Kerala

After Nivar, Tamil Nadu, Kerala to brace for Cyclone Burevi; orange alert sounded | All you need to know

Weather department has alerted that 'Burevi', the third cyclonic system to have formed in the Bay of Bengal, this year, could be followed by another cyclone threatening Tamil Nadu on December 7 or later.

Dec 2, 2020

Maradona stayed in Kannur hotel room 8 years ago; it's exactly as he left it

The room has a photo of Maradona, the things that he used during his stay, from the cigar he smoked to the newspaper, tea cups, bedsheet, the painting given to him by a fan and even the soap he used have been kept in the room as his memory.

Nov 29, 2020

Public pressure worked, Kerala won't implement police act amendment now, says CM

Soon after the Governor gave his assent on the bill, the police act amendment was fiercely opposed by opposition parties and members of civil societies. After criticism from various quarters, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has said the new law will not be implemented.

Nov 23, 2020

What is Kerala's new Police Act; govt faces backlash over draconian law [see reactions]

Unlike the defamation case, which needs a genuine petitioner, the proposed amendment makes it a cognizable offence and any person can file a complaint or a police officer can register a case suo motu against the accused.

Nov 22, 2020

After Maharashtra, now Kerala withdraws CBI's General Consent

Kerala Cabinet has decided to withdraw general consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe cases in the state. Previously, the Maharashtra government issued on order withdrawing consent.

Nov 4, 2020

Social media posts claiming Kerala college girls wore lungi to protest against jeans ban are fake

Fact-check: No, Kerala college girls didn't show up in lungi after jeans ban

The image of lungi-clad girls is being shared with the false claim that they are the students of a Kerala college that imposed a ban on jeans.

Oct 28, 2020

'Vegetarian' croc pays surprise visit to Kerala temple; returns after priest's request

Babiya, the giant crocodile, who lives in the pond of the temple known as the temple guard for years, made a surprise visit to the premises of Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple in north Kerala's Kasaragod.

Oct 22, 2020

Supreme head of Kerala's Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church passes away; PM Modi, Prez condole death

The Metropolitan was battling cancer for a while and was admitted to a private hospital at Thiruvalla for a few days. Till recently he was conducting the weekly Sunday mass at the Thiruvalla church, located about 130 km.

Oct 18, 2020

Elderly couple wedding photoshoot in Kerala

Wedding photoshoot 58-years after marriage; meet Kerala couple everyone is talking about

A couple in Kerala's Idukki district finally got a photoshoot 58 years after their wedding in 1962, with some help from their grandson.

Oct 1, 2020

Kerala Youtuber assault row: Minister KK Shailaja supports Bhagyalakshmi against Vijay Nair

Since a video of dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi showed her assaulting a Youtuber Vijay P Nair, there has been much debate on her actions. Health Minister KK Shailaja however, has supported the artist's reaction to the Youtuber's derogatory video.

Sep 28, 2020

Veteran member of Kerala Congress (M) CF Thomas passes away at 81

The senior leader in the Congress party Kerala passed away on Sunday at the age of 81 after suffering from health complications.

Sep 27, 2020

Malayattoor quarry blast: Two migrant labourers killed in explosion in Kerala's Ernakulam

On Monday an explosion at a quarry in Malayattoor, Kerala has left two labourers dead. The explosion was caused by gunpowder stored nearby police suspect.

Sep 21, 2020

Quran row in Kerala: 2 cases against Govt, CPM dubs protests communal

Kerala is currently under turmoil over the resignation of KT Jaleel and him being subject to investigation. The opposition has risen against the CPM with much unleashed anger.

Sep 19, 2020

This barber shop in Kerala is giving free hair cuts to kids up to 14 years

Usually, the shop charges Rs 100 for a normal haircut. However, if someone does not have that much money, the barber shop in Kerala's Kathrikadavu region will receive whatever the customer gives.

Sep 15, 2020

BJP Yuva Morcha members try to crash KT Jaleel's vehicle; four held

The protests against KT Jaleel by opposition parties in Kerala continues. On Sunday night, the Yuva Morcha workers tried to crash their vehicle into KT Jaleel's car, the police has now arrested four members.

Sep 14, 2020

Kerala gold smuggling case: Opposition demands Minister KT Jaleel's resignation, protests turn violent

Education minister KT Jaleel was recently interrogated by the ED in connection to the Kerala gold smuggling case. Outraged, the opposition in Kerala has been demanding his resignation from his post as minister.

Sep 13, 2020

One more rape case in Kerala: Health inspector accused by nurse under quarantine

At a time when the state is already facing flak over the rape of a woman by an ambulance driver, another incident has come to light. A 44-year-old woman has charged a junior health inspector with rape in Kerala.

Sep 7, 2020

Kerala shocker: 19-year-old COVID patient raped by ambulance driver; victim records his confession

A teenage COVID-19 patient was sexually assaulted by a driver of 108 ambulance service while she was being shifted to a COVID care centre in Pathanamthitta, Kerala.

Sep 6, 2020

Kesavananda Bharati dies at 80: The seer and the 'saviour of India's Constitution'

At 80, Kesavananda Bharati - the famous seer who was known for his challenge in the Supreme Court, which laid down in India the 'basic structure' of the constitution.