The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

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'.

Leona Paulose's charred remains identified via DNA analysis; body to be released to family after post-mortem. 55-yr-old native of Iringol near Perumbavoor was found charred beyond recognition at site of explosions at Kochi, Kerala gathering of Jehovah's Witnesses on Oct 29, 2023. Son's DNA samples used to confirm identity; she…

Customs imposes ₹50 lakh penalty on Sivasankar, ₹6 crore on Swapna Suresh in Kerala diplomatic channel gold smuggling case. 44 accused fined ₹66.6 crore. Rashed Khamis Alimusaiqri Al Ashmei, Jamal Husein Alzaabi, P.S. Sarith, Sandeep Nair, K. T. Rameez, Cappithan Agencies, S. Jayashankar fined ₹6 crore, ₹4 crore, ₹2 crore…

SIT tracks down prime suspect in double murder case in Kerala; detained in Odisha. Suspect Gopal Malik, 22, of Odisha, allegedly slit throats of co-workers Deepasankar, 40, and Mohanto, 37, both from Assam. Police suspect he fled scene after committing crime. Odisha Police detained suspect; motive to be known after…

Opp. Leader Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of using Palestine issue for political gains, while Congress leader Chennithala calls Left party "opportunistic" and "sinking ship". Satheesan alleges CPI(M) trying to poach Congress/IUML members, Chennithala advises Balan to drop hopes of luring them away.

An IT professional, Sameer P. from Mannar in Kerala ventured into paddy farming by chance four yrs ago and has made it big, expanding cultivation to 320 acres. He launched 'Gramam' brand, is eligible for insurance claim and is a model farmer.