SFI) in Kerala on Monday to protest…
Ex Kerala Minister Thomas Chandy passes away
Kochi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former Kerala Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party legislator Thomas Chandy died on Friday,…
CAA: Over 100 people taken into preventive custody in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 17 The dawn to dusk statewide shutdown called by around 33 organisations on Tuesday in Kerala…
Unwell’ Balakrishnan to stay as CPI-M’s Kerala Secretary
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 6 The much-awaited state secretariat meeting of the CPI-M that took place here on Friday decided…
Rahul Gandhi to meet snakebite victim’s kin in Wayanad
New Delhi/Wayanad, Dec 1 Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will start a four-day visit to his parliamentary constituency in…
Supreme Court not bigger than God: Ayyappa devotee’s on women’s entry into Sabarimala temple
Kerala, Nov 16: As the Sabarimala temple opened its gates on Saturday for a two-month Mandala Puja, amid…
Sabarimala Temple all set to open
Sabarimala (Kerala): The famed Sabarimala Temple that resembled a fortress a year ago, wore a quiet and peaceful…
Charging two CPI-M workers under UAPA wrong: Prakash Karat
Kozhikode (Kerala) Nov 7 : Former CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat on Thursday said that the police have…
Two Kerala CPI-M activists remanded under UAPA
Kozhikode, Nov 2 (IANS) Two youths, both members of the ruling CPI-M, were sent to 14 days remand…
CPI-M wrests Vatiyoorkavu seat from Congress
Thiruvananthapuram: CPI-M candidate and Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.K. Prasanth on Thursday won the prestigious Vatiyoorkavu Assembly constituency in Kerala…
Stakes high for CPI-M in Aroor Assembly by-election
Alappuzha, Oct 6 For the ruling CPI-M in Kerala stakes are high in the Aroor Assembly by-election as…
Rahul assures best legal help to counter night traffic ban
Wayanad (Kerala): Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited his constituency Wayanad to show solidarity with the…
Rahul meets Kerala CM as NH-766 night closure heats up
New Delhi: Former Congress president and a Member of Parliament from Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, Rahul Gandhi on…
Man moves Supreme Court over Maradu flats demolition
New Delhi, Sep 17 : A man, a resident of a building adjacent to the flats that will…
After Kerala, Uttarakhand Police join TikTok
Dehradun, Aug 16: In line with their ongoing mission to bring messages on safety and social relevance to their…
Rahul seeks PM’s help for Kerala flood victims
New Delhi: Former Congress chief and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking…
Two dead, 100 evacuated after rains batter Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 8 Two women were dead and more than 100 people evacuated after heavy rains battered several…
Filmmaker Radhakrishnan passes away
He had helmed films like 'Deshadanam', 'Karunam' and 'Naalu Pennungal' to name a few.
Christian priest arrested in Kerala for abusing boys
Kochi, July 7: A Christian priest was arrested on Sunday for sodimising young boys, who were inmates in…
Malpractice in certification of brain dead in Kerala: SC asks petitioner to bring evidence
New Delhi, July 2 : The Supreme Court has asked the petitioner,who filed a PIL on malpractice by…
Karnataka receives heavy rainfall, fields inundated
June 23: Streets in Hubli and other districts in Karnataka can be seen water-logged following heavy rainfall in…
119 people booked in Kerala for criticising Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala, June 12 : Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala in Kerala has claimed that 149 people were booked…
Supreme Court relief for residents of Kochi coastal apartments
The permission to construct the buildings was granted in 2006 when Maradu was a panchayat.
Rahul Gandhi meets nurse who held him as newborn
Wayanad, June 9 : It was a special moment when Congress president Rahul Gandhi Sunday met Rajamma Vavathil,…
Panic in Kerala over Nipah : Government confirms Student infected with virus
Kochi, June 4 : Panic has been created in Kerala after 86 people have been put under medical…
RSS ‘agenda’, Sabarimala affected LS performance in Kerala: CPI-M
The Congress-led UDF won 19 of the state' 20 seats, reducing the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front to one - against eight seats in 2014, while the BJP failed to open its account.
