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Kerala Media Academy awards: Karan Thapar, Ravish Kumar and R. Rajagopal adjudged winners

Karan Thapar, Ravish Kumar & R. Rajagopal win Kerala Media Academy awards for 2021-22 & 2022-23. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to present awards in Nov. Jury comprising Thomas Jacob, Venu Rajamony, Josy Joseph & Meena T. Pillai adjudicated winners. Prize includes citation & ₹1 lakh purse. Previous winners include N.…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Nari Shakti award winner Karthyayani Amma passes away

Karthyayani Amma, a Nari Shakti Puraskar recipient, passed away at 101. She achieved fame in 2018 by becoming the oldest learner to clear the Aksharalaksham literacy exam with 98 marks. She received Nari Shakti Puraskar from President Kovind. Kerala presented her in Republic Day parade. CM Vijayan condoled her death,…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Top Kerala News developments today

Key news developments to watch out for from Kerala today, October 11, 2023

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Congress, BJP in the same boat in Kerala, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan says Congress & BJP share common objectives targeting LDF. Congress MPs lack initiative to counter BJP & Centre's biased stance towards Kerala. BJP's simultaneous raids in four non-BJP-ruled states raise suspicions of control. Kerala govt remains committed to State's progress & development initiatives.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Sudhakaran accuses CPI(M) of using troll armies to disparage opposition

KPCC Pres. Sudhakaran accused CPI(M) of using online troll armies to attack opposition on social media. He criticised CM Vijayan for encouraging attacks. He said Oommen Chandy was victim of vicious online attacks by CPI(M)'s cyber armies. CM Office employed 12 persons to spread false info targeting opposition.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Satheesan refutes CM’s conspiracy theory about Health dept. job fraud

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has countered Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s argument that the appointment fraud controversy surrounding Health Minister Veena George’s office was the result of a conspiracy hatched by a section of the media and an agent provocateur to advantage the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Karuvannur bank scam casts Thrissur LS constituency at the centre of a high-stakes CPI(M)-BJP political battle

In Thrissur, the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam has become a major political issue ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. BJP's Suresh Gopi has increased the party's vote share in the district, and CPI(M) is on the offensive, accusing BJP of using ED to further Gopi's candidacy. BJP's K. Surendran…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

If BJP comes to power for a third time, country will be in danger: Kerala CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan warns that if BJP returns to power for a third time, nation will face "insurmountable danger". He accuses BJP/RSS of trying to destroy diversity & creating fear among minorities. He urges people to create a unified front to defeat BJP & ensure it doesn't return to power.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Job fraud using Kerala Health Minister’s office as front assumes political dimension

Kerala Police probe political conspiracy in appointment fraud using Health Minister Veena George office as front; CM Pinarayi Vijayan terms it 'falsehood' & 'attack' against LDF govt; CPI(M) State sec. Govindan demands police investigation into political conspiracy angle; police suspect more cases & expand probe to other districts.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Delhi police probe against NewsClick extends to Kerala

Delhi police expand investigation into NewsClick to Kerala; team visits former journalist Anusha Paul's house. Police asked her about NewsClick's funding, reporting assignments, and if she knew CPI(M) State Sec. K.M. Tiwari. Took her laptop, mobile phone, asked her to report to Delhi office. CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls raid a…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023