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CM Vijayan to inaugurate Akkulam-Chettuva Waterway Phase 1 on Feb 26
Thiruvananthapuram: Marking a milestone in Kerala’s inland waterways development, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the first phase of 280-km Akkulam-Chettuva Water Way at Chilakoor Beach Park in Varkala on February 26.…
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Kerala: 23-year-old Dalit priest resigns citing caste discrimination
A 23-year-old Dalit priest in Kerala resigned from his post, alleging caste discrimination, threats and false complaints against him. PR Vishnu initially served as a part-time priest in a temple in Malikampeedika…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Salesman held for stealing 1 kg gold from jewellery shop
Hyderabad: A salesperson has been arrested for allegedly stealing one kilogram of gold worth Rs 1.65 crore from the outlet of a Kerala-based jewellery group, Joyalukkas, with the entire stolen property recovered…
- Kerala
Sabarimala temple case: Upper caste orgs reiterate opposition to entry of women
Kottayam: Kerala’s two major Hindu caste outfits, the NSS and the SNDP Yogam on Monday, February 16, reiterated that women of menstruating age should not be allowed entry into the Sabarimala temple,…
- India
Kerala witnesses record of over 2.58 cr tourist arrivals in 2025: Minister
Kozhikode: Tourism Minister P A Mohammed Riyas on Monday, February 16, said that 2025 witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals in Kerala’s history. Speaking to reporters, he said that 2,58,80,365 tourists…
- India
9-judge SC bench to hear pleas on women’s entry in places of worship
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, February 16, said that a nine-judge bench will commence final hearing on a batch of petitions relating to discrimination against women in religions and at…
- India
Kerala must lead India in defending secularism, says Amartya Sen
Thiruvananthapuram: Economist and Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said that while Kerala has made remarkable advances in human development, it should also make a definitive contribution to strengthening secularism in India. He…
- Kerala
Women’s entry into Sabarimala Temple resurfaces, Congress seeks LDF stand
Thiruvananthapuram: After a brief hiatus, the women’s entry issue at the Sabarimala temple resurfaced on Sunday, February 15, sparking a political debate in Kerala, with the opposition urging the LDF government to…
- India
Kerala launches massive AI literacy drive targeting 6 lakh parents
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the technical arm of the state General Education Department, has launched a massive artificial intelligence literacy drive targeting the adult population. Titled ‘Sarvam AI…
- India
10-month-old becomes Kerala’s youngest organ donor
Thiruvananthapuram: A day after she became the youngest organ donor in the state, people from various walks of life, including Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, expressed deep sorrow…
- India
SIR: Kerala MLA claims BJP targeting minority voters, will file complaint
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala MLA and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader AKM Ashraf has made strong allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of colluding with electoral officials to reject votes from…
- Kerala
Congress adds Tharoor in campaign committee for Kerala polls
New Delhi: The Congress has set up two key panels for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls, with Ramesh Chennithala and Shashi Tharoor appointed chairman and co-chairman, respectively, of the party’s campaign committee.…
- Hyderabad
University of Hyderabad, KSHEC ink pact to boost academic collaboration
Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad and the Kerala State Higher Education Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, February 12, to strengthen academic and research collaboration. As part of the…
- Kerala
Kerala HC grants bail to expelled Congress MLA in sexual assault case
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday, February 12, granted anticipatory bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a case of rape and forced abortion against him. Justice Kauser Edappagath granted…
- Kerala
Kerala approves Women’s Policy 2026 to boost gender justice
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday approved the Women’s Policy 2026 aimed at ensuring comprehensive gender justice and transforming the state into a fully women-centric society. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief…
