This Kerala social worker visits homes of donors to harvest hair for wigs for cancer survivors
Social worker PA Zeenath harvests hair from donors, even visiting homes to collect hair which is used to make wigs for cancer survivors
Good response to films on Day 1 of IDSFFK
Over the course of the six-day festival, 331 films from 52 countries will be screened across 29 categories
Kannur districts first Kudumbashree Gender Brigade launched in Azhikode
Two firms fined for selling spurious cosmetic products
Police protection only for genuine issues: HC
Create awareness of non-communicable diseases in children: rights panel chief
Lifestyle diseases and genetic disorders are posing a huge challenge these days and children with such conditions need special support, says K.V. Manoj Kumar
No structural weakness in LIFE Mission project apartments, State government informs Kerala HC
UDF health conclave seeks to find an alternative health-care model for Kerala
Over 250 experts, including leading doctors from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Bahrain, and Dubai, join deliberations. Conclaves outcome will be compiled into a document by January, which could serve as a roadmap for Keralas health-care system
Transport Minister releases mobile apps
LDF to begin hunger strike from Saturday as NHAI fails to begin road repairs
Local body leaders of LDF in Melur, Kadukutty and Koratty panchayats say NHAI has failed to keep its promise to start work in pothole-filled corridor of NH 544 at Muringoor, the worst-hit stretch. They say they will launch an agitation if the authorities do not start work on Friday night
Staff union urges Governor to intervene in KTUs financial deadlock
The Confederation of University Employees Organisations submits memorandum seeking disbursal of salaries and pensions for employees and retirees of the university. Chancellor asked to direct V-C to authorise financial expenditures, including salaries and pensions, until the Budget is formally passed
Committee to submit report in a week on ASHAs demands, government tells Kerala HC
'Kerala Congress MLA Messaged Me On Telegram, Asked For Sex': Trans Woman
Kerala transgender activist Avanthika Vishnu - who said Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil sexually harassed her - told NDTV she was initially hesitant about coming forward with the allegations because of his political standing.
Lesson forms part of a multidisciplinary elective Kerala Studies-Arts and Culture, offered in the third semester of the UG English course
KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provisions of the proposed law, the PM said, We decided to bring in a law that provides for dismissing a corrupt chief minister, or even the prime minister, if he or she spends 30 days in jail. But when we brought in a stringent law, the TMC, the Congress started protesting. They are angry because they are scared of facing punishment for their own sins. In an apparent dig at former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Modi said, It is a shame that even a chief minister, after going to jail, has been running government from there. Targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Bengal, the PM said, Two TMC ministers, even after going to jail on corruption charges, were not willing to give up their posts. He was referring to former state education minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested in connection with the teachers recruitment scam, and Jyoti Priya Mallick, arrested in the ration distribution scam. Those who are arrested on corruption charges, how can they be part of the government and remain in their posts? Modi will not allow this, the PM thundered. Defending his governments move, Modi said the new Bill was necessary to plug glaring loopholes in the system. Look at the situation, nowadays some people have stooped so low that they are trying to run the government from jail, Modi added. Highlighting his governments records, the Prime Minister said, For the past 11 years, the country has been waging a determined battle against corruption. In this regard, we have taken a significant step forward by introducing an anti-corruption Bill in the Lok Sabha. Under existing laws, if a government employee is caught and incarcerated without securing bail within 50 hours, they are automatically suspended from their position. However, no such provisions exist for a chief minister, a prime minister, or a minister. This loophole has allowed some leaders to stoop so low that they attempt to govern from behind bars. Of the 30 chief ministers in the country, 12 of them, or 40 percent, declared criminal cases against themselves, according to a new report by poll rights body ADR. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has declared 89 cases against him, the highest, followed by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, who declared 47. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu declared 19, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declared 13, and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren declared five cases. Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Sukhvinder Singh declared four cases each, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared two, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared one case. According to the report by the Association for Democratic Reforms, 10, or 33 per cent, of the chief ministers have declared serious criminal cases, including cases related to attempt to murder, kidnapping, bribery, and criminal intimidation against them. The ADR said it analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all 30 sitting chief ministers in state Assemblies and Union Territories. This data is from affidavits they filed prior to contesting their last elections.
IAS Association condemns 'personal attacks' on CEC family amid 'vote chori' allegations
NEW DELHI: The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers Association has objected to the online trolling of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's family members amid 'vote chori' campaign launched by Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders . The association said it strongly deprecates such personal attacks unconnected with the discharge of official duties. In an X post, the officers' forum said, The IAS Association notes with concern that unwarranted criticism has been directed against the family members of the Chief Election Commissioner, who also happen to be well-reputed civil servants. Further condemning the personal attacks, it said, The IAS Association strongly deprecates such personal attacks unconnected with the discharge of official duties. We stand for dignity and integrity in public service. The family members of the CEC Kumar, particularly his daughters, have faced trolling by a section of social media users. Kumar is a retired IAS officer from the Kerala cadre of the 1988 batch and had superannuated from the service in 2024. After two months of his retirement, he was appointed as an election commissioner. He became the CEC after his predecessor Rajiv Kumar demitted the officer after completing his tenure in the poll panel. Partnership between EC-BJP; we'll not allow even one vote to be stolen in Bihar: Rahul Gandhi Alleging gross irregularities in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls and a constituency in Karnataka during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Gandhi has claimed the poll panel is engaged in vote chori to benefit the ruling BJP, which the Commission and the CEC have denied. In a press conference on Sunday, Kumar also said Gandhi should either submit an affidavit stating that his allegations are true or apologise. An affidavit will have to be given or an apology will have to be made to the country. There is no third option. If the affidavit is not received within seven days, it means that all these allegations are baseless, Kumar had said. More than 1 crore officials, over 10 lakh booth-level agents and over 20 lakh polling agents work for a Lok Sabha election. Can anyone steal votes in front of so many people and with such a transparent process? Some allegations of double voting were made, but when we asked for proof, we got nothing. Such allegations can scare neither the Election Commission nor any voter, he had asserted.
CM to lay foundation stone for logistics park in Kalamassery
The project was showcased at the State governments Invest Kerala Global Summit in February
Kozhikode becomes first Kerala district to achieve full disability ID registration
Are Keralas seaplane ambitions set for takeoff?
