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<title>Plus Two no longer mandatory for degree admission in Kerala</title>
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<title>Passenger arrested for attempting to open emergency exit on Kochi&#45;bound flight</title>
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<title>From force to service, Kerala announces ‘My Police Station’ policing reform</title>
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<title>Hero of Kerala floods gives away life jacket, dies trying to save drowning farmer</title>
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<title>Flood death toll rises to 26, govt announces relief package</title>
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<title>Second SIT for Sabarimala as HC tightens vigil on temple scandals</title>
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<title>ASHAs in less populated areas get relief as Kerala delinks performance and honorarium</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala government has decided to remove the minimum performance incentive required for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) to receive their full monthly honorarium. Workers in sparsely populated regions say this has brought them relief, as they believed the performance targets unfairly penalised despite carrying out their routine duties.Under the earlier guidelines, ASHA workers had to earn at least Rs 500 a month through performance-based incentives to qualify for the full state honorarium of Rs 12,000. If the total incentive earned in a month fell even slightly short of Rs 500, the worker&#039;s honorarium was reduced by half to Rs 6,000.The incentives were linked to specific tasks, including accompanying pregnant women for antenatal care, ensuring institutional deliveries, and facilitating immunisation of children. For instance, an ASHA worker received Rs 50 for each pregnant woman and Rs 20 for every infant brought for vaccination. ASHA workers say the system disproportionately affected those posted in areas with low populations, where the number of pregnancies and children requiring immunisation was naturally lower.Rani, an ASHA worker from Kasaragod district, said the change addresses a long-standing concern for workers in hilly and sparsely populated regions.&quot;Even if an ASHA worker earned Rs 400 or Rs 450 as incentive, the honorarium would be reduced to half. That was not right. With this order, that condition has been removed, which will benefit workers in less populated areas. I work in a hilly region in Kasaragod where I am sometimes unable to meet the target because the population is very small and families live scattered. There are not many cases to attend in a ward. This is a relief,&quot; she said.Sajesh Eliyar, ASHA coordinator for Wayanad district, said the revised order would particularly benefit workers serving tribal settlements.&quot;Some ASHA workers from tribal regions faced the issue of lower incentives, and this will help them. In tribal settlements in Wayanad, where there are fewer houses, workers used to face this problem. It is not a question of ASHA workers not attending cases or not working, because they have to perform their routine duties to receive the honorarium. Most workers got lower incentives only because the population was less, which was not their fault,&quot; he said.However, the impact of the decision is expected to be limited in urban areas where ASHA workers generally have no difficulty meeting the minimum incentive threshold.&quot;Reaching the Rs 500 incentive has always been easy for me. I don&#039;t think it is difficult for ASHA workers in urban wards because there are enough pregnant women, infants, and other cases. In the last 10 years, I have never faced a problem in reaching the minimum incentive,&quot; said Anitha Kumari, an ASHA worker from Anchuthengu in Thiruvananthapuram.The revised government order, issued on August 4, removes both the requirement to earn a minimum of Rs 500 as performance incentive and the provision introduced earlier that required medical officers to certify cases where workers could not meet the target due to reasons beyond their control.The move follows repeated representations by the Kerala ASHA Health Workers Association (KAHWA), which argued that linking the honorarium to performance indicators unfairly affected workers in regions with fewer beneficiaries. The association had also opposed the certification mechanism introduced earlier, saying it created unnecessary administrative hurdles.With the latest order, the state has delinked the payment of the monthly honorarium from performance-linked criteria, ensuring that ASHA workers will receive the full honorarium irrespective of the number of cases in their assigned areas. ]]></description>
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<title>പ്രിയദര്‍ശിനി സൗജന്യ യാത്ര: ആരേയും അടച്ചാക്ഷേപിക്കാൻ ഉദ്ദേശിച്ചിട്ടില്ല,  വിവാദപരാമർശത്തിൽ ഖേദം പ്രകടിപ്പിച്ച് മന്ത്രി സിപി ജോൺ</title>
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<title>കാലവർഷക്കെടുതിയിൽ അടിയന്തരസഹായം പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി; വീടും സ്ഥലവും നഷ്ടമായവർക്ക് 12 ലക്ഷം രൂപ, മരിച്ചവരുടെ കുടുംബാംഗങ്ങൾക്ക് 8 ലക്ഷം</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Minister apologises for remarks on women using free bus scheme</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-minister-cp-john-apologises-for-remarks-on-women-using-free-bus-scheme</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.  Kerala Transport Minister CP John on Wednesday, August 5, apologised for his remarks questioning the choices of women who use the state&#039;s free bus travel scheme, saying he had no intention of hurting anyone.&quot;I shouldn&#039;t have said that. It should end there,&quot; the minister told reporters. &quot;I have no ego when it comes to expressing regret. If anyone was hurt or offended by my statement, I sincerely apologise. It was never my intention to cause any problems for anyone,&quot; he said.The apology came a day after John sparked a controversy with comments made at a programme organised as part of the Kerala Bus Transport Association (KBTA) state conference, where he said he did not understand the economic behaviour of women who availed free bus travel but chose to educate their children in private schools.&quot;They want to rush into a transport bus which offers cheap travel, but their children will be enrolled in schools with a fee. If they are sick, they are scared to go to a public hospital because they don&#039;t have money. After the Priyadarshini service was started, they began to abandon your buses and board the crowded buses, not because they are against you or because they like me more. It is because the married women in our state do not have money,&quot; he had said.The Priyadarshini scheme, introduced by the UDF government, allows women to travel free of cost on ordinary Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses.John&#039;s remarks triggered widespread criticism, with the All India Democratic Women&#039;s Association (AIDWA) describing them as &quot;anti-women&quot; and an insult to ordinary women who depend on public transport.While initially, amid the backlash, the minister had refused to withdraw his remarks, maintaining that they had been misinterpreted and insisting that he stood by what he had said.However, a day later, John clarified that he fully supported the Priyadarshini scheme and said his intention was to highlight the persistence of poverty in Kerala rather than criticise women who use the service.&quot;&#039;Priyadarshini&#039; is an initiative that we started, and our biggest commitment is to carry it forward. It is the right of its beneficiaries to receive it. What I meant to say is that poverty exists in Kerala; that was the political point I was making. Earlier, there were statements claiming that poverty no longer exists in Kerala, and that is simply not true,&quot; he said. ]]></description>
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<title>കാട്ടുപന്നി ഷൂട്ടർമാർക്ക്  സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് എവിടെയും വെടിവെക്കാം; ഉത്തരവിറങ്ങി</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Air India flight delay: How Kerala man won ₹136,000 compensation after 9&#45;year legal battle</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/air-india-flight-delay-how-kerala-man-won-136000-compensation-after-9-year-legal-battle</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:09:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഇന്ന് എട്ടു ജില്ലകളില്‍ അതിതീവ്രമഴ: റെഡ് അലര്‍ട്ട്</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>CM tours flood&#45;hit areas, assures affected people of full support</title>
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<title>Govt takes first step to set up AYUSH University</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/govt-takes-first-step-to-set-up-ayush-university</link>
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<title>Floods revive 2018 trauma as thousands return to relief camps</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala is once again bracing for a brutal August. Relentless rain since August 1 has left large parts of central Kerala underwater, with Ranni, Thiruvalla and Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district among the worst hit. For many residents, the flooding has stirred painful memories of lost homes and livelihoods in the devastating 2018 floods. They now find themselves facing the same nightmare all over again. Sasikala Sreeraj, 38, moved to her father&#039;s house in Ezhikkad Unnathi, Aranmula, after floodwaters began entering her home on August 1. Her father, Reghunandan, lives in a house sponsored by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi after they lost everything in the 2018 floods. Soon, the family was forced to move again, this time to a relief camp in Vallana in the early hours of August 2, when floodwaters surged through the back door of the house.  “In 2018, we got time to pack some items before leaving. The water was gushing through the back door. I only got some clothes, certificates and my kids’ school bag. It is scary to go through everything again,” Sasikala said.  By August 2, floodwaters had risen to the roof of Reghunandan&#039;s house. With the water now finally receding, the family is preparing to return and take on the herculean task of cleaning up what&#039;s left. &quot;I went back home to check on things. One of the cots we&#039;d bought after the 2018 flood — made of paper pulp — was completely destroyed, and the mattress was just floating in the water. We&#039;ll have to replace everything in the house from scratch,&quot; she told TNM. Murugan R Achari, who runs a shop of Aramula mirrors, has not left his shop located near the Sree Parthasarathi temple since rain intensified in the area on August 1. Reeling from the memories of the 2018 flood, Murugan is not ready to take chances this time. “I have not left the shop. Currently, water is only till the knee level. I am sleeping in the shop to shift items in case there is any sudden surge in water,” he said.Murugan&#039;s shop in AranmulaMurugan said he lost items worth Rs 25 lakh during the 2018 flood. &quot;The government helped some families, but not traders like us. Thankfully, an organisation called Habitat helped me restart my business back then. It&#039;s hard to imagine going through that experience all over again,&quot; he said. He added that the situation could have been far worse had it coincided with high tide. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pathanamthitta received the highest amount of rainfall from August 1 to 3 in the state. Against a long-period average of 40 cm rainfall, the district witnessed 253.2 cm rainfall in the three days, resulting in heavy waterlogging and damage to properties. Around 6,400 people were shifted to 133 relief camps in Pathanamthitta district alone.  Savitha Ajayakumar, district panchayat member of Kulanada division in Pathanamthitta, said several houses in Aranmula, which also witnessed the 2018 floods, are underwater again this time. &quot;Several areas in Aranmula panchayat, including Edasserimala, Kulamakkuzhi, the town area, Arattupuzha, Thurthimala, Vallana and Ezhikkadu, are inundated. Water levels began rising on August 1, and by now, almost half of the ground floor in many houses is submerged,&quot; she said. Ranni town was among the first places to face waterlogging when rainfall intensified on August 1. Former Ranni MLA Pramod Narayanan said residents who were hit by the 2018 and 2021 floods are now facing a similar ordeal. &quot;Traders had stocked up heavily for the Onam sale season. Had there been specific alerts about the intensity of the rainfall, they could have moved their goods to safer places in time,&quot; he said. Pramod also pointed out that several interior parts of the district remain prone to landslides and landslips and stressed the need for a proper mechanism to monitor these areas closely.As water levels rose, the gates of the Moozhiyar and Maniyar dams were opened on August 3, further raising the water level in the Pampa river. According to the government, 11,018 people were moved to 316 temporary relief camps across various parts of the state.On Tuesday, August 4, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said Pathanamthitta was affected mainly due to the accumulation of sand in the Pampa river from previous floods.&quot;There has been a lack of proper follow-up after the 2018 and 2021 floods. Huge amounts of sand have accumulated in rivers, including the Pampa, since those floods, which have significantly reduced their water-carrying capacity. Immediate priority will be given to clearing accumulated sand from the river beds. Multiple landslides and landslips have also occurred in the interior forest areas of Pathanamthitta, further contributing to the rise in water levels,&quot; the CM said after visiting a relief camp in Kozhencherry on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Women opt for free buses but pay for private schools’: minister&amp;apos;s remark sparks row</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Kerala Transport Minister CP John has sparked a controversy with remarks that he does not understand the economic behaviour of women who rely on free bus travel and public hospitals because they can’t afford the cost but prefer sending their children to private schools.The row began after John, who is also the general secretary of the Communist Marxist Party (CMP), while addressing the Kerala Bus Transport Association (KBTA) state conference, was seen questioning the choices made by women who use free bus services. KBTA represents private bus owners in Kerala, an organisation which has been critical of the Priyadarshini scheme launched by the Kerala State Transport Corporation (KSRTC), because of concerns over loss of revenue. The scheme allows women to travel in ordinary KSRTC buses free of charge.“Seats are lying vacant in government schools. Instead of sending their kids to these schools, they are sending them to institutions with a fee burden. When it comes to hospitals, the same woman prefers to stay in the verandah of a government hospital with her husband or father. The behaviour exhibited by people in Kerala in three sectors - public health, public transport, public education - make me wonder. If a bus comes, they want to rush into a transport bus which offers cheap travel but their children will be enrolled in schools with a fee. If they are sick they are scared to go to a public hospital because they don&#039;t have money. After Priyadarshini service was started, they began to abandon your buses and board the crowded buses not because they are not against you or because they like me more. It is because the married women in our state do not have money,&quot; John said, while speaking at the KBTA conference held in Palakkad.The All India Democratic Women&#039;s Association (AIDWA) said the minister&#039;s remarks were &quot;anti-women&quot; and an insult to ordinary women who depend on public transport.Responding to criticism, CP John said he stood by his observations but clarified that free bus travel for women is a right, while speaking to reporters on Tuesday, August 4.&quot;It was self-criticism. Including me, many political leaders failed to recognise the aspirations of the working class. They are sending their children to private schools because they do not want them to live the same poverty they experienced. I stand by what I said. Free bus travel is women&#039;s right,&quot; the minister said.AIDWA statement said the minister&#039;s comments humiliated women who use public transport facilities and is a reflection of the attitude of both the minister and the government towards women and the public.AIDWA said portraying women&#039;s freedom of movement and the benefits available to them with contempt was unbecoming of a minister. It also accused the government of first restricting the free travel scheme promised to women to only ordinary buses and then insulting the very beneficiaries of the scheme.The organisation demanded that CP John withdraw his remarks immediately and apologise to the women of Kerala. ]]></description>
