Opposition leader V D Satheesan criticized the government for errors in the Wayanad disaster relief memorandum, stating that no funds were spent despite claims. He emphasized the efforts of volunteers and organizations in providing food and burying bodies. Satheesan raised concerns about exaggerated expenditure claims and demanded transparency in fund utilization. He also highlighted the…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the One Nation, One Election plan approved by the Union cabinet, stating that it aims to weaken India’s federal structure and centralize power. He believes that the BJP is pushing for this plan despite facing setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections. Vijayan warned that this move could shift India towards…
A 38-year-old man from Edavanna panchayat in Malappuram, who recently returned from UAE, has tested positive for Mpox, an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. He had symptoms like fever, headache, and body pain and sought treatment at a private hospital, which led to his isolation and testing. The health department has set up…
In 2016, Methil Devika impressed the audience with her acting skills in a theatre production of Naga. Despite her lack of experience in acting, she delivered a stunning performance as a young wife. Known for her excellence in Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form, Devika finally decided to make her debut in films with Kadha Innuvare,…
Despite the efforts of the city corporation to crack down on waste dumping, many people are still disposing of garbage illegally on roads, public lands, and canals in Thiruvananthapuram. Fines totaling Rs 3.42 lakh were imposed on offenders in 707 cases between July 15 and Sept 13. The death of a sanitation worker while cleaning…
The State Human Rights Commission chairperson, Justice Alexander Thomas, is questioning the government for not following through on their order to provide compensation to the families of the five youths who died in an accident at Kovalam beach in 2015. The commission has demanded an explanation from the principal secretary of the revenue department and…
During the Onam festival in Kerala, liquor sales reached record-breaking levels, with over ₹818.21 crore worth of liquor sold over the 12-day period. The top-selling outlet on Uthradam day was in Asramam, Kollam district, surpassing the traditionally high-selling outlet in Chalakudy, Thrissur district. Despite lower sales on Uthradam day compared to last year, the overall…
Three individuals from Assam were arrested by the Ernakulam Rural District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) and Kalady police for allegedly smuggling heroin worth ₹20 lakh. They had hidden the drug in boxes meant for soaps and were selling it in 10-gram quantities. The operation, based on a tip-off received by District Police Chief Vaibhav…
The development of a 1.5-km stretch from Balaramapuram to Vazhimukku as part of the Karamana-Kaliyikkavila Road project is facing uncertainty due to the state government’s delay in providing sufficient funds for compensation to landowners. While compensation has started for some landowners, not all have been paid due to a lack of funds. The Kerala Road…
Kerala has proposed to limit its ecologically sensitive area (ESA) to 8,711.98 sq. km in 98 villages by confining ESAs to forests and protected areas. Human habitations and plantations are excluded from the ESA. The State may come up with a final proposal later. The draft proposal was submitted in response to an initiative from…