The Latest Breaking News from Keralam

Keralam to form special committee with trade union representatives on labour codes; report due in 10 days

Keralam government is forming a special committee that will include trade union representatives to review Labour Codes. This committee will submit recommendations within ten days regarding the state's rules implementation. Chief Minister V D Satheesan emphasized the need for protecting workers' interests during the meeting. All trade unions will be…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

Keralam government to seek Centre's clarity on junk food rules

Keralam seeks clarity from the central food safety authority on rules to identify and regulate foods high in fat, sugar and salt. The development comes as the state steps up efforts to reduce unhealthy eating habits among children. Clear standards are needed to determine the levels at which these ingredients…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Keralam sanctions Rs 63.37 crore to clear paddy procurement liability

Keralam has sanctioned Rs 63.37 crore to clear Supplyco’s financial liability from paddy procurement during the 2022-23 season, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said. The liability stems from a dispute over the Centre’s prescribed 68% rice recovery rate. The state will renew its demand for a lower rate.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

BJP to question legitimacy of Keralam Assembly amid Congress protest against CEC

BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced plans to question the Congress government in Kerala during the Assembly session. He mentioned three BJP MLAs inquiring about the legality of the Assembly after recent remarks regarding the electoral revisions. Meanwhile, KPCC president Sunny Joseph dismissed the BJP’s claims as excuses and defended…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

'Examining old case involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar': Keralam Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham

Kerala Vigilance Director Manoj Abraham said Thursday that the department is examining an old case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and is likely to take a decision within a week. The inquiry relates to alleged irregularities during Kumar’s tenure as PWD Secretary in 2006 and allegations of external influence.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Keralam to establish organ transplant hospital in 30 months: CM Satheesan

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the proposed Keralam Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplant will be established in Kozhikode within 30 months. The new hospital complex will have 350 beds and 10 operation theatres. A fully equipped skin disease hospital will also be constructed on the same campus…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

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

BJP's Suresh Gopi praises Keralam CM Satheesan, UDF govt for support to projects

Union Minister Suresh Gopi lauded Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan for project cooperation. He stated this support was absent during the previous Left front government. Three Swadesh Darshan projects were secured after becoming a central minister. Departments acted on Thrissur Sakthan Market projects after the CM's ultimatum. Gopi urged against…

The Economic Times · Sep 17