The curriculum steering committee meeting of the Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) on Tuesday decided to include the portions omitted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in the state school syllabus, said a statement. According to the statement, the curriculum steering committee meeting held […]
Kerala govt attaches properties of PFI state general secretary Abdul Sattar in Kollam
The Kerala government on Friday attached the properties of the state general secretary of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), Abdul Sattar, including his house in Kollam. The development came after the Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the government to attach properties of PFI leaders as part of the […]
Kerala govt appoints Mallika Sarabhai as Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam
Kerala government has appointed Mallika Sarabhai, a well-known classical dancer as chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed-to-be-university of art and culture. The Kerala government has amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed-to-be-university to remove Governor Arif Mohammad Khan as its chancellor in November 2022. “As per clause 29.1.0 of the Memorandum of Association of Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed to be University […]
Kerala govt moves HC against bail granted to activist Civic Chandran
Kerala government on Friday approached the Kerala High Court challenging the anticipatory bail granted to author and social activist Civic Chandran in a sexual harassment case filed by a Dalit writer. The state government sought to cancel the anticipatory bail which was granted by Kozhikode Sessions Court on August 2 which became […]
NGO expels gold smuggling accused Swapna Suresh, alleges Kerala govt ‘completely against us’
Prime accused in the Kerala Gold smuggling case, Swapna Suresh, has been expelled by her employer an NGO called The Highrange Rural Development Society India (HRDS). Swapna Suresh was employed as Director- Women Empowerment and Corporate Social Responsibility. The NGO informed Swapna in a letter that her employment was officially […]
Kerala govt hand in glove with terrorist groups: MoS V Muraleedharan on PFI sloganeering
Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan on Saturday slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government alleging that it has a lenient view against terrorist activities and groups. Speaking on the PFI sloganeering in Kerala’s Alappuzha, V Muraleedharan said, “It is much delayed. But I appreciate they were taken into custody. Such things happen in […]
Unholy nexus between Governor, Kerala govt, BJP: VD Satheesan
Alleging an unholy nexus between the Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and the state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Opposition leaders on Friday staged a walkout in the Assembly. The Opposition leaders staged the walk-out when Governor was addressing the Assembly on the first day of the Budget session. The Opposition staged […]
Kerala govt suspends IG for alleged links with fake antique dealer
The Kerala government on Wednesday suspended Inspector General of Police (IG) Lakshmana for his alleged links with fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal. According to the government sources, Lakshmana has been suspended from service for his connection with fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal on the basis of an enquiry report conducted by the Crime Branch. Earlier in September, YouTuber and Patron of […]
Kerala govt appoints ex-IFS officer on special duty for external cooperation
The Kerala Government on Wednesday appointed retired Indian Foreign Service official Venu Rajamony as its Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to interact with the central government, foreign and Indian diplomatic missions and agencies. The Kerala government in its order said that Rajamony has been appointed on a part-time basis for a period of one year in the rank […]