Top news developments in Kerala today Key news developments from Kerala on November 6, 2023 The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023
Kerala’s renaissance movement can be equated only with civil rights movements in U.S., South Africa: Tharoor Kerala's renaissance movement is comparable to civil rights & anti-apartheid movements. Shashi Tharoor spoke at an open forum on Kerala renaissance, noting it was a struggle against oppressive elements in society. The social advancements & achievements in human development index are results of this movement. Leaders like Ayyankali & Sree… The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Private universities under active consideration of the govt, says Kerala CM Private universities under active consideration of the govt, says Kerala CM The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Two from Kerala killed as cab falls off highway in J&K Two people killed, three injured and three missing after a cab carrying tourists from Kerala fell off a mountain highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. Rescuers searching for the missing and victims' identities being ascertained. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Michaung: T.N. to seek an interim relief of ₹5,000 crore from Union govt. TN CM Stalin seeks ₹5,000cr relief from Centre for torrential rain damage. 7 deaths reported due to rain, compared to 199 in 2015. CM visits relief camps, distributes relief material. Appreciates solidarity from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. TN govt's meticulous planning & implementation helped Chennai escape greater fury. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala’s generosity saves Mumbai from further embarrassment .Kerala miss out on QF berth in Vijay Hazare Trophy after losing to Railways; Mumbai saved by Kerala's generosity, to face TN in QF. #75 The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Karnataka govt. banning fodder transport to Kerala anti-farmer, says LDF convener LDF march to Kerala-Karnataka border in protest against Karnataka govt's ban on transportation of fodder. Convener E.P. Jayarajan said ban was to protect corporate interests, urged Rahul Gandhi to intervene. He said Congress yet to resist RSS, candidature of Gandhi in Wayanad not a subject of LDF. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
BJP to rebuild ties with Christians in Kerala ahead of Lok Sabha elections BJP to launch 10-day Sneha Yathra to win over Christian communities in Kerala. Aim to explain party's position on various issues, incl. Manipur violence. Outreach projects during prev. Xmas & Easter had huge impact on party's prospects. PM Modi to chair Statewide march in Jan. to present alternative political plan. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Railways, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu enter quarterfinals Railways & Kerala women win, Punjab & Tamil Nadu men qualify for quarterfinals of 73rd National Basketball Championship. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
State government’s initiatives have improved production, marketing and farmers’ welfare: Kerala CM State government’s initiatives have improved production, marketing and farmers’ welfare: Kerala CM The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Kerala Congress (M) seeks cancellation of notification on Chinnakkanal reserve KC(M) chairman Jose K. Mani demands cancellation of draft notification on Chinnakkanal Reserve, citing it as anti-farmer. Calls for inquiry into circumstances leading to order, accuses bureaucracy of attempting to mislead political leadership. The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan says adjournment motion in Lok Sabha echoes Congress’s party line kerala Opposition leader v.d. Satheesan rebutted CPI(M) claim that Congress' Lok Sabha motion on Kerala's financial crisis contradicted UDF's narrative. He said Congress had repeatedly slammed Centre's fiscal federalism trespasses. Satheesan accused LDF of dismal fiscal management, maladministration, prolificacy & corruption. He said Centre's scaling down of tax dividend &… The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Cyclone Michaung | Kerala will extend all support to cyclone-hit Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the State will extend help to flood-hit Tamil Nadu. He also welcomed T.N. Prathapan MP’s notice for adjournment motion in Parliament against Centre’s “hostility”. He said the LDF will have a candidate in Wayanad and BJP won’t make any impact in Thrissur. To improve… The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
Kerala CM asks Congress to ‘decide’ if CPI(M) or BJP is its primary foe in 2024 Lok Sabha polls CM Vijayan questions Congress: decide if CPI(M) or BJP is primary foe in 2024 LS polls. He says BJP barely in reckoning in Kerala, making CPI(M) primary enemy. LDF to field candidate in Wayanad. INDIA bloc not an alliance, only to ensure BJP's defeat. No say in candidate selection of… The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 CPI(M) senses political victory in Congress’s adjournment motion in LS blaming Centre for Kerala’s financial woes CPI(M) hails Congress move to spotlight Centre's "fiscal hostility" towards Kerala; kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan terms it "course correction"; Balan says Congress sensed tide changing in Kerala; Gopinath says he remains a Congress person at heart.
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 BLF 2023: Writing is mysterious, says Abraham Verghese At the 12th edition of the Bangalore Literature Festival, the physician and writer talks about his latest book, his writing process and his nervousness about setting it in Kerala
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 ED arrests Managing Director of Heera Group in money laundering case ED arrests Heera Group MD A. Abdul Rasheed in Kerala money laundering case; he was set to be produced before PMLA court in Kochi. ED registered case in 2021 based on CBI FIR alleging fund diversion causing ₹15 crore loss to SBI.
The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023 Top Kerala News developments today PMLA Court to consider bail plea of prime accused in Kandala Service Cooperative Bank scam; dairy farmers to march to border; K. Raju to inaugurate History Congress; Shashi Tharoor to open Open Forum; Nava Kerala Sadas in Thrissur; district school arts festivals in Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode & Kannur; Admiral's Cup sailing…
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Offshore deposits enough to meet Kerala’s sand requirements for 25 years, finds GSI GSI's Marine and Coastal Surveys Division found substantial deposits of construction grade sand off Kerala, estimated at 750 million tonnes, which can last 25 years. GSI is exploring potential of sea resources and will make an impact assessment before mining. Sand is of good quality and grade, with silica mixed…
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 BJP’s ascendancy in Hindi heartlands triggers a CPI(M)-Congress blame game in Kerala CPI(M) blames Congress' "delusive go-it-alone strategy" for BJP's success in Hindi heartlands; Congress accuses CPI(M) of fault-finding campaign to benefit BJP in LS polls; CPI(M) suggests free coming together of anti-Sangh Parivar forces at State level; Congress sees CPI(M) trying to isolate it in INDIA Bloc & UDF.
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 State records huge increase in per capita income: CM Kerala has achieved a huge increase in per capita income and the State soon will be free of people with extreme poverty, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Navakerala Sadas held at Cheruthuruthy on Monday.
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Kerala govt. puts steps to notify Chinnakkanal as forest reserve on the back burner Govt suspends notification to declare Chinnakkanal in Idukki a reserve forest due to opposition from farmers & local community. High-level meeting chaired by Chief Sec. resolved to suspend proceedings until Centre frames guidelines. Move to protect biodiversity & natural wealth. Protests due to misinterpretation of notification. Populated areas excluded.
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Preparations for Navakerala Sadas nearing completion in Alappuzha Preps for Navakerala Sadas in Alappuzha near completion; CM, Ministers to visit 9 constituencies in 3 days from Dec 14-16. #PublicOutreach #KeralaModel #WomenEmpowerment #Tourism #KuttanadPackage
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Coimbatore District Police to form special unit to deal with left wing extremism TN Police form special unit to monitor left-wing extremism in Coimbatore. Unit of 3 policemen will monitor activities of persons linked to organisations supporting left-wing extremism, visit tribal settlements and inaccessible areas to interact with people. TN police also intensified surveillance across Kerala border, following 2 gun battles between Maoists…
The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023 Wild elephant injured after being hit by bus inside Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala Wild tusker hit by tourist bus in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala; four pilgrims sustain minor injuries; tusker injured on spine and ribs; bus driver arrested and charged under Wildlife Protection Act.