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<title>Govt suspends Under Secretary over letter favouring jailed BJP councillor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Days after a letter from the United Democratic Front (UDF) government department aided a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ward member in securing his councillor position, the government took action against the Under Secretary. On Monday, August 3, the Local Self Government Department suspended Chithra P Arunima, a Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) officer. The government letter, signed by Chithara P Arunima, was used by the BJP-led Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to secure six months’ leave for BJP councillor R Sugathan, who was arrested under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) and is currently lodged at the high-security Viyyur Central Prison in Thrissur.A meeting of the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation held on July 31, granted Sugathan six months’ leave after the council put it to a vote and passed it with 51 votes in the 101-member council.The letter from the Home Department, dated July 20 and signed by the Under Secretary on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary, outlined how he could protect his councillor position from disqualification. It noted that while he would not be able to participate in person at the Corporation Council meetings and related proceedings, he is permitted to submit a leave application to the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Council through the Superintendent of the jail. If the Corporation Council considers and approves his leave application by vote, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, his position as a councillor will be protected from disqualification.The Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had expressed displeasure after it became known that a Home Department letter helped the BJP councillor secure a six-month leave. KAAPA was invoked against Sugathan following an attempt-to-murder case. He was arrested on July 10. On July 14, he took his oath from inside the Viyyur Central Prison. The oath was administered after securing permission from the Kerala High Court. ]]></description>
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<title>‘We left with only the clothes we wore’: flood survivors recount escape</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/we-left-with-only-the-clothes-we-wore-kerala-flood-survivors-recount-escape</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. “We left our house with only the clothes we were wearing. We couldn’t take anything,” says Reji, a 50-year-old daily wage worker in Ranni grama panchayat in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, one of the areas worst affected by the torrential rain that has battered the state over the past three days.Reji and his family are among more than 11,000 people displaced across Kerala after exceptionally heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslips, and minor landslides, leaving 15 people dead and seven missing. The state government has opened 316 relief camps across multiple districts to shelter those forced to flee their homes.“By around 4.30 am, the water was up to our waist. We couldn’t take our certificates or any other belongings. We just left wearing whatever we had on,” says Reji, recalling the early hours of August 1, when floodwaters from the swollen Pamba river inundated his home and the surrounding area. “Only after we reached the relief camp were we given a change of clothes, and that’s what we’re wearing even now.”Reji, his wife Mini, and their son are among 26 people from 10 families staying at a government school in Ranni that was converted into a relief camp on August 1. “We lost everything. Here, we are getting food and other essential supplies,” he says.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kerala received an average of 184.2 mm of rainfall between August 1 and 3, against the normal 55.4 mm — an excess of 232%. Almost every district recorded rainfall more than 60% above normal.Pathanamthitta worst affectedPathanamthitta has emerged as the worst-affected district, with floodwaters entering hundreds of houses in Ranni, Aranmula, and nearby areas. While many families have shifted to relief camps, others continue to stay on the upper floors of their flooded homes, relying on local bodies and volunteers for food, drinking water, and other essentials.For Reji&#039;s family, the latest floods have reopened old wounds. They were still recovering from the devastating 2018 floods, which destroyed nearly everything they had in their house. After slowly rebuilding their lives, they were hit again by floods in 2019. Now, they have lost their belongings once more.”During the 2018 floods, everything in our house was destroyed. We spent almost 14 days in a relief camp. Then our house flooded again in 2019, and now this has happened,” says Mini. According to Ranni gram panchayat president Sasikala Rajasekharan, more than 300 houses in the panchayat had been affected by flooding, while one house had collapsed. “All essential supplies, including food, are being provided to those staying in the relief camp,” she says.She adds that many residents had begun cleaning the ground floors of their homes on Monday morning, but fresh warnings of heavy rain forced authorities to advise them to remain cautious.“We are now ensuring food and drinking water reach families who are still staying on the upper floors of their houses. Drinking water is the biggest issue because wells have been contaminated by floodwater,” she says.According to the state government’s natural calamity report, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta have the highest number of relief camps, with 23 and 22 camps respectively.Rainfall far above normalIMD data showed that Pathanamthitta recorded the highest rainfall anomaly in the state, receiving 533% more rain than normal between August 1 and 3. Other districts also recorded exceptionally high rainfall, including Thiruvananthapuram at 457%, Kozhikode at 326%, Malappuram at 310%, Kollam at 302%, and Kottayam at 300%, Palakkad at 268%, Ernakulam at 223%, Thrissur at 213%, Alappuzha and Kannur at 207%, Idukki at 168%, and Wayanad at 96%. Kasaragod was the only district classified as having ‘excess’ rather than ‘large excess’ rainfall, at 52% above normal.Addressing a press conference on Monday, August 3, Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan stated that, according to the reports he received, the situation was under control in all districts. However, floodwaters had not yet receded in some areas of Pathanamthitta district. He also said 14 boats operated by fishermen from Kollam had been brought to Chengannur, and if necessary, would be deployed for rescue operations in Pathanamthitta.Government assistance announced The Kerala government has announced financial assistance for families affected by the floods and landslides. Families of those who died will receive Rs 8 lakh in compensation, along with Rs 10,000 as immediate aid for funeral expenses. Families returning from relief camps will receive Rs 10,000 to help clean flood-damaged homes. The government also announced Rs 12 lakh for families who lost both their house and land in landslides, and Rs 6 lakh for rebuilding houses that were completely destroyed. ]]></description>
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<title>9 CPI(M) workers accused of attacking ED officials granted bail</title>
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<title>‘Why the hurry?’: HC raps govt over under&#45;probe IPS officer’s promotion</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/why-the-hurry-hc-raps-govt-over-under-probe-ips-officers-promotion</link>
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<title>കശുവണ്ടി കോര്‍പ്പറേഷന്‍ അഴിമതിക്കേസ്: മുന്‍ എംഡി കെ എ രതീഷ് രാജിവെച്ചു</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:33:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Businesses face setback as flood waters submerge towns in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in parts of Kerala have affected hundreds of shops and businesses, particularly in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts. In the early hours of August 1, flood waters entered many towns in both districts, bringing everyday life to a standstill. Ranni town in Pathanamthitta was largely cut off from surrounding regions because of the flooding. Local residents told TNM that the water came without warning, making it impossible for them to move valuables and other objects from shops and other establishments within town limits. They said that most shops had stocked up to meet the Onam rush. These too are among the goods damaged by the mud and water that flowed in.Water entered more than 500 shops in the Ittiyapara bus stand area in Ranni, according to Abdul Salim, who runs Chinku Silks. “Onam is just 20 days away. The shopping for the festival starts weeks ahead, so everyone had already bought stocks for that. Most of that is gone,” he said.Abdul said that while an exact amount can’t be fixed to the losses suffered yet, he estimates it to be over Rs 50,000. “With recurring floods in the region, I am reconsidering whether I should continue with this business here,” he added.Another trader in Ranni whose shop was spared from the flood told TNM that textile and gadget shops were the worst hit, as their stocks have been completely damaged.One widely circulating video from Cherukovil in the district showed an auto garage that is submerged. Speaking to TNM, Binoy, the owner of the Paruvanickal Tours and Travels and Auto Garage, said that two buses in running condition and three that were under maintenance were fully submerged by the floodwaters.“All the tools I had in the workshop, the motors of some machines, and computers in the office have been destroyed. I have incurred losses to the tune of Rs 6 lakh,” he said, adding that the full extent of the loss can be determined only after the water recedes completely.According to Binoy, the water that entered the town early morning on Saturday, August 1 had begun to recede by Sunday night. However, with relentless rains in the Sabarimala region, the Pampa river began to flow in spate again in the early hours of Monday, causing floodwaters to reenter the buildings in Ranni and surrounding areas.This is the second time Binoy’s property has been affected by floods, the first time being in 2020. Both Binoy and Abdul said that the lack of dredging in the Pampa river had reduced its capacity, causing it to overflow after one heavy rain.        View this post on Instagram            
Shop owners in Kottayam’s Pala told TNM that they had moved their stocks and equipment in the early hours of August 1, as soon as they received news of flooding and landslides upstream in Erattupetta.Amal Jacob, who runs Asado Resto Cafe in Pala’s Kottaramattom, said that the shop suffered losses between Rs 40,000 and Rs 50,000. “Frozen meat, cheese, and other raw materials we had stocked were completely damaged,” he said.He added that they were able to save some of the equipment, including the refrigerator and freezer, before the water entered the buildings. “Around 1.15 am on August 1, friends in Erattupetta told us that there had been a landslide there. We knew that that meant flooding in Pala town. So we quickly put equipment atop tables. The next day, we saw that water levels were continuing to rise, so we moved everything to a room on the first floor,” he said. The owner of another shop that sells stationery items said that they too were able to move things to the first floor and prevent major losses. However, they had to undertake strenuous cleaning on August 2, as the flood waters had brought large amounts of silt and mud. Making matters worse, the water that had receded on August 2 started rising again on August 3 morning. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പിണറായി വിജയൻറെ വീട്ടിലെ റെയ്ഡ് കഴിഞ്ഞ് മടങ്ങിയ ഇ ഡി ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥരെ ആക്രമിച്ച കേസ്; ഏഴ് പ്രതികള്‍ക്ക് ജാമ്യം</title>