For a state blessed with an extensive shoreline and a plethora of water bodies such as lakes, rivers and backwaters, operating seaplane services would be beneficial in boosting Keralas tourism prospects and aiding in its mission to become an aviation hub in the country. Though various proposals were mooted over the years, nothing concrete materialised until very recently. In 2024, a seaplane conducted a trial flight from the Kochi backwaters to Mattupetty dam near Munnar under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka aam Naagrik) scheme. Now, in yet another significant development, it has come to light that the state will be getting its first-ever seaplane service from Kochi to Lakshadweep. Ahead of the Kerala Aviation Summit this weekend, TNIE takes a look at the seaplane tourism possibilities in spots such as Kochi and Kovalam. A top official with the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) says, The project will be managed by the Union government. We hear that it is likely to be implemented before the end of the year. Under the project, a 22-seater plane will be operated by Spice Shuttle, a subsidiary of SpiceJet, from Kochi to Lakshadweep. As per sources, the service is designed for the general public and tourists. A trip from Kochi to Lakshadweep is expected to cost `12,000. Tickets at a subsidised rate of `2,000 to `4,000 would be provided under the UDAN scheme, says the official. It is understood that SpiceJet has been given approval by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to operate in this sector. A similar model of the proposed Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane, manufactured by De Havilland Canada, had been used to conduct the trial flight from Kochi to Mattupetty on November 11, 2024. According to a top tourism official, the much hyped seaplane project, which got wings after more than 10 years since it was first proposed way back in 2013 by the then Oommen Chandy government, is still on. It has not been shelved. The state government has received more than seven proposals from various interested parties to conduct the service. However, we have been told to draw up an operational policy framework by the DGCA to get the green signal to start the tendering processes, says the official. Several more routes have been proposed, such as Kochi-Wayanad and Kochi-Idukki. The other places that are being considered for the future expansion of the project are Kovalam, Ashtamudi Lake, Kumarakom, Idukki Dam, Punnamada, Malampuzha Dam, Banasura Sagar Dam, and Bekal. Though Kovalam is in the list, how the project would be planned remains to be seen, says Ajai Kumar K S, a tour leader and travel writer under the tourism Ministry. Kovalams inclusion is no surprise, but landing a seaplane here could be an issue as waterbodies like Veli or Akkulam lakes are not wide enough. That said, Neyyar dam is a possibility, he says. In 2022, KSEB had mooted an ambitious project that would have seen it operating seaplane and/or helicopter services between its dams and reservoirs. But nothing materialised. The seaplane project has its share of opposition too, as environmentalists have raised concerns that it could cause significant ecological disruption in environmentally sensitive areas.
Kerala judiciary jolted by allegations of sexual misbehaviour by Family Court judge
This marks the second time in the last six months that allegations of sexual misconduct have been raised against judicial officers in the State.
Plantation workers pay homage to Vazhoor Soman
From oho to boho: Exploring Onam fashion
With Onam round the corner, the seasons shopping whirlwind has already begun. Whether its for college events, office festivities, family gatherings, or that perfect Instagram post, this years fashion spread appears to offer more choices than ever. This year, fashion is a beautiful mix of nostalgia and reinvention, offering something for every mood and generation. There is a real boom in the Onam market this year, says designer Treesa Josh. It feels like a creative race, in the best way, with every label putting its own stamp on tradition. For her latest line, Treesa collaborated with the weavers of Chendamangalam, blending their handlooms with malai mul chanderi, a softer, fluid fabric now popular in Kerala. People do want to experiment, but when it comes to Onam, many still want that classic off-white and gold. So we kept the traditional kasavu sari with handwork but also added modern, comfortable wrap-style kurtas. Actor and designer Poornima Indrajith, founder of Pranaah, echoes the Onam boom observation. This year is unlike anything we have seen before, she says. It feels like Onam arrived early. By June, people were already asking about our Onam collection, and by July, brands across Kerala had started launching theirs. There seems to be a whole new approach to Onam fashion. Pranaahs new collection, Onam Carnival, is a nostalgic celebration, telling the story of a village filled with paddy fields, balloon sellers, toffee jars, toy buses, carousels, and the beat of the thavil elements that recall the 80s Onam market. Our 2024 Balyam collection was a hit, and this line continues that idea. People love those small, familiar details that take them back to childhood. The response has been great, Poornima adds. She believes Keralas fashion scene is in an exciting phase. Designer wear is no longer exclusive. People now have access to beautiful pieces at various price points, she says. The real joy lies in keeping the essence and authenticity alive, while still letting tradition evolve. Pranaah Onam collection My Designation Gen Z label, My Designation, returns this Onam with some standout pieces. The line features shirts with mural-inspired designs, a Vadamvali embroidered shirt and sari that can be worn as a pair, a pure white shirt with subtle golden shimmer incorporating elements like chenda, nettipattam, and pookkalam, as well as the Clash of Titans print that brings Kathakali and Theyyam into a dramatic face-off. The brand also offers mural T-shirts for kids. For a minimal yet classy look, the Vadamvali shirt is perfect. For louder, festive vibes, the mural shirts stand out. For vibrant events, the Clash of Titans print is the top pick. We have designed something for every occasion, says the team. People now seek premium, unique pieces that tell a story expressive fashion that helps them stand out. Talking of stories, designer Revathy Jayan Babu has introduced a collection inspired by abharanam (traditional ornaments). Her designs incorporate jewellery-inspired motifs into sari prints, enhanced with intricate handwork. Featuring large prints and darker blouses and shirts, the collection channels a celebratory vibe. People are now asking for combos, she says. Saris paired with matching shirts for men and kids are trending. Menswear, too, has evolved. Instead of just plain mundu, men are now demanding stylish variations. Salt Studio, known for contemporary fashion, aims to add a playful twist to traditional Onam wear, moving away from the usual big floral prints. While brainstorming, we thought of a Bohemian-inspired Onam, says Diya John, the labels founder. We added elements like shells, tassels, and hanging threads, but I didnt want the typical ethnic blouse with that. So we contemporised it with crop tops and long jackets with statement sleeves. Even in the weave, we experimented with bold colours using the thick-weft technique, in collaboration with Chendamangalam weavers. They also upcycled materials to create matching jewellery, hair accessories, and belts for a free-spirited, Boho-inspired Onam look. Kerala is becoming a mature fashion market. With online exposure and travel, people now understand fashion and recognise quality. Traditionally, we preferred minimal designs and jewellery, but now maximalism is trending bold prints, layered jewellery, and statement pieces, says Diya. Salt Studio Southloom Southloom is making a statement with the pink lotus this Onam, incorporating the motif through prints, embroidery, and weaving on kasavu saris. Their budget-friendly collection features mul cotton saris with Kerala-style borders in kasavu in a range of colours. In menswear, the focus is on Kathakali and Theyyam-inspired motifs on colourful printed shirts paired with mundu. Younger generations seek to balance style and comfort, so we focused on that, says Southloom founder Raj Baiju. The preference for bright colours has also grown. Earlier, a man in pink would be mocked, but thats not the case anymore. Rouka, meanwhile, presents When the branches meet the roots a celebration of nostalgia and modernity. The collection draws on imagery of birds, trees, fruits, and flowers, rendered in a contemporary style. We are like branches, always reaching for something new, but its the roots that hold us, says Sreejith Jeevan, the labels founder. So we worked with traditional handloom and kasavu, using a palette of white, ivory, black, and green to express motifs deeply rooted in our culture. He adds that people now seek pieces that are classy, contemporary, and modern, yet timeless outfits they can reuse and restyle in different ways. Well, as we wrap up, one thing is clear: while handloom remains the anchor of Onam fashion, theres a strong undercurrent of experimentation. Verve and versatility are the key words. Rouka
This Onam, Kudumbashree will deliver sadya all over Kerala
It has put in place call centres to take pre-bookings in all districts and blocks. Customers can choose the dishes and the price ranges from 150 to 300 depending on the number of dishes
Kodikunnil urges PM to announce special package for Kuttanad
He says Kuttanad, recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System, sustains a remarkable integration of paddy cultivation, fisheries, duck rearing, and eco-tourism, making it an area of immense economic, ecological, and cultural importance
Protests erupt over shifting of proposed animal hospice project to Peruvannamuzhi
Adimaly school gets special award for best NSS unit and programme officer
IDSFFK 2025: Ritwik Ghataks short films to be screened
KSU sweeps union elections at CMS College after 28 years
BJP will get 25% vote share in Kerala local body elections, claims Amit Shah
Union Home Minister says party has a robust base in the State and it will come up with a good performance in the Assembly elections next year
71 boats to vie for glory in NTBR
The boats, including 21 chundan vallams, will participate in nine categories in the 71st edition of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on August 30.
