Kochi Feb 4 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday gave strong backing to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sensational Sabarimala gold theft case, asserting that the investigation is progressing in the right direction and assuring that none of the accused will be allowed to escape the clutches of law.It was the High Court that initiated an SIT probe and chose the team which has been conducting the investigation.Making crucial observations, the court underscored that the entire…
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, on Sunday, lashed out at the Union Budget 2026-27, citing the absence of a proposed AIIMS and high-speed rail projects for the state. Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal termed the budget a “huge disappointment”, saying that the Centre failed to provide a roadmap for the state to overcome its ongoing financial crisis.”There are no major projects for Kerala i…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala on Sunday lashed out at the Union Budget 2026-27, citing the absence of a proposed AIIMS and high-speed rail projects for the state.Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal termed the budget a “huge disappointment,” stating that the Centre failed to provide a roadmap for the state to overcome its ongoing financial crisis.”There are no major projects for Kerala in th…
Alappuzha (Kerala), Jan 31 (IANS) As the Kerala Assembly elections draw closer, the chief of SNDP Yogam, a prominent and influential social service organisation for the Ezhava community in Kerala accused ally Indian Union Muslim League of exercising disproportionate influence over the Congress-led United Democratic Front, while also alleging that “love jihad” continues to be a reality in the state.Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam general secretary Vellapalli Natesan alleged that the Mus…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) BJP president in Kerala, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the LDF government, accusing it of economic mismanagement, lack of vision, and failure to utilise borrowed funds for real development. He also said that only the development model pursued by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government can revive Kerala’s economy.Addressing a press meet here, Chandrasekhar said there was nothing inherently wrong with taking loans, but …
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 30 (IANS) Even though the Kerala Assembly elections are still nearly three months away, the political temperature has begun to rise sharply in the state capital, with the Nemom constituency shaping up for an early and intense battle.The trigger is the announcement by State BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar that he will contest from Nemom, a seat that carries strong symbolic and strategic value in Kerala politics.Nemom entered the political record books in 2016 when the B…
Kannur (Kerala), Jan 26 (IANS) Kerala’s ruling CPI-M on Monday expelled V. Kunjikrishnan, a senior member of its Kannur district committee, for allegedly betraying the party after he publicly revealed purported irregularities in the Dhanaraj Martyrs’ Fund.The decision to remove him from primary membership was announced by district Secretary K.K. Ragesh at a press conference, where he accused Kunjikrishnan of turning into a “weapon in the hands of party enemies”.Ragesh said the action was neces…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) The BJP has formally opposed the Kerala Cabinet’s decision to appoint former judge Justice (Retd.) Babu Mathew P. Joseph as Ombudsman for Local Self-Government Institutions, citing statutory violations under the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999.BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar and General Secretary Suresh on Saturday met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan and submitted a detailed petition urging him to withhold approval for the appointment….
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pointed and personal reference to Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh during his public address on Friday has drawn political attention, particularly in the backdrop of the Mayor’s absence from the list of dignitaries who received the Prime Minister at the airport.As per established protocol, visiting dignitaries arriving in the state capital are usually received by the Mayor.However, when Prime Minister Modi landed in Thiruva…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Thiruvananthapuram to inaugurate and launch a series of major development projects, describing the occasion as a “cherished moment of satisfaction” for Kerala.Welcoming the Prime Minister at the official function, the Chief Minister also greeted dignitaries on the dais, including Governor Rajendra V. Arlekar, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh,…