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<title>Pathanamthitta reels under floods; Kerala flood toll 15</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The flood situation in Pathanamthitta remained critical on Monday, August 3, after another spell of intense overnight rain battered the district, prompting the Kerala government to step up rescue efforts and issue fresh warnings to people living along riverbanks.Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh said the district was facing an alarming situation after the heavy rain throughout the night. &quot;An alarming situation is prevailing in Pathanamthitta following the heavy rain overnight,&quot; he said, adding that the government machinery was closely monitoring developments.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of a high possibility of flash floods in Pathanamthitta as heavy rain caused the Pampa river and its tributaries to swell. Authorities issued repeated alerts asking residents living along the banks of the Pampa and Kakkattar rivers to move to safer places or relief camps without delay.Pathanamthitta bore the brunt of the torrential rain that began on Friday evening and intensified through Saturday, triggering flash floods, landslips and widespread inundation across several parts of the district. The Sabarimala forest region received around 300 mm of rain, while Vadasserikkara recorded 339 mm in the 24 hours ending Saturday morning, leading to a sharp rise in river levels.Ranni remained the worst-hit region, with large parts of the town submerged under nearly two to two-and-a-half feet of water. Floodwaters entered homes and commercial establishments within minutes, forcing many residents to move to upper floors. Several families were stranded inside their houses, while others took shelter on the upper floors of buildings at Ittiyappara as rescue teams worked to reach them.The Disaster Management Authority and Fire and Rescue Services continued rescue operations using dinghies and coracles, while the district administration arranged additional rescue boats for flood-hit areas. As a safety measure, electricity supply was disconnected in Ranni and nearby places.The overflowing Pampa and Manimala rivers submerged several major roads, disrupting connectivity across the district. The Arayanjilimannu causeway went under water, while flooding was reported from Kozhencherry, Cherukolpuzha and Aranmula, forcing authorities to evacuate residents from low-lying areas.With the Pampa in severe flood, authorities cancelled the Palliyodam (snake boat) procession linked to the Aranmula Vallasadya ritual and prohibited boating in the river until further notice. The Travancore Devaswom Board also advised devotees planning to visit Sabarimala for the Niraputhari festival on August 2 and 3 to reconsider their pilgrimage due to the prevailing weather conditions.Water levels in the Achankovil and Kakkattar rivers also crossed the danger mark, while travel to Gavi through Angamoozhi and other high-range routes was prohibited because of the risk of landslips. Despite the heavy inflow, officials said water storage in the district&#039;s major reservoirs remained within safe limits.Across Kerala, the heavy rain over the past two days has claimed 11 lives, while six people remain missing. As of Sunday evening, 273 relief camps were functioning across the state, providing shelter to 7,674 people. Authorities said 30 houses had been completely destroyed and another 293 partially damaged in rain-related incidents. Although rain eased in many parts of the state on Sunday, the downpour intensified again during the night, prompting officials to urge people to remain vigilant as rivers continued to swell. ]]></description>
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<title>CM criticised for attending private engagements during flood crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.As Kerala grapples with widespread flooding, the CPI(M) has accused Chief Minister VD Satheesan of failing to lead the State&#039;s disaster response, citing his participation in private engagements and alleging lapses in flood preparedness, rescue operations and relief management. The criticism intensified after a video surfaced showing Satheesan attending a private lunch hosted by a Congress leader in Malappuram during the flood crisis.Sharing the video, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP AA Rahim said, &quot;At a time when the entire State is gripped by fear and anxiety, giving priority to personal engagements over official responsibilities is both ill-timed and a challenge to the people.&quot; He urged the Chief Minister to cancel all other engagements and personally coordinate flood relief operations.In separate statements issued on Sunday, August 2, the CPI(M) state secretariat and Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan alleged serious shortcomings in flood preparedness, rescue efforts and relief management. They also questioned the alleged use of a government-rented helicopter for the Chief Minister&#039;s private engagements.The CPI(M) state secretariat said the Chief Minister, who also chairs the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority, should directly lead the government&#039;s response instead of delegating responsibility to Ministers.&quot;The Chief Minister, who is also the chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority, should not stand aside by merely assigning responsibility to Ministers. The foremost duty of an administrator is to protect the lives and property of the people. Failing to do so can only be seen as a challenge to the people,&quot; the statement said.The party also criticised the alleged use of the government-rented helicopter for a private engagement during the disaster.&quot;The use of the government-rented helicopter for private purposes and reports of a feast while people were suffering have triggered strong public criticism. The State had rented the helicopter for disaster management operations and emergencies. When the LDF government had rented a helicopter, the then Leader of the Opposition criticised it as a wasteful expenditure. He is now the Chief Minister,&quot; the statement said.The CPI(M) said Kerala was facing an extremely serious situation because of heavy rain, floods and sea erosion, with landslides and flooding damaging homes, causing widespread crop losses and affecting thousands of families. It said people looked to the government and the Chief Minister for leadership during such crises, particularly with forecasts predicting more heavy rain in the coming days.Criticising the government&#039;s handling of the situation, the party alleged that authorities had failed to act in time.&quot;The government must realise that even minor lapses during a natural disaster can come at a huge cost. Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts, which received the highest rainfall, remained under an orange alert until Saturday morning. By the time the red alert was issued, many areas were already submerged. No steps were taken to move people to safer locations or evacuate those living in vulnerable areas,&quot; it said.The party further alleged that residents living along the Pamba river were not relocated despite flood risks and warnings of extremely heavy rainfall in the eastern high ranges. Referring to the Muthalapozhi boat accident, it claimed that the Coastal Police reached the spot only 13 hours later to rescue fishermen, describing it as another instance of official negligence.The CPI(M) also criticised Satheesan&#039;s response to questions from the media.&quot;When journalists sought the Chief Minister&#039;s response on the disaster, he adopted an indifferent approach by saying that his office would brief them. During previous flood situations, the Chief Minister used to interact with the media regularly, which helped reassure people and keep them alert,&quot; the statement said.Reiterating its support for rescue and relief efforts, the party said LDF workers were already involved in relief operations and urged all its units to actively assist those affected by the monsoon disaster.In a separate statement, Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan said, &quot;Kerala is once again facing a flood disaster,&quot; noting that 209 relief camps were sheltering 5,792 people, while eight people had died and eight others remained missing. He urged the government to intensify search operations for the missing and expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.&quot;The negligence and lack of coordination in disaster management, which has worsened the suffering of the people, can never be accepted,&quot; Pinarayi said. He alleged that a dam near Ranni had been opened without adequate warning, leaving traders with no time to move their goods to safety.He also alleged shortcomings in the management of relief camps.&quot;The negligence in the relief camps is also a matter of concern. The government mach ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala rain fury: death toll rises to 11 as heavy downpour continues</title>
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<title>Rain fury: 8 dead, several missing as landslides and floods batter state</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala remained on high alert on Sunday, August 2 after days of relentless rain left at least eight people dead, triggered landslides and flash floods, and caused extensive damage across several districts, particularly in the state’s high ranges. According to the latest official disaster assessment, the fatalities include three children; four of the deaths were caused by landslides. Search operations are continuing for six fishermen, four from Thiruvananthapuram and two from Kollam, who went missing in the Arabian Sea, as well as two Kannur residents who were swept away after falling into a river.Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Sunday, triggering fresh landslides that claimed four lives in Kottayam and Idukki districts, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for 12 districts warning of continued intense rainfall.The orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod on August 2. No weather alert has been issued for any district on August 3.On Sunday, two women were killed after a landslide struck a house at Payyanithottam near Erattupetta in Kottayam’s Meenachil taluk. The victims were identified as Josephine Johny (28) and Regina Johny, who were trapped under the debris.In Idukki, two more deaths were reported in separate landslides. Sumathi, 69, died in a landslide at Kudayathoor in Thodupuzha taluk, while 72-year-old Prabhakaran Nair, a native of Vaikom, was killed in another landslide at Vagamon in Peerumedu taluk.The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) said 64 relief camps are functioning across Kerala as of Sunday morning, housing 1,349 people. The largest number of camps are in Kottayam (23) and Pathanamthitta (22), followed by Idukki (6), Malappuram (4), Kozhikode (3), Thiruvananthapuram (2), Alappuzha (2), and one each in Ernakulam and Kannur.The number of camps has come down slightly from Saturday evening, when the state had 65 relief camps accommodating 1,465 people, indicating that some families have been able to return home as conditions improved in certain areas.The SEOC said all taluk-level control rooms across the state are functioning round the clock to coordinate rescue and relief operations.The IMD has also advised fishermen not to venture into the seas off the Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts on Sunday because of rough weather conditions.Despite the recent spell of heavy rain, Kerala continues to record a rainfall deficit this southwest monsoon. Between June 1 and August 2, the state received 928 mm of rainfall against the seasonal normal of 1,323.2 mm, a deficit of 30%.The cumulative disaster assessment released by the SEOC for the period ending August 1 recorded eight deaths, four missing persons and one injured person. It also reported that 17 houses had been completely destroyed and 127 were partially damaged. Agricultural losses were reported from Palakkad, where 21.09 hectares were affected, and Ernakulam, where 2.42 hectares of farmland suffered damage due to heavy rain and strong winds.Following the widespread damage caused by the rain over the past two days, Chief Minister VD Satheesan had convened an emergency review meeting on August 1 and directed ministers overseeing affected districts to remain on the ground to coordinate relief measures. The government had also said financial assistance would be provided to families of those killed and to people who lost homes, farmland or livelihoods. ]]></description>
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<title>CPI(M) accuses Satheesan of misusing govt helicopter for personal trip</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cpim-accuses-kerala-cm-vd-satheesan-of-misusing-govt-helicopter-for-personal-trip</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A political row has erupted over Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan’s reported use of a state government helicopter for a personal trip to Kochi. The CPI(M) has accused Satheesan of misusing the helicopter, which was hired primarily as an air ambulance and for emergency operations, to visit his father-in-law, who was undergoing treatment.The controversy stems from reports that Satheesan attempted to travel from the Golf Club helipad in Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi on July 31, Friday. According to reports, the aircraft was unable to land in Kochi due to bad weather and returned to Thiruvananthapuram. The journey was reportedly completed later.Former minister and CPI(M) State committee member MB Rajesh criticised the Chief Minister in a Facebook post, alleging that the helicopter flew from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi twice for a private purpose instead of being used for flood relief or any official duty.“There is a government helicopter in the sky. It flew from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi. Not once, but twice. Not for flood relief. Not for any official purpose. Entirely personal,” Rajesh wrote.He also took a swipe at the media, questioning why there was no public outrage or prime-time debate over the incident. Rajesh alleged that had a Communist Chief Minister undertaken a similar trip, the media would have reacted with “moral outrage.”Former Education Minister and CPI(M) veteran V Sivankutty also weighed in on the issue. Sharing a video of a helicopter on Facebook, he wrote, “As times change, a helicopter flies…”Health Minister K Muraleedharan, meanwhile, defended the Chief Minister, dismissing the criticism over the use of the helicopter. “When times change, people choose helicopters instead of cars. What is wrong in that? No one has ever objected to the use of helicopters,” the minister told reporters.The controversy has also revived memories of an earlier political dispute over the use of government helicopters. While in the Opposition, the Congress had criticised former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using a helicopter to visit areas affected by Cyclone Ockhi, accusing the LDF government of wasteful expenditure. The CPI(M), however, defended the decision, arguing that the helicopter was being used for official disaster-response duties. ]]></description>
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<title>കനത്ത മഴ: നാളെ നടത്താനിരുന്ന സെറ്റ് പരീക്ഷ മാറ്റിവെച്ചു</title>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rain-132665</link>
