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- CPI(M) Polit Bureau denounces ED move against Pinarayi Vijayan, calls it political vendetta by Modi govtCPI(M) says it was 'evident from the outset' that the investigation against Pinarayi’s daughter T. Veena was ‘only a pretext’ to target Pinarayi
- Keralam Anti-Terrorism Squad arrests Malappuram man in fresh UAPA case for ‘anti-national links’Arrest follows probe into an offensive comment he allegedly posted under a video featuring daughter of a victim of Pahalgam terror attack
- Keralam soldier Mithilaj who died of heart attack in Bhopal laid to rest with military honoursMithilaj experienced sudden chest pain during his morning exercise in Bhopal. Though he was rushed to a hospital, he could not be saved.
- Senior journalist K. Kunhikannan passes away
- Keralam’s multiplex pricing debate: SC order in 2023 permits cinema hall owners to fix food pricesSupreme Court ruling in K.C. Cinema vs State of Jammu and Kashmir case termed cinema halls as private properties of its owners and upheld their right to prohibit patrons from bringing outside food and beverages, holding that such restrictions are not against public interest, safety or welfare
- CMRL pay-off case: Pinarayi’s son-in-law and CPI(M) leader Mohamed Riyas vows to ‘legally fight’ ED chargesIn a Facebook post, former Minister and current Beypore MLA says some people 'derive pleasure from devouring the raw flesh of living human beings through such absurd information — leaked under the guise of an ED investigation’
- IIM-Kozhikode rises 15 places to 54th in FT Masters in Management rankingsThe achievement places IIM-K’s flagship postgraduate programme among the world’s top 55 management programmes
- Crew member of Nivin Pauly film electrocuted in KochiVishnu, an electrician with the art wing of the production, reportedly suffered the fatal electric shock while setting up the props for the shoot in a godown
- Bypolls in three panchayats in Keralam’s Ernakulam to have little impact on power equationsKolencherry East of Poothrikka, Madaplathuruth East of Vadakkekara, and Puliyanam East of Parakkadavu will go to the polls on September 28
- Kerala High Court directs Meta, Google to preserve social media content and records of Guruvayur MLA N.K. AkbarPetition filed by rival candidate alleges that Akbar engaged in corrupt practices during the election, through the circulation of pamphlets and videos
- Six suspected Bangladeshi nationals held in Keralam’s Kochi
- Clean chit in departmental inquiry does not mean exemption from criminal proceedings: Kerala High Court
- Railways tighten vigil against dangerous track crossingMore than 50 passengers have recently been caught red-handed at Kozhikode railway station for ignoring safety guidelines. Stringent instructions have been issued to RPF and GRP patrol squads to identify such passengers immediately and initiate legal action to discourage the unhealthy practice
- NRI Commission warns against visa, job recruitment scamsCommission received 268 complaints so far this year; nearly 75 considered at adalat; Chairperson urges job-seekers to choose recruitment agencies recognised by NORKA; Commission warns against fake agencies and unauthorised legal advisory institutions
- Yellow alert for two districts of Keralam on Sept. 10
- Two Keralam girls to compete at international robotics meetThe team showcased a prototype they developed to preserve and digitise palm leaf manuscripts using robotic techniques
- Mayor holds meeting with theatre owners
- Special team to probe Supplyco ‘sugar scam’; 8 employees suspended so farThe team comprises senior Civil Supplies Corporation officials, including those from its Vigilance wing; seven employees were suspended on Tuesday over the alleged supply of non-subsidised sugar to a private company; Supplyco Vigilance inspection found that the sugar stock remained at the Perumbavoo
- LDF accuses Mayor V.V.Rajesh of raking up theatre overpricing to divert attention from other issues
- 100 days of Operation Toofan marks rise in drug-related cases and fall in crimes against women and children
- Poet R. Mohan passes awayHe was well known for Cholkkazhcha, a performance-cum-recital of Malayalam poems with acting and visual expressions, at cultural forums in Kozhikode
- Chennithala inaugurates VENDA Cup inter-school football tournament against drug abuse
- Hindlabs offer for senior citizens
