The town of Nenmara in Palakkad, Kerala is reeling after a man named Chenthamara killed two of his neighbors while out on bail for a previous murder. The retired DySP involved in the previous case recalled Chenthamara’s chilling statement admitting he would commit murder again. Chenthamara’s actions were driven by superstition and revenge, as he…
A man named Kishore Kumar tried to circulate fake currency notes during the Sabarimala pilgrimage with 16 other pilgrims. His plan was foiled when a coconut plucker named Vinod unknowingly used some of the fake notes at a mobile repair shop. The shop owner reported Vinod to the police, who then discovered the scheme. Kishore…
Employees at the Pinarayi panchayat office in Kannur, Kerala, are protesting against alleged death threats from local CPI(M) leaders. The threats came after the employees tried to implement a Kerala High Court order to remove roadside flexboards, flags, and flagpoles. The employees staged a silent demonstration to show their opposition to the threats. The High…
Kochi Metro Rail Limited has invited tenders for the preparation of a detailed project report for phase 3 of the Kochi Metro Rail Project, connecting Aluva to Angamaly and Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL). The consultant will assess the most efficient system based on factors like land availability, public dislocation, heritage aspects, and economic aspects….
The Kochi Corporation’s Animal Birth Control (ABC) Centre at Brahmapuram is facing disruptions in its functioning due to the vehicle used for catching dogs being taken off the road for fitness tests. The Opposition claims that the civic body is not serious about the stray dog issue, with the centre allegedly being dysfunctional for the…
India’s NITI Aayog has ranked Kerala high on social indicators like health and education, but now considers it one of the worst performers in fiscal performance. Kerala ranks 15th out of 18 non-special category states in the Fiscal Health Index 2025 due to poor development expenditure and unsustainable debts. The state has excelled in revenue…
The BJP in Kerala is undergoing an organizational revamp, with restructuring up to the district level largely finalized. The state-level revamp is expected to be completed soon, with a focus on generational shift and increased representation of women, Christians, and other communities in leadership positions. The party has adopted a new system of appointing multiple…
The Kerala Government has not yet decided on implementing the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) in the state, despite it being notified for Central Government employees. Last year’s budget proposed an ‘assured pension plan’ for state government employees, but details are still pending. The financial crisis in the state is also a factor. Confusion arose when…
Priyanka Gandhi recently visited Wayanad in Kerala to meet the family of a tribal woman who was killed in a tiger attack. She also met the family of a former Congress office-bearer who died by suicide due to financial issues. Additionally, she attended a meeting with officials and participated in a public campaign led by…
The accused in the Nenmara double murder case, Chenthamara, is still at large as police intensify their search. Despite dividing the operation into four teams and seeking help from locals, no clues about Chenthamara’s whereabouts have emerged. His brother, Radha, was taken into custody for questioning but provided no useful information. The police are facing…