With the latest arrests, the SIT's focus has widened beyond temple administration to include private firms and jewellery traders suspected of involvement in the alleged siphoning and mismanagement of gold linked to the Sabarimala temple.
Screenings of seven films scheduled over the last two days were stalled due to the absence of the mandatory exemption certificate. At present, 19 films have not received permission for screening.
Dr Ciza Thomas has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, while Dr Saji Gopinathan will head the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology. The appointments, announced on December 16, 2025, are for a four-year term and wil
After the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused screening permission for several films at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2025, the Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan, announced that those films would still be screened as part of the festival.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday strongly opposed the Union government's decision to rename the MGNREGA, saying that the bill seeks to "undermine the very foundational objectives" of the employment guarantee scheme.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday assured startups and innovators in the state of the government's support, calling for global partnerships and innovation in Universities.
CM Vijayan expressed concern over the NDA gaining an upper hand in the state capital and the influence of communalism in the election campaign, highlighting the need to strengthen vigilance against divisive tactics. "This election result serves as a reminder to continue a strong fight aga
With the handover, both rape cases registered against the expelled Congress MLA will now be under the supervision of AIG Poonguzhali. She was already heading the inquiry into the second rape case. Officials said the move aims to bring all emerging complaints under a single SIT if more sur
After casting his vote, CM Vijayan addressed the media, stating, "Even places considered UDF strongholds are accepting the LDF. The Sabarimala issue will not affect anything. The government took precise action. It has the full support of the believers. BJP and UDF are travelling in the sa
"We have very good hope that this time there will be UDF in Kerala. In these local body elections, UDF is going to win. Compared to the last local body elections, UDF will sweep Kerala. The main issue is the people's feelings against the government. People have really suffered. Sabarimala
Addressing a press conference in Kannur, Vijayan also wondered about the "strange" remarks made earlier in the day by Congress MP and convenor of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) convenor Adoor Prakash, who said that he believed actor Dileep has "got justice."
The Kerala Government has decided to appeal against the trial court's judgment in the 2017 actress rape and abduction case, which acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep of all charges in the matter.