- Power demand increases to 5,200 MW; system to be in place to alert public on power outages from Thursday, says MinisterSunny Joseph says electricity consumption has increased significantly this month due to the hot and humid conditions prevailing in the State, exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific
- Debutants face off in low-stakes Ayyappankkavu bypoll in KochiIn the 76-member Kochi Corporation council, now reduced to 75 following the vacancy in Ayyappankkavu, the UDF commands the support of 47 members, including an Independent
- UDF, LDF declare candidates for Kuttichira bypoll in KozhikodeThe seat fell vacant after Fathima Thahiliya, the incumbent councillor belonging to the IUML, resigned from her post following her election to the Assembly from the Perambra constituency in 2026
- Newborn dies at Punalur taluk hospital; family alleges medical negligence and briberyThe deceased infant belonged to Anoop and Sruthi, residents of Punalur
- CMRL pay-off case: CPI(M) leader Jayarajan accuses Congress, BJP of waging political vendetta against PinarayiThe CPI(M) leader vows a strong political and legal opposition from the CPI(M) if the former Chief Minister is wrongfully targeted. He also criticised the ED for not acting on corruption claims against Congress leaders.
- ED registers case against 28 over attack on officials during raid at Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence‘All those named in the police FIR will be arraigned as accused. Charges in the police case, which are also covered by scheduled offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), will be invoked against them,’ say ED sources
- Amid criticism over power cuts, Keralam CM says govt expects to ease electricity crisis by mid-SeptemberSatheesan says instructions will be issued to Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline power cut announcements
- Kochi Corporation to limit subsidised biomedical waste collection from this month amid Opposition protestThe revised policy will see the subsidy for most users drop from ₹28 to ₹12 per kilogram, while commercial establishments will now face a charge of ₹45 per kilogram.
- Keralam private bus operators threaten strike over ‘losses’ due to UDF govt’s Priyadarshini free travel schemeOperators have sought an increase in bus fares, including student fares, a diesel subsidy, and measures to offset losses reportedly caused by KSRTC free-ride scheme for women
- Singapore-flagged vessel fire off Kerala coast: Pollution risk assessment warns of future shoreline impact from lost containersAssessment done by International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation on the vessel’s containers that fell into the sea in June 2025 incident
- Decision on ED request for FIR against Pinarayi, daughter in CMRL case after legal scrutiny: Keralam CMV.D. Satheesan says ‘major’ allegations have been raised in ED’s letter seeking registration of case against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas under Prevention of Corruption Act
- Journalist Jijo John Puthezhath diesHe was recipient of 2015 Ramnath Goenka Award for excellence in journalism
- Keralam CM accepts apology of expelled Congress leader Chenthi Anil who waylaid him, says no grudgeSatheesan says he feels that the expelled leader has become ‘the bigger person’ by apologising after coming out of jail
- Keralam govt introduces new mechanism to ensure timely implementation of Budget projectsCM says new system is aimed at addressing delays and shortcomings that had affected the implementation of Budget projects in the past and ensuring greater credibility to Budget announcements
- Rare wheel-like stone unearthed at Megalithic burial site in Keralam’s KannurFurther investigation, detailed documentation, and contextual analysis would be necessary to determine the function and significance of the stone and whether it was directly associated with the Megalithic burial assemblage, says archaeologist
- Driving mental health awareness across IndiaSeher Hashmi is traversing thousands of kilometres across India on her Royal Enfield motorcycle to shatter the silence surrounding mental illness
- CPI(M) to legally and politically fight ED’s ‘politically motivated’ move to book Pinarayi, Riyas in corruption case in KeralamExplaining the genesis of the case CMRL pay-off case, CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says ever since SFIO began pursuing it, the CPI(M) State Committee knew who the real target was and had taken a strong stand against it
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