Thiruvananthapuram: The United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged as the biggest winner in Kerala’s local body elections, sweeping panchayats, municipalities, corporations and block panchayats in a resounding statewide surge. While the contest for district panchayats ended in a dead heat with the UDF and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) winning seven each, the UDF staged a Read More…
Thrissur: The United Democratic Front (UDF) has made a strong comeback in the Thrissur Corporation, reclaiming power after a decade with a decisive majority in the local body elections. Of the 56 divisions in the corporation, 29 were needed to secure control, and the UDF has already won 31 divisions while leading in three more, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has enforced a complete ban on liquor sales today in connection with the counting of votes for the recently held local body elections. All bars, BEVCO outlets and Consumerfed liquor shops across the state will remain closed as part of the strict dry day measures. The prohibition applies statewide, with authorities making it Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The political temperature in Kerala is set to rise as counting of votes for the recently held local body elections begins today. Vote counting will start at 8 am across 244 centres in the state, with the first indications of results expected by 8.30 am. The full picture is likely to emerge by the Read More…
After an intense and closely fought electoral battle, all eyes are now on the results. The counting of votes for the two-phase local body elections will be held on Saturday across 244 designated counting centres in the state. Most results are expected to be known before noon, with a clear picture likely to emerge by Read More…
Kerala witnessed a vibrant second phase of the local body elections on Tuesday, with polling crossing 50% across all seven districts by 1 PM, driven by heavy voter participation in North Kerala. Long queues formed at several booths as Thrissur recorded 50.02%, Malappuram 53.41%, Palakkad 52.14%, Kozhikode 51.96%, Wayanad 51.16%, Kannur 50.13% and Kasaragod 50.19%. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The newly elected members of Kerala’s local self-governing bodies will take oath of office on Sunday, December 21, officially marking the formation of new councils across the state. The state government has issued a notification confirming the schedule, coming into effect as the term of the current councils expires on December 20. Traditionally, meetings Read More…
Kerala is all set for the second phase of the local body elections, with seven northern districts heading to the polls tomorrow. Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod will witness intense electoral action as voters decide the fate of thousands of candidates. A total of 604 local bodies comprising 12,391 wards are going Read More…
Kerala witnessed an impressive voter response in the first phase of the local body elections, with turnout soaring past 70% across seven districts. Despite polling hours ending at 6 PM, voters who were already in queues were allowed to cast their ballots, ensuring maximum participation. Ernakulam emerged as the top-performing district with a remarkable 73.16% Read More…
The first phase of Kerala’s local body elections witnessed an impressive voter turnout, crossing 50% by noon on Tuesday. Ernakulam district recorded the highest polling percentage at 50.83%, emerging as the most active region so far. Thiruvananthapuram reported the lowest turnout at 44.50%.Other district-wise figures stood at: Kollam – 48.43%, Pathanamthitta – 46.99%, Alappuzha – Read More…