The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

Police book vlogger for spreading hatred via social media in connection with Kalamassery blasts in Kochi, Kerala. Complaint filed by PDP office-bearer against Lasitha Palakkal & R. Sreeraj for defamatory posts against Madani. Cases registered under IPC 153A & Kerala Police Act. Four killed, 50+ injured in multiple blasts.

Kerala moves SC against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for sitting on Bills, violating fundamental rights of people. Other non-BJP ruled States also approach SC for delaying crucial Bills.

ED raids Kandala Services Cooperative Bank in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala over alleged irregularities of several crores. Raids conducted at several other locations connected with the bank. Raids began early morning and still ongoing.

Customs imposes ₹4.9cr penalty on 6 accused in dollar smuggling case involving ex-diplomat of UAE Consulate. Khaled, Sivasankar, Swapna Suresh, Sarith, Sandeep, Eapen fined ₹1.3cr, ₹65L, ₹65L, ₹65L, ₹65L, ₹1cr respectively for smuggling $1.9L from Thiruvananthapuram airport. Smuggling done as kickback for contract work in Kerala govt's LIFE Mission housing…

Kerala Police's SOG and Thunderbolt Squad are conducting combing operations in Kozhikode and Periya forest following an encounter with Maoists on Nov 7. All arrested are suspected to be part of Kabani Dalam, a Maoist unit.

Key news developments in Kerala on November 8, Wednesday

Cybercrime police in Coimbatore arrested a national-level bike racer, Aldrin Babu (24), for circulating morphed images of his former girlfriend. He was charged under IT Act & TN Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. Police seized devices used & court denied bail plea.

CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated 'The UK in Kerala Week' to strengthen U.K.'s engagement with Kerala. He launched 'India x UK Alive with Opportunity' campaign to showcase bond between countries. State govt officials and British Deputy High Commission discussed progress made on CM's official visit to U.K. in Oct 2022.

Unauthorised practice of medical students and house surgeons in private hospitals and clinics during night-time has come to light in several districts of Kerala, raising concerns about patients’ safety.

Vizhinjam Seaport needs proactive cybersecurity measures to protect from physical and cyber threats. Seminar organised by University of Kerala discussed threats and opportunities associated with port sector. Blue economy has immense possibilities for Kerala, with 66% of land close to sea and two major ports. Capacity building of fishing community…

KSU activists held protests in Kerala against police lathicharge. Educational institutions declared holiday due to strike. KSU marched to Secretariat, Adoor police station & Minister's residence. Police used water cannons, lathicharge. KSU protested over election results of Sree Kerala Varma College. Senior Congress leader termed police action 'unjustified' & 'unpardonable'.