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"Kerala PWD Minister has links with PFI," alleges state BJP Chief

Kochi (Kerala) | April 12, 2023 12:06:51 AM IST

Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president K Surendran on Tuesday made serious allegations against Minister for Public Works Department PA Mohammed Riyas and alleged that the state PWD Minister has links with PFI. ... read..

Demonetisation, unscientific implementation of GST caused disaster: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kochi (Kerala) | April 11, 2023 3:35:31 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan while inaugurating 'Entrepreneurship 2.0, Mission 1000' claimed that demonetisation and "unscientific" implementation of goods and services tax (GST) caused a disaster for the country. ... read..

Always look to score good goals: Kerala Blasters FC's Nishu Kumar

Kochi (Kerala) | April 10, 2023 10:35:28 PM IST

Kerala Blasters FC's Nishu Kumar has put in a number of useful performances for his team in the Indian Super League (ISL) and continued that trend in the Super Cup when he scored a beautiful google in his team's 3-1 win over RoundGlass Punjab on Saturday. ... read..

Gokulam Kerala FC host ATK Mohun Bagan in Group C opener; FC Goa take on Jamshedpur FC

Kochi (Kerala) | April 10, 2023 5:07:28 PM IST

Newly-crowned ISL Champions ATK Mohun Bagan FC take the field against hosts Gokulam Kerala FC in the Group C opener of the Super Cup at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Monday. ... read..

Super Cup: Kerala FC registers impressive victory against I League Champions Punjab FC

Kochi (Kerala) | April 9, 2023 11:05:07 AM IST

Kerala Blasters FC began their 2023 Super Cup campaign with an impressive 3-1 triumph over I-League Champions RoundGlass Punjab FC at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode, Kerala on Saturday. ... read..

Farmers' organisations march from Idukki to Kerala HC on 'Arikomban' issue

Kochi (Kerala) | April 5, 2023 7:05:46 PM IST

Various farmers' organisations from the Idukki district organised a march to the Kerala High Court on Wednesday seeking justice on the issue of tusker 'Arikomban', the wild elephant, which roams around the Chinnakkanal and nearby areas in Idukki and has d ... read..

Kerala HC rejects plea seeking to extend stay cancellation of Devikulam assembly election result

Kochi (Kerala) | April 4, 2023 11:36:03 PM IST

The Kerala High Court has rejected the plea filed by A Raja, former MLA of CPM, seeking to extend the stay of the order cancelling the result of the assembly election. ... read..

Asianet News files plea in Kerala HC alleging police harassment

Kochi (Kerala) | April 4, 2023 7:35:38 PM IST

Asianet News, a leading Malayalam news channel, filed a plea in the Kerala High Court alleging that the state police are harassing them for the publication of an interview of a child in the channel who was a victim of drug abuse. ... read..

3 of family found dead, police suspect man died by suicide after killing wife, mentally ill son in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala) | April 4, 2023 6:07:18 PM IST

A family of three was found dead at their house in Cheppanam, a locality in Kerala's Kochi, on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as Maniyan, a lottery seller, his wife Sarojini, and his son Manoj. ... read..

Investigations against drug mafia will be intensified: Kochi Police Commissioner

Kochi (Kerala) | April 4, 2023 3:35:52 AM IST

Kochi City Police Commissioner K Sethuraman on Monday said that the action against the activities of the drug mafias will be intensified across the city. ... read..

Kerala: Probe to be intensified against activities of drug mafia, says Kochi Commissioner

Kochi (Kerala) | April 4, 2023 12:06:09 AM IST

Kochi City Police Commissioner K Sethuraman said that the investigation will be intensified against the activities of the drug mafia in cities including Kochi. ... read..

Former HC Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan passes away at 63

Kochi (Kerala) | April 3, 2023 10:35:42 AM IST

Former Kerala High Court judge and retired Justice, Thottathil B Radhakrishnan passed away at a private hospital in Kochi on Monday. He was undergoing treatment at the hospital. ... read..

Congress stages march in protest against Kerala youth's "torture" by police

Kochi (Kerala) | April 2, 2023 8:36:53 PM IST

Congress on Sunday staged a march to Ernakulam North Police Station in protest against the alleged torture of a youth by police in Kerala the previous day. ... read..

'Goonda Raj' going on: Congress after Kerala youth allege police torture

Kochi (Kerala) | April 2, 2023 4:05:00 PM IST

Congress party in Kerala on Sunday alleged that Police 'Goonda Raj' has been going on in Kochi after a youth was admitted to hospital over suspected police torture. ... read..

J&K govt set to emulate Kerala's 'Nadakkavu' model

Kochi | Sunday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

The J&K government is set to adopt Keralas 'Nadakkavu' model of modernising government schools in the Union Territory. ... read..

"The Shrine is not out of bounds of constitutional values": Petitioners argue in Kerala HC on Sabarimala Chief Priest Case

Kochi (Kerala) | April 2, 2023 3:04:54 AM IST

Kerala High Court on Saturday heard a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the notification issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board inviting applications for the post-Chief Priests in Sabarimala and Malikappuram Temples by holding ... read..

Kerala: Customs seize gold worth Rs 49.5 lakhs at Kochi airport, arrest passenger

Kochi (Kerala) | March 31, 2023 8:08:38 PM IST

Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department on Friday seized gold worth Rs 49.5 lakhs at Kochi airport and arrested one passenger. ... read..

Judgement "bizarre," Lokayukta losing its credibility: Congress' Satheesan on fund 'misuse' case against Kerala CM

Kochi (Kerala) | March 31, 2023 4:35:13 PM IST

Kerala Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Friday termed as "bizarre" the verdict of the Lokayukta in a case alleging misuse of the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). ... read..

SIT files report in Kerala HC against lawyer for collecting money on pretext of bribing judges

Kochi (Kerala) | March 30, 2023 7:06:42 PM IST

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) filed a report on Thursday before Kerala High Court on the progress of the investigation against Advocate Saiby Jose Kidangoor, President of the Kerala High Court Advocates Association and an accused in the case of alleg ... read..

Adrian Luna Kerala Blasters FC midfielder to miss Super Cup

Kochi (Kerala) | March 30, 2023 4:37:59 PM IST

Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC, on Wednesday, announced that midfielder Adrian Luna won't be part of their squad for the upcoming Super Cup, which is set to be held in Kerala. Luna will miss the tournament due to personal reasons. ... read..

Customs seize gold worth Rs 49.5 lakhs at Kochi airport, passenger held

Kochi (Kerala) | March 30, 2023 12:05:50 PM IST

Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department seized 1063 grams of gold worth Rs 49.5 lakh at Kochi airport on Thursday and nabbed the passenger carrying the gold. ... read..

Operation Arikomban: Kerala HC constitutes expert committee

Kochi (Kerala) | March 29, 2023 11:35:30 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday constituted an expert committee to give its opinion on the matter of catching and releasing Arikomban, a wild elephant that lives in a residential area. ... read..

'Operation Arikomban': Kerala HC rejects Forest dept plea to capture elephant

Kochi (Kerala) | March 29, 2023 11:35:04 PM IST

Kerala High Court on Wednesday rejected the plea by the Forest Department to tranquilise and capture Arikomban, an elephant which has been known to stray into civilian areas in Chinnakkanal and other areas, and directed that it be kept in captivity at the ... read..

Customs seizes gold worth Rs 48 lakh at Kochi airport

Kochi (Kerala) | March 29, 2023 6:35:27 PM IST

The Customs department has seized 951.65 grams of gold worth Rs 48,85,562 at Kochi airport in three instances. ... read..

Black money transaction in the Life Mission scam case is sponsored terrorism: ED to Kerala HC

Kochi (Kerala) | March 29, 2023 12:04:44 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has informed the Kerala High Court that the black money transaction in the Life Mission scam case is sponsored terrorism. ... read..

State prepared to handle a COVID wave, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George

Kochi (Kerala) | March 28, 2023 9:34:37 AM IST

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Monday said that the state is prepared to handle another Covid wave. ... read..

Kochi custodial death: Sub Inspector suspended, Human Rights Commission registers case

Kochi (Kerala) | March 27, 2023 5:04:37 AM IST

A Sub Inspector was suspended from service here on Sunday over the alleged custodial death of a man in Kochi. ... read..

Kerala: Customs seizes gold worth Rs 52.5 lakhs at Kochi airport

Kochi (Kerala) | March 26, 2023 7:06:33 PM IST

Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) seized 1,139 g of gold worth Rs 52.5 lakhs at Kochi airport on Sunday, officials said. ... read..

Another fire breaks out at Kochi waste plant, rescue operation underway

Kochi (Kerala) | March 26, 2023 6:34:25 PM IST

Weeks after the devastating fire at the Brahmapuram waste dumping yard, another fire broke out in Sector 1 of Brahmapuram on Sunday. ... read..

