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11 years ago, Kerala professor was accused of sexual harassment by students. Court now finds cases were politically motivatedSubscriber Only
September 3, 2025 09:26 IST
The court found that the now-retired Professor Anand Viswanath was falsely implicated in four cases of sexual harassment filed by members of CPM’s student wing who he had caught committing malpractice during an examination
Kerala HC grants interim relief to rapper Vedan in rape case
August 20, 2025 02:37 IST
The victim's counsel said in court that two more women had submitted complaints against Vedan to the Kerala Chief Minister, alleging he is a repeat offender
Kerala High Court reduces life sentence of man accused of being Islamic State militant, cites ‘certain mitigating circumstances’Subscriber Only
August 17, 2025 08:34 IST
With the high court commuting the life term to 10 years, Moidheen , who has been in judicial custody since October, 2016, will complete his sentence in another one year.
Court rejects clean chit to Kerala IPS officer: ‘Political executive has no role in inquiry’Subscriber Only
August 16, 2025 05:45 IST
'There is an invisible penetration by someone into the inquiry that leads to the preparation of a report favourable to the suspected officer,' the court said
Stand united against forces trying to divide India: Pinarayi Vijayan
August 16, 2025 04:15 IST
Vijayan further said that in the decades since independence, India has upheld democracy, except during a short time, and this was the country's biggest achievement, as it has seen some of its neighbouring countries turning into military or puppet regimes.
Teacher, author, critic, orator — M K Sanu, distinguished fixture in Kerala’s intellectual landscape, dies at 98Subscriber Only
August 3, 2025 07:22 IST
Sanu, who made his mark in varied fields, leaves behind a distinguished legacy as an orator, author, literary critic, professor, and social worker.
‘Jury insulted rich legacy of Indian films’: National Award for ‘Kerala Story’ unites Pinarayi and his opposition in angerSubscriber Only
August 2, 2025 10:04 IST
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a statement that by giving awards for a film that “defamed Kerala and spread communalism, the award jury has insulted the rich legacy of Indian films that stood for religious harmony and national integration”.
Restaurant named July 30, new house: Wayanad man who lost 11 of family in landslide rebuilds lifeSubscriber Only
July 26, 2025 04:00 IST
Noufal lived at Mundakkai, the village in Kerala’s Wayanad district that was totally wiped out in the landslides that claimed 298 lives, washed away houses and buildings, and buried whole families.
Slow and steady on final journey, VS Achuthanandan’s 150-km funeral procession sees massive crowds lining streets in KeralaSubscriber Only
July 23, 2025 09:45 IST
The fiery Communist leader died in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday at the age of 101. On Tuesday, his funeral procession from the state capital to his home district of Alappuzha saw an outpouring of emotion by people who thronged the streets to witness it.
Tharoor not invited to Cong events in Thiruvananthapuram till change in stance: K Muraleedharan
July 20, 2025 23:11 IST
Muraleedharan had urged the CWC member to choose a clear political path if he felt constrained within the Congress.
‘I stand my ground… nation comes first’: Shashi Tharoor amid differences with CongressSubscriber Only
July 20, 2025 06:45 IST
Tharoor’s remarks during an event in Kochi came at a time of “differences of opinion” between him and sections of the Congress after he led an all-party delegation to foreign countries to explain Operation Sindoor.
Fishers’ body slams Govt for allowing deep-sea vessels
July 20, 2025 04:13 IST
Urging the government to reject the push for industrial deep-sea vessels, the association said such a move will only worsen ecological and economic crises.
How a scrap dealer is honouring the legacy of Robert Bristow, the architect of modern Cochin portSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 14:42 IST
Once forgotten and nearly scrapped, the 105-year-old ML Vasco, used by British harbour engineer Sir Robert Bristow, is being restored by a scrap dealer in Kochi as a tribute to the man who transformed the city into a modern port.
Govt not taking steps for release of Nimisha Priya, says Venugopal
July 13, 2025 04:06 IST
The AICC general secretary, who is also the MP from Alappuzha LS constituency, said in a post on X that the death sentence imposed on Priya was a “grave travesty of justice”
When Maya Angelou’s words found a way to Kerala courtroom: Political murder, a wedding, and paroleSubscriber Only
July 12, 2025 12:32 IST
Court grants 15-day parole to convict serving life term to attend his own wedding, taking note of his partner's love for him
NCB busts ‘Ketamelon’: India’s alleged top darknet drug vendor arrested in KeralaSubscriber Only
July 2, 2025 12:22 IST
Darknet Drug Syndicate: In the operation codenamed “MELON”, the NCB said it seized large quantities of LSD and ketamine — 1,127 LSD blots and 131.66 grams of ketamine — as well as crypto assets worth Rs 70 lakh
In Kerala, a woman committed suicide after ‘mob trial’ for speaking to a man. Now, her family supports the suspectsSubscriber Only
June 22, 2025 08:46 IST
Raseena was found dead two days after members of the Social Democratic Party of India allegedly conducted the “mob trial”. The SDPI is the political wing of banned Muslim outfit Popular Front of India
Foreign students flock to Kerala University, 138% rise in applications over last 4 yearsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 11:15 IST
University authorities have received 2,620 applications from 81 countries in 2025-26, up from 1,100 students in 2021-22. The number of foreign students has been steadily rising for the last four years, with the university receiving 1,400 in 2022-23 and 2,600 in 2024-25.
Framed in synthetic drugs case, Kerala woman led 2-year fight for justice. Then truth hit too close to homeSubscriber Only
June 19, 2025 05:28 IST
Sheela owned a beauty parlour at Chalakudy in Kerala’s Thrissur district when she was arrested by the Excise Department on February 27, 2023, following the recovery of what was suspected to be LSD stamps from her scooter.
Singapore vessel on fire towed further out to sea as firefighting continues
June 15, 2025 03:19 IST
The vessel -- MV Wan Hai 503 -- has been towed 40 nautical miles away from land. Earlier, the ship was 27 nautical miles from land, they said.
Policy that excluded Mahl, Arabic from Lakshadweep schools deferred by Kerala High CourtSubscriber Only
June 11, 2025 07:52 IST
The new language policy was set to be implemented at schools on the islands from July 1
5 from Kerala killed in Kenya bus accidentSubscriber Only
June 11, 2025 03:37 IST
The Indian embassy in Qatar posted on X: “A group of 28 Indians from Qatar were visiting Kenya, where their bus met with an unfortunate road accident yesterday
‘Thank you, Minister Aunty…’: 3-year-old behind viral video that prompted Kerala govt to bring biryani to anganwadisSubscriber Only
June 4, 2025 06:55 IST
In a video recorded by Ashwathy on January 26 at their home, Shanku is heard telling his mother, “I want biryani and chicken fry at the anganwadi instead of upma”
Karuvannur co-op bank ‘scam’: CPM dist unit, party MP named in ED chargesheet
May 27, 2025 03:16 IST
With this, the total number of accused in the case now stands at 83
A Bihar migrant’s letter to her friend — in Malayalam — will now be part of Kerala’s Class 6 curriculumSubscriber Only
May 18, 2025 08:22 IST
The letter details how the Ernakulam district’s Roshni scheme, designed to help migrant children overcome language barriers and improve educational outcomes, helped Dharaksha Parveen cope with academics
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