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The Kerala High Court suspended former police chief Tomin J Thachankary 's four-year prison sentence in a disproportionate assets case, requiring him to deposit 75% of the fine and execute a bail bond.
CPM leader A Vijayaraghavan stated that the Left is uniting opposition parties against the BJP-led government, dismissing claims of its irrelevance while criticising Kerala's new administration for allegedly accommodating communal forces.
The 2018 Abhimanyu murder trial began in Kochi on Thursday, with the judge ordering the sixteen masked accused to uncover their faces and warning against any further attempts to disguise their identities.
On Friday, the Excise Department seized hashish oil and methamphetamine worth about thirty lakh rupees from a suspect's house in Kalpetta, though he managed to evade arrest and is currently being hunted.
Police arrested fifty-eight-year-old Muhammad Rafi for allegedly murdering his neighbour, Savithri, and stealing her gold ornaments in Thrissur to clear financial debts, following a comprehensive investigation using CCTV and digital evidence.
A committee reviewing KIIFB has recommended ending its special funding arrangements and taking its ongoing projects under government departments, warning that the mechanism is draining Kerala’s finances and adding to the state’s debt burden.
The Youth Congress filed a police complaint against BJP leader R Sreelekha, alleging her speech comparing Rahul Gandhi's remarks to a drug overdose was defamatory and hurt religious sentiments.
BJP leader R Sreelekha sparked controversy by comparing Rahul Gandhi’s protest description to a drug-induced frenzy. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala criticised the former DGP, questioning her conduct and demanding she withdraw the remarks.
The '482 crore Koipuram drinking water project remains stalled due to land acquisition disputes. Officials are considering an alternative site to utilise sanctioned funds and prevent severe delays for residents.
Actor Aswathy Sreekanth shared her relatable experience with 'mummy guilt', noting how children's grievances evolve with age. She emphasised that mothers must pursue personal aspirations while remaining fair to themselves.
Teacher A Sajith fondly recalls visiting veteran farmer Cheruvayal Raman to learn traditional agriculture. Sajith hopes Raman’s textbook inclusion will inspire children to value both education and farming.
The CPI(M) has called a 12-hour hartal in Idukki opposing Environmentally Sensitive Area directives and district collector orders, demanding rectification of government recommendations and the withdrawal of what it termed 'anti-people' measures.
Widening the Ashoka-Moolamattom road left School Junction with a sub-foot sidewalk, endangering over two thousand students. Consequently, local residents are demanding proper walkways and safety fences to protect children.
Visually impaired former spinning mill worker Prabhakaran, sixty-six, sells lottery tickets after his retirement funds were withheld due to unpaid employer contributions. He now plans legal action alongside similarly affected former colleagues.
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The India Meteorological Department announced the complete withdrawal of the southwest monsoon and the onset of the northeast monsoon.
Melattur police registered a case against Perinthalmanna MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram for allegedly obstructing a court-ordered eviction and threatening an advocate commissioner, sparking criminal contempt proceedings after he intervened to protect a distressed family.
From November 1, Kerala will introduce an auto-mutation system in 264 digitally surveyed villages, streamlining unconditional land sale registrations by automatically completing pre-mutation sketches and tax account updates through the 'Ente Bhoomi' portal.
Kochi police secured five days of custody for Ebin Paul over the synagogue arson attack. Investigators are examining digital evidence, encrypted Telegram communications with an unidentified handler, and related cryptocurrency transactions.
Former minister Thomas Isaac defended Kerala’s KIIFB model, warning that relying on regular budgets would delay development by twenty-five years, amid a review committee reporting substantial liabilities and pending projects.
R Anilkumar recounts facing severe pressure, threats, and personal losses while pursuing justice for the Koodathil family deaths, following suspicious burial attempts and illicit land grabs that ultimately prompted his initial complaint.
Organised by ISRO and the Science Museum, the 'Space on Wheels' mobile exhibition has arrived in Mavoor to foster scientific awareness among children by showcasing rocket models and India's space missions.
Following public complaints, Palakkad municipal authorities confirmed that the Fort Maidan open gym, closed for extensive renovations costing 3.5 lakh rupees, will reopen next week under a permanent maintenance system.
During an Assembly adjournment motion, the Opposition attacked the government over Idukki elephant orders. However, minister Shibu Baby John defended the restrictions, highlighting past LDF proposals and criticising Opposition inaction regarding illegal resorts.
Ninety-year-old Peter Maliyekkal, founder of Thrissur's Rajoshi Timehouse and maintainer of prominent local clocks, has passed away following a fall, leaving behind three children and a legacy of lifelong watch repairing.
Locals want authorities to transform the neglected Madhurappuram Bridge area into a tourist spot and curb illicit activities by expanding a successful fifteen-acre lotus farming project with proper funding and state support.
Contractor Rajesh Cargill abandoned the Kumarakom water tourism park after nine months of stalled operations, citing district council failures to provide basic facilities, unreduced rent, and severe financial liabilities that cost twenty-two jobs.
Funded by the State Disaster Management Authority, a new thirty-metre helipad is being constructed in Ambalavayal to improve disaster response and rescue operations, with completion targeted for mid-November.
Unresolved illegal tipper parking along the MC Road persists despite fatal accidents and ignored complaints. Vehicles block busy stretches without lights, while others await fitness inspections, worsening severe traffic hazards in Chadayamangalam.
Archaeologist Satheesan Kaliyanam discovered a Megalithic rock-cut tomb and petroglyphs in Nileshwaram, prompting calls for a local heritage museum to protect these historical artefacts currently preserved outside the district.
As the North-East monsoon approaches Kerala, weather officials warn of severe thunderstorms. Kottayam faces high risks. Experts advise seeking indoor shelter or adopting the 'lightning crouch' outdoors, noting that victims retain no electrical charge.
Hilly arecanut farmers face severe distress as airborne Colletotrichum fungal infections cause widespread leaf spot and yellowing. Despite traditional lime applications, fertilisers, and expert-recommended fungicides, crops continue withering and dying.
Malappuram police arrested four people, including a social media influencer, during a late-night operation, seizing 10.5 grams of MDMA, cash, and drug paraphernalia from their car targeting young people.
Sreekaryam residents face severe hardship due to market encroachments, uncollected municipal waste, and overgrown vegetation harboring pests. Despite repeated complaints, municipal authorities have ignored urgent pleas for an immediate resolution.
The Kerala High Court suspended former police chief Tomin J. Thachankary's four-year sentence in a corruption case, while expressing concern over trial delays and urging stricter enforcement of anti-corruption laws.
Diversions for bridge construction caused severe peak-time traffic congestion at Kaichoondi Junction from July 29, 2025. Unlit streets and ignored trader complaints worsen gridlock, though local authorities have yet to act.
The Kerala High Court Division Bench considered appeals regarding an earlier order directing the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to register FIRs against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others.
On October 15, Thiruvananthapuram Museum Police registered a Zero FIR following Athira C's complaint alleging assault, attempted disrobing and criminal intimidation by police officers during a protest in Delhi.
Three young expats from Kerala died in a suspected arson attack in a German apartment fire on Tuesday. Authorities detained a Romanian resident, while five others were hospitalised for smoke inhalation.
Kerala's new narcotics squad stopped registering excise cases due to order ambiguities, causing a decline in local cases. Officials expect a clarifying notification soon to resume normal operations alongside new uniform supplies.
Vijesh allegedly killed his wife, Vismaya and their young son Daksh in Thrissur following domestic disputes, hours before a scheduled police station visit. Vijesh remains critically injured while investigations continue.
CPM members in Kasaragod are demanding the expulsion of an Udma area committee leader after he allegedly posted a female colleague's private photograph as his WhatsApp status, though district leadership claims no formal complaint exists.
A junior health inspector died on Wednesday after a road-tarring jeep hit her scooter in Thodupuzha. Police registered a case against the driver, while locals protested over unscientific road construction.
Following an orange alert for heavy rain on October fifteenth, Idukki District Collector Dr Dineshan Cheruvath ordered evacuations, relief camps, and bans on tourism, mining, construction, and water activities to ensure public safety.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated that a fair evaluation will determine if decades-old corruption cases against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should be reopened, following a complaint regarding past infrastructure work irregularities.
Police launched an investigation after tourists discovered the charred body of an unidentified woman near the Idukki-Neriamangalam State Highway. Officers are examining missing person records and preparing for a post-mortem examination.
Kozhikode police are investigating the death of a woman following a hysterectomy after her family alleged medical negligence.
Ebin B Paul, a depressed design graduate, was arrested for a synagogue arson attack allegedly directed by an online contact named ‘Boss’. Police are probing crypto links, Telegram chats, and a narcotics case.
A tribunal ruled that a 2015 crash killing two boys resulted from a truck driver's negligence, awarding their mother ₹35 lakh compensation, after police had falsely blamed her for the accident.
Seven intoxicated youths were arrested in Palakkad for allegedly beating an unidentified vagrant to death with over fifty assault wounds after he reportedly harassed local women, while police continue their ongoing investigation.
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