IDSFFK 2025: Bedabrata Pains Deja Vu looks at farm protests from a fresh angle
The film looks at the impact of agricultural reforms in India following the historic protest of Indian farmers in 2020-21 and the impact of similar market reforms in the U.S. in the 1980s.
From a peak of around 5,000 weavers and people in allied services in North Paravur taluk until the 1980s, that number has progressively declined to around 500 now
GST reforms will have serious impact on State finances: K.N. Balagopal
Kerala Finance Minister says he anticipates a dip of 8,000 crore to 9,000 crore in Keralas GST revenues. The revenue loss will be felt most in the automobile and insurance sectors, he says
Delhi most credit-healthy city, followed by Pune, Kerala, and Chandigarh: Study
National capital emerged as the most credit-healthy city in India, with the highest proportion of credit-healthy consumers (46 per cent) and the highest average credit score (746) among 710 cities.
DY Patil Stadiums Track Record As Womens Sports Venue A Big Reason Behind Getting ODI WC Games
The Greenfield International Stadium: Once it became clear that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru would not host the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup games due to a lack of timely clearances from the Karnataka government following the June 4 stampede, several alternative venues were under consideration for the eight-team tournament. The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram initially emerged as the frontrunner to host Bengalurus share of ODI World Cup fixtures. Sources had also told IANS on August 12 that the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) assured the BCCI of preparing the venue on time and making all arrangements for the smooth conduct of the games. However, on Friday, the ICC confirmed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai as the fifth venue for the ODI World Cup. According to the revised schedule, the DY Patil Stadium, located about 50 km east of Mumbai, will host three league matches from October 20, including Indias games against New Zealand and Mumbai. It is also lined up to stage the semifinal and final on October 30 and November 2, respectively. Sources familiar with the venue change process told IANS on Friday that DY Patil Stadium featured in the alternative venues list in the initial draft itself, adding that two key factors tipped the scales in its favour: its reputation as a womens sports-friendly venue, and being located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Navi Mumbai has always attracted a great crowd for women's cricket games -- whether it was WPL 2023 or India womens international matches, especially in the series against Australia. It was also a good hosting venue for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and AFC Women's Asian Cup, the sources said. Whenever DY Patil has hosted womens cricket games, it has always got a great response from spectators, and that in turn added more heft to its good reputation of being a womens sports-friendly venue in India. Navi Mumbai has always attracted a great crowd for women's cricket games -- whether it was WPL 2023 or India womens international matches, especially in the series against Australia. It was also a good hosting venue for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and AFC Women's Asian Cup, the sources said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score With Navi Mumbai joining ACA Stadium in Guwahati, ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Holkar Stadium in Indore, and the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the focus now shifts to the cricketing action in the tournament set to run from September 30 to November 2. Article Source: IANS
The Former Union Cabinet Secretary makes special address at a discussion organised by GIFT
Amit Shah accuses opposition's VP candidate Justice Reddy of 'aiding' Naxalism
KOCHI: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Friday accused the Congress-led alliance's Vice-President candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy of supporting Naxalism, saying if he had not delivered the Salwa Judum judgement, extremist Left movement in the country would have ended before 2020. He was speaking after inaugurating the Manorama News conclave organised by Malayala Manorama group here on Friday. Shah said that, with the Congresss choice of candidate for the Vice-President post, the partys chances of winning in Kerala have further diminished. Sudershan Reddy is the person who helped Naxalism. He gave Salwa Judum judgment. If the Salwa Judum judgement had not been given, the Naxal terrorism would have ended by 2020. He is the person who was inspired by the ideology that gave Salwa Judam judgment, Shah said, referring to 2011 SC judgement on Salwa Judum, during a question answer session as part of the conclave. In December 2011, Justice Reddy of the Supreme Court ruled that using tribal youths as Special Police Officers--whether called 'Koya Commandos', Salwa Judum, or by any other name--in the fight against Maoist insurgents was illegal and unconstitutional. He also ordered that they be immediately disarmed. Shah said Kerala has faced the brunt of Naxalism. People of Kerala will certainly see that the Congress party, under the pressure of Left parties, is fielding a candidate who supported Naxalism and used a pious forum like the Supreme Court, the Home Minister said. INDIA bloc VP candidate: Jurist behind many landmark rulings and ex-chairman of Telangana caste census committee The ruling NDA has picked Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan, a seasoned BJP leader from Tamil Nadu with an RSS background, as its vice-presidential candidate . Shah responded to a question regarding the three recently introduced bills in Parliament, which the BJP describes as anti-graft legislation. There is nothing further to address on this matter. I have asked the people of the country in Parliament: do they want the Prime Minister to run the government from jail? What kind of debate is this? It is a question of morality. Now they are asking why it was not included in the Constitution earlier. When the Constitution was drafted, it was not anticipated that people who had been to jail would continue to hold elected office, he said. The Home Minister referred to the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal on graft charges while he was Chief Minister of Delhi, and to his refusal to resign after being jailed. Now, there was an incident where a Chief Minister ran the government from jail. So, should the Constitution be amended or not? There was also a BJP government in power, but we never faced such a situation, Shah said, indicating that if Kejriwal had resigned following his arrest, this new bill would not have been introduced. He also took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, claiming that the Congress leader had torn up an ordinance introduced by the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government in 2013, which sought to provide relief to MPs and MLAs who had been disqualified or convicted of a crime. At the time, the ordinance was brought in to help Lalu Prasad by Manmohan Singh. Rahul Gandhi, in the name of morality, tore up a cabinet-cleared copy of the ordinance in public. The same Rahul Gandhi is now seen embracing Lalu ji at Gandhi Maidan, Shah said. Regarding the 'vote theft' allegation, the Home Minister maintained that after Rahul joined the Congress leadership, he saw constitutional matters with doubt. On the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a major overhaul of the electoral roll conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections, Shah accused the Congress of creating unnecessary controversy over the exercise. He claimed that the Congress had the opportunity to raise objections at the constituency, district, and state levels, but had not submitted any complaint on SIR so far. Regarding the implementation of SIR in other states, he said that it was for the Election Commission to decide. The EC has decided to conduct SIR across the country. In Bihar's voters' list, there were 22 lakh people who had died. There is a possibility that bogus votes would be cast. So, should their names be removed or not? It is a matter of common sense, he said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress-led India bloc's Vice President candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy, accusing him of supporting Naxalism through his Salwa Judum judgment. Shah claimed that this judgment delayed the end of Naxal terrorism and diminished Congress's chances in Kerala.