Kerala Ramadan congregation ends with pledge against terrorism
Malappuram (Kerala) June 1 (IANS) A Ramadan congregation near here which is billed as one of the country’s largest…
Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad on June 7
New Delhi, May 31: Congress President Rahul Gandhi will visit his Parliamentary constituency Wayanad in Kerala, on June…
Congress ban on TV debates not applicable in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30: The Congress in Kerala on Thursday said there is no ban on the state party…
Kerala CM not to attend Modi’s oath taking ceremony
Kochi, May 29: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will not attend the oath taking ceremony of Prime Minister…
Kerala Coast On high alert on ISIS terrorists movement
Kerala, May 26 : Kerala Coastal Police have been placed on alert after intelligence inputs about ISIS terrorists…
Rahul Gandhi leads in Wayanad
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 : Congress President Rahul Gandhi is leading in Wayanad in Kerala by over 58,000 votes…
Congress-led UDF ahead in all 20 constituencies in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23: The vote count for the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala underway on Thursday, the…
Over 22K security personnel on duty in Kerala for counting day
Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: Over 22,000 security personnel will be on duty in Kerala on vote counting day on…
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 4, be ‘below normal’
New Delhi, May 14: Monsoon will hit Kerala on June 4 with a variation of two days, said…
Kerala Nun Rape Case: Franco Mulakkal’s bail extended till June 7
Kottayam (Kerala), May 10: The Pala Magistrate Court on Friday extended till June 7 the bail of former…
Lok Sabha Election Phase 3: Polling concludes in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 23: Voting in Kerala’s 20 Lok Sabha constituencies, concluded on Tuesday. Kerala recorded 54.95 per cent…
Snake spotted inside VVPAT machine in Kerala
Kannur, April 23: A small snake was spotted inside a VVPAT machine in a booth at Mayyil Kandakkai…
Over 30 seats out of 115 have large number of Muslim voters in 3rd phase Lok Sabha Polls
New Delhi, April 22 :Out of the 115 Lok Sabha seats going to polls in the third phase…
Voters in AP, Punjab, Kerala, TN prefer Rahul over Modi for PM: CVOTER-IANS
New Delhi, April 21 In a direct contest, most voters in Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Tamil Nadu…
BJP govt betrayed people’s faith: Priyanka Gandhi
Wayanad, April 20: Congress general secretary and incharge of Western Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said…
Rahul Gandhi offers prayer at Kerala temple
Kochi, April 17: Congress President and party’s candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, Rahul Gandhi offered prayers at…
Modi most anti-national, dividing nation: Rahul Gandhi
Kannur (Kerala) April 17: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being the…
India not one perspective, it’s millions of viewpoints: Rahul Gandhi
Kochi, April 16: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that India is not just one perspective, it…
Former Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani passes away
Kochi, April 9: Kerala Congress (M) chief and former Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani passed away in Ernakulam…
Kerala nun-rape case: Charge Sheet filed against Bishop Franco Mulakkal
Kochi, April 9: The Special Investigation Team of Kerala Police on Tuesday filed a charge sheet against rape…
After filing nomination, Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Wayanad
Wayanad, April 4: After filing Lok Sabha nomination from Wayanad in Kerala, Congress President Rahul Gandhi held a…
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad
Wayanad, April 4: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday filed nomination from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala.…
Everyone in Congress wants to campaign for Rahul Gandhi
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2: With Congress President Rahul Gandhi deciding to contest the Lok Sabha elections also from Wayanad,…
