ADGP Ajith Kumar blames political vendetta, police discord and anti-national interests for graft case against him

ADGP Ajith Kumar blames political vendetta, police discord and anti-national interests for graft case against him

Former Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), law and order, M.R. Ajith Kumar, who is at the centre of a sprawling anti-corruption enquiry, has testified that the “bogus charges” against him sprang from political vendetta, discord within the State law enforcement and the ire of anti-national elements disgruntled over the crack down on contraband gold […]

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Kerala schools to reward reading habits with grace marks and special reading-sessions

Kerala schools to reward reading habits with grace marks and special reading-sessions

Children in state-run schools in Kerala will soon receive “grace marks” for cultivating reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday. A dedicated period will be set aside for reading books, newspapers, and related activities, the minister said in a Facebook post. “Grace marks will be […]

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Nobody in the Kerala Cabinet demonstrating above-average performance: G. Sudhakaran

Nobody in the Kerala Cabinet demonstrating above-average performance: G. Sudhakaran

In a wide-ranging interview with The Hindu, veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Minister G. Sudhakaran speaks candidly on a host of political developments — from the controversial age bar that saw senior leaders, including himself, step aside from active party roles, to the performance of young leaders in the government and within the party. […]

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ADGP Ajith Kumar blames political vendetta, police discord and anti-national interests for graft case against him

On anniversary of Wayanad landslides, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls for joint efforts to complete rehabilitation

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has reiterated the call to work together to complete the rehabilitation of survivors of the Wayanad landslides on the first anniversary of the disaster. In a message on Tuesday, the Chief Minister hailed the survivors of one of the worst natural disasters in the State and those who had worked tirelessly […]

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No backbenchers : This Kerala school has introduced new seating arrangements for classrooms

No backbenchers : This Kerala school has introduced new seating arrangements for classrooms

In a corner of South Kerala, a school is rewriting the rules of classroom dynamics — and it’s catching the nation’s eye. Ramavilasom Vocational Higher Secondary School (RVHSS) in Valakom, is experimenting to remove the idea of backbenchers but introducing a new seating arrangement for the classrooms. Influenced by a Malayalam movie, ‘Sthanarthi Sreekuttan’, the […]

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Anand Mahindra’s post praising Kadamakudy serves as a shot in the arm for the rustic Kerala village

Anand Mahindra’s post praising Kadamakudy serves as a shot in the arm for the rustic Kerala village

Traditional fishermen engaged in fishing at Kadamakudy village near Kochi. | Photo Credit: File Kadamakudy, a hidden gem nestled amidst the serene waters of Vembanad Lake where nature’s beauty and captivating glimpses of village life go hand in hand, received a shot in the arm when Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, praised the […]

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ADGP Ajith Kumar blames political vendetta, police discord and anti-national interests for graft case against him

Youth walks into Kerala police station with ‘skeletal remains’ of two infants, police launch investigation

A youth walked into a police station in Thrissur in Kerala early Sunday (June 29, 2025), claiming that he possessed the skeletal remains of two infants conceived out of wedlock to a woman with whom he had a protracted but clandestine relationship.  According to police, the youth deposited two bags with the Station House Officer, […]

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ADGP Ajith Kumar blames political vendetta, police discord and anti-national interests for graft case against him

Police attacked, vehicles damaged during drug party raid in Kerala’s Thrissur

A goonda gang attacked the police team, who arrived to investigate a brawl during a drug party in Nallankara, Thrissur on Saturday (June 28, 2025) morning. Four policemen sustained injuries, and three police jeeps were vandalised in the assault. The incident took place around 3 a.m. when a clash broke out between two groups attending […]

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Preferential treatment raises eyebrows 

Preferential treatment raises eyebrows 

The Kerala Forest Department’s recent move to approach the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for a one-time amnesty for people possessing wildlife trophy in the State has reignited a debate over the department’s alleged preferential treatment of wildlife offenders. The department has pushed a proposal for “granting another chance to declare wild […]

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Indian Navy vessel with 18 crew members rescued from fire-struck ship arrives in Mangaluru

Indian Navy vessel with 18 crew members rescued from fire-struck ship arrives in Mangaluru

A fire was reported on board a Singapore-flagged container ship off the coast of Kerala on June 9, 2025. Indian Navy diverted INS Surat (foreground) to provide immediate assistance. Indian Navy vessel INS Surat, carrying 18 crew members rescued from the fire-struck Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503, arrived at New Mangalore Port at […]

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