US tariff impacts: India looking for a win-win situation, says Rajesh Agrawal
Excess rains, unusual climate to hurt plantation crop prospects in Kerala
Cardamom, tea, pepper and rubber plantations to be hit the most
Madhav Suresh was taken into custody following the incident in Thiruvananthapuram that involved a Congress leader. Police said the confrontation began when the vehicles driven by the actor and KPCC member Vinod Krishna blocked each other while the latter attempted a U-turn
The Congress MP calls for investigation into political backdrop of scandalous allegations that led to Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathils resignation as Youth Congress Kerala State president
SC to hear plea against unverified public statements in Kerala nurse case
The Supreme Court will hear a plea to restrict unverified statements about Nimisha Priya's case. Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, faces a death sentence in Yemen. The petitioner, K A Paul, seeks a media gag order. He claims false statements are disrupting negotiations. The court has tagged this plea with a similar pending petition.
Kerala government to disburse two months' welfare pension from Aug 23
Kerala's Finance Minister K N Balagopal announced an Onam gift. Social security and welfare fund pensioners will get two instalments in August. The state has allocated Rs 1,679 crore for this initiative. Around 62 lakh people will receive Rs 3,200 each. Pension distribution starts August 23. Beneficiaries will receive payments directly to their bank accounts or via cooperative banks.
A photo exhibition held in Kochi highlighted birds commonly found in Kerala
Organised by the Induchoodan Foundation, the exhibition also included a photograph taken by actor Mammootty
Protest erupts after NHAI project director, who had earlier promised to attend the meeting, failed to show up
Tribal man rescued after 6 days in captivity at Muthalamada resort in Kerala
Vellayan, 54, was found locked up in the resort building on Thursday night. Police said the resort owner had confined him to the room
No Right To Rest Until India Reaches The Pinnacle, Says Amit Shah
Kochi, Aug 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership Indias economy has moved up sharply, and called upon the people of the country to put in their utmost effort to take it to the top in every field in the world. He, however, expressed regret that Kerala remains where it was 11 years ago, and blamed the stagnation caused by Communist ideology as holding back the southern state. Speaking after inaugurating [] The post No Right To Rest Until India Reaches The Pinnacle, Says Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Akasa Air to start Mumbai-Kozhikode flights from Oct 1
Akasa Air is set to enhance connectivity between Mumbai and Kerala by introducing Kozhikode (Calicut) as its 30th destination. Starting October 1st, the airline will operate daily direct flights, establishing a crucial link between India's financial hub and the Malabar coast. This new route complements Akasa Air's existing services to Kochi, solidifying its presence in Kerala.
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee panel to probe allegations against Rahul Mamkootathil
KPCC disciplinary committee chairperson Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan says partys national leadership will announce the composition of the inquiry panel
Will add voters extensively to win elections, says Kerala BJP vice-president B. Gopalakrishnan
He says the party will bring people from even Jammu and Kashmir to emerge victorious in constituencies in which it has an advantage
Man dies after inhaling toxic gas while cleaning restaurant waste pit in Keralas Palakkad
Sucheendran was called in by the restaurant owner to inspect a blocked drainage. As he climbed down into the waste pit using a ladder to examine the blockage, he reportedly began to feel discomfort
ASI found dead at Manjeswaram police quarters in Kerala
When Chai Met Toasts new track, Dreamland is an ode to Kerala
Dreamland is the first track from the album Small Town Big Love, Little Homes, and features Job Kurian
J.S.K Janaki V/s State of Kerala Now Streaming on Zee5 Telugu
J.S.K will be available in Telugu from August 22, making it accessible to the Telugu speaking audiences.
Fresh Trouble For Congress MLA As Trans Woman Says He Wanted To 'Rape' Her
Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who faces allegations of sexual harassment, found himself in fresh trouble after a trans woman activist accused him of sending her sexually regressive messages.
Isha Gramotsavam 2025 begins in Thiruvananthapuram on August 23
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The 17th edition of Isha Gramotsavam, one of the largest rural sports festivals, will kick off in six districts of the state from August 23. Over 700 players from across the state are expected to participate, forming more than 140 teams. Matches will be held in Kasaragod, Kannur, Thrissur, Palakkad, Ernakulam, and Thiruvananthapuram districts. The festival unfolds in three stages: cluster level, divisional level, and the grand finale. The cluster-level matches will take place on August 23-24 in Thrissurs Varandarappilly and Ernakulams Ambalamugal. Kasaragods Cheruvathur will host matches on August 28-29, followed by Pothencode in Thiruvananthapuram and Vellachal-Makreri in Kannur on August 30-31. Palakkads Ayiloor will host matches on September 1-2. Nationally, Isha Gramotsavam will span over 35,000 villages across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, and, Odisha. More than 50,000 rural participants, including over 5,000 women, are competing this year, forming over 6,000 teams. The grand finale will take place before the iconic Adiyogi at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore, on September 21. Competing teams stand a chance to win from a prize pool of Rs 67 lakh, with Rs 5 lakh each awarded to the winners in both mens and womens categories.
