The Latest Breaking News from Keralam

BJP alleges security, intelligence lapses during Amit Shah's Keralam visit

BJP national secretary K Surendran raised concerns about security and intelligence failures during Amit Shah's visit to Keralam. Youth Congress activists staged a black flag protest while Shah's convoy was en route. Surendran accused local police of not anticipating the protest and not ensuring adequate security measures. He also noted…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Keralam GAD website hacked, suspected Pakistani group claims responsibility

The Keralam government’s General Administration Department website was hacked on Sunday by a group claiming to be Pakistan-based “Team Blackleets”, which posted a Pakistani flag and pro-Pakistan message on the site. The hosting account was suspended, while cyber teams are checking for any data breach before the website is restored.

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Strict action against agencies duping people with foreign job, education offers: Kerala HM Chennithala after complaints surged

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that police will crack down on fraudulent job agencies. Complaints have surged from young job seekers who were cheated after paying fees for promised jobs. The fraud cases also include scams related to college admissions and medical studies abroad. Chennithala confirmed that agencies involved…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Keralam power crisis: Government, Oppn trade charges over shortage

Kerala's ruling UDF and opposition LDF governments are exchanging accusations regarding the current power shortage. Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph blamed the previous LDF administration for cancelling a long-term power purchase agreement. CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan rejected these claims, citing legal issues with the original deal. He stated the LDF government…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Keralam heat puts power grid under pressure as demand soars

Kerala's power grid faced significant strain due to lingering September heat and increased demand. Higher reliance on cooling appliances pushed electricity consumption beyond available supply. Partial power restrictions were imposed across Kerala during peak evening hours. This situation mirrored a nationwide power availability shortage affecting many regions. Above-normal temperatures and…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Keralam swelters as mercury crosses 36 degrees Celsius in Sept amid weak monsoon

Kerala is experiencing unusually early September heat as temperatures rise significantly. Punalur recorded a high of 36.2 degrees Celsius, far above normal levels. This heatwave occurs while the southwest monsoon remains notably weak across the state. Other districts like Kottayam and Palakkad also registered high temperatures. The combination creates a…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Keralam to seek exclusion of inhabited areas, farms, plantations from ESA: Minister

Kerala will demand excluding inhabited areas and farmlands from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area. The state is finalizing its response to the Union Environment Ministry's draft notification. Discussions were held with a high-level team of scientists appointed by the Union Ministry. Kerala's case is based on its high population density…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Keralam govt to step up market interventions to check price rise

Keralam agriculture department will increase market interventions to prevent price hikes. Steps will be taken to curb exploitation by middlemen during festive seasons. Farmers' markets held during Onam facilitated digital sales and timely payments. The government also plans a state-level Keralotsavam to mark Coconut Day. A comprehensive coconut revival project…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Government notifies 'Keralam' as new name for Kerala effective Tuesday

In a gazette notification issued on Tuesday, the home ministry said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026, the Central government hereby appoints the 25th day of August, 2026, as the date on which the provisions of…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Amit Shah chairs southern CMs conclave, Karnataka CM Shivakumar flags delimitation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a meeting of southern chief ministers. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar raised the delimitation issue and women's reservation. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan had a key interaction. The Mekedatu dam project and Cauvery water sharing were also discussed. Southern states…

The Economic Times · Aug 20