Articles tagged with: kerala

Kerala govt approves Rs 778.17 Cr plan to elevate Sabarimala as global heritage hub

Thiruvananthapuram, January 9: The Government of Kerala (GoK) has approved a comprehensive layout plan for the Sabarimala pilgrimage site, encompassing Pampa and the trek route, announced Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday.


Tit for tat by CM Vijayan: MLA, ex-legislator named in FIR in Cong leader's suicide case

Wayanad, Jan 9: In a swift move that has landed the Congress party in trouble, the Kerala Police on Thursday registered an FIR in which several party leaders have been named in a suicide case.


Antony asks Cong leaders to concentrate on Kerala local body polls, not on next CM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9: Breaking his silence, veteran Congress leader and former Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday asked his junior colleagues in the party to concentrate on the upcoming local bodies elections and not on the 2026 Assembly polls in Kerala.


Mullaperiyar dam: SC displeased at Centre over non-formation of National Committee on Dam Safety

New Delhi, Jan 8: The Supreme Court, hearing a plea raising safety concerns surrounding Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, on Wednesday expressed its displeasure over the Centre’s failure to constitute the National Committee on Dam Safety under the Dam Safety Act, 2021.


'In moderate quantities': Kerala CPI lifts ban on drinking by party members

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8: Over three decades after it came out with a directive banning its members from consuming alcohol, the Communist Party of India has now relaxed the curbs, holding that there is no harm in members consuming liquor in moderate quantities.


73rd National Town and Country Planners Conference in Kerala from Jan 10

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8: Thiruvananthapuram is all set to host the 73rd three day National Town and Country Planners Conference from Friday.


I-League 2024-25: Gokulam Kerala FC break winless streak with 5-0 win over Delhi FC

Mahilpur, Jan 8: A rejuvenated Gokulam Kerala FC jumpstarted their 2024-25 I-League campaign post-Christmas and New Year break with a resounding 5-0 victory against Delhi FC in a vital I-League 2024-35 away match at the Mahilpur Football Stadium on Wednesday.


Congress legislator Uma Thomas' condition improves further, to stay in ICU

Kochi, Jan 8: On the 10th day after she sustained serious injuries on falling 15 feet down at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, Congress' first-time Kerala legislator Uma Thomas on Wednesday spoke to her office staff and gave the necessary directions.


Sabarimala Makaravilaku preparations: Spot booking to be limited to 5000

Thiruvananthapuram, January 8: As part of the preparations to prevent overcrowding of devotees during the Makaravilaku festival at the Sabarimala temple, it has been decided to limit the spot booking facility at Sannidhanam to 5000 persons per day from tomorrow onwards (Jan 8) to January 15.


After challenging CM Vijayan, Anvar seeks Cong-led UDF

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8: Two-time Left-supported Independent legislator P.V. Anvar after being ousted from the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front for taking cudgels against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has started to knock the doors of the Congress-led UDF now.


Kerala govt's new initiative to train 30 lakh individuals, create 20 lakh jobs by 2026

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 7: The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), an initiative by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), the Government of Kerala, has partnered with Coursera, a leading global online learning platform, to equip youth across the state with industry-relevant skills.


Appu John Joseph: Another son rises in Kerala politics

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 7: The rise of sons in Kerala politics, particularly within the Kerala Congress party, is far from novel. The latest entrant into the mainstream politics is Appu John Joseph, the eldest son of veteran Kerala Congress leader and 10-time legislator P.J. Joseph.


Rahul KP leaves Kerala Blasters to sign with Odisha FC

New Delhi, January 6: Indian Super League (ISL) club Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) have confirmed the departure of winger Rahul KP, who has signed a permanent deal with Odisha FC (OFC), as per ISL.


ISL: Odisha FC sign forward Rahul KP to bolster attack

Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: Odisha FC have signed talented forward Rahul KP on a permanent transfer from Kerala Blasters FC on Monday. The deal will see the 24-year-old join the Kalinga Warriors until the end of the 2026-27 season, with an option to extend for a further year.


Leopard caught in snare found in Kerala's Kannur, authorities impose prohibitory orders

Kannur, January 6: A leopard caught in a snare and injured was found on private land at Kakkayangad in Muzhakkunnu panchayat in Kannur, Kerala, on Monday morning, January 6, 2025. The discovery was made around 8:30 a.m. on the property of B.K. Prakashan.