Kerala: Coast Guard ALH Dhruv chopper meets with accident in Kochi, crew safe

Kochi (Kerala) | March 26, 2023 6:06:30 PM IST

An ALH Dhruv Mark 3 helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) met with an accident during trials in which all three crew are safe after which an inquiry has been ordered into the incident. ... read..

Coast Guard helicopter makes forced landing in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala) | March 26, 2023 4:05:50 PM IST

An incident of forced landing of an ALH Dhruv Mark 3 helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took place on Sunday in Kochi while the pilots of the force were testing the chopper. ... read..

Kerala: NCB destroys 337 kg heroin, 3.5 kg Hashish Oil in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala) | March 25, 2023 3:34:07 AM IST

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Kochi destroyed 337 kgs of Heroin and 3.5 kgs of Hashish Oil, which were seized during various operations, on Friday. ... read..

Setback for Kerala Governor: High Court sets aside Chancellor's order dismissing senate members

Kochi (Kerala) | March 24, 2023 6:35:04 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Friday set aside the order of Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan, who is the chancellor of Universities in Kerala, dismissing 15 members of the Senate of Kerala University. ... read..

Kerala HC suspends 'Operation Arikomban' till March 29

Kochi (Kerala) | March 24, 2023 3:04:36 AM IST

Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered the suspension of 'Operation Arikomban' to catch the wild elephants in Idukki district. ... read..

Kerala HC upholds KAT order to consider application of transgender

Kochi | Friday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The Kerala High Court has upheld the State Administrative Tribunal's interim order to the Public Service Commission (PSC) to consider the job application of a transgender person. ... read..

LIFE mission case: Court extends ED custody of Santosh Eapen till Mar 27

Kochi (Kerala) | March 23, 2023 9:36:05 PM IST

Special PMLA Court on Thursday sent Santosh Eapen, the managing director of Unitac Builders, to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till March 27, Monday, in connection with the alleged LIFE Mission scam case. ... read..

Kerala HC disposes of PIL seeking to block access to 'Telegram' in India

Kochi (Kerala) | March 23, 2023 5:06:06 AM IST

Kerala High Court on Wednesday disposed of a PIL seeking to block access to the instant messaging service 'Telegram' in India. ... read..

LIFE mission case: Court sends Santosh Eapen to ED custody

Kochi (Kerala) | March 22, 2023 4:05:36 PM IST

Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Court at Kochi on Tuesday, sent Santosh Eapen, the managing director of Unitac Builders to ED custody till March 23, in connection with the alleged LIFE Mission scam case. ... read..

LIFE Mission case: Court extends Kerala CM's former Principal Secy Sivasankar's judicial custody till April 4

Kochi (Kerala) | March 22, 2023 1:36:52 AM IST

A Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of M Sivasankar, former Principal Secretary to the Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, in connection with the LIFE Mission scam case till April 4. ... read..

Kerala: ED arrests Santhosh Eapen in LIFE Mission Scam Case

Kochi (Kerala) | March 21, 2023 1:04:15 AM IST

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Santhosh Eapen, the managing director of Unitac Builders in the LIFE Mission Scam Case, confirmed ED sources. ... read..

Online news channels publishing sleaze more than news: Kerala HC

Kochi (Kerala) | March 20, 2023 8:35:26 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Monday heavily criticised online news channels, saying "they are in the habit of publishing sleaze more than news." The court also observed that the media in certain cases was misusing its power as the fourth estate. ... read..

Police register case against Kerala Congress chief K Sudhakaran following his speech last week in front of Kochi Corporation

Kochi (Kerala) | March 20, 2023 8:35:21 PM IST

Ernakulam Central Police registered a case against Kerala Congress president K Sudhakaran following his speech last week in front of Kochi Corporation. ... read..

Padma Lakshmi becomes Kerala's first transgender advocate

Kochi (Kerala) | March 20, 2023 7:34:49 PM IST

Padma Lakshmi, a native of Edappally in Kochi, has scripted history by enrolling as the first advocate from the transgender community in the state of Kerala. ... read..

Kerala HC cancels assembly election result of Devikulam constituency

Kochi (Kerala) | March 20, 2023 2:35:45 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Monday cancelled the result of the assembly election held at Devikulam constituency in Idukki district, noting that the MLA does not qualify to contest from the constituency. ... read..

