Normal life and businesses across the state were hit for the second consecutive day as protesters prevented bus services from running and forced shops to down shutters.
The court said the government had not issued orders well in advance preventing any such public servant from taking part in the strike nor provided any machinery enabling others to go to work.
The arrested person has been identified as Abdul Gafoor, a native of Malappuram. A PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court in Kozhikode remanded him in judicial custody.
The illegality is allegedly covered up by transferring the wages to the accounts of the selected MGNREGS workers, from whom the money is then retrieved after the deduction of a commission
Thalekkunnil Basheer, a prominent Muslim face in Congress in Kerala, had served as the member of Lok Sabha for two terms from 1984 to 1991. Prior to that, he had also served as a member of Rajya Sabha from 1977 to 84.
The association of private bus operators in the state demand that the minimum rate be hiked from Rs 8 to Rs 12, the per km rate be increased to Rs 1.10 and student concession fares be increased from Rs 2 to Rs 6.
According to Kerala Forest Department data, the state has, since 2011, reported 34,875 cases of wildlife attacks, leaving 1,233 dead and 6,803 injured.
Answering queries from legislators, Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cheriyan told the Assembly on Friday that the Hema Commission wanted its report to be kept confidential.
The elections are being held as the terms of senior Congress leader A K Antony, K Somaprasad (CPI-M) and M V Shreyams Kumar (LJD) will expire on April 2.
A section of locals alleged that the construction works were going on without the permission of the local body and without enough safety measures
The ruling came days after Malayalam actor Bhavana, who was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted in 2017, a case in which actor Dileep is an accused, went public on her ordeal, detailing the trauma and finger-pointing that followed.
The court granted the request for an earlier date of hearing and listed the matter on March 28 for final arguments.
While the all-India unemployment rate declined from 5.8% in 2018-19 to 4.8% in 2019-20, the rate in Kerala increased from 9% in 2018-19 to 10% in 2019-20.
A new Malayalam film named 'Pada', directed by journalist-turned-filmmaker KM Kamal, recreates that momentous day from 1996 for an audience that may have never heard of it
As the girl is 31 weeks pregnant, Justice PV Kunhikrishnan directs that if the newborn is alive, the hospital will have to ensure best medical treatment for the baby to develop into a healthy child.
The state has set aside Rs 10 crore for the education of medical students who have returned from war-torn Ukraine. It would also convene a ‘Global Peace Conference’ in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war
The CJI initially agreed to list it on March 11 but Dave said he had some personal difficulties that day and requested the court to hear it on March 10. The CJI agreed and said he will list it before the appropriate bench.
As the BJP government at the Centre is “systematically and rapidly” advancing the “fascist, Hindutva project of the RSS”, it is also “absolutely imperative” to isolate the saffron party, he added.
The division bench observed that in the files produced before it, there are certain aspects affecting the public order or the security of the State on the basis of the report of the Intelligence Bureau and other investigating agencies
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty praised Arya in a Facebook post, saying, "Without abandoning her pet dog, Arya is on her way to India from a war-torn country. It is born out of love and the world benefits from such love."
They worry that evacuation won’t be as easy in their case as in western Ukraine because the country shares its border with Russia in the east
Theyyam is a ritualistic art and dance form that encompasses aspects of tribal and primitive religion through worship of gods, goddesses, warriors, local spirits, tribal deities and even Muslim characters from ancient fables.
Lalitha, who began her career with the Left-oriented Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), a theatre collective in Alappuzha, entered the film industry in the year 1969 through 'Koottukudumbam', a film by KS Sethu Madhavan.
In a video that emerged hours after the killing, BJP Thalassery mandal president and municipal councillor K Lijesh was seen reminding the CPM about how the party had handled those who assaulted their workers in the past.
Police identified the victim as CK Deepu, 37, who lives in a Dalit colony in Kizhakkambalam panchayat, a stronghold of Twenty20.