Rahul Gandhi chooses Wayanad in Kerala as second seat for Lok Sabha elections
New Delhi, March 31 In a major decision, the Congress on Sunday announced that party President Rahul Gandhi…
Kerala Congress urges Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad
Thiruvananthapuram, March 23: Top Congress leaders in Kerala, including AICC general secretary Oommen Chandy and Leader of Opposition…
It’s going to be 20 out of 20 in Kerala: Congress
Kasargode (Kerala), March 21 The Congress-led UDF in Kerala on Thursday denied the CPI-M’s charge of an “unholy…
Woman attacked enroute to Sabarimala Temple, Case registered against 8 Karma Samithi Activists
Kerala, March 19 : The Pamba police has registered a case against eight Sabarimala Karma Samithi activists for…
Rahul promises dedicated ministry for Fishermen if Congress voted to power
Thrissur(Ker), March 14: Congress President Rahul Gandhi Thursday promised to constitute a separate ministry for fishermen if voted…
Maximum Kerala voters will be in 30-39 age group
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 When Kerala goes to polls on April 23, the largest group of voters from the…
Maoist leader CP Jaleel killed in encounter with Kerala police
New Delhi, March 7: The Maoist leader CP Jaleel was killed in an encounter with Kerala police in…
Kerala: Massive fire breaks out at warehouse in Ernakulam
Kerala, Feb 20: A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in Kerala’s Ernakulam on Wednesday. Fire tenders…
Modi spent 5 years wasting India’s time telling one lie after another: Rahul Gandhi
Kerala, Jan 29: Congress President Rahul Gandhi while addressing the booth leaders in Kerala’s Cochin on Tuesday said…
Modi to dedicate Rs 16,504 cr single largest investment in Kerala
Kochi, Jan 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive here later Sunday, is slated to dedicate…
Kerala tops list with 5 out of 10 destinations in India
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12: Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, on Saturday revealed that Kerala toped…
RSS, BJP trying to destroy law and order situation: Kerala CM
Kochi, Jan 7: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday alleged that the RSS and BJP are trying…
Sabarimala: Are women God’s lesser Children?
It was 10.30 AM at the Sabarimala when the Chief Priest of temple closed the main gates for…
Four Congress workers hit by Kerala CM’s pilot vehicle
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3: Four Congress workers were hit and injured by the pilot vehicle of Kerala Chief Minister…
Sabarimala Temple row: Dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Kerala, 266 arrested
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3: Kerala witnessed a dawn-to-dusk shutdown, called by various organisations on Thursday in protest against the…
Protests as two women enter Sabarimala Temple, Kerala shutdown called
Sabarimala, Jan 2: Kerala witnessed protests on Wednesday after two women in their 40s entered and offered prayers at…
2019 Lok Sabha Elections: PM Modi to kick-off campaign on Jan 6 in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at Pathanamthitta in Kerala on January 6 to kick-off…
Helicopter Hangar Door Collapses in Kochi, 2 Sailors Killed
Kochi, Dec 27: Two sailors lost their lives on Thursday after a helicopter hangar fell on them in…
Kerala High Court grants conditional bail to Rehana Fathima
Pathanamthitta, Dec 14: The Kerala High Court today granted conditional bail to Rehana Fathima, the activist and suspended…
Ayyappa devotee immolates himself, BJP calls for shutdown
Following the death, the BJP called a dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Kerala on Friday.
Supreme Court’s oral statement can’t be taken as judgement: Kerala Speaker
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 23: Kerala Assembly Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan on Friday said that an oral statement of the Supreme Court…
Sabarimala protests part of BJP-RSS game plan: CPI-M
The CPI-M said that the Kerawla government had acted only against BJP-RSS activists, including some criminal elements, who it alleged wanted to take control of the temple premises.
