The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

More than two months on, foreign athletes at Malabar River Festival still waiting for prize money

Foreign kayakers who won prizes at this year’s Malabar River Festival are still awaiting their payment, despite the organisers, the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS), assuring them of remuneration within 15 days, leaving them unpaid more than two months after the event.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Will consider raising land ceiling on plantations for diversification: Minister

Kerala govt to consider raising ceiling on plantation land used for activities other than growing listed crops. DI&C to reimburse interest on loans taken by farmers for renovation of shelters, provide grant for fruit park infrastructure, aid modernisation of cultivation & optimisation of revenue. Steps taken to create 'Kerala Brand'…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

A CPI(M) MLA too to move Supreme Court against Governor sitting on Bills

Kerala govt to add political touch to legal battle against Governor for 'sleeping over' Bills: State govt & CPI(M) MLA to move SC, argue Governor's inaction led to Constitutional crisis, affected discharge of duties in public life. #Kerala #Governor #Bills #SC #ConstitutionalCrisis

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Deve Gowda’s claim on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s nod for JD(S) alliance with BJP in Karnataka creates stir

JD(S) Kerala unit refutes Deve Gowda's statement on alliance with BJP; Oppn alleges CPI(M)-BJP undercurrent; JD(S) had earlier rejected central leadership's decision to join NDA, opting to stand with LDF.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Kerala government has cheated endosulfan victims, says activist Daya Bai

social activist Daya Bai alleges Kerala government "cheated" her by not keeping promises to address endosulfan victims' concerns in Kasaragod. She'll observe "Days of Betrayal" in protest. She questions AIIMS campus decision, citing existing medical facilities in Kozhikode. 27,000 registered for medical screening camps in Kasaragod, but demand ignored. Chief…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Kerala honours veteran Communist leader V.S. Achuthanandan as he turns 100

Kerala honours veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan on his 100th b'day. A towering presence in Kerala politics, he has been a standard-bearer for the underdogs and uphill causes. Politicians across the aisle, hundreds of people feted him. He was born into a family of agricultural workers & joined the Communist…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Four-member gang in Kerala ties up 63-year-old woman, robs gold

Four-member gang robbed 10 sovereigns of gold from 63-year-old woman's house in Kannur, Kerala. Relative and two children were present but unaware of the incident. Police registered a case and forensic team started investigation. Previous burglary in the area also unsolved.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Kerala High Court quashes government’s show-cause notice to Ciza Thomas, former VC in-charge of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Kerala High Court quashes show-cause notice issued to Ciza Thomas, former Principal, Govt Engg College, Thiruvananthapuram for taking over additional charge of V-C of KTU without govt permission. Bench found govt's action selective & biased, an abuse of law. KAT failed to consider her challenge strictly in accordance with SC…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Are southern States being punished for their success?

Is the south being punished for its success? The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses the question

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Kerala govt. hands over land to AAI for Calicut airport RESA expansion

Kerala govt hands over 12.48 acres to AAI for Calicut Int'l Airport expansion. Land acquired from 76 landholders in two months. Expansion of runway end safety area (RESA) to 240m from 90m to enhance safety standards.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023