Kerala Lottery Result Today, August 22 Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-16 Bumper Winning Numbers
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 22-08-2025: Heres Guessing Numbers for Suvarna Keralam SK-16 for Friday, August 22. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.
Dont set out on excursions during night hours, Kerala government tells schools
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government on Thursday asked schools not to set out on excursions during night hours and said they should ensure proper parking space within their premises for all vehicles that ferry students to and from campus. General Education Minister V Sivankutty said orders restricting night excursions were issued earlier but some institutions were flouting it. He also said the practice of some private schools of excluding students who cannot afford the excursion, should be curbed. Sivankutty also decried the practice of unaided schools to allow only its own buses or vans to enter the school compound. Owing to such rules, a private van ferrying students to an unaided school fell into a ditch while reversing, injuring many students, he said Sivankutty said disciplinary action was initiated against the headmaster of Government Higher Secondary School, Kundamkuzhy, in Kasaragod, who assaulted a Class X student leading to rupture of his eardrum. The headmaster, M Ashoka, has been transferred to Government HSS, Kadambur, as part of commencing departmental action against him. Sivankutty said the Director of General Education will inquire and submit a report on the incident in which explosives were found near the gate of Vyasa Vidya Peethom Senior Secondary School in Palakkad.
Asia Cup: Sanju Samson drops major hint on where he will bat for India
Sanju Samson is set to embrace a new role in the Asia Cup 2025, with Shubman Gill's return potentially shifting Samson down the batting order. Likely to bat at number five or six, Samson demonstrated his adaptability by moving down the order in a recent Kerala Cricket League match.
Kerala will never succumb to pressure against K-FON, development projects: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday launched the Kerala Fibre Optic Network Ltds (K-FON) OTT services, while asserting that the state government would not succumb to pressure from vested interests trying to block the project or obstruct Keralas wider development initiatives. The government will never bend down to such pressure. K-FON will continue to grow and we will move ahead with our agenda of comprehensive development, he said. The CM noted that K-FON had already achieved one lakh connections in its first year and obtained an ISPA licence, enabling it to provide services across the country. The project has now set a target of 2.5 lakh connections by next year. He said K-FON has provided 1,16,445 connections across Kerala. Of these, 23,163 are in government offices, 3,079 are fibre-to-office links, 75,773 are commercial FTTH connections, and 14,194 are free connections for families facing financial hardship. The network has also leased out 7,000 km of dark fibre and signed agreements with 3,800 local network providers. To make its services affordable, KFON has introduced customer packages starting at Rs 444, the CM said. Pinarayi emphasised that K-FONs reach extends beyond cities into rural and remote areas. While private corporates focus on urban markets, K-FON is committed to digital equity. It is providing internet services in villages, tribal settlements, and even island communities where connectivity has long been a challenge, he said. The CM also highlighted the Connecting the Unconnected initiative, which uses corporate social responsibility funds to deliver free internet to families in tribal regions. Already, 103 families in Kottoor and 396 families in Attappadi have been provided with connections under the programme. He said the governments focus is not just on connectivity but on empowering marginalised communities through digital access. The event was attended by special secretary (electronics & IT) Seeram Sambasiva Rao, K-FON MD Santhosh Babu, Vattiyoorkavu MLA V K Prasanth, senior officials and local residents. The event began with a one-minute tribute to MLA Vazhoor Soman, who passed away earlier in the day.
ABC centre at Thiruvallam reopens four years after being closed down
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a gap of nearly four years, the Animal Birth Control (ABC) centre at Vandithadam, Thiruvallam, has resumed operations. The facility, which was shut down in 2021 following High Court intervention over pollution concerns and alleged animal rights violations, has a capacity to sterilise more than 100 dogs per month. The High Court had sealed the facility following reports on death of stray dogs brought for sterilisation at the ABC centre. The corporation only had one operational ABC centre at Pettah, which has been struggling to handle the rising number of stray dog cases in the capital. As per official estimates, there are around 8,700 stray dogs in the corporation area. An official of the city corporation said that around 42 per cent of the dogs in the capital are sterilised. Since 2013, the civic body has sterilised around 13,000 stray dogs. Now we will be able to sterilise more than 200 stray dogs per month. The ABC programme will be effective only if we are able to sterilise around 500 dogs per month. Unfortunately we have very limited infrastructure, said the official. The ABC centre at Pettah can accommodate around 60 to 70 dogs. The official said that around 70 per cent of the stray dogs are vaccinated in the capital. However, the dearth of dog catchers is turning out to be a major challenge for the civic body. Since the reopening of the ABC centre at Vandithadam, the civic body has been trying to recruit more dog catchers for intensifying the ABC programme. The civic body has only six dog catchers, which is inadequate to cover the entire corporation area. The current wage for a dog catcher is fixed at `710. They are hesitant because of low wages and the risk factor involved. Many people who attended the interview were unhappy with wages and not ready for the job. They get better pay for other daily wage works, said the official. Since the reopening of the ABC centre, the civic body has sterilised around 45 dogs. We will be able to complete around 80 sterilisation surgeries this month. Next month we are targeting 100 surgeries per month, the official added. The civic bodys plan to set up a first-of-its-kind exclusive ABC centre cum multi-speciality veterinary hospital in the state capital continues to remain on paper. The project announced back in 2021 is yet to take off. There were some legal issues and now the case has been settled. We have earmarked funds for the project but its yet to take off. There is stiff local protest against the operations of the ABC centre at Vandithadam and the new project is also being planned there, the official added.
New power of attorney rule to let Keralites abroad start homestays in state
KOCHI: Until now, an archaic rule had prevented women from starting a homestay business in their houses, which were owned by their husbands who either worked abroad or in other states. But, soon that will change. Bringing hope to many homemakers who can earn a livelihood from the comfort of their home, a meeting of high-level officials of the Local Self-government Department, under the chairmanship of the director of tourism, Shikha Surendran, has decided to permit a wife or a husband to run a homestay on the basis of the power of attorney signed by their respective spouses. Speaking to TNIE, M P Sivadathan, president of the Kerala Homestay and Tourism Society (K-HATS), said that in the past, if a person wanted to start a homestay, they couldnt do so simply because the person under whose name the house was registered worked abroad or in another state. It has been a long-standing demand of K-HATS that an opportunity should be provided to the wife or husband to start a homestay if they have the necessary power of attorney from their spouses, who own the house. So we had approached the Tourism Department with the request, he said. It is welcome that the meeting of the high-level officials decided upon our request and will be issuing a government order in this regard, he added. Another issue K-HATS had raised was the difficulty of getting a licence for a serviced villa from some LSGDs in the state. Currently, if an application is made through K-Smart, as per the rule licence should be given for serviced villas. But some panchayat and municipality secretaries are creating issues. They are holding back the licenses, making flimsy excuses. More than a hundred applicants are waiting to get licenses for serviced villas even after completing all the formalities, said Sivadathan. At the meeting, the local self-government officials agreed to issue a new GO in this regard. At the meeting, it was decided to immediately issue a special order directing the panchayats to issue certificates to those who have applied for a license to run serviced villas. It has also been decided to It has been decided to send the information regarding the homestays and serviced villas that have obtained the Tourism Departments c; classification to the LSGDs. During the meeting, the tourism director informed that no property without the Tourism Departments classification should conduct business in the name of homestay, he added.