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<title>Kerala panchayats battle to become model solar villages</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Across Ernakulam district, eight panchayats are competing to become the district&#039;s first Model Solar Village, and Kumbalangi panchayat is currently leading.The transformation is being driven by the Union government&#039;s push to expand rooftop solar through initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. With government subsidies and lower power bills, more households are embracing clean energy.For many families, rooftop solar has become more than an environmentally friendly choice. Residents who once hesitated to use air conditioners or induction stoves say they can now use them without worrying about electricity bills. ]]></description>
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<title>Home minister says unaware of department letter favouring jailed BJP councillor</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-home-minister-says-unaware-of-department-letter-favouring-jailed-bjp-councillor</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has expressed displeasure after it became known that a Home Department letter helped R Sugathan, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor from Thiruvananthapuram, to secure a six-month leave.Sugathan, arrested under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) is currently interred at the high-security Viyyur Central Prison in Thrissur. Reports said Ramesh Chennithala stated that it was issued without his knowledge and the incident will be probed.KAAPA was invoked against Sugathan following an attempt-to-murder case linked to a clash at a temple festival. He was arrested on July 10. On July 14, he took his oath from inside the Viyyur Central Prison. The oath was administered after securing permission from the Kerala High Court.The letter dated July 20, signed by an Under Secretary, on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary, said Sugathan’s request for escort parole to attend the Council meetings was declined. It explained how he could secure his councillor position from disqualification.“Although you will not be able to participate in the Corporation Council meetings and related proceedings in person, you are permitted to submit a leave application to the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Council through the Superintendent of the jail so that you do not experience disqualification from your position as a councillor. If the Corporation Council considers and approves the leave application by vote in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, your position as a Councillor will be protected from disqualification,” the letter instructs.A meeting of the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation held on Friday, July 31 granted Sugathan six months of leave after the council put it to a vote and passed it with 51 votes in the 101-member council. The number was achieved with the help of an independent councillor and the casting vote by Mayor VV Rajesh.Mayor VV Rajesh held up the letter issued by the Home Department and told the UDF councillors to listen to what their own government was saying, when the Opposition voiced protest while the council took up Sugathan’s request.With only 50 seats in the 101-member council and a single independent keeping it in power, the BJP wants to ensure Sugathan continues as councillor. Uninformed absence of a councillor from more than two meetings could lead to disqualification.The  Left Democratic Front (LDF) has alleged this is another instance of a Congress having a deal with the BJP.  ]]></description>
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<title>‘Prison&#45;like, if not worse’: HC on Thrissur mental health centre’s ‘cells’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The conditions of the government Mental Health Centre in Thrissur are “shocking and dehumanising”, a bench of the Kerala High Court noted after a personal inspection of the facility. “Words fail us when we try to describe the situation and conditions of the centres in question. They belong to at least a century past and not to the modern times,” the division bench comprising Justices Devan Ramachandran and Basant Balaji wrote in an order directing the state government to file a detailed affidavit on the corrective measures taken by August 18.The same bench had inspected the Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram a few days earlier and issued separate directions on July 21.The judges spent over three-and-a-half hours inspecting the 14-acre Thrissur campus on July 26. The court said the condition of the campus showed years of neglect. It observed, “The front elevation, gate, and name boards are in a totally unkept manner, with paint having pealed, algae having grown all over, tall shrubs having captured most of it – the perfect setting for a scene from a horror movie.”‘Prison-like cells’The court was particularly critical of the isolation and confinement areas referred to as ‘cells’. These small, segregated spaces were found to be worse in the women’s wards than in the men’s wards.The court noted, “The &#039;cells&#039; were prison-like, if not worse, with iron grills, tiny, dark, and poorly ventilated cage-like structures. The design of the cells are unmistakably colonial and belong to centuries past, with the atmosphere in them being turbid, soiled, and revolting.”The judges said many patients kept in these spaces appeared to be in distress. They noted, “The patients who are in the segregation/isolation facilities called &#039;cells&#039;, were mostly exhibiting signs of deep fear and panic, most of them with loss of touch with reality; and we were told by the doctors that many of them were also prone to self-harm, including suicide.”The court said it was not medically qualified to decide whether segregation was clinically necessary and left that decision to doctors. However, it said such spaces must be suitable for human habitation and patients must be “given accommodation fit for humans.”Staff shortage across the boardThe court also found a serious staff shortage at the centre. The vacancies include nurses, nursing assistants, attenders, security personnel, and doctors, including psychiatrists. The court was also told that posts such as cooks and washer-staff had been abolished altogether.The bench recorded the difficulties faced by the existing staff. On transporting food, it observed, “They are forced to use a hand-drawn cart, the wheels of which are already dodgy and loose, on which heavy vessels carrying food sit very perilously.”The court also raised concerns about the lack of security infrastructure.A young psychiatrist told the bench that police assistance was unreliable, especially at night. The court noted that the police aid post at the centre “caters only to the outpatient department” and functions only until the afternoon.The court therefore called for the police aid post to function round the clock.Unused buildings, overcrowded wardsThe court found that some usable buildings at the centre are lying vacant even though existing wards are overcrowded.It identified at least three buildings that could be restored and used. One of them is a former COVID-19 isolation ward. The building cannot currently be used because an electric transformer in the premises does not have the fencing required to safely use it.The bench observed, “There is no fencing around the transformer and hence that energisation is not possible. A classic case where a horse is lost, for want of a shoe!”Another building, said to be the former ward number 1, has been declared unfit by the Public Works Department because of a lack of routine maintenance.The judges criticised the delay in repairing and using the buildings. They wrote, “We have little doubt that, in any other scenario, such buildings would have been immediately repaired and put to use; but, in the case of these poor and hapless patients, we saw that the response is pachydermic and so slow, that snails would be put to shame.”The court also noted an unfinished five-storey building intended to be used as the Modern Male Psychiatric Ward. No official could allegedly explain the reason for the delay or provide clarity on its current construction status.Other safety concernsParvathy Menon, coordinator of the Victim Rights Centre (VRC) under the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA), told the court that she had visited the facility a week earlier and had found snakes and stray dogs moving freely around the campus. The court referred to an incident in which a snake was found in the Out Patient Department. It recorded, “In the Out Patient Department, a snake was found hanging from its roof, which fell on one of the doctors ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala battered by heavy rain, landslips and flash floods; 8 districts on red warning</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-battered-by-heavy-rain-landslips-and-flash-floods-8-districts-on-red-warning</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Heavy rainfall triggered widespread landslips, flash floods, and severe waterlogging across central Kerala on Saturday, August 1, leaving at least three people dead. The fatalities were reported from Idukki and Kottayam districts. According to reports, several people remain trapped under debris in landslip-hit areas of the two districts.Several landslips have been reported from the eastern parts of Kottayam district. The Pamba, Manimala, and Meenachil rivers have overflowed their banks, inundating major roads and several low-lying areas in Ranni, Manimala, Erattupetta, and Pala.In Payyanithottam in Poonjar panchayat, a house was hit by a landslip, and two people were reported missing.Ranni in Pathanamthitta district has also witnessed severe flash floods after torrential overnight rain caused the Pamba and Manimala rivers to overflow. According to reports, waist-deep water inundated several commercial areas, submerging roads, entering shops and houses, and cutting off access to nearby interior villages.Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan said the Revenue Minister will coordinate disaster management and relief operations. &quot;A meeting of all District Collectors has been convened by the Revenue Minister at 11 am. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the police, and other emergency agencies are fully prepared to respond to any situation,&quot; he wrote on X.He added that the government has decided to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical treatment while expediting rehabilitation and relief efforts.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for eight districts in Kerala for Saturday, August 1, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall. The districts are Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. A red warning indicates the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall, defined by the IMD as more than 204.4 mm of rain within 24 hours.Educational institutions in nine districts—Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kasaragod, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta—have been declared closed for the day.The IMD has also issued an orange warning for Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Palakkad districts. An orange warning indicates the possibility of very heavy rainfall, ranging between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within 24 hours.IMD&#039;s advisory for the publicPeople living in landslide-, mudslide-, or flash flood-prone hilly areas should move to safer locations during daylight if necessary.Residents of low-lying areas that are prone to flooding should be prepared to shift to relief camps if advised by authorities.Those living in weakly built or poorly roofed houses should exercise extra caution and move to safer shelters if conditions worsen.Secure or report dangerous trees, utility poles, signboards, and unstable walls that could pose a hazard.Do not attempt to cross flooded rivers or streams, and avoid swimming, fishing, or entering rivers, lakes, or other water bodies during heavy rainfall.Avoid non-essential travel during periods of intense rain. Postpone trips to waterfalls, reservoirs, and hilly tourist destinations until weather warnings are withdrawn.Exercise caution while driving, particularly on roads near water bodies or stretches under repair, as heavy rain increases the risk of accidents.Coastal residents in areas vulnerable to sea erosion or rough seas should remain alert, relocate if instructed by authorities, and secure fishing equipment.In districts under red and orange warnings, relief camps should be kept ready in advance. Residents should identify the nearest designated relief camp and the safest route to reach it.People living in disaster-prone areas should prepare an emergency kit in advance.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Muthanga agitation: Geethanandan among four convicted for attempted murder of cop</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/muthanga-agitation-geethanandan-among-four-convicted-for-attempted-murder-of-cop</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Social activist M Geethanandan was among four people convicted on Friday, July 31, in a case related to the attempted murder of a police officer during the 2003 Muthanga tribal agitation in Kerala. In a separate case concerning the killing of police constable KV Vinod during the same incident, the court convicted only one accused, while acquitting all others.The verdicts were delivered by Judge Ayoob Khan of the Principal Sessions Court in Kalpetta, Wayanad.In the murder case of constable Vinod, the court held that the second accused, Ashokan, was responsible for inflicting the fatal injuries. However, as Ashokan died during the course of the trial, no sentence was pronounced. All other accused in the case were acquitted.In the case of the attempted murder against police officer Abdul Salam and forest official Sasidharan, the court found Geethanandan, Binu, Rameshan, and Anilkumar guilty. They were sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000 each.The Muthanga tribal agitation began on February 19, 2003, when landless Adivasi families, under the banner of the Adivasi Gothra Maha Sabha, occupied reserved forest land inside the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary to protest delays in the distribution of land promised to tribal communities. The agitation was led by Geethanandan and CK Janu.The police and forest department launched a joint operation to evict the protesters, which escalated into a violent clash. According to the prosecution, police personnel Vinod, Abdul Salam, and forest official Sasidharan were held captive in a hut by the protesters. During the confrontation, tribal protester Jogi was killed and several others were injured when the police opened fire.Following the verdict, tribal activists reiterated that no investigation has been initiated into Jogi&#039;s death. Speaking to 24 News, tribal leader CK Janu alleged discrimination against Adivasi communities.&quot;Jogi annan was killed by a gunshot. Not even a case was registered in the murder of Jogi annan. It can only be seen as discrimination against tribal people,&quot; she said. ]]></description>