"Will stage nationwide protests against this": Kerala LoP on Delhi police visit to Rahul Gandhi's house

Kochi (Kerala) | March 20, 2023 1:36:05 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Sunday hit out at the Central government after a team led by Special CP (Law and Order) visited Rahul Gandhi's residence to seek information on the 'sexual harassment' victims that he mentioned i ... read..

"Tactics to divert attention from Adani issue," KC Venugopal slams Delhi Police's visit to Rahul Gandhi's house

Kochi (Kerala) | March 19, 2023 4:05:19 PM IST

The AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday accused the central government of diverting the people from the Adani issue, after the Special CP (L&O) Sagar Preet Hooda reached Rahul Gandhi's residence on Sunday. ... read..

"Violators are now pretending to be victims": Anurag Thakur blasts Rahul Gandhi over democracy remark

Kochi (Kerala) | March 19, 2023 5:40:12 AM IST

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday saying that the democratic backbone or structure of India remains intact and will stand the test of time regardless of "illogical opinio ... read..

Lawyer daughter appears as counsel for mother, gets parole for father to attend her wedding

Kochi | Sunday, 2023 1:45:16 AM IST

The Kerala High Court, after giving compassionate hearing to a petition, filed by the wife of one of Kerala's dreaded criminals 'Ripper' Jayanandan and argued by his lawyer daughter, granted permission to him to attend her wedding. ... read..

Under PM Modi's leadership, India's sports culture has found an invigorated momentum: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Kochi (Kerala) | March 19, 2023 12:05:28 AM IST

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said on Saturday that incorporating sports into the curriculum is essential for a well-rounded education. ... read..

NGT order of Rs 100 crores a setback for State govt, Corporation: Kerala Opposition leader VD Satheesan

Kochi (Kerala) | March 18, 2023 10:35:08 PM IST

Opposition leader VD Satheesan on Saturday said that the verdict of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) awarding Rs 100 crores as environment compensation against Kochi Corporation in Brahmapuram waste plant fire incident is a setback for the state governme ... read..

Gold worth Rs 1.40 cr seized at Kochi airport in 2 separate cases

Kochi (Kerala) | March 18, 2023 7:35:19 PM IST

Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department has seized 2669.38 grams of gold worth Rs 1.40 crores at Kochi airport in two separate cases, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

RBI Guv stresses on availability, affordability of grievance redressal mechanism in digital payments

Kochi (Kerala) | March 18, 2023 3:35:39 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Saturday stressed the importance of the availability and affordability of an expeditious grievance redressal mechanism in digital payments. ... read..

Investigating officers, public prosecutors showing laxity in cases under NDPS Act: Kerala HC

Kochi (Kerala) | March 18, 2023 12:04:25 AM IST

Kerala High Court has asked the Director General of Prosecution and the Kerala State Police Chief to take appropriate action for imparting requisite training and refresher courses to the officers following the observation that the investigating officers a ... read..

"Kerala CM should clarify how much money received from World Bank..." BJP questions govt on Brahmapuram fire

Kochi (Kerala) | March 17, 2023 10:35:45 PM IST

Cornering the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala over Brahmapuram fire incident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief K Surendran on Friday asked the chief minister to inform how much money the state has received from the World Bank, Central Government, ... read..

PFI wanted to convert India into Islamic country by 2047: NIA chargesheet

Kochi (Kerala) | March 17, 2023 9:33:49 PM IST

National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday submitted the chargesheet in the case against Popular Front of India (PFI) following the nationwide raid against its cadres and members. The chargesheet was submitted in the Special NIA Court at Kochi. ... read..

Setback for Governor Arif Mohammad Khan in Kerala HC

Kochi(Kerala) | March 17, 2023 8:33:54 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Friday quashed the resolution made by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan suspending the decisions of the Syndicate and the board of governors of A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). ... read..

"Central government offered help..." Kerala BJP Chief Surendran on Brahmapuram fire

Kochi (Kerala) | March 17, 2023 3:37:06 PM IST

Kerala Bhartiya Janta Party Chief K Surendran on Friday took a jibe at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and said that the Central government offered help to the State Government in the Brahmapuram fire issue, but the state government did not reply. ... read..

Droupadi Murmu presents President's colour to INS Dronacharya

Kochi (Kerala) | March 16, 2023 11:34:36 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the President's Colour to INS Dronacharya in Kerala's Kochi. ... read..