Kerala protests as 72 Sabarimala pilgrims arrested
Sabarimala, Nov 19: Over 70 pilgrims have been arrested since late last night from Sabarimala temple after they failed…
Sabarimala: Hindu group calls for shutdown in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 17: A Hindu group on Saturday called for a shutdown in Kerala against the “detention” of few religious leaders…
Kerala CM calls all-party meeting on Sabarimala
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday called an all-party meeting on Thursday to discuss…
Women targeted by Sabarimala protesters
Sabarimala, Nov 6: Sabarimala protesters on Tuesday raged, intimidated and sent back at least one woman from the…
Devotees throng Sabarimala Temple
Kerala, Nov 5: Amid tight security, devotees of Lord Ayyappa thronged the Sabarimala Temple after its portals opened…
Kerala Minister dismisses nepotism allegations
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 4 : A Kerala Minister on Sunday dismissed nepotism allegations levelled against him by the state…
Kerala government creating trouble over Sabarimala: Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2: With the Sabarimala temple set to open for a day on Monday, the Congress on Friday…
Sabarimala row: Amit Shah warns of ‘throwing out’ Vijayan government
Kannur(Kerala), Oct 27: Attacking Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, BJP national president Amit Shah on Saturday asked him not…
Sabarimala verdict supporter’s ashram attacked
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 27: An ashram run by a supporter of the Supreme Court’s Sabarimala verdict came under attack…
Sabarimala issue: ‘Will you take sanitary napkins to friend’s home,’ asks Smriti Irani
Mumbai, Oct 23: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday waded into the Sabarimala issue by asking if it was…
Sabarimala Verdict: Supreme Court to hear review petitions on November 13
New Delhi, Oct 23: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the review petitions challenging its September…
After initial protests devotees allow 52-year-old woman at Sabarimala temple
Sabarimala, Oct 20: A 52-year-old woman devotee from Trichy in Tamil Nadu was allowed inside the Lord Ayyappa temple…
Women skip Sabarimala temple after huge protests
Sabarimala (Kerala), Oct 19 : Huge protests by hundreds of devotees at the entrance of Sabarimala temple forced…
Amid protests, Sabarimala Temple doors open
Kerala, Oct 17: Amid an ongoing protest against the Supreme Court’s verdict to allow entry of women between…
Sabarimala Temple opening: Women turned back, journalists attacked; showdown near shrine
Pamba, Oct 17: Traditionalists staged a protest against the entry of women in the 10-50 age group to Kerala’s Sabarimala…
Sabarimala Temple opening: Protesters attack women journalists- Watch video
Pathanamthitta, Oct 17: As Sabarimala temple doors will open on Wednesday for the first time after the Supreme…
None will be stopped from going to Sabarimala: Police chief
Nilackal (Kerala) Oct 17: Kerala Police chief Loknath Behra on Wednesday said no one will be stopped from going…
CISF to take charge of Kerala’s Kannur airport soon
New Delhi, Oct 8: The Central Industrial Security Force will soon take charge of Kerala’s Kannur airport said,…
Kerala, Tamil Nadu Cyclonic storm LIVE: Indian Coast Guard on high alert
Kerala, Oct 7 : Indian Coast Guard formations have been put on high alert after issuance of warning…
Won’t reduce VAT on Petrol, Diesel: Kerala government
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4: Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac on Thursday refused to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) by Rs…
Cyclone likely in Arabian Sea, Red Alert in 3 Kerala districts: CM Vijayan
New Delhi, Oct 3: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the India Meteorological Department has…
Kerala High Court rejects rape accused Franco Mulakkal bail plea
Kochi, Oct 3: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of former Bishop Jalandhar Franco…
Musician Balabhaskar passes away
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2: Kerala musician and violinist Balabhaskar, who was seriously injured along with his wife in a…
Supreme Court allows entry of women in Kerala’s Sabarimala temple
New Delhi, Sep 28: In its landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed entry of women in Kerala’s…
Sabarimala verdict progressive, Says Congress
New Delhi, Sep 28: The Congress on Friday described the Supreme Court’s verdict to open the gates of…
Cauvery Water Management Authority needs professional diversity: Experts
Questioning the composition and structure of the Cauvery Water Management Authority, experts say the recently-constituted river basin organisation,…
