Reports indicate that the Kerala Police have booked cases against nearly 5,000 people across various parts of the State for participating in protests in support of agitating students at Jantar Mantar
In a letter to C. Joseph Vijay, V.D. Satheesan points out that Kerala has limited natural availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale infrastructure works and the State has been dependent on neighbouring districts of Tamil Nadu to meet requirements for ongoing NH projects
Party’s Central Committee review records that the ‘individualisation' fuelled the narrative that CPI(M) campaign 'revolved around one person’ and rendered it ineffective in politically exposing the ‘reactionary, ruling class bias’ of Congress and UDF
He was inaugurating the Oommen Chandy commemoration organised by Kerala Secretariat Association here on Monday
The order, which effectively reduces the number of recognised police associations from three to two, has led to the dissolution of the Kerala Police Officers Association (KPOA)
Mohandas, a former head of Kerala unit of BJP’s intellectual cell, made the comments in a video posted on his YouTube channel
In a circular issued by Transport Commissioner, all RTOs and SRTOs have been directed to conduct driving licence tests five days a week for the next three months
Party alleges that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan-led government has been making concerted efforts to gain control of Waqf Board and Waqf properties, including disputed Munambam Waqf land
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says measures are on to control food prices and ensure availability of essential commodities during Onam season
Chief Minister’s remarks criticised as sexist and propagating gender stereotypes
Finance department repeats advice about dropping uneconomical schemes and 'perhaps deferment of certain measures, including maintenance expenditure, which can be postponed’
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announces all newly approved priority ration card holders will begin receiving free rations from August 3
Dairy Development department has reportedly cited certain ongoing investigations as a reason behind the move
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says the study will help Kerala evaluate Andhra Pradesh’s paddy procurement, payment, storage and Public Distribution System practices for possible adoption in the State
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationship with the then CM.
The decision comes shortly after the State government appointed Mr. Vijayan as the Chief Police Coordinator for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season
Mr. Vijayan criticised Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshan’s attempt to portray those opposing the government’s decision as communalists and proponents of minority appeasement
He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode due to age-related ailments
The meet, scheduled from September 13 to 15, aims at a top-to-bottom transformation by strengthening the party’s connect with the people and energising its organisational structure, says M.V. Govindan
The former Kerala Health Minister says the misinformation had caused serious damage to her reputation built over five decades of public life
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha alleges double standards on the part of V.D. Satheesan in taking part in protest led by Rahul Gandhi outside PM Modi's residence in Delhi demanding action on NEET paper leaks
Govt holds that allegations against senior IPS officer are supported by statements of multiple investigating officers and that his continuance in service can affect fairness of inquiry
The reconstitution of the Board by including two non-Muslims had grown into a conflict issue between the Kerala Waqf Board and the State government
The panels will be chaired by the Director General of Prisons; it will also include non-official members nominated by the government
He will be one of the seven experts from across the country in the committee, which will focus on strengthening financial support systems for small traders, traditional traders and MSME entrepreneurs
It will raise various issues including the PSC examination irregularities and the Congress-led agitation to the Prime Minister’s official residence
Officer files statement in High Court in a suo motu petition based on news reports of the fireworks accident that claimed 17 lives
Chief Minister conducts State-level inauguration of various welfare projects initiated by the Kerala State Backward Classes Development Corporation
Students’ Federation of India takes out a ‘Charter of Rights’ march to Kerala Lok Bhavan in solidarity with the youth protest spearheaded by the Cockroach Janata Party in New Delhi
Prasanth says TDB will transfer the warranty from Unnikrishnan Potty to the board’s name, with High Court’s permission
Distribution of title deeds in February 2026 has stalled due to a conflict between Revenue and Forest Departments
IUML leaders from the Wandoor constituency accuse Mr. Anil Kumar of sidelining the party after assuming office as Revenue Minister
Chief Minister’s comments came in response to reports that he had refused to meet KSU president Aloshious Xavier amid controversies over the appointment of an individual with alleged past links to the Students Federation of India as government pleader
He says Chief Minister is speaking like a spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party, by echoing its stance on including non-Muslims in an institution related to Muslims
K.S. Hamsa accuses the State government of siding with Sangh Parivar affiliates, who, according to him, are out to destabilise the board
The rebel Congress councillors stepped up efforts on Wednesday to take control of the Pala municipality by forging a new ruling arrangement with the LDF
Officials to visit local bodies in three districts as part of study tour
The State Police Chief has been ordered to examine any procedural lapses in handling the case
V.D. Satheesan alleges that Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan is trying to ‘foment communal sentiments' against Congress-led UDF govt
In a post on X, the BJP leader says: “Protests are a part of democracy and is a right of every citizen. Agreed.” He added, “Violent protests are not democracy. Anarchy is not democracy. Lawlessness is not democracy”
No-confidence motion against chairperson Diya Binu comes up for discussion and voting on Tuesday
Farmers and rubber producer organisations had repeatedly urged the State government to hike the support price as production costs had increased
Conducted by a team from Finance Department, CEMS is a real-time analysis of programmes and schemes aimed at reporting the actual progress in implementation, in terms of physical and financial outcomes
INL leader alleges the Chief Minister conspired with the Waqf Minister and the IUML to reconstitute the Waqf Board after the existing refused to compromise on the Munambam issue
K. Muraleedharan said that the government would put an end to the distribution of food packets on hospital premises under the banner of political parties. His office issues a statement the next day that it need not be perceived as a general statement and pertained to one hospital
