Thiruvananthapuram: UDF govt has not taken a final decision on allowing the sale of low-alcohol beverages in the state and will formulate its liquor policy only after consultations within the coalition, chief minister V D Satheesan told the assembly on Wednesday amid growing criticism of the move from within UDF and opposition.Replying to the budget…
Kerala CM VD Satheesan has taken a U-turn on the proposal to reduce tax rates on beverages with low alcohol content following sharp criticism from the opposition and voices within the Congress. The move had triggered a political row, with critics questioning whether the policy would encourage alcohol consumption and impact public health.The reversal has…
Licence fee notices issued for public screenings of FIFA World Cup matches have sparked a backlash in Kerala, with football fan clubs and community organisers warning that the move could affect a long-standing culture of free match screenings across the state. The issue reached the Kerala Assembly on Monday, prompting the government to step in…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Kerala VCs attended RSS event, sparking political controversy. Kerala ministers deemed attendance unacceptable, BJP strongly defended VCs. Debate over academic autonomy and political influence intensified statewide. The political controversy over three Kerala university vice chancellors attending an RSS function addressed by RSS chief Mohan…
Malayalam actor Salim Kumar‘s death has elicited an emotional tribute from Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan. The CM has expressed profound grief over the death of the National Award-winning actor, describing the celebrated performer as “a brother” and a towering talent whose loss has left a deep void in Malayalam cinema. Veteran Malayalam actor…
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Thursday tabled a white paper on the state’s financial health in the Assembly, revealing a debt burden of Rs 5.07 lakh crore, rising liabilities, mounting losses on public sector undertakings (PSUs) and one of the lowest levels of capital expenditure among Indian states. The document immediately triggered a showdown…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Shanimol Osman was elected deputy speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. She became one of the only fourth woman in the state’s history to hold the constitutional post.The election took place during the ongoing first session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. Osman defeated Left Democratic Front…
Ramesh Chennithala announces ‘Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt’ in Kerala THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala home minister Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday announced the launch of “Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt”, a statewide campaign aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks and tackling the growing narcotics menace in the state.Described by the home department as one of the largest anti-narcotics…
Thiruvananthapuram: General administration (coordination) department has issued an order assigning district-wise responsibilities to members of state cabinet. Allocations have been made to facilitate district-level coordination and oversee development activities across state.Transport minister C P John has been given charge of Thiruvananthapuram district. Minister Shibu Baby John will oversee Kollam district, while minister P C Vishnunath…
Last Updated:May 27, 2026, 07:00 IST The expected leadership transition in Karnataka—from Siddaramaiah to Shivakumar—could become the third major strategic intervention personally backed by Rahul Gandhi within a month Inside the Congress, some leaders privately describe it as Rahul Gandhi ‘trusting his instincts more than before’. File pic/PTI For years, critics within and outside the…