Form panel to make interim traffic management plan for clogged NH stretch: Kerala High Court
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed that a committee be constituted to formulate an interim traffic management plan for the congested EdappallyMannuthy National Highway stretch near the Paliyekkara toll plaza. The Bench noted reports of a 12-hour block on the stretch and observed that a permanent solution must be found to address the issue. The court said: A monitoring committee should be in place to ensure that traffic is not affected. Perhaps because there is no toll at present, all commuters are opting to use this road. It also questioned why authorities could not restrict the movement of lorries during daytime, at least between 9 am and 6 pm, and suggested that heavy vehicles be diverted through alternative routes. The court directed the committee to hear the views of MPs, MLAs, and local authorities, even if they are not members of the body, before taking a final decision. It clarified that it would be within the committees discretion to decide whether daytime restrictions on lorries or diversions for heavy vehicles were necessary. The committee was asked to convene immediately and submit its suggestions by August 26. The court stated that it would consider extending the interim order suspending toll collection on the NH stretch. On August 6, the Bench had suspended toll collection at the plaza till September 6.
Brother of victim test positive for amoebic infection in Kerala
KOZHIKODE: Health authorities on Thursday confirmed a new case of amoebic meningoencephalitis (AME), commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba, in the younger brother of nine-year-old Anaya, who recently died of the disease. The seven-year-old boy, whose name has not been disclosed, tested positive and is now undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital, where his condition is stable. The new case brings the total number of patients currently under treatment for the disease at the hospital to four. Anaya and her brother, residents of Thamarassery, had reportedly bathed in a pond near their home, a likely source of infection. This is a grave situation, and we are mobilising all our resources to contain the spread, said Dr K K Rajaram, Kozhikode District Medical Officer. The disease appearing in a cluster indicates a potential common source of infection. We have initiated a comprehensive survey of water bodies in the affected areas, including the pond near the residence of Anaya at Thamarassery, to identify the specific source, he said. On Wednesday, an 11-year-old girl from Chenakkalangadi, Malappuram, was diagnosed with AME. She had bathed in a stream near her house and a pool near a turf field at Kayantha, Kozhikode. Water samples from both sites are being tested. Other patients currently receiving treatment include a three-month-old infant from Omassery in critical condition on a ventilator and a 49-year-old man from Annassery, whose health status remains unchanged.
Murajapam declaration made at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The customary announcement on the Murajapam-Lakshadeepam rituals at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple was made at a colourful function at the temple. Actor Mohanlal received the vilambara pathrika from members of the erstwhile Travancore royal family. He also lit the sacred lamp as part of the function. In his brief address, Mohanlal said he got a blessed responsibility, bestowed upon him by the Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy. My father was a government official who served in Sree Padmanabhas place. Im more than happy, this is a blessing of the Lord. As someone born and brought up in Thiruvananthapuram, Sree Padmanabhaswamy and the temple are a great feeling for me, he said. The actor also offered prayers at the temple. The function was attended by erstwhile Travancore royal family members Pooyam Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bai, Aswathy Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bai, thantris Govindan Namboodiripad, Pradeep Namboodiripad, Satheesan Namboodiripad, temple administrative committee members Aditya Varma, Velappan Nair, Karamana Jayan and executive officer B Mahesh.
Advocate files police complaint against Rahul Mamkoottathil
KOCHI: Amid ongoing allegations against MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil , a formal complaint was filed against him at the Ernakulam central police station on Thursday evening. The complaint was filed by advocate Shinto Sebastian, who called for criminal proceedings against Rahul in the wake of alleged abortion claims through the media. Moreover, he also filed a complaint with the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights alleging that Rahul coerced a woman into undergoing an abortion. The complaint stated that a recently surfaced phone conversation between Rahul and the woman suggests he subjected her to both mental and physical abuse. It claims that multiple serious offences have been committed, falling under several grave sections of the law. The complainant highlighted that forcing someone to undergo an abortion is a punishable offence under Indian law and urged the authorities to register a case and initiate legal proceedings against the culprit. It was also stated that, given Rahuls political influence, he is likely to destroy crucial digital evidence. In response, Kochi city police stated that the complaint lacks clarity and that they are examining the legal aspects before proceeding further. We received a written complaint on Thursday evening. However, it lacks clarity, particularly because the woman involved has not filed any formal complaint so far, said the SHO of Ernakulam Central police station.
