Vishnu Varma

The suspicious deaths of three women, all below the age of 25, have once again blown the lid off the spectre of domestic violence and dowry-related persecution in Kerala, sparking conversations about the position of women in a family.

Ten years after she ran a lemonade stand at Varkala town, S P Aanie (31) returned to the local police station as a sub-inspector on Saturday.

"Then you suffer," Kerala Women's Commission Chairperson MC Josephine told a caller from Ernakulam district, complaining of domestic abuse, during a live phone-in show on Manorama News.

Initially deemed a regular accident due to over-speeding, police now suspect that the occupants of the SUV were all part of a gold smuggling gang.

Kerala SilverLine project: Estimated to cost Rs 63,940 crore, it is billed as one of the biggest infrastructure enterprises being pushed by the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) government.

As of June 13, Kerala had recorded 11,181 cumulative deaths due to Covid-19, half of which were reported in the last 40 days.

There has been massive resentment within the BJP unit in the Lakshadweep over Patel's proposals that include a ban on the sale of beef and cow slaughter.

The family of Becks Krishnan also thanked expatriate-businessman MA Yusuff Ali, saying the pardon would not have been possible without his efforts.

A writ petition was filed in the Kerala High Court Tuesday by a resident of Amini island, requesting a directive to the administration and the Centre to distribute food kits and financial aid to residents.

Kerala budget: The finance minister said the Covid-19 stimulus package would include Rs 2,800 crore to tackle the health emergency situation and Rs 8,900 crore which will be disbursed directly to people facing loss of livelihood.

Its feat is a result of tight restrictions on the entry and exit to the village by the tribal councils, high awareness within the community about the dangers of the virus and the interventions by government departments to protect the tribe.

Lakshadweep row: The UT Administration has said Praful K Patel's proposals are aimed at ensuring safety and well-being of residents along with promoting the islands as a tourist destination on par with the Maldives.

On the proposal to serve liquor at resorts on the inhabited islands, the Collector said permits will be given only at “selected tourist establishments only for tourists”, not for islanders. Earlier, liquor was allowed only at resorts on the uninhabited island of Bangaram.

While Kerala’s peak tourist season between November and February had helped businesses and operators shave off losses to a small extent, the beginning of the second wave brought the industry to a complete standstill again.

In eight out of 14 districts, the infections have come down by 10 to 30 per cent. With recoveries eclipsing new infections in the past week, the state’s active caseload has dropped by over a lakh.

With new faces at the helm of key portfolios, the 21-member Kerala Cabinet assumed office on Thursday. Here is what you need to know about the new ministers.

A first-time MLA, Balagopal was elected from the Kottarakkara Assembly constituency by over 10,000 votes.

At 54, this is Rajeev's debut election to the state Assembly and will be his first time as a minister. He is likely to get either the prized finance or industries portfolio.

Kerala 'triple lockdown' strategy involves focused interventions by the administration and law enforcement agencies at three levels to clamp down on the movement of the public and ensure smooth operation of essential sectors.

Nandu Mahadeva used to inspire cancer patients by singing songs and acting in videos. He was a chief organiser of a collective of cancer patients called "Athijeevanam".

Kerala’s Women and Child Development department has made a short film to slam the patriarchal practice of curtailing a working woman’s financial independence.

Significant among her contributions is undoubtedly the birth of Technopark, which is today India's largest IT park in terms of developed area and home to over 400 firms and over 50,000 professionals.

In Ernakulam, the centralised system, thrust on technology and the efficacy of the grassroot health management in the state, is helping families of Covid-19 patients find hospital resources.

In the early hours of Wednesday, Philipose Mar Chrysostom, who regaled audiences with his uncanny knack for wit and humour, died at a private hospital in Pathanamthitta at the age of 103.