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Internal inquiry against police officers for allowing ‘GROW’ Vasu to interact with media

Investigation underway in Kozhikode against police officers for violating security norms and allowing human rights activist GROW Vasu to interact with media while being taken to court. Show-cause notices issued to four officers, including Station House Officers of Kunnamangalam and Medical College stations.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Top Kerala news developments today

Kerala: Today, watch out for important developments from the state. Stay informed with the latest news from Kerala.

The Hindu · Aug 12, 2023

Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha today

Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) returns to Alappuzha on Saturday with 72 boats, 19 of them being chundan vallams (snakeboats). Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate the event at 2 p.m. with 2,000 police and traffic personnel on duty. Heats to decide top four boats for the final and modern…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

A sense of anti-climax as UDF keeps mum on graft charge against CM’s daughter in House

UDF’s “flip-flop” on mining scandal leaves Kerala’s political sphere with a sense of anti-climax; Congress “belatedly learned” of handouts to UDF leaders; CPI(M) seizes high moral ground; BJP wrings rhetorical advantage; Union Minister says Congress & CPI(M) same on corruption.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

NHAI will be told to ensure smooth travel to Sivagiri: CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges NHAI to prevent NH development from obstructing travel to Sivagiri pilgrimage centre. Vehicles take State Highway to reach Sivagiri, but NHAI has closed Varkala-Sivagiri road. NHAI considering proposal for light vehicular underpass to ease pilgrims' hardship.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

BJP demands probe into questions raised by I-T office against firm of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday demanded an investigation into the questions raised by Income-tax authorities against the firm of Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

Opposition highlights police brutality in Kerala Assembly

IUML legislator Shamsudeen decries police "practice" of treating addicts as criminals. Opposition leader Satheesan blames powerful clique in CMO for controlling police. CM Vijayan counters by citing low custodial deaths in Kerala. Opposition stages walkout after motion rejected.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Nausheen Khan’s Land of My Dreams wins Best Long Documentary Award at IDSFFK

At IDSFFK, Nausheen Khan's "Land of My Dreams" won Best Long Doc, Prateek Shekhar's "Chardi Kala" won 2nd Best Long Doc, Gurleen Grewal's "Somewhere Near and Far" won Best Short Doc, Gaurav Puri's "A Flower in a Foglight" won Best Short Fiction. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presented Lifetime Achievement Award…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Man arrested for making bomb threat to Chief Minister’s office

35-yr-old Unnikrishnan arrested for issuing bomb threat to CM Pinarayi Vijayan's office. Police confirmed threat as hoax. Palode police arrested Unnikrishnan from Perayam. Accused had contacted CM's office over phone.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Keraleeyam 2023’ from November 1

The State Government will organise ‘Keraleeyam 2023,’ a week-long festival starting on November 1, Keralappiravi day, to highlight the cultural heritage, agro-industrial progress and other achievements of the State, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023