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<title>HC stays move to hand over Monalisa Bhosle to Madhya Pradesh police</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-hc-stays-move-to-hand-over-monalisa-bhosle-to-madhya-pradesh-police</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala High Court, in an order passed on July 28, held that Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa Bhosle cannot be handed over to the Madhya Pradesh Police or removed from Kerala without the court&#039;s permission and against her will. The court also expressed prima facie doubts over the authority of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to issue such directions.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas passed the interim order while considering a writ petition filed by Bhosle, who has sought police protection alleging threats to her life after her inter-faith marriage.The Court questioned the authority of the NCST to direct the Kerala Police to hand over Bhosle to the Madhya Pradesh Police and sought to know under what power such directions had been issued.The order came after the Station House Officer of Ernakulam Central Police Station informed the High Court that the NCST, in proceedings dated June 17, 2026, had directed the Kerala Police to hand over the petitioner to the Madhya Pradesh Police in accordance with law after obtaining appropriate orders from the High Court. The communication also referred to directions for the Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police to escort her to her residence and for the Kerala Police to cooperate in her search, recovery and transfer.The Court noted that the Commission&#039;s proceedings were initiated on a petition filed by a social worker from Uttar Pradesh alleging that Bhosle, who had entered into an inter-faith marriage, was a minor.Appearing for the petitioner, counsel submitted that Monalisa feared for her life if she was forced to return to her parental home, alleging that she apprehended an honour killing because she had married a person belonging to another religion. It was also argued that she had not been served with any order of the NCST and that the Commission did not possess the authority to issue such directions.The petitioner further contended that she was a major at the time of her marriage, having attained the age of 18 years and three months, and that this had already been verified by courts in Madhya Pradesh. Her counsel also alleged that her original birth certificate had subsequently been cancelled without her knowledge and that the issue was pending before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. It was also submitted that 14 personnel from the Madhya Pradesh Police had reached Kerala in an attempt to take her back against her wishes.Observing that the petitioner had already been granted police protection in the case, the Court said the NCST was &quot;neither a Court or a Tribunal or even an adjudicatory body&quot; and that it &quot;has prima facie, only recommendatory powers and hence cannot issue any directions, that too, touching upon the right to life of an individual.&quot; The Court further observed that &quot;the jurisdiction of the said Commission to issue an order to ensure that the petitioner is escorted from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh is doubtful.&quot;The Court also held that Bhosle&#039;s apprehension of danger was &quot;bonafide and imminent&quot;, noting that her claim of threat to her life was already under consideration before the High Court.As an interim measure, the Court directed the State authorities to ensure that the petitioner &quot;is not removed from the jurisdictional limits without orders from this Court and against her will&quot; until disposal of the writ petition. It also ordered that she &quot;shall not be handed over to any person including the police from Madhya Pradesh, without getting orders from this Court.&quot;The Court further directed that adequate police protection be extended to Bhosle whenever required through the designated Women Protection Officer to safeguard her life and ensure that she is not removed from Kochi against her wishes. The matter has been posted for further consideration on August 4. ]]></description>
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<title>UDF government proceeds with PM SHRI, citing need for Union govt funds</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-udf-government-proceeds-with-pm-shri-citing-need-for-union-govt-funds</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The newly elected Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has decided to proceed with the Union government&#039;s PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme, citing prior commitments under a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the need for Union government’s education grants.After a meeting of UDF allies, the UDF convener Adoor Prakash confirmed this and said that the government will take the necessary steps to secure the funds due from the Union government.“A state is entitled to receive funds from the Central Government across various sectors. These are not granted as an act of generosity by anyone. It is the responsibility of a government to claim and obtain the funds that are for the state,” he told the media on Thursday, July 30.He also said the government will decide which educational institutions are included in the scheme after receiving the report from the cabinet sub-committee.Following this, IUML leader and Education Minister N Shamsudheen stated that Kerala will not compromise on secular values. &quot;In implementing this initiative, we will not yield to any other agenda under any circumstances. The schools under the PM initiative will follow the same curriculum as that taught in other schools across Kerala,” he said to the media on Friday, July 31.The PM SHRI scheme in Kerala has sparked a major political row as it mandates the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. When the previous Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]-led Left Democratic Front signed the MoU, citing the need for Union government funds for education, major criticism was raised citing NEP implementation. The LDF signed an MoU in October 2025, and the then opposition UDF strictly opposed it. However, the LDF didn’t move forward with the scheme due to the Communist Party of India (CPI) publicly criticising the move and not agreeing with it.Later after its government came to power, the UDF shifted its stance, stating that the state cannot legally or practically withdraw from an already signed formal agreement without letting crucial Union government financial allocations lapse.Earlier, on June 17, the Chief Minister VD Satheesan said Kerala will continue to participate in the scheme and said that the state is particular that the Union government should not interfere with the state government’s freedom to set a curriculum, and that the selection of schools eligible for the scheme should be reserved for the state government. ]]></description>
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<title>തുലാഭാര ത്രാസിന്റെ കയർ പൊട്ടി വീണ് വി.മുരളീധരൻ എംഎൽഎയ്ക്ക് പരിക്ക്</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Jawan&amp;apos; sold as Scotch; illicit liquor manufacturing unit in Thiruvananthapuram; key operator arrested</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/jawan-sold-as-scotch-illicit-liquor-manufacturing-unit-in-thiruvananthapuram-key-operator-arrested</link>
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<title>Kerala braces for intense monsoon spell as heavy rain continues</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-braces-for-intense-monsoon-spell-as-heavy-rain-continues</link>
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<title>Vigilance closes 2018 case against CM Satheesan; was politically motivated, says Ramesh Chennithala</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vigilance-closes-2018-case-against-cm-satheesan-was-politically-motivated-says-ramesh-chennithala</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>How can scam accused head 3 PSUs? Kerala HC asks VD Satheesan&#45;led govt</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/how-can-scam-accused-head-3-psus-kerala-hc-asks-vd-satheesan-led-govt</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>കാൻസ് ലോക ചലച്ചിത്രോത്സവത്തിൽ മലയാളി യുവസംഗീതസംവിധായകയ്ക്ക് ഇരട്ട ബഹുമതി; 22&#45;ാം വയസിൽ ചരിത്രനേട്ടവുമായി കെസിയ തോമസ്</title>
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<title>Tushar Gandhi urges Kerala government to withdraw cases against protesting students</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tushar-gandhi-urges-kerala-government-to-withdraw-cases-against-protesting-students</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tushar-gandhi-urges-kerala-government-to-withdraw-cases-against-protesting-students</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mahatma Gandhi&#039;s great-grandson and Mahatma Gandhi Foundation president Tushar A Gandhi has urged the Kerala government to withdraw all FIRs, charge sheets and criminal cases registered against students who participated in protests in the state in support of a nationwide student movement.In a letter dated July 30, addressed to Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, Tushar said he was &quot;unpleasantly surprised&quot; to learn that the Kerala Police had registered cases against students protesting in solidarity with the movement.&quot;This does not behoove the progressive state of Kerala, and even more so, a government led by the Congress Party,&quot; he said.Tushar noted that the Congress leadership at the national level, including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, had backed the students&#039; movement and criticised the Union government and the Delhi Police for their action against protesting students.&quot;It is disgraceful to hear that students are being prosecuted even in Kerala, where a UDF government with a Chief Minister and Home Minister from the Congress is in power,&quot; he wrote.&quot;I hope that you and your government believe in the constitutional right of citizens to protest. Let me not remind you that the Congress was born out of the spirit of Satyagraha. One expects much better from a Congress-led government,&quot; he added.Appealing to Satheesan and Chennithala to align with the party&#039;s national leadership, Tushar Gandhi urged them to &quot;immediately, without any delay or passing responsibility&quot; order the withdrawal of all FIRs, charge sheets and cases filed against students who participated in the protests.He also urged the government to withdraw the cases irrespective of the students&#039; political affiliations.Describing the appeal as his &quot;earnest prayer&quot;, he expressed hope that the Chief Minister and Home Minister would take immediate corrective action and ensure that such action was not repeated in the future. ]]></description>
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<title>പുനർജനി കേസിൽ മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി വി.ഡി സതീശന് ക്ലീൻ ചിറ്റ്; അന്വേഷണം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു</title>
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<title>Police Association challenges govt&amp;apos;s move to restructure police organisations</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-police-association-challenges-govts-move-to-restructure-police-organisations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala Police Association (KPA) has approached the Kerala High Court challenging the state government&#039;s decision to restructure police associations, arguing that the move is illegal, arbitrary, and violates the constitutional rights of its members.The writ petition comes days after the Home Department issued an order reorganising the membership and structure of police associations in the state. The order, issued on July 27 by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Minhaj Alam, directed the Kerala Police Association to expand its membership to include personnel from the ranks of Civil Police Officer, Senior Civil Police Officer, Grade Assistant Sub-Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector, and Grade Sub-Inspector.It also directed that officers from the rank of Sub-Inspector up to Superintendent of Police (non-IPS) become members of the Kerala Police Senior Officers&#039; Association (KPSOA). As part of the restructuring, the existing Kerala Police Officers&#039; Association (KPOA), which currently represents Assistant Sub-Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, and Inspectors, will cease to exist.The government further ordered that the KPOA&#039;s bank accounts, office premises, assets, records, legal rights, and liabilities be divided between the two remaining associations. Under the order, 60% of its assets and liabilities will be transferred to the Kerala Police Association, while the remaining 40% will go to the Kerala Police Senior Officers&#039; Association.Following the government order, State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar dissolved the governing bodies of the Kerala Police Officers&#039; Association (KPOA), Kerala Police Association (KPA), and Kerala Police Senior Officers&#039; Association (KPSOA). A 17-member state-level ad hoc committee has been constituted to oversee the transition, complete the membership verification process, and conduct elections. Former Kerala Police Association General Secretary GR Ajith is among the members of the committee.Under the restructuring, the number of police associations will be reduced from three to two. The Kerala Police Association (KPA) will represent personnel from the rank of Civil Police Officer to Grade Sub-Inspector, while the Kerala Police Senior Officers&#039; Association (KPSOA) will represent officers from Sub-Inspector to Superintendent of Police (non-IPS). Consequently, the existing Kerala Police Officers&#039; Association (KPOA) will cease to exist.The government order also states that the KPOA&#039;s bank accounts, assets, deposits, rights, and liabilities will be transferred after following due legal procedure, with 60% allocated to the Kerala Police Association and 40% to the Kerala Police Senior Officers&#039; Association.The ad hoc committee has been tasked with taking over the responsibilities and records of the dissolved governing bodies, completing membership verification and registration, preparing the voters&#039; list, and conducting unit, district, and state-level elections. The government has directed that the elections and the formation of the new governing bodies be completed by September 30, 2026.In its petition, the Kerala Police Association contended that the restructuring was carried out without consulting the affected associations or providing any reasons for the changes. It argued that the order does not explain why such a reorganisation was necessary and is therefore arbitrary.The association further submitted that the three police associations were constituted following the recommendations of the National Police Commission in 1979 and have functioned independently for nearly five decades under government-approved rules and by-laws.The petition also questioned the authority of the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to issue such an order. It argued that the restructuring, including the abolition of an association that has existed for around 47 years, could not be carried out without proper legal backing. Referring to Article 33 of the Constitution, the petition stated that any modification of the rights of members of forces responsible for maintaining public order can only be made through a law enacted by Parliament.Seeking an interim stay on the government order, the association urged the High Court to quash the restructuring, contending that it infringes the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution. ]]></description>