CPM, BJP mount attack on Congress over Rahul Mamkootathil misconduct allegations
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as Rahul Mamkootathil stepped down as Youth Congress state president, the CPM and the BJP have mounted attacks on the Congress for protecting the young MLA. While demands have come from various corners for Rahuls resignation as Palakkad MLA, the Yuva Morcha took out a protest march to Cantonment House, the official residence of Opposition Leader V D Satheesan. The Congress leadership cannot evade responsibility with respect to the sexual harassment allegations against Rahul, said CPM state secretary M V Govindan. The CPM leader said the Congress should respond to the allegations. Notably, the CPM didnt demand Rahuls resignation from the post of MLA. Its for the Congress leadership to decide whether the person facing such grave allegations needs to quit just the post of Youth Congress chief, said Govindan. The CPM leader said the Congress should seriously look into the allegations. Referring to the remark by a young actor that she had brought the issue to the attention of Satheesan one-and-a-half years ago, Govindan said, It seems the Opposition Leader failed to take the right stance in the matter. In such a serious matter, the Congress leadership chose a cold approach, he said. Meanwhile, Yua Morcha took out a protest march to Cantonment House in the evening, demanding Rahuls resignation as MLA. The Congress leader who have been all preachy about political morality, should seek Rahuls resignation, demanded Yuva Morcha general secretary Gokul Gopinath. The activists also burnt the effigies of Satheesan and Rahul. Despite a series of harassment complaints, Rahul Mamkoottathil continuing as MLA amounts to an insult to democratic society, said LDF convener T P Ramakrishnan. The Congress leaders who failed to take action against the leader, even after the issue was brought to their attention, too are equally guilty in the issue, Ramakrishnan said. Padmaja demands MLAs resignation Hours after Rahul Mamkootathil resigned as the Youth Congress Kerala president on Thursday, BJP leader Padmaja Venugopal said in Kochi that Rahul should step down as the Palakkad MLA too. Padmaja, the daughter of former chief minister K Karunakaran, said Rahuls was facing the curse of her mother, whom he had allegedly insulted in the past. Had he attacked my father, I could have tolerated it. But he targeted my mother, a woman who never stepped into politics. What he is facing now is the result of the curse from a poor womans heart, said Padmaja, adding that an MLA should be a person people feel safe inviting into their homes. If thats not the case, how can such a person continue in office, she asked. Training her guns on the Congress, Padmaja said, Though they took action against Rahul, it was more about saving face than standing by justice. Though there are no official factions in the party like I or A, leaders continue to favour those who serve their personal interests. Theres no sincerity left. Padmaja said the actor who had accused a young leader of inappropriate behaviour came out publicly only after filing a complaint with the party authorities. She alleged similar negligence in her case. The leadership claimed they never received any complaints. However, I had submitted a letter clearly naming those who conspired to defeat me, she said, referring to her losses in previous elections.
Kerala is now Indias first digitally literate state: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that after achieving full literacy, Kerala has once again set a model by becoming the first state in India to achieve complete digital literacy . Declaring Kerala as the first fully digitally literate state in the country at a function held in Thiruvananthapuram, the chief minister said that as part of the second phase of the Digi Kerala project, every essential documents of citizens will be digitised and linked to DigiLocker. With this, Kerala is set to become the first state in the country to universally implement such a system, said the chief minister, addressing the gathering after the official declaration. To ensure continuity of digital literacy, the second phase of the Digi Kerala will also include training to identify and prevent cybercrimes and misuse of social media, he said. At present, around 9,000 government services have been made available online. In addition, services are being provided through K-SMART. Citizens can now obtain documents such as birth and income certificates, and even file police complaints, without having to visit offices. NRIs too can access services without having to travel home. This is the real Kerala Story, he added. On the occasion, the chief minister interacted via video call with 105-year-old Abdulla Moulavi from Ernakulam, who recently became digitally literate. Pinarayi also presented mementoes to the department officials who worked behind the project.
Fresh legal tussle looms over picking full-time VCs in KTU, Digital varsity
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The appointment of permanent vice-chancellors in APJ Kalam Technological University and Digital University, Kerala, is likely to be further caught up in legal wrangles. Governor Rajendra Arlekar is set to file a modification petition in the Supreme Court against its order constituting a VC search panel without a nominee of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Through the petition, the Raj Bhavan will seek an amendment to the order that constituted a search committee with former SC judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia as the chairperson. The governor will primarily object to a reference in the order that says the composition of the search committee has been done with the consent of the parties (Governor and state government). The composition of the panel that the Supreme Court initially suggested had two nominees of the Chancellor (Governor), two of the state government and a UGC nominee to which we agreed. However, in the order, the UGC nominee was omitted without our consent, said a top source in the Raj Bhavan. The governors counsel will also point out at least half a dozen earlier SC judgments that upheld the supremacy of UGC regulations over laws governing individual universities. The UGC regulations lay down that its nominee would be an integral constituent of the VC search committee, said the source. The UGC may also join in the case. The governors counsel will also point out the 2023 SC judgment in the Kannur University VC reappointment case that criticised unwarranted intervention of the state government in the process. The judgment had also underscored that no other person, even the Pro-Chancellor, can interfere with the functioning of the statutory authority (Governor). However, in its recent order, the SC had ruled that the CM shall be entitled to recommend the shortlisted names in order of preference for appointment as VCs. The Raj Bhavan will flag this as an instance of interference in the functioning of the statutory authority. The Chancellors role will be reduced to just following the order of preference of VC probables set by the CM, said a source close to the governors counsel. West Bengal model The Raj Bhavan will also point out the lack of consensus on VC selection in universities in West Bengal despite the SC-appointed search committee, chaired by the former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit, proposing a list of probables. This was owing to the divergent preferences of the Chief Minister and the Chancellor in the state. A section of academicians from West Bengal has questioned the presence of certain members in the selection panel for the appointment of VCs in 15 universities in the state. Besides, the Supreme Court has now said the panel itself can choose the VCs owing to lack of consensus between CM and Chancellor, pointed out a Raj Bhavan source. Chancellors arguments UGC nominee excluded in search panel without Chancellors consent UGC norms that stipulate its nominee in search panel upheld by SC earlier New role for CM an interference in the functioning of statutory authority Similar model in West Bengal failed to reach consensus on VC selection
CPI(M) puts the onus on the Congress to decide whether Mamkootathil should resign as MLA
Party State Secretary M.V. Govindan says Mamkootathils resignation as Youth Congress State president seems too little. The act of tokenism does not rest the serious charges against Mamkootathil, he says
Cochin Shipyard to build hybrid-electric vessels for UK company
