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Activists of Left trade unions take out a march in support of the two-day Bharat Bandh in Thiruvananthapuram, Monday, March 28, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Bharat Bandh: Despite court intervention, attendance low in Kerala govt offices on day 2Subscriber Only

March 30, 2022 03:56 IST

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.

Strike supporters erect flags at a traffic intersection on the first day of two day nationwide strike called by various labor unions in Kochi, Kerala, Monday, March 28, 2022. (AP Photo)

Hours after high court order, Kerala govt bars staff from participating in general strikeSubscriber Only

March 29, 2022 11:10 IST

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.

ED sources said that the central agency would move the court on Monday seeking his custody for interrogation.

Kerala: One arrested in Rs 1,200 crore crypto fraud caseSubscriber Only

March 28, 2022 05:51 IST

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.

Sources in State Mission of MGNREGS admitted illegal hirings are rampant in Kerala (Representational)

Kerala: ‘Illegal’ hiring of migrant workers for MGNREGA works surface, social audit director to submit report to govtSubscriber Only

March 26, 2022 16:02 IST

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

Senior Congress leader Thalekkunnil Basheer

Kerala: Congress leader Thalekkunnil Basheer dies at 77Subscriber Only

March 25, 2022 20:57 IST

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.

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Kerala: Private bus operators begin indefinite strike, seek hike in faresSubscriber Only

March 24, 2022 11:28 IST

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.

The Forest Department sources said the study has specifically pointed out that foreign invasive plants at forests have reduced the availability of fodder in forests, forcing animals to foray into settlements and farmlands. (File)

Rise in human-wildlife conflict in Kerala due to depletion of forest habitat, changing crop patternsSubscriber Only

March 22, 2022 18:59 IST

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.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan receiving the report of the Hema Commission from Retired Justice K Hema. (Photo: Facebook/File)

Film commission report can’t be made public: Kerala GovtSubscriber Only

March 19, 2022 22:24 IST

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.

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Jebi Mather to be Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Kerala

March 19, 2022 13:39 IST

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.

While two persons sustained injuries in the mudslide that took place at a construction site in Kochi, search operation is underway to find another person who got trapped under the debris (ANI photo)

Kerala: 4 guest workers from Bengal killed after earth caves in at construction site

March 18, 2022 19:04 IST

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 Kerala High Court Thursday asked organisations associated with the film industry to take steps to constitute a joint committee to deal with cases of sexual harassment of women, in line with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act of 2013. (File)

Film industry must also implement POSH Act, says Kerala HCSubscriber Only

March 18, 2022 07:17 IST

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.

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Will not stay probe in murder conspiracy case: Kerala HC to Dileep

March 17, 2022 12:54 IST

The court granted the request for an earlier date of hearing and listed the matter on March 28 for final arguments.

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presenting the state budget , in Thiruvananthapuram, Friday, March , 11, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Kerala Economic Review 2021: Unemployment rate up in contrast to national trendSubscriber Only

March 12, 2022 11:36 IST

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.

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Pada: When a unique protest for Adivasi rights held Kerala hostage for nine hoursSubscriber Only

March 12, 2022 08:19 IST

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

Justice Kunhikrishnan said he was issuing the order “keeping in mind the Almighty”.

Kerala High Court allows 10-year-old rape victim to terminate pregnancySubscriber Only

March 11, 2022 18:28 IST

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.

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presenting the state budget in Thiruvananthapuram  Friday (PTI)

Kerala Budget focuses on knowledge economy, linking skill with manufacturingSubscriber Only

March 11, 2022 14:31 IST

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

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Ban on MediaOne for ‘security reasons’: SC to hear plea against ban on Kerala channel on ThursdaySubscriber Only

March 7, 2022 21:03 IST

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.

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury. (PTI)

Congress flirting with Hindutva, Left key in fight with BJP: Sitaram YechurySubscriber Only

March 4, 2022 03:10 IST

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.

MediaOne TV went off air on January 31.

Kerala High Court dismisses appeal, upholds Centre’s ban on Media OneSubscriber Only

March 3, 2022 01:35 IST

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

Arya, a native of Kerala's Idukki district and studying medicine at the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in Vinnytsya in west-central Ukraine, was caught in the middle of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (Express photos)

Kerala student in Ukraine, who refused to abandon her pet dog, waits to board flight to IndiaSubscriber Only

March 2, 2022 07:26 IST

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."

While attempts are on to evacuate students through Poland or Romania, it is little solace for Devi’s group as they fear that it would only work for those in the western part of the nation (Express, file)

Students from Kerala stranded in eastern Ukraine amid fast-depleting suppliesSubscriber Only

February 26, 2022 20:58 IST

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 artist Sani Peruvannan comforting a Muslim woman at a household in north Kerala's Kasaragod district.

‘Come here, you’re not different’: A theyyam artist’s comforting words to Muslim woman draw cheersSubscriber Only

February 24, 2022 15:09 IST

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.

The actor's last rites would be conducted on Wednesday evening in Wadakkanchery.

Veteran Malayalam actress KPAC Lalitha passes awaySubscriber Only

February 23, 2022 17:29 IST

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.

The victim has been identified as Korambil Haridas of Punnol near Thalassery in Kannur. (Photo: Facebook)

CPM worker killed in Kerala; party sees RSS hand, BJP denies chargeSubscriber Only

February 22, 2022 04:02 IST

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.

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Dalit activist of Twenty20 dies after alleged attack by CPM workers in KeralaSubscriber Only

February 18, 2022 17:13 IST

Police identified the victim as CK Deepu, 37, who lives in a Dalit colony in Kizhakkambalam panchayat, a stronghold of Twenty20.

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