Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step against rising drug-related crimes, Kerala’s police and excise departments have launched a joint drive to curb drug abuse and trafficking across the state. During a high-level meeting, excise officials requested enhanced police support in technical matters and inter-state anti-drug operations to strengthen enforcement. The initiative aims to tighten surveillance, track Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed the Assembly that 1,343 cases have been registered in connection with the CSR funds scam, where the accused allegedly collected ₹281.43 crore from 49,386 people. Responding to queries in the House, the CM stated that the scam involved fraudulent claims of providing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in Kerala have announced an indefinite hunger strike from March 20, intensifying their ongoing protest for better wages and retirement benefits. The Kerala ASHA Health Workers’ Association leaders stated that the agitation will continue until the government meets their key demands, including an increase in honorarium and the Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala have slightly dipped, with the price of one sovereign falling by ₹80 to ₹65,680, while the price per gram has dropped by ₹10 to ₹8,210. After soaring past ₹65,000 on Friday, gold rates saw a slight correction over the weekend. Market experts cite stock market fluctuations and global economic trends Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government is considering amending the existing anti-ragging law to include stricter provisions, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu informed the Assembly. The move aims to strengthen measures against ragging in educational institutions across the state. Speaking in the Assembly, the minister highlighted that anti-ragging committees had already been established in all higher education Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The price of ration rice for non-priority cardholders in Kerala is likely to increase, as the state government considers revising rates due to rising procurement costs. The hike is expected to affect Above Poverty Line (APL) families who receive subsidized rice through the Public Distribution System (PDS). According to sources, the price adjustment is Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Hundreds of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers laid siege to the Kerala Secretariat today, demanding better wages and improved working conditions. The protest, organized by ASHA worker unions, saw massive participation, causing traffic disruptions in the capital city. The police imposed tight security around the Secretariat, barricading important roads and deploying additional personnel Read More…
Kochi: In a significant setback to the Kerala government, the High Court has quashed the State’s decision to appoint a judicial commission to investigate the Munambam Waqf land dispute. The verdict was delivered by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while allowing a petition filed by the Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi. The court observed that a judicial Read More…
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has stated that school teachers are allowed to carry canes for maintaining discipline in classrooms, but they must not use them to physically harm students. The verdict was delivered by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan while hearing a petition regarding the legal boundaries of corporal punishment in schools. The Read More…
In a major political escalation, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) of enabling drug distribution in Kerala’s educational institutions. He further alleged that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is complicit in shielding the organization and demanded an immediate ban on the SFI. These claims surfaced following the recent seizure Read More…