Any mistake we do we have to pay: Punjab FC coach Dilmperis reflects on defeat against Kerala Blasters

New Delhi, January 6: Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis was disappointed with the result of the match against Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). According to him, the result did not reflect the effort put in by his young players.


ISL 2024-25: Punjab FC go down to nine-men Kerala Blasters

New Delhi, Jan 5: Punjab FC went down by a solitary goal to nine men Kerala Blasters FC in a tightly fought contest of the Indian Super League encounter played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.


Nine men Kerala Blasters FC dig deep to return to winning ways over shorthanded Punjab FC

New Delhi, January 5: Kerala Blasters FC defeated Punjab FC by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Sunday. A spot-kick from Noah Sadaoui was enough for Kerala Blasters FC to secure a win, especially after going down to nine men in the final quarter. With their 0-1 win today, Kerala Blasters FC became just the third side to win an Indian Super League game after receiving two or more red cards after Mumbai City FC (4 vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant on 20 December 2023) and Chennaiyin FC (2 vs Kerala Blasters FC on 16 December 2014 with both these bookings coming in AET).


Indian Super League: Struggling Punjab FC to lock horns with Kerala Blasters

New Delhi, January 5: Punjab FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on January 5, Sunday, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.


Kerala: Two Sabarimala devotees die in car accident in Kollam, three seriously injured

Kollam, January 5: Two people have died in a road accident after a car carrying Sabarimala devotees collided near Kerala's Chadayamangalam in Kollam district with a bus full of tourists, officials said.


Kerala: Massive blaze breaks out at Kochi scrap godown

Kochi, January 5: A massive fire broke out at a scrap godown in Kochi, Kerala Police said on Sunday morning.


Wayanad landslide survivors shine at school youth festival: Dance of Resilience inspires thousands

Thiruvananthapuram, January 4: From the misty hills of Wayanad, scarred by nature's fury, to Asia's grandest school cultural celebration, seven young hearts carried a story--a story of pain, hope, and rebirth. The students of Vellarmala GVHSS at Chooralmala unveiled their tale at the inauguration of the 63rd Kerala School Youth Festival, their movements weaving together the threads of survival and resilience.


'Temple' shirt row continues in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4: Days after the Sivagiri Mutt head Swami Satchidananda proposed doing away with the practice of men removing shirts while entering temples in Kerala, the issue continued to rage on Saturday with differing views and opinions surfacing on the issue.


ISL 2024-25: Depleted Punjab FC aim for league double over Kerala Blasters

New Delhi, Jan 4: Punjab FC will aim to complete a league double over Kerala Blasters FC as the Shers will welcome the Tuskers in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture which will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday. Punjab FC started the season with an emphatic 2-1 victory away at Kochi and will look to emulate that performance to climb up into the playoff positions in the table. Punjab currently occupy the eighth position in the table with 18 points while the Blasters are two places below with 14 points.


Seriously injured Cong legislator Uma Thomas taken off ventilator

Kochi, Jan 4: Six days after she fell 15 feet down at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, Congress; first-time Kerala legislator Uma Thomas on Saturday was taken off of a ventilator at a private hospital where she is being treated.


HMPV spread in China: Kerala Health Minister urges elders and sick to be cautious

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 4: While the Covid-like Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), currently spreading in China, is just a ‘winter occurrence,’ is less severe, and is spreading on a smaller scale, Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday stressed that as a matter of caution, it would be better if the elderly, the sick, and pregnant women remain cautious and advocated use of masks.


India extends support to Kerala nurse facing death sentence in Yemen

New Delhi, January 3: The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse who has been sentenced to death in Yemen. "We are closely following the developments" said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal


Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar offers prayers at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar offered prayers at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the state capital on Thursday.


Rajendra Arlekar takes oath as Governor of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as Governor of Kerala on Thursday.


Kerala CM welcomes newly appointed governor Rajendra Arlekar in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Kerala CM welcomes newly appointed governor Rajendra Arlekar in Thiruvananthapuram


Articles tagged with: kerala