Kerala: Franco Mulakkal arrested in Nun rape case
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 21: The Kerala Police on Friday arrested former Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal after questioning him for three consecutive…
Kerala nun rape case: Accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal relieved of duties by Vatican
New Delhi, Sep 20: Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who allegedly raped a nun in Kerala, was on Thursday…
Nun rape: Interrogation of bishop under way for second day
Tripunithura: The interrogation of Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of allegedly raping a nun is underway for the second consecutive day. Yesterday, Mulakkal was…
Nun Rape: Kerala Police questions bishop Franco Mulakkal
Tripunithura (Kerala) Sep 19: Amid tight security, the Kerala Police today began questioning Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused…
Ragging in Kerala college: Student beaten for 3 hours by his seniors
Idukki (Kerala), Sep 7: A first-year student at DC School of Management and Technology has been hospitalised after…
Number of leptospirosis cases declining: Kerala Health Minister
Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on Thursday said that there is a decline in the number of leptospirosis cases. …
Adani fails to keep Sep 1 date with Vizhinjam port
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 1 : Private multi-port operator Gautam Adani failed to keep his September 1 promise of berthing…
Kochi Airport opens after two weeks of closure
Kochi, Aug 29: The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on Wednesday commenced normal operations after a two-week closure due…
After floods, most schools reopen in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29: Most schools across Kerala reopened on Wednesday after a 10-day Onam break which coincided with the…
Centre’s financial aid to Kerala inadequate: Rahul Gandhi
Kochi, Aug 29: Congress president Rahul Gandhi targetted the Narendra Modi government on Wednesday over the financial aid…
Kerala taxpayers can file ITR till Sep 15
New Delhi, Aug 28 : The government on Tuesday extended the deadline for filing of income tax returns…
Rahul Gandhi to visit flood-hit Kerala
New Delhi, Aug 27: Congress President Rahul Gandhi will commence his two-day visit to flood-raved Kerala on Tuesday. “I…
Kerala floods: The Politics of relief
The southern state of Kerala is currently facing the humongous task of rehabilitating its people and rebuilding the…
Kerala celebrates Onam
Kochi, Aug 25: Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala is being celebrated on Saturday. As the South Indian state…
Kerala government’s glaring omission led to flood tragedy: Oommen Chandy
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 25: Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said that the tragedy caused due to heavy rains and…
Apple donates Rs 7 crore for Kerala’s flood victims
New Delhi, Aug 25: Heartbroken by the catastrophic flooding in Kerala, US tech giant Apple on Saturday announced to…
Onam festivities washed away by Kerala floods
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 24: With the state government cancelling the Onam celebrations, it is unlikely that Kerala households within the…
Kerala woman accused of murdering parents found dead in jail
Kannur (Kerala) Aug 24 : A controversial female facing trial for poisoning her old parents and eight-year-old daughter,…
Kerala Floods: UAE is not any other nation, says CM Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 22: The UAE “cannot be considered any other nation”, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday,…
Virat Kohli dedicates 3rd Test win to Kerala flood victims
Nottingham, Aug 22: India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday celebrated the 203-run thrashing of England in the third…
Kerala Floods: After seeing damaged house, man ends life
Kochi, Aug 22: Shocked to see his flood-ravaged house, a man committed suicide near Ernakulam in Kerala, police said…
Shashi Tharoor held ‘high-level talks’ with UN officials in Geneva on Kerala floods
New Delhi, Aug 22: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor held high-level briefings at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva to…
Paytm collects Rs 30 crore for flood-hit Kerala
Bengaluru, Aug 22: Leading digital payment provider Paytm collected Rs 30 crore from its 12 lakh users in a…
Sun finally shines over Kerala, UAE pledges $100 mn
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21 (IANS) For the first time in many days, the sun shone brightly over Kerala on…
Crocodile, snakes take over Kerala’s flooded homes
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 21: People returning to their flood-battered homes in Kerala from relief camps were are being greeted by…
After 12 days of closure, Cochin airport set to open on August 26
Kochi, Aug 21: After 12 days of closure due to the flood waters, the Cochin International Airport, one of…
Rains abate, flood waters recede as relief pours into Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) With the rains that battered Kerala for a week finally abating on Monday, water…
One million in Kerala relief centres: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) Over one million people are now sheltered in 3,274 relief camps in Kerala, Chief…
Big B, SRK and other celebs contribute towards Kerala relief fund
Mumbai, Aug 20: Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Dulquer Salmaan and Jacqueline Fernandez have contributed towards relief…
Court allows Shashi Tharoor to visit Kofi Annan’s family
New Delhi, Aug 20: The Patiala House Court on Monday allowed Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to visit abroad. Tharoor…
Kerala Floods: Shiv Sena MPs, MLA to contribute one-month salary for relief fund
New Delhi, Aug 20: All Shiv Sena MPs and MLAs will donate their one-month salary for the relief…
UAE businessman donates Rs 12.5 crore for Kerala flood relief
Abu Dhabi, Aug 19 :A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based businessman has announced a 2.6 million dirhams ($707,837) donation…
Pope Francis urges help, prayers for Kerala
Vatican City, Aug 19 : Pope Francis on Sunday called for solidarity and help from the international community…
Al Ansari Exchange Donates half a million dirhams to Kerala Flood Victims
Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, has announced a donation of half…
Rescued Kerala flood victim lauds NCC cadets
Kottayam, Aug 19 : A rescued Kerala flood victim on Sunday lauded the efforts of the NCC Kottayam…
Congress MPs, MLAs to donate month’s salary to flood-hit Kerala
New Delhi, Aug 18: The Congress on Saturday demanded that floods in Kerala should be declared a “national calamity.”…
SBI contributes Rs 2 cr for flood-hit Kerala
Mumbai, Aug 18: The State Bank of India (SBI) has donated Rs 2 crore for the Kerala flood victims…
Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to declare Kerala floods a national disaster
New Delhi, Aug 18: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately declare the…
Kerala Floods: PM conducts aerial survey, announces Rs 500 crore relief for the state
Kochi, Aug 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an additional grant of Rs 500 crore to Kerala,…
Kerala Floods: Death toll climbs to 324, rescue operations continue
New Delhi, Aug 18: The death toll due to the floods across Kerala has risen to 324 on…
Stranded pregnant woman in Kerala airlifted, gives birth
Kochi, Aug 17 (IANS) A pregnant woman stranded in one of the worst flood-hit areas of Kerala had…
Kerala floods: PM Modi to visit state, Death toll reaches 174
Kochi, Aug 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit flood-hit Kerala on Friday as the state battles…
Explore possibility to reduce water level in Mullaperiyar dam: SC
New Delhi, Aug 17 : Expressing grave concern over the flood “crises” in Kerala, the Supreme Court on…
Flood misery in Kerala: Death toll touches 114; armed forces mount massive rescue operation
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 16 : With the death toll in the devastating floods rising to 114 in Kerala, and…
Kerala Floods: 6 people rescued by NDRF in Wayanad
Kochi, Aug 11: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on saturday rescued six people including 3 children from a…
Kerala Flood : Govt seeks Army help, flood toll is 24
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (IANS) The Kerala government on Thursday sought the Army’s help as the death toll in…
Kerala: 20 dead in flooding, landslide due to heavy rains
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9: At least 20 people have lost their lives in landslides and rain-related incidents over the…
Transport strike hits normal life in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 7: In the wake of a day-long strike organised by the All India Motor Transport Organisation, private…
Three Indian fishermen killed as Ship rams into fishing boat
Kochi, Aug 7 : A ship off the coast of Kerala rammed into an Indian fishing boat early on…
Kerala: CPI(M) worker stabbed to death in Kasaragod
Kasaragod, Aug 6: A 23-year-old Communist Party of India (Marxist) worker was stabbed to death last night in…
Rains lash Kerala, water rising in Idukki dam
Thiruvananthapuram, July 31 : Heavy rains lashed across nine of the 14 districts in Kerala on Tuesday as the…