KOCHI: The Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) conducted the keel-laying ceremony for a state-of-the-art hybrid service operation vessel (SOV) for North Star Shipping (Aberdeen) Ltd, UK. The ceremony was officiated by North Star Shipping chief technology officer James Bradford, who laid the keel in the presence of North Star Shipping special projects division head Michael Reid, director, finance, Jose V J, executive director Harikrishnan S and CSL officials. North Star Shipping is a pioneer in the offshore renewable vessels segment, committed to developing sustainable energy solutions in response to the global movement towards an environmentally friendly future. The 68m hybrid-electric SOV is designed in collaboration with VARD AS, Norway. The VARD 4 07 SOV is first of two SOVs being constructed by CSL for North Star. Built under the classification of DNV, the vessels are equipped with a hybrid electric system powered by lithium-ion batteries, fitted with electric cycloidal propulsion for enhanced manoeuvrability and modern walk to work gangway arrangement enabling safe and efficient personnel transfers in offshore environments. Once commissioned, the vessel is set to transform service, maintenance, and operational tasks in the offshore wind sector. It will serve as a multifunctional platform, combining accommodation, logistics, and maintenance capabilities. Key features Battery hybrid power management system DP2 class dynamic positioning system Capacity for 54 personnel, including specialised technicians and crew, with high standards of comfort on-board Dedicated facilities for wind turbine maintenance, ensuring efficient and safe operations Integrated warehouse and logistics centre, streamlining the supply chain and reducing downtime Advanced walk-to-work systems, enabling safe and reliable personnel transfers to offshore installations
Campus placements still a distant dream for law students in Kerala
KOCHI: In the current scenario regarding higher education institutions, the primary factor that prompts students to pursue a course is the job prospects it offers. Placements have been a significant aspect of technical education. Now, even ITI institutions and arts and science colleges are making a concerted effort to secure placements for their students. In contrast, law colleges, especially Government Law Colleges, still have a considerable distance to cover. Speaking to TNIE, Safi Mohan, assistant professor in law at the Government Law College (GLC), Thiruvananthapuram, says, Things are picking up. Though more needs to be done. In the past two years, four of our students got placements. This year, three students got placements in Infosys. It should be noted that of the 1,000 students called for the job interview, three of our students made it. We are providing them with training to skill them to take up the jobs. According to him, as the first step towards achieving placements in multi-national companies and also big firms, the college has been securing internships for its students with IT companies. Last April and May, 75 students did internships in different institutions through the placement cell. Next year, in April and May, we plan to send 150 students to Tier 1 , 2, and 3 law firms in the country. Fifty students will be placed with corporate firms for internships. Almost 25 students are now doing a hybrid internship in different institutions. It should be noted that all internships in law firms and corporate firms are paid internships. Vidyuth K S, principal of Government Law College, Kozhikode, also highlighted the efforts being made by the college to gain visibility. According to him, in the past three years, the college was able to place 28 students in various firms that include Tri Legal, Conga Software Pvt Limited, Lakshmi Kumaran Sidharthan Attorney, and a Canadian company, Mathew and Gupta. We were the first in the history of the Government Law Colleges to organise a management fest. We did that in association with the Calicut Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We will be signing an MoU with them for the conduct of a series of activities. We have begun a training programme in association with the CCCI with an eye on the corporate sector, he added. He claimed that GLC, Kozhikode, has been having an active placement programme for the past five years. Though the numbers were fewer, the placement cell was active. We aim to increase the visibility of our college to attract the attention of the corporate sector, said the principal. However, even as these two GLCs are coming up with activities to increase their placement numbers, the same cant be said about their sister institutions GLC Ernakulam and GLC Thrissur. The activities of the placement cells in these colleges seem to have been confined to training their students for job interviews. Even as GLC Thrissur claims to be active in conducting training classes for its final-year students to prepare them for jobs, GLC Ernakulam is just waking up. According to Sonia K Das, principal, GLC Thrissur, the college had 14 of its students placed with a Hyderabad-based law firm in 2024. Explaining the difficulties in holding a campus recruitment drive in the law college, she said, Firms dont come to the law colleges to recruit employees. The reason behind this is that the majority of the students prefer to join the judicial services. Even in the case of the 14 students who had been placed with the Hyderabad law firm, many resigned to pursue judicial services. The firms dont want to take the risk. Then there are some who want to go for LLM. According to Advocate Mohammed Sha, chairman of the enrolment committee, Bar Council of Kerala, the main reason is the lack of quality. Why should MNCs or corporates come and recruit when the talent pool is mediocre? They prefer students passing out from National Law Universities (NLUs). I recruited five juniors from among those who did their LLB from NLUs. The other five juniors are rank holders from state law colleges, he said. He said that to be visible before the MNCs and the corporates, the law colleges need to either revise their curriculum or come up with activities that will see the skill and talent of their students honed.
Sexually Frustrated, Wanted To Rape Me: Trans Woman's Charges Against Congress MLA In Kerala
The trans woman's allegations came against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil shortly after Malayalam actor Rini Ann George accused him of sending her offensive messages.
How Keralas youngsters are stepping up as palliative caregivers
Across the State,students are training to offer support and comfort to the aged and terminally ill, fostering a culture of care
Assault on student: Kasaragod school HM transferred
Siddaramaiah justifies sanctioning 10 crore for Priyanka Gandhis Wayanad constituency
Calicut varsity Senate to meet on August 23 to pick nominee for V-C panel
The committees other members are chosen by the Chancellor and the University Grants Commission
Kerala HC tells agencies to complete repairs of city roadsby Aug. 26
KSU district secretary castigates MSF in Kannur
Senior journalists form new federation
Women who accompanied Kerala nuns in Chhattisgarh allege harassment by Bajrang Dal, railway cops
RAIPUR: Three women from Bastars Narayanpur district have lodged a complaint with the Chhattisgarh State Womens Commission, alleging physical and mental harassment by Bajrang Dal cadres and Government Railway Police (GRP) at Durg station on July 25, in connection with an alleged human trafficking and forced religious conversion case . Kamleshwari Pradhan, Lalita Usendi and Sukmati Mandavi submitted their grievances to the commission in Raipur, seeking justice. On 2 August, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Bilaspur granted bail to two Catholic nuns from Kerala, who had been arrested on charges of human trafficking and religious conversion. The women in their complaint against Jyoti Sharma, Ravi Nigam, Ratan Yadav and the GRP Durg incharge alleged they were physically ill-treated, verbally abused and threatened with gang rape in the presence of police personnel, said Kiranmayee Nayak, Chairperson of the Commission. During the hearing, the accused named in the complaint did not appear before the Commission. The complainants have arrived but the respondents have refused to attend. So, according to our laid down procedures, we will inform them through the concerned police station asking them to be present during the next hearing, Nayak said. She added that the GRP Durg incharge will also be summoned to attend the proceedings. Commission members conducted preliminary questioning of the three girls, who said they expected a fair and impartial hearing. The Chairperson has also sought detailed information on the 25 July incident, including CCTV footage, from the Durg district police chief. The women had earlier filed a complaint with the Narayanpur superintendent of police against Bajrang Dal activists. They stated that they were willingly travelling with the nuns to Agra to take up work in a hospital, and that they had converted to Christianity around six years ago. The Bajrang Dal cadres forcibly stopped the girls at Durg station and assaulted them with abusive remarks. All three were very scared and remain in shock after the incident, relatives of the women claimed, demanding an FIR against Jyoti Sharma and other Bajrang Dal members so that such alleged incidents should not happen again. Bail for Kerala nuns a feather in the political cap of BJP and Rajeev?
Sinking of MSC Elsa 3: HC permits publishing of details of admiralty suit
HC dismisses appeal by tech varsity V-C
Police to step up Udayam initiative to tackle drug menace
Amit Shah to inaugurate BJP meeting
Protest snowballs against Rahul Mamkootathil
Palakkad municipality urges MLA to stay away from municipal bus-stand inauguration taking place on Friday
