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Police raid GST inspector’s quarters, this time armed with a magistrate’s warrant

Police raid GST inspector's house in Malappuram in attempt to "legalise" earlier actions. Police took away car from inspector's quarters on Oct 12, no seizure memo given. Car found at Kondotty Police Station, inspector asked to take it back in two days. Standoff between police and GST Commissionerate over investigation…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

V.R. Vinod replaces V.R. Premkumar as Malappuram Collector

V.R. Vinod, IAS officer of 2015 batch, takes charge as Malappuram District Collector. Succeeds V.R. Premkumar, transferred as Local Self Government Director. Vinod was State Food Safety Commissioner before appointment.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

NIA arrests one more PFI worker in Sreenivasan murder case

NIA arrests ex-PFI member in connection with RSS worker's murder in Palakkad. Shihab, a former member of the banned PFI, was picked up from his house in Malappuram in connection with the murder of RSS functionary Sreenivasan in April 2022. NIA believes Shihab was part of a terror ecosystem operated…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Kerala Health department job fraud: Haridasan says no bribe was paid

Man from Malappuram denies paying bribe to get daughter-in-law job in Ayush Mission. Complainant questioned by Cantonment police, initially denies recollection of payment, later denies any bribe. Akhil Sajeev, former CITU manager, arrested for orchestrating fraud.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Call to examine reasons for ‘flagging quality of education’ in Kerala

At a teacher conference organised by the Wisdom Islamic Youth Organisation in Malappuram, experts called for introspection on the declining quality of education in Kerala. They urged those in power to take measures to strengthen the system, citing flawed policies and screening tests that make courses like B.Ed and DELED…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

CPI(M) should introspect on headscarf issue, says Kunhalikutty

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty urged CPI(M) to examine why its member K. Anil Kumar spoke against Muslim girls wearing headscarves in Malappuram. M.V. Govindan rejected the remarks, but Kunhalikutty said it was not enough. M.K. Muneer accused CPI(M) and Sangh Parivar of having same views towards Muslims, and asked what action…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

CPI(M) leader’s remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls trigger protest

Muslim orgs protest CPI(M) leader's remarks on Malappuram Muslim girls removing headscarves. Muslim Jamat demands apology, says statement a public challenge to community. Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, Sunni Yuvajana Sangham & IUML condemn remarks as anti-religious. IUML leader K.M. Shaji says CPI(M) upset about Muslim girls' educational advancement. Former Minister…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Wayanad and Ponnani to get Post Office Passport Seva Kendras soon

MEA revives 5-yr-old proposal to set up two POPSKs in Wayanad & Ponnani. Kozhikode RPO serves 5 districts & issued highest number of passports in 2022 & 2023.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Kudumbashree launches She-Starts to mark silver jubilee

Kudumbashree launches She-Starts for women in Malappuram district, providing training, business project assistance, and financial support. Monitoring committees formed to review progress. 25 unique programmes launched to empower women, including digital literacy, textile recycling, palliative care, and more.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

ED raids in Kerala over money laundering case linked to banned Popular Front of India

ED raids offices, residences of PFI leaders in Kerala for alleged anti-national activities. Searches conducted in Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram districts. ED claims funds sourced from abroad used for illegal activities.

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023