Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy in connection with the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Thef

A political confrontation at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation escalated into a brief scuffle between CPI(M) and BJP councillors on Thursday. The clash was triggered by ongoing disputes over a controversial oath-taking issue and demands for the resignation of a BJP councillor facing legal action. Cpim Protest Intensifies Over Councillor and Oath Controversy Tension gripped the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation premises after CPI(M) councillors staged a prot

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring back the mortal remains of Arjun, a Keralite worker who died in an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, was working at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City when the incident occurre

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24, 2026: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has reached out to the governments of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking enhanced cooperation to combat the growing threat of interstate drug trafficking. The initiative is part of Kerala's intensified anti-drug campaign, Operation Toofan, which aims to curb narcotics abuse and dismantle organized trafficking networks operating across state borders. According to an official release from the Chief Minis

LDF protests inside Kerala Assembly The opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) created a ruckus in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after the Speaker denied permission for an adjournment motion related to the government’s decision to reduce tax on low-alcohol-content beverages. The protest escalated into slogans and a walkout after opposition members expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling. According to proceedings, LDF MLAs entered the wel

Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-narcotics campaign to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-drug awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Month-Long Drive To Focus On Awareness

Kerala’s Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme is expected to help women students, daily workers, low-income commuters and transgender persons reduce regular transport expenses from June 15. The scheme allows eligible passengers to travel free of cost on selected KSRTC ordinary bus services. The government has introduced the move as a welfare measure to improve public transport access and support daily mobility across the state.

Kerala health authorities have increased surveillance in Kozhikode after a 43-year-old man tested positive for Nipah virus. Officials have traced contacts, placed high-risk people under quarantine and strengthened public health monitoring in the district. Kozhikode Nipah Alert: Kerala Steps Up Surveillance After New Case Kerala has stepped up health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year

Kerala health authorities have increased precautionary measures in Kozhikode after a 43-year-old man was admitted to hospital with symptoms suspected to be linked to Nipah virus infection. Officials said the case is being treated as a suspected Nipah case until final confirmation comes from the National Institute of Virology in Pune. Health officials are closely monitoring the patient’s contacts and have advised the public to remain alert, follow hygiene precautions and seek medic

Kerala Steps Up Shigella Watch Kerala has tightened health surveillance after a four-year-old girl from Kozhikode died following a Shigella infection, while fresh cases among children in Wayanad triggered wider monitoring across the state. Health officials are now focusing on school-level monitoring, safe drinking water checks and food hygiene inspections to prevent further spread among children.

Goa is set for unstable weather on June 2 and 3 as IMD issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds while monsoon conditions strengthen near Kerala. Goa Under Yellow Alert For June 2-3 The India Meteorological Department, Panaji, has issued a yellow alert for Goa on June 2 and June 3. The warning comes as conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of

Kerala’s menstrual leave proposal has opened a wider discussion on dignity, school support and period education for both girls and boys.

Kerala’s UDF government, led by CM VD Satheesan, announces three-day menstrual leave for schoolgirls and several women and child-friendly initiatives. The policy includes daycare facilities, equal pay measures, and the orphan-free Kerala initiative. Kerala’s new UDF government, led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan, has announced a series of women and child-friendly initiatives in its first policy address to the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. The Governor, Raje

World Cup Fever Returns To India The FIFA World Cup 2026 may be hosted in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the excitement will strongly echo across India. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with 48 teams competing in 104 matches, making it the biggest edition in World Cup history. For Indian football fans, the World Cup is not just an international sporting event. It is a celebration that returns every

ED Conducts Raids on Pinarayi Vijayan and Family On May 27, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at ten locations across Kerala, including the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as part of a money laundering investigation connected to the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) case. The raids also targeted Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, a company owned by Vijayan’s

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan’s maiden visit to Delhi took place on May 23, 2026. He arrived late the previous night and held meetings with senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, and K C Venugopal.​   Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan arrived in New Delhi for his maiden official trip since assuming office, marking an important step in consolidating his role and engaging with central Congres

Satheesan Uses Full Name Amid Debate Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan made headlines once again when he took oath as an MLA of the 16th state Legislative Assembly on Thursday by using his full name, Vadasseri Damodara Menon Satheesan. This comes just days after his swearing-in as chief minister, where he similarly read out his entire name, sparking controversy over the inclusion of the caste-based surname

Insurance Cover For Students Across North Kerala Kannur University has launched an accident insurance scheme to provide financial protection for students enrolled from 2025 onwards. A total of 17,343 students from Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad districts will be covered under the scheme. The initiative is aimed at strengthening student safety and giving support to families in case of unexpected accidents duri

Oath Date & Time: May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM IST, Thiruvananthapuram. VD Satheesan took oath as Kerala Chief Minister as the Congress-led UDF returned to power after 10 years. A 21-member UDF Cabinet was sworn in at Central Stadium, marking a major political shift in Kerala. The Congress-led United Democratic Front returned to power in Kerala on Monday, with VD Satheesan taking oath as the state’s new Chief Minister at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapu