Kerala Government
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Kerala govt reinstates 2 IAS officers suspended by Vijayan-led LDF regime; why were they suspended?
India | Jun 07, 2026, 03:27 PM ISTB Ashok, a 1998-batch IAS officer, and N Prasanth, from the 2007 batch, had previously held important positions in the state administration. The government clarified that the disciplinary cases initiated against them will proceed separately in line with applicable regulations.
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Kerala portfolios announced: CM Satheesan keeps Finance, Chennithala gets Home | Full list
Karnataka | May 20, 2026, 04:35 PM ISTChief Minister VD Satheesan will handle the Finance and Law portfolios, while Ramesh Chennithala has been given the key Home department in the UDF's Kerala government.
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Free bus travel for Women, department for elderly: Kerala CM Satheesan's big welfare push after oath
India | May 18, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTIn another major relief measure, the government announced a Rs 3,000 hike in the honorarium of ASHA workers, acknowledging their frontline role in Kerala’s healthcare system.
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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan's emotional meet with late mentor's wife: 'CM shouldn't cry like this'
India | May 15, 2026, 06:44 PM ISTSatheesan also met senior Congress leader Chennithala amid reports that the latter was not unhappy with the party high command for not being named as the CM candidate in Kerala. Speaking with reporters after the meeting, Satheesan said Chennithala is his leader and he came to seek his blessings.
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What Satheesan predicted about Kerala four-months ago in interview with India TV turned into reality
India | May 14, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTBack in December 2025, after the UDF’s historic performance in Kerala’s local body and panchayat elections, Satheesan had confidently declared that the victory would act as a 'political booster' ahead of the April 2026 Assembly elections.
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Kerala CM announcement delayed again as Congress pushes consensus on KC Venugopal
India | May 13, 2026, 08:49 PM ISTThe United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a decisive mandate in the recent Kerala Assembly elections, winning 102 seats. The Congress emerged as the single largest party with 63 seats, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF), which had won 99 seats in 2021, was reduced to 35 seats.
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Mani Shankar Aiyar pitches Vijayan for next CM in Kerala; Congress cites remark as 'irrelevant'
India | Feb 16, 2026, 11:26 AM ISTDuring his address, Aiyar hailed Vijayan and suggested that amendments should be made to strengthen Kerala’s position in the Panchayati Raj system. He offered recommendations on how the state could legally secure its leading role in local governance.
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Sabarimala gold theft row: SIT arrests ex-chief priest over links to main accused
Karnataka | Jan 09, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTSabarimala gold theft case: Witnesses, including ex-Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar, revealed Kandararu Rajeevaru's close relationship with Bengaluru-based sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti - the main accused.
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Sabarimala Temple gold theft row: Key accused and sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty arrested
India | Oct 17, 2025, 12:31 PM ISTSabarimala gold row: Potty was arrested after several hours of questioning by the SIT team led by SP Bijoy. He is scheduled to be presented in Ranni Court tomorrow.
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Sabarimala Temple's sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti wanted to use gold for a wedding: Shocking details
India | Jan 09, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTSabarimala Temple gold plating row: The dispute revolves around the gold-plated copper coverings on the Dwarapalaka idols situated outside the sanctum sanctorum, with allegations of tampering and misappropriation of gold sparking widespread outrage.
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Kerala bus strike: Private operators to halt services today over key demands
India | Jul 08, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTAs per details, the bus operators are raising a series of pressing demands, including timely renewal of permits, a hike in student concession fares, and the withdrawal of mandatory police clearance certificates required for employees. The one-day protest is likely to cause widespread disruption.
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Kerala boy wishes Anganwadi to serve biryani, chicken fry instead of Upma; minister replies | WATCH
Trending | Feb 04, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTA Kerala boy's humorous request for Anganwadi to serve biryani and chicken fry instead of upma sparks a viral reaction. In a lighthearted reply, a minister responds to the suggestion. Scroll down to watch the viral video.
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Kerala govt forms SIT to investigate Kasaragod temple fire accident
India | Oct 29, 2024, 06:49 PM ISTThe Kerala government has formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate a fire accident during a Theyyam performance at a temple, injuring 154 people, eight of them seriously, due to improperly stored firecrackers.
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Wayanad landslides: Some areas may be declared no habitation zones, survivors hope for govt support
India | Aug 31, 2024, 02:50 PM ISTThe Kerala government may declare certain areas in Wayanad "no habitation" zones after the devastating July 30 landslides that drastically altered the landscape, making them unsafe for living. Survivors, many traumatized and uncertain about their future, are hesitant to return home.
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'Blatant Overreach': BJP rips Vijayan govt apart on appointment of foreign secretary in Kerala
India | Jul 20, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTThe matters related to foreign affairs come under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Accordingly, the state has no role in external affairs. BJP is using this to call the appointment of a foreign secretary a violation of the constitution.
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Supreme Court hears Tamil Nadu, Kerala pleas against their Governors, seeks reply from Centre
India | Nov 20, 2023, 01:43 PM ISTThe pleas are pertaining to an alleged delay by the respective state Governors in giving assent to bills passed by the assemblies.
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Nipah virus cases rise to five in Kerala, government efforts on to save lives | FULL DETAILS
India | Sep 14, 2023, 11:29 AM ISTNipah virus: The health worker employed at a private hospital in Kozhikode has been confirmed with Nipah virus infection after his samples turned positive, a statement from Kerala Health Minister Veena George said.
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Kerala govt appoints Dr Shaik Darvesh Saheb as new DGP, Dr V Venu as Chief Secretary
India | Jun 27, 2023, 12:41 PM ISTSenior IPS official Dr Shaik Darvesh Saheb was appointed as the DGP of Kerala. Dr V Venu was given charge of Chief Secretary of the Kerala government.
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Kerala government plans to help students find jobs during their higher studies
Education | Feb 13, 2023, 02:11 PM ISTJob Opportunities: Kerala government during the third edition of the Professional Students Summit said that various projects are being implemented to create job opportunities for the students along with their higher studies.
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Kerala govt sends ordinance to remove Governor as Chancellor of state-run universities to Raj Bhavan
India | Nov 12, 2022, 01:25 PM ISTCPI government vs Governor: According to Raj Bhavan sources, Arif Mohammed Khan has received the ordinance to sign which will remove the Governor from his position as chancellor of the universities and replace him with prominent academicians in that position.