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<title>സാഹിത്യ കര്‍മ്മശ്രേഷ്ഠ പുരസ്കാരം ജസ്റ്റീസ് ഡോ.കെ.സുകുമാരന്</title>
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<title>ലക്ഷ്‌മിപ്രിയയും ശ്വേതയും ഗൂഢാലോചന നടത്തി; കേസെടുക്കണമെന്നാവശ്യപ്പെട്ട് നടി അൻസിബ ഹസൻ ഹൈക്കോടതിയില്‍</title>
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<title>ഇഡി ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥരെ ആക്രമിച്ച കേസ്: പ്രതികൾ ജാമ്യം തേടി ഹൈക്കോടതിയിലേക്ക്</title>
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<title>Police book TG Mohandas over his derogatory comments against CJP protesters</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-police-book-tg-mohandas-over-his-derogatory-comments-against-cjp-protesters</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Kerala police on Wednesday, July 29, booked TG Mohandas, a former head of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Intellectual Cell in Kerala and a political commentator, over his derogatory and violent remarks against women protesting at Jantar Mantar and others. He has been booked by the Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police section, including for intent to cause riot.TG Mohandas uploaded multiple videos on a YouTube channel called Pathrika about the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar against the NEET paper leak. In two videos, he said the protesters at Jantar Mantar would have been shot and killed if he were in control. He also said the women who were part of the protest like to be raped and would not even complain if it happened.“There are girls who like rape…there are people who like rapes, especially, leftist, secular, democratic, proletarian class of people,” he said.Following his statements that received widespread outrage, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) officially distanced itself from him. In a statement issued on Monday, July 28, RSS Dakshin Keralam Prant Sah Karyavah KB Sreekumar said Mohandas&#039; comments reflected his personal views and did not represent the organisation. The RSS also said that Mohandas did not hold any position in the RSS.Meanwhile, multiple complaints were filed against Mohandas.Finally, he was booked under Sections 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot) and 353(1)(b) (statement conducing to public mischief) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Section 66 (criminal offence of computer hacking/tampering) of the Information Technology Amendment Act and Section 120(o) (causing nuisance and violation of public order) of the Kerala Police Act.    ]]></description>
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<title>Satheesan urges Vijay to ease curbs on stone transport from Tamil Nadu</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan has written to his Tamil Nadu counterpart, C Joseph Vijay, seeking his personal intervention to ease restrictions on the inter-state transport of stone aggregates, warning that the curbs could delay several national highways and other strategically important infrastructure projects in Kerala.In a letter dated July 28, CM Satheesan referred to the Tamil Nadu government&#039;s July 9 notification regulating the inter-State transportation of rough stones and construction materials. He said the new restrictions had significantly disrupted the movement of stone aggregates from Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari districts, which have traditionally supplied a major share of the materials required for Kerala&#039;s infrastructure projects.Pointing out that Kerala has limited natural availability of suitable stone aggregates for large-scale construction, Satheesan said the state has long depended on neighbouring districts in Tamil Nadu to meet the requirements of ongoing National Highway (NH) projects.He said the restrictions had disrupted the supply chain, slowing construction activity and posing &quot;a serious risk of delay&quot; to several strategically important projects, The Hindu reported.According to the Chief Minister, the NH projects are significant not only for Kerala but for the entire southern region, as they are expected to improve regional connectivity, enhance logistics efficiency, facilitate trade and tourism, and strengthen access to economic hubs in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.He also noted that timely completion of these projects was particularly important with direct export-import operations at the Vizhinjam International Seaport expected to begin on August 18. The highway network is expected to handle increased container traffic from the port and provide seamless connectivity to both Vizhinjam and the International Container Transshipment Terminal at Vallarpadam.While expressing appreciation for Tamil Nadu&#039;s objective of ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources, Satheesan urged the state to adopt a balanced approach that would accommodate the requirements of nationally important infrastructure projects without compromising its regulatory framework, The Times of India reported.Invoking the long-standing spirit of cooperation between the two states, he requested Vijay to personally intervene and consider granting suitable relaxations, or evolve an appropriate mechanism, to facilitate the uninterrupted transport of stone aggregates meant exclusively for ongoing national highway and other strategically significant projects in Kerala. ]]></description>
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<title>കുംഭമേള വൈറല്‍ പെണ്‍കുട്ടിക്ക് ആശ്വാസം; പ്രത്യേക സംരക്ഷണം നല്‍കി ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
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<title>എം ആർ അജിത് കുമാറിന് തിരിച്ചടി; സസ്‌പെൻഷൻ സ്റ്റേ ചെയ്യണമെന്ന ആവശ്യം തള്ളി</title>
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<title>പിണറായിയുടെ വീട്ടിലെ ഇഡി റെയ്ഡിനിടെ ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥരെ ആക്രമിച്ച കേസ്; ഒന്നാം പ്രതിക്ക് ജാമ്യമില്ല, ഹർജി തള്ളി</title>
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<title>കണ്ഠരര് ബ്രഹ്മദത്തൻ ശബരിമല തന്ത്രിയാകും; ദേവസ്വം ബോർഡ് തീരുമാനം ഹൈക്കോടതി അംഗീകരിച്ചു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tantri-132462</link>
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<title>Third female teacher arrested in Vadakara MDMA case; probe expands</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/third-female-teacher-arrested-in-vadakara-mdma-case-probe-expands</link>
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<title>Uralungal Cooperative visionary Rameshan Paleri passes away at 66</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/uralungal-cooperative-visionary-rameshan-paleri-passes-away-at-66</link>
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<title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar demands probe into role of ‘overseas’ volunteers in CJP protest</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bjps-rajeev-chandrasekhar-demands-probe-into-role-of-overseas-volunteers-in-cjp-protest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala state president and Nemom MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar demanded a formal investigation into the role of ‘overseas’ volunteers in recent Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. In an X post on Monday, July 27, he alleged that these agitators were part of an orchestrated effort by political interests to create chaos rather than represent genuine student concerns.He shared a news report from Mathrubhumi.com about 23 Malayalis working in Dubai coming to participate in the protest. According to the Mathrubhumi report, a Malayali emigrant businessman and owner of a Freight Company, bore the entire cost of the trip and stay, including air tickets, accommodation, and food, for his 23 employees to participate in the protest.Rajeev Chandrasekhar shared a post which posed a question: “What do migrant workers in Dubai have to do with students protesting for NEET in India? Why this sponsored participation”?“It may have started as students&#039; genuine grievances being aired. But it is 100% clear that Rahul Gandhi and other interests did everything possible to create anarchy and violence. These troublemakers aren&#039;t students wanting to discuss their future - but political goons being organised to create chaos,” Rajeev wrote on X.It may hv started as Students genuine grievance being aired. But it is 100% clear that @RahulGandhi and other interests did everything possible to create anarchy and violence. These troublemakers arent students wanting to discuss their future - but political goons being… https://t.co/tMmzTirY6n— Rajeev Chandrasekhar  (@RajeevRC_X) July 27, 2026 He then demanded an investigation into this and wrote, “It is a wake-up call for all of us. Eyes wide open. I hope these &quot;overseas&quot; volunteers are all scrutinised and investigated.”The CJP officially called off its 36-day-long protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, July 25, following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Apart from the minister&#039;s resignation, they have demanded the dropping of all protest-related FIRs, the release of detained students, a public apology for police baton charges, and Rs 1 crore compensation for the suicide victim’s family.Since the protests began, several BJP leaders and supporters have sought to portray the movement as politically orchestrated rather than student-led, with allegations ranging from opposition involvement to questions over &quot;foreign funding,&quot; though no evidence has been produced to substantiate such claims. The protests also saw police action and FIRs against participants in several BJP-ruled states such as Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam. After the CJP, Congress, AISA, BJP, and other opposition groups criticised the action and warned of fresh protests, Bihar and Assam governments announced they would withdraw the FIRs and release detained protesters, in line with the understanding reached during talks with the Union government. ]]></description>
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<title>RSS condemns TG Mohandas&amp;apos; comments on protesters, says he isn’t an RSS official</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/rss-condemns-tg-mohandas-comments-on-protesters-says-he-isnt-an-rss-official</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has officially distanced itself from political commentator T G Mohandas following widespread outrage over his remarks targeting student protesters demanding accountability in the NEET paper leak case.In a statement issued on Monday, July 28, RSS Dakshin Keralam Prant Sah Karyavah K B Sreekumar said Mohandas&#039; comments reflected his personal views and did not represent the organisation.&quot;Shri T.G. Mohandas&#039;s comments on the recent protest are his personal thoughts. He is not an RSS official at any level. RSS doesn&#039;t agree with his views and such views should be condemned in the strongest possible manner,&quot; the statement said.Mohandas, a former head of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Intellectual Cell in Kerala and a political commentator associated with the RSS, stoked a major controversy through a series of videos uploaded on the YouTube channel Pathrika. In the videos, he expressed that he would have shot dead the protesters at Delhi&#039;s Jantar Mantar and made derogatory remarks about women participating in the demonstrations organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).The protests, which lasted 36 days, demanded accountability over the NEET-UG paper leak and culminated in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.In a video uploaded on July 26, Mohandas described how he would respond if he were in charge of handling the protest.&quot;I will impose a curfew in that area. I will announce for the crowd to disperse three times. Then I will shoot. People will scatter and run. Some may die and some may suffer injuries. Within four hours the situation will be calm. The bodies will be collected and taken to hospitals,&quot; he said.In another video, Mohandas claimed that if the police withdrew from the protest site, rapes would occur and went on to make deeply derogatory remarks about women protesters, alleging that some &quot;like rape&quot; and would not file complaints if such crimes occurred.In a separate video uploaded on July 24, Mohandas appeared to justify police violence against student protesters. He claimed police personnel had the right to conceal their name badges and alleged, without evidence, that students were wearing police uniforms during the demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.&quot;Police beat them inside the barricade and outside the barricade; the police were also beaten up,&quot; he said.Mohandas, who has a significant following in Kerala as a political commentator, has faced widespread criticism over the remarks, with many demanding his arrest.The Congress condemned his statements as &quot;vile&quot; and accused the RSS of fostering a culture of violence and misogyny.&quot;The statement made by Mohandas is proof of the RSS&#039;s disgusting, violent and misogynistic mindset. The RSS has always provided shelter to such people. Throwing the country into the fire of hatred and violence has been the RSS&#039;s history, which this country will never tolerate. There should be immediate action against such frustrated and hateful people,&quot; the party said.&#039;अगर मेरे पास अधिकार होता तो मैं जंतर-मंतर के आसपास कर्फ्यू लगाकर प्रदर्शनकारियों को गोली मार देता।&#039;- ये बात RSS नेता और BJP के Intellectual Cell के पूर्व प्रमुख टीजी मोहनदास ने कही है मोहनदास ने यह भी कहा- &#039;प्रोटेस्ट में ऐसी लड़कियां थीं, जिन्हें रेप पसंद है और अगर उनके साथ… pic.twitter.com/NqPqDpqDP4— Congress (@INCIndia) July 27, 2026 ]]></description>