Kochi: Congress stage protest in front of Corporation demanding Mayor's resignation

Kochi (Kerala) | March 16, 2023 11:34:33 PM IST

The Congress party on Thursday organised a day-long protest in front of the Kochi Corporation demanding the resignation of Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar over the Brahmapuram yard fire incident. ... read..

Kerala: Customs seize gold worth Rs 34 lakh at Kochi Airport

Kochi (Kerala) | March 15, 2023 6:34:59 PM IST

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department has seized 649.05 grams of gold worth Rs 34 lakhs at Kochi airport, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Monitoring committee for Brahmapuram site submits report at Kerala HC, says "There is no equipment for biomining"

Kochi (Kerala) | March 14, 2023 11:35:40 PM IST

The monitoring committee inspecting the conditions at the Brahmapuram waste plant, in its report submitted to the Kerala High Court said that there are no adequate facilities for waste management in Brahmapuram. ... read..

Solid waste management violated at Brahmapuram, says Kerala HC

Kochi (Kerala) | March 13, 2023 8:04:54 PM IST

Kerala High Court has observed that all the rules of solid waste management were violated at the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant in Kochi. ... read..

LIFE Mission case: Former principal secretary to Kerala CMO hospitalised

Kochi (Kerala) | March 12, 2023 10:05:18 AM IST

M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister's Office (CMO), who has been in ED custody in connection to the LIFE Mission case, was shifted to a hospital on Saturday. ... read..

Brahmapuram fire: "Don't create panic", says Kerala Minister

Kochi (Kerala) | March 12, 2023 5:04:02 AM IST

Days after the Kerala High Court asked Kochi Corporation Secretary how long the smoke should be tolerated from Brahmapuram Waste Management Plant, Kerala Law and Industries Minister P Rajeev on Saturday said a fear is being created regarding health issues ... read..

Kerala: Customs seize gold worth Rs 21.5 lakh at Kochi Airport

Kochi (Kerala) | March 11, 2023 9:06:24 PM IST

Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs department has seized 489 grams of gold worth Rs 21.5 lakhs at Kochi airport, the officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Don't create panic, things going on as planned in dealing with Brahmapuram fire, says Kerala Minister

Kochi (Kerala) | March 11, 2023 9:06:16 PM IST

Kerala Law and Industries Minister P Rajeev on Saturday requested people not to create "panic" as things were going on as planned in dealing with the Brahmapuram fire. ... read..

Kerala Opposition leader demands clarification from CM Vijayan on Swapna Suresh's allegations

Kochi (Kerala) | March 11, 2023 10:34:31 AM IST

Opposition Leader in the Kerala State Assembly and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan on Friday sought a reply from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI-M's state secretary MV Govindan on fresh allegations levelled by Swapna Suresh. ... read..

'When will Kochi smog clear up', Kerala HC asks govt

Kochi | Saturday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

The Kerala High Court on Friday expressed its deep displeasure and asked the government, when will the ongoing smog at Kochi clear up, as things are very serious. ... read..

Kerala gold smuggling case: Vijesh Pillai denies Swapna Suresh's allegations on death threats

Kochi (Kerala) | March 10, 2023 11:35:28 PM IST

A day after the prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case Swapna Suresh levelled allegations of facing "death threats", alleged middleman Vijesh Pillai refuted all the allegations. ... read..

No Prevention of Corruption Act was involved in LIFE Mission Scam Case: Kerala High Court

Kochi (Kerala) | March 10, 2023 11:07:42 PM IST

Kerala High Court on Friday said that no Prevention of Corruption Act was involved in the LIFE Mission Scam Case and posted the bail plea of accused M Sivasankar, former Principal Secretary to the Kerala CMO in the case before the "appropriate bench". ... read..

Brahmapuram fire: Kerala HC constitutes committee, asks how long the smoke should be tolerated

Kochi (Kerala) | March 10, 2023 11:05:56 PM IST

The Kerala High Court has asked how long would the smoke from the Brahmapuram fire be tolerated as it constituted a committee to observe the situation at Brahmapuram Waste Management Plant, where the fire occurred last week. ... read..

Evidence tampering case: Kerala HC quashes proceedings against state Transport Minister

Kochi (Kerala) | March 10, 2023 11:05:48 PM IST

Kerala High Court has quashed the proceedings against Kerala Transport Minister Antony Raju in the Evidence tampering case citing technical reasons. ... read..

Brahmapuram fire: Congress MLA files writ petition in Kerala HC

Kochi (Kerala) | March 10, 2023 11:05:07 PM IST

Congress MLA Uma Thomas on Friday filed a writ petition in the Kerala High Court seeking immediate action in the Brahmapuram waste management plant fire. ... read..