Health Minister declares that no political organisation will be allowed to run welfare activities inside government hospitals under its own banner and says the responsibility rests solely with the Health dept. DYFI, which has been offering free meals for years, says it stepped in only because the hospitals lacked a mechanism to provide free food to patients’ caregivers
He says the late leader always stood by the most vulnerable sections of society and did everything within his capacity to help improve their lives
The Health Department Principal Secretary was directed to conduct an immediate inquiry based on media reports that ₹19.13 lakh was spent on membership and related expenses from public money
Mr. Kunhalikutty said the Tata representatives met the government to discuss the project’s implementation
State NCB formed to make anti-narcotics enforcement activities more efficient. The Excise Commissioner will be in charge of the bureau. Instead of creating new posts, personnel will be redeployed and some will be given additional charges
Minhaj Alam, Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Vigilance, will hold full additional charge of Industries (Coir)
KPCC spokesperson V.R. Anoop launches broadside against Chief Minister. He says in a social media post that the courtesy shown to Hindu Aikya Vedi’s K.P. Sasikala and R.V. Babu could have been extended to KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas and KSU president Aloshious Xavier
Roji M. John says proposed law undermines federalism, academic autonomy and State powers in higher education
The party opposes the amended Waqf Act that requires appointment of two non-Muslim members and one Shia member on State Waqf Boards. However, the UDF, of which the IUML is a major constituent, tells High Court that it will reconstitute the board in accordance with the Act
CPI’s national protest with the slogan ‘Delhi Chalo, Badlaav Zaroori Hai,’ against the policies of the Union government, will witness the participation of cadres from across the country
Satheesan says the two names that were at the centre of the row over SFI and ABVP links were among the names recommended by both Kerala committee and High Court unit of Indian Lawyers’ Congress
CPI(M) Central Committee, in a review of its debacle in Kerala Assembly polls and its continued marginalisation in West Bengal, has identified shortcomings in campaign and selection of candidates as reasons for party’s defeat
T.P. Ramakrishnan, who held a brief closed-door meeting with the CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam, signalled that the rapprochement was not immediately at hand. He said the discussions were in their nascent stages and denied any rift in the coalition. Viswam merely stated that “CPI and CPI(M) pursued the same politics”
SIT has been directed to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit report within three weeks
Chapter XI of the Code provides that the appropriate Government shall set up a worker re-skilling fund, and the employer must contribute to the fund an amount equal to 15 days’ wages last drawn by the worker immediately before the retrenchment
Karnataka Chief Minister writes to his Kerala counterpart to facilitate “the donation of a female elephant from any willing temple in Kerala.” Kerala had earlier turned down a request by the Telangana CM for camp elephants. Rules are in place for transfer of elephants within or outside a State.
From ₹133.34 crore in the last Budget of the previous LDF government, the allocation has plummeted to ₹23.67 crore in the UDF government’s revised Budget
Sixty-four major stations that are city-centric and record a higher number of cases will retain inspectors in the SHO role.
Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight concerns over the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission
It introduces sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening the State’s anti-corruption framework, modernising investigative procedures, and enhancing transparency and accountability in public administration
Read on to find out why ministers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala have voiced their concerns over the proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act
AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala Deepa Dasmunshi is in Thiruvananthapuram reportedly to steer discussions with senior leaders regarding the choices before the party
Twenty-two cases against lawmakers delayed for more than two years and nine cases for over five years
The State Health Minister said the inquiry would cover purchases made using Plan funds and PMSSY funds, as well as medical equipment supplied by the Centre during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Muslim Students Federation adopts resolution at Malappuram district committee meet, criticising the appointments. It accuses Ministers of overlooking workers who had stood by the party through the decade-long LDF rule, despite personal hardships, police action and criminal cases. Recommendations of key feeder organisations ignored, it says
Kerala government has tasked the Finance department with preparing a table of topics on which scrutiny by the IFAs is necessary and those on which it is not necessary
Objection on Kerala Chief Minister’s recent observation that large amounts of money earned in Kerala are flowing to other States through reverse remittances and that migrant workers contribute mainly to State economy through taxes generated from liquor consumption
Satheesan reiterates that government does not intend to increase taxes to fund development activity
Enumerators begin boundary mapping and building numbering; household data collection to begin in the next phase; personal information collected to remain strictly confidential
Kerala’s self-enumeration window closed on June 30,2026. Field enumeration will begin after boundary mapping and house numbering are completed. Enumerators to verify self-reported data
KSTA, AKSTU protest government inaction on daily wage appointments in schools in place of teachers on Census duty
Speaking in the Assembly after presenting the Kerala Appropriation Bill, 2026, Chief Minister says a countdown has begun for implementing the projects, which have been cleared by the Cabinet
House considers Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which was referred by the President to seek its opinion. The legislators unanimously endorse all queries raised by the President on the Bill’s 10 clauses
More than 61,000 enumerators, mostly teachers and other government employees, have been deployed for the exercise. The State has been divided into houselisting blocks for data collection
CM Satheesan’s response in Assembly came after Congress MLA Saneeshkumar Joseph called his attention to challenges faced by lottery sector due to alleged decline in ticket sales
Most State government expenditure is on social sectors, such as health and education, and economic sectors, such as agriculture and irrigation. In Kerala, such spending has driven social progress since the 1960s. The gap between expenditure and receipts is usually financed through market borrowings.
The State needs to take steps to increase revenue within its fiscal framework
The 1992-batch IAS officer took over from A. Jayathilak, who retired as the State Chief Secretary