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<title>അഖിൽ മാരാർ ട്വന്റി 20 വിട്ടു</title>
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<title>Onam shopping gets a boost as Kerala rolls out price shield</title>
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<title>Young man found dead in Boston room</title>
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<title>Ponnani set to anchor Kerala&amp;apos;s next maritime growth story</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Drivers in Kochi demand clean washrooms, rest areas at hotels and resorts</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:13:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Hindutva ideologue says he would have shot CJP protesters</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-hindutva-ideologue-says-he-would-have-shot-cjp-protesters</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.TG Mohandas, a former head of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Intellectual Cell and a political commentator associated with the Rashtiya Swayansevak Sangh (RSS) in Kerala, said the protesters at Jantar Mantar would have been shot and killed if he was in control. He also said the women who were part of the protest like to be raped and would not even complaint if it happens.The derogatory comments against students and other citizens who participated in the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, demanding accountability in the NEET paper leak, in Delhi were made through multiple videos published on a YouTube channel called Pathrika. In a video published on July 26, he explained how he would handle the situation, if he was in charge. “I will impose a curfew in that area. I will announce the crowd to disperse three times. Then I will shoot, people will scatter and run. Some may die and some may suffer injuries. Within four hours the situation will be calm. The bodies will be collected and taken to hospitals,” he said. In another video, he said that if the police withdrew from the protest site, rapes would happen. “Rapes will happen, mass rapes…there are girls who like rape…there are people who like rapes, especially, leftist, secular, democratic, proletarian class of people…if someone dies because of this, they will get a martyr…When mass rapes happen there won&#039;t be any complaints, because these are the people who like rape,” Mohandas says in the video.The videos were published after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following a 36-day protest by the CJP.In another video published on July 24, Mohandas is seen encouraging physical assault on student protesters. He stated that police have every right to hide their name badges and claimed that students were appearing in police uniforms at Jantar Mantar. “Police beat them inside the barricade and outside the barricade; the police were also beaten up,” he said.Mohandas is a commentator who has a significant following in Kerala. Many have demanded his arrest over the comments.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Police book media outlets over false pension claim against PK Sreemathi</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-police-book-media-outlets-over-false-pension-claim-against-pk-sreemathi</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kannur Rural Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against multiple media organisations and online platforms after senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leader and former MP PK Sreemathi alleged that they circulated false reports claiming she was illegally receiving a family pension in the name of a former legislator.The First Information Report (FIR) was registered on Saturday night, July 25, based on Sreemathi’s complaint. The case has been booked under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (insulting the modesty of a woman), Section 120(o) of the Kerala Police Act (causing nuisance through repeated or anonymous communication) and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act (cheating by personation using a communication device).Among those named in the FIR are Janam TV, Karma News, Dailyhunt, Bharat Live, Janmabhoomi, and the Kannur-based evening daily Sudinam. The controversy began after several news platforms, citing purported Right to Information (RTI) documents, alleged that Sreemathi was drawing a family pension by claiming to be the widow of former Congress MLA PR Krishnan.However, Krishnan’s family later clarified that the pension beneficiary was his widow, who is also named PK Sreemathi. They said the confusion arose because both women shared the same name. PR Krishnan was a former Kunnamkulam MLA in the Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly between 1954 and 1956.According to Sreemathi, who served as the Health Minister in the V S Achuthanandan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government from 2006 to 2011, the news reports falsely portrayed her as having claimed pension benefits that she was never drawn to. In her complaint, she alleged that the reports and links circulated online “damaged her reputation and lowered her dignity in the eyes of the public”. She further claimed that the online contents were part of a coordinated social media campaign to malign her.Following the circulation of the allegations Sreemathi submitted complaints to the Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Home minister Ramesh Chennithala and the State Police Chief seeking legal action in the incident.Speaking to the media after the controversy, Sreemathi said the allegations had caused immense distress to her and her family. She broke down while recalling that her husband had died only 10 months ago, yet she was being accused of receiving a family pension in the name of another legislator. ]]></description>
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<title>Cochin Haneefa&amp;apos;s family gets a new home</title>
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<title>Operation Toofan: Two female educators arrested in drug case</title>
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<title>കണ്ഠര് രാജീവരുടെ മകൻ ബ്രഹ്മദത്തനെ ശബരിമല തന്ത്രിയായി തെരഞ്ഞെടുത്തു</title>
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<title>CM to Inaugurate Vizhinjam&amp;apos;s EXIM Era on Aug 18</title>
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<title>Govt forms panel to draft Sidharthan Anti&#45;Ragging and Student Welfare Act</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-govt-forms-panel-to-draft-sidharthan-anti-ragging-and-student-welfare-act</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The newly elected United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has formed a high-level panel to draft the Sidharthan Anti-Ragging and Student Welfare Act. The proposed Act is intended to be a stringent anti-ragging legislation, named after JS Sidharthan, a veterinary student who died by suicide, allegedly due to campus ragging.According to reports, the government has appointed Achuthsankar S Nair, Vice-Chairperson of the Kerala State Higher Education Council, to chair the high-level committee responsible for preparing the draft legislation for the proposed Act. Constituted by the Home Department, the committee has been tasked with consolidating expert recommendations and drafting a comprehensive legal framework.The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen anti-ragging measures in educational institutions through initiatives such as the Sidharthan Student Distress App, an emergency digital reporting system, institutionalised mental health support, and stricter safety guidelines across schools and colleges in the state.The Sidharthan Student Distress App allows students to quickly send digital tips and emergency reports about ragging directly to the authorities.On July 22, the Kerala Cabinet gave its nod to frame an anti-ragging law and to launch the app in memory of Sidharthan. Chief Minister VD Satheesan said the app could be used to tip off authorities about ragging incidents.Earlier, on June 19, the Kerala CM, who also holds the Finance portfolio, announced in the budget speech that Kerala will enact the Sidharthan Act to prevent ragging in educational institutions.Sidharthan was a student of the Pookode Veterinary College in Wayanad, and he was found dead on February 18, 2024. Initially believed to be a suicide, the nature of his death came under scrutiny after the post-mortem report revealed that he had been subjected to prolonged physical and mental abuse by his batchmates and seniors. ]]></description>
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<title>വീണാ  വിജയന്‍ സേവനമൊന്നും നല്‍കിയിട്ടില്ല: പണം നല്‍കിയത് പിണറായിയുമായുള്ള അടുപ്പത്തിന്റെ പേരില്‍; കര്‍ത്തയുടെ മൊഴി പുറത്ത്</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Woman’s legal fight for affordable cancer drugs lives on after her death</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Sarojam Radhakrishnan was 68 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Her diagnosis was not encouraging. A retired bank employee, Sarojam’s cancer – the Luminal A subtype (HR+/HER2-) – was in an advanced stage. The worst was yet to come, though. It was when she began her treatment that she realised the medicines she had been prescribed were so exorbitantly priced that they made it unaffordable.She was prescribed three medicines – Ribociclib, Letrozole and Zoledronic Acid – which cost her a whopping Rs 63,480 per month. Though she and her husband had retired as bank employees and were not financially constrained, the expensive medical bills started taking a toll.In February 2022, Sarojam approached the Kerala High Court with a plea. She wanted the court to order compulsory licensing or have a government use licence to make these medicines more affordable to people. A compulsory licence or government use licence is granted by the government to allow a third party to manufacture and sell the patented product without the patent owner&#039;s consent, provided a fee is paid to them.Tragically, in September 2022, Sarojam passed away at the age of 69. Following her death, the Kerala High Court took suo motu action and continued the proceedings.Over the past four years, her case has been heard by eight different judges in 58 sessions and has been adjourned 40 times.In the second week of July this year, the Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments, a collaborative network of patient advocates, civil society organisations, legal experts, and healthcare professionals operating in India, wrote to the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, the Chief Justice of India and the President of India, urging their intervention to expedite the final hearing.The matter was heard in the court on July 15, and Justice Harisankar V Menon of the Kerala High Court tasked three leading cancer institutions – the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (Kolkata), the National Cancer Institute, and the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram – with examining and submitting a report in three weeks. The court wanted to know whether it was possible to substitute Ribociclib with another drug, Palbociclib, owned by Pfizer but no longer under patent and therefore cheaper.There was a reason for this question. Palbociclib cost Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000 per month, as per the Deputy Solicitor General of India’s report submitted to the Kerala High Court on December 18, 2023. Ribociclib cost Rs 58,140 per month in 2021.On July 17, the Supreme Court intervened and took suo motu cognisance of the matter. The SC issued a notice on the broader public interest issue; allowed an intervenor to assist the Court; and directed the Kerala High Court to expeditiously decide the pending writ petition. A note by the Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments said, “We hope that this timely action by the Supreme Court will serve justice to the lakhs of people facing premature death due to IP monopolies, especially patent monopolies. While a patent grants the patent owner a monopoly and prevents others from making affordable generic versions of medicines during the period of that monopoly, it creates no corresponding obligation on the patent holder to make the patented medicines available at an affordable price.”Unaffordable essential medicationSarojam and her husband, Radhakrishnan, had been living in Chennai since 1988; both worked as bank employees. When Sarojam was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer, her condition could only be managed, not cured. As a result, she would have been on cancer medication for the rest of her life.Since the couple had good savings and received pensions, they thought they would be able to manage the expenses, according to Radhakrishnan. However, when they realised how much they had to spend each month, they were shocked.The three medicines she used included Ribociclib, Letrozole and Zoledronic Acid, which cost Rs 58,140, Rs 1,027.75 and Rs 4,313, respectively, including tax, for a month in 2021. She needed to spend a total of Rs 63,480 in a month for the treatment. This made her realise this medication could not be afforded by many people in the country and prompted the petition in court. She particularly mentioned Ribociclib— the patent owned by Novartis, a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company and manufactured in India by Natco Pharma Ltd and MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.&quot;We consider ourselves middle class or upper middle class, but we struggled to afford the tablet. So, just imagine the situation for ordinary people in the country,&quot; Radhakrishnan told TNM.Seven months after filing the petition, Sarojam died. &quot;Initially, she had hope, but since the petition was not considered, she lost that hope,&quot; Radhakrishnan added.Radhakrishnan – who was impleaded in the petition after Sarojam’s death – mentioned that they had to use their pensio ]]></description>
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<title>CM orders strict action over fake campaign targeting CPI(M)&amp;apos;s PK Sreemathy</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cm-orders-strict-action-over-fake-campaign-targeting-cpims-pk-sreemathy</link>
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<title>Kudumbashree joins TB&#45;free mission</title>
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<title>ED compensates taxi driver, CPI&#45;M&amp;apos;s promise remains unfulfilled</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ed-compensates-taxi-driver-cpi-ms-promise-remains-unfulfilled</link>
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<title>മാതാപിതാക്കളുടെ ക്രെഡിറ്റ് സ്‌കോര്‍ കുറഞ്ഞാല്‍ വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ വായ്പ നിഷേധിക്കാം: ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