IAF deploys helicopter to extinguish fire at Brahmapuram waste processing plant

Kochi (Kerala) | March 9, 2023 10:34:10 PM IST

The Indian Air Force deployed a Mi 17 V5 helicopter to help in extinguishing a fire at the Brahmapuram waste processing plant. ... read..

Air India Express assures stern action against its cabin crew after gold smuggling charge

Kochi (Kerala) | March 9, 2023 2:03:39 PM IST

A day after an Air India Express cabin crew member was caught for allegedly smuggling gold, the airline on Thursday issued a statement confirming the arrest and said that stern action will be taken against the staff. ... read..

Brahmapuram fire: Ernakulam administration orders closure of educational institutes for two days

Kochi (Kerala) | March 9, 2023 12:05:09 AM IST

After the Kerala High Court's order regarding the fire incident at the Brahmapuram waste plant, Ernakulam District Administration has declared a holiday for all educational institutions including professional colleges for the next two days as a health pre ... read..

Kerala: Customs arrests Air India cabin crew with 1487 grams gold in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala) | March 9, 2023 12:05:06 AM IST

An Air India cabin crew has been arrested at the Kochi Airport on Wednesday for smuggling gold, the Customs Preventive Commissionerate said. ... read..

LIFE Mission case: Court extends Kerala CM's former Principal Secy Sivasankar's ED custody till March 21

Kochi (Kerala) | March 8, 2023 11:34:02 PM IST

A Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of M Sivasankar, former Principal Secretary to the Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, in connection with the LIFE Mission scam case till March 21. ... read..

LIFE Mission Scam case: ED interrogates Kerala CM's additional private secy for 10 hrs

Kochi (Kerala) | March 8, 2023 11:03:38 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday grilled C M Raveendran, the Additional Private Secretary of the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for 10 hours in the LIFE Mission Scam Case. ... read..

Brahmapuram fire: Kerala HC seeks comprehensive affidavit from Collector

Kochi (Kerala) | March 8, 2023 10:04:24 PM IST

The Kerala High Court has directed Ernakulam District Collector to submit a comprehensive affidavit on Friday over the fire incident that happened at Brahmapuram Waste Plant. ... read..

Asianet News incident: Kerala HC directs state police to provide adequate protection to offices

Kochi (Kerala) | March 8, 2023 3:35:46 PM IST

Kerala High Court has directed the State police chief to provide adequate police protection to the offices of Asianet News if they make a complaint seeking police protection from the violent protests. ... read..

ED interrogates Kerala CM's additional private secretary for second consecutive day

Kochi (Kerala) | March 8, 2023 3:04:20 PM IST

Additional Private Secretary of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Raveendran on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the second consecutive day for questioning. ... read..

Brahmapuram fire: Smoke issue will be resolved in next 2 days, says Collector

Kochi (Kerala) | March 8, 2023 2:34:21 AM IST

Ernakulam District Collector, Renu Raj, on Tuesday said that the fire incident that occured at Brahmapuram Waste Plant on March 2 will be resolved in the next two days. ... read..

ED interrogates Kerala CM's additional private secretary for 9 hours

Kochi (Kerala) | March 7, 2023 10:35:44 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday interrogated Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's additional private secretary CM Raveendran for nine hours in connection with the LIFE Mission scam case. ... read..

Brahmapuram fire: Kerala HC asks Collector, Pollution Control Board Chairman to appear before court tomorrow

Kochi (Kerala) | March 7, 2023 10:04:50 PM IST

Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed Ernakulam Collector and Pollution Control Board Chairman to physically appear before the Court on March 8 on the fire incident that happened at Brahmapuram Waste Plant. ... read..

Raveendran, Addl Pvt Secy of Kerala CM, arrives at ED office for interrogation in Mission scam case

Kochi (Kerala) | March 7, 2023 12:05:09 PM IST

CM Raveendran, Additional Private Secretary of Kerala Chief Minister, arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office for interrogation in the LIFE Mission scam case on Tuesday. ... read..

Kochi: Indian Navy helicopters deployed to extinguish fire at Brahmapuram waste plant

Kochi (Kerala) | March 7, 2023 10:34:36 AM IST

As the efforts to put out the fire at the Kochi waste dump yard in Brahmapuram continued on Monday, the Indian Navy deployed its helicopters to douse the massive fire. ... read..

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