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<title>Police book organiser, 99 others over Vedan&#45;led CJP solidarity event in Kochi</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/police-book-organiser-99-others-over-vedan-led-cjp-solidarity-event-in-kochi</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ernakulam Town South police booked the organiser of a solidarity programme led by rapper Vedan in support of the CJP protest in Delhi, alleging that the event obstructed public traffic in Kochi, on Thursday, July 23.According to the First Information Report (FIR), Vignesh G Pillai, an associate of rapper Vedan and the organiser of the programme, has been named as the first accused. The FIR also lists 99 other &quot;identifiable persons&quot; who allegedly participated in the gathering.The case has been registered under Sections 285 (obstructing a public way), 223 (disobedience to an order duly promulgated by a public servant), and 190 (unlawful assembly) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police registered the case suo motu based on alleged violations observed during the protest.The protest was held around 5 pm on July 22 on the public road on the western side of Central Park in Panampilly Nagar, Ernakulam. According to the FIR, participants organised the programme without prior permission despite having received a police notice, and allegedly ignored the directions contained in the notice. The police further alleged that the gathering intentionally caused obstruction to commuters and vehicular movement on the road.Even though Vedan (Hirandas Murali) addressed the event, he has not been named as an accused in the FIR. Instead, the case presently names Vignesh and 99 others whose identities are yet to be formally established.Police said they are in the process of identifying everyone who took part in the programme. As participants are identified, their names will be incorporated into the case in place of the presently listed &quot;identifiable persons.&quot;The FIR states that officers on patrol reached the spot near Central Park and found around 100 people staging the protest on the public road without prior permission. It alleges that the gathering disrupted traffic and that those present did not provide satisfactory details when questioned by the police, following which the case was registered. ]]></description>
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<title>At this NEET protest in Kerala, art spoke where words fell short</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Every protest has its language. At Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, July 23, it wasn&#039;t just raised through slogans, but painted onto cloth, scribbled onto sticky notes, and captured in photographs. Art was the primary thread that held together the protest in Kerala’s capital, organised in solidarity with students protesting in Delhi over the NEET controversy and the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The Delhi demonstrations, led by students and the satirical Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), gained national attention after videos and photographs of alleged police action against protesters circulated widely on social media. The images, coupled with growing criticism of the NTA following the NEET controversy, prompted students across the country to organise independent demonstrations, including the one at Manaveeyam Veedhi.What unfolded in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram was also a reminder that protest is not always spoken. Sometimes, it is painted, sung, or quietly written on a sticky note and left behind for a stranger to read.&quot;Art is the only medium which can be used to communicate with everyone across the world without the barriers of language,&quot; said Lakshmi, one of the student volunteers organising the protest.That belief seemed to bind the evening together.Posters carried biting political commentary and satire. One wall slowly filled with colourful sticky notes as participants scribbled messages of hope, frustration, solidarity, and resistance and pinned them alongside one another. The placards reflected the diversity of the crowd. Some borrowed internet humour, while others drew from Kerala&#039;s own cultural vocabulary. Malayalam satirical phrases, instantly recognisable to anyone from the state, shared space with slogans that have echoed through protest sites across India over the past few years. Familiar internet memes had been lifted off phone screens and turned into physical exhibits. Interspersed among them were photographs depicting scenes of alleged police action against protesters, creating a visual timeline of the movement that inspired the gathering in Kerala.There was also a large cloth mural where anybody could paint or scribble anything they wanted. For one participant, the mural offered something beyond artistic expression. &quot;It&#039;s a cathartic exercise for everyone here. It gives people the space to express emotions that they may not otherwise be able to put into words,&quot; they said.&quot;I think art in any form or manner, be it visual art, writing, or poetry, is fundamentally important to us as young people,&quot; said Joel, a protestor. &quot;Art is special because it expresses the persona of the artist, but it is also about preserving knowledge and history.&quot;The protest was organised by students with no affiliation to any political party or organisation. More than 1,000 people, the majority of them students, gathered to express solidarity with protesters in Delhi and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the scrapping of the NTA.The demonstration also echoed a broader shift in the language of protest among young people. Many of its symbols drew inspiration from the CJP, the satirical movement at the centre of the ongoing student protests in Delhi. Using cockroaches as a symbol of resilience and survival, the movement relies on humour, irony, and performance art to critique authority while making political participation more accessible to young people.The organisers relied almost entirely on social media to mobilise participants. Organiser Sam Paul said four WhatsApp groups, each with nearly 1,000 members, had been created in the run-up to the event. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ആലപ്പുഴയിലെ &amp;apos;രക്ഷാപ്രവർത്തനം&amp;apos;; എഡിജിപി എം ആർ അജിത്കുമാറിന് സസ്പെൻഷൻ</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar suspended over Alappuzha &amp;apos;rescue operation&amp;apos; case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/adgp-mr-ajith-kumar-suspended-over-alappuzha-rescue-operation-case</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:50:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Nithin Raj suicide: HC suspects bid by police to shield accused</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nithin-raj-suicide-kerala-hc-suspects-bid-by-police-to-shield-accused</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala High Court has questioned the conduct of the police in the investigation into the death of Nithin Raj, a student of Anjarakandy Dental College, stating that the sequence of events raises suspicion that senior officials tried to protect the prime accused, Dr MK Ram.Justice A Badharudeen, on July 22, Wednesday, while hearing a petition filed by Nithin&#039;s parents, observed that the manner in which Ram, a former faculty member of the college, was arrested appeared to have paved the way for his release on bail. The court said the mandatory safeguards laid down by the Supreme Court during arrest did not appear to have been followed, raising serious doubts about the police&#039;s handling of the case.The court ordered a thorough inquiry into the circumstances that led to Ram securing bail from the Thalassery Special Court dealing with cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. It cautioned that if the police failed to conduct a credible probe, the High Court would consider initiating its own inquiry, which could include scrutiny of the phone records of those allegedly involved.Justice Badharudeen directed the Investigating Officer to appear before the court on Friday with the complete records placed before the Sessions Court at the time of remand. The officer has also been asked to submit a sworn statement explaining whether the Supreme Court&#039;s directions on informing an accused of the reasons for arrest were complied with. The High Court further sought a copy of the bail order and called for a report from the Special Court on whether it had verified compliance with the apex court&#039;s arrest guidelines before granting bail.The court also cast doubt on the investigation&#039;s earlier conclusion that Nithin&#039;s death was linked to harassment over app-based loans, indicating that the available materials required closer examination. It further remarked that the decision to replace the original investigation team immediately after criticism from the court gave the impression that attention was being diverted from alleged lapses in the probe.A newly constituted Crime Branch team, headed by Mohanchandran MP,  Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch, Malappuram, formally assumed charge of the investigation on Wednesday, July 22. The officers met members of the previous investigation team at the Kannur Crime Branch office before beginning the fresh inquiry.Dr MK Ram, the principal accused in the death of first-year BDS student Nithin Raj, was arrested by the Kerala Crime Branch from Kodagu, Karnataka, on July 20, after evading police for several months. His arrest followed the Supreme Court&#039;s refusal to grant him anticipatory bail.Nithin, a 22-year-old Dalit student from Thiruvananthapuram, died on April 10 after falling from the fifth floor of a college building. Before his death, he allegedly circulated an audio message claiming he had endured sustained caste discrimination, repeated humiliation inside the classroom, intimidation over his academic assessment and offensive remarks targeting his mother. Based on these allegations, police booked Ram under charges of abetment of suicide and relevant provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Another accused, a loan recovery agent from Noida, was arrested separately for allegedly harassing Nithin over borrowed money. The student&#039;s death sparked widespread protests and demands for a fair investigation across Kerala. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ശബരിമല സ്വർണക്കൊള്ള കേസ്: ദേവസ്വം ബോർഡ് മുൻ പ്രസിഡന്റ് പി.എസ്. പ്രശാന്ത് കസ്റ്റഡിയിൽ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/prasanth-132121</link>
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<title>Body of Malayali recovered from collapsed Sikkim tunnel</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/body-of-malayali-recovered-from-collapsed-sikkim-tunnel</link>
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<title>Kerala advises parents not to add sugar or jaggery to Amrutham Nutrimix</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-advises-parents-not-to-add-sugar-or-jaggery-to-amrutham-nutrimix</link>
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<title>സ്ത്രീകൾക്ക്  സുരക്ഷിതമായ രാത്രികാല യാത്ര; പ്രിയദര്‍ശിനിക്ക് പിന്നാലെ  &amp;apos;പിങ്ക് ബസ്&amp;apos; നാളെ മുതല്‍ നിരത്തുകളില്‍</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Nenmara double murder: Court says rehabilitation of victims&amp;apos; children is state&amp;apos;s duty</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nenmara-double-murder-court-says-rehabilitation-of-victims-children-is-states-duty</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Palakkad Additional District and Sessions Court’s judgement in the Nenmara double murder case has drawn significant attention for its direction to rehabilitate the orphaned children of the victims. Citing that the case was among the “rarest of rare”, the lone convict, Chenthamara (61), was awarded the death penalty on Monday, June 20.The court, while awarding a death penalty to Chenthamara in the murder of Sudhakaran (58) and his mother Lakshmi Amma (75) in 2025, also directed a compensation payment of Rs 20 lakh to Athulya and Akhila, the orphaned daughters of Sudhakaran. In 2019, Chenthamara murdered Sudhakaran’s wife, Sajitha, under the belief that she played a role in his wife and daughter separating from him. He was awarded double life imprisonment for Sajitha’s murder.Citing that the death of parents and the paternal grandmother left Sudhakaran and Sajitha’s daughters orphaned, Judge Kenneth George said that they must be compensated as a rehabilitative measure. In the event of non-payment, the court said that Chenthamara will have to undergo an additional rigorous imprisonment for three years each for the murders of Sudhakaran and Lakshmi Amma.The court further directed the District Legal Services Authority to ensure that the children receive compensation and that they are rehabilitated. In case the amount cannot be recovered from Chenthamara, the court said that the state must step in and pay. The court went on to criticise the lack of adequate witness protection, leading to the twin murders, and said that at least one of Sudhakaran’s daughters must be given a government job.Senior lawyer and rights activist Sandhya Raju told TNM that the direction for rehabilitation is a welcome move. “According to the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaced the Indian Penal Code, a fine in criminal cases is mandatory. The IPC provided for fines, but some of them were optional, giving a limited scope for victim rehabilitation in criminal jurisprudence. The new provision strengthens the system from a victim’s rights perspective by making fines mandatory. But the BNS lays down a minimum mandatory amount to be paid. We usually think only of retribution in criminal law, not of its economic cost. Now that the fine is a statutory guarantee, it is a welcome step,” she explained.Under BNS Section 395 (3), the new law also empowers a judge to impose a sentence without a fine and order an independent authority to make sure that the convict pays compensation to victims. Such compensation is uncapped and depends on the financial and social background of the victims and the nature of the crime.In the present twin murder case, the Palakkad Additional District and Sessions Court said, “is not merely a tale of death, but of alleged revenge, brutality, and irreversible loss.”What transpired in NenmaraThe accused Chenthamara was a resident of Nenmara village. He had a deep-seated enmity against his neighbours under the belief that they were responsible for the disruption of his marital relationship and the consequent separation from his wife and daughter. On August 31, 2019, he murdered one of his neighbours, namely Sajitha. That case was pending trial when Chenthamara was released on bail with a condition prohibiting him from entering the limits of Nenmara Grama Panchayat. The prosecution alleged that he violated those conditions by returning to reside in Boyan Colony, adjacent to the victims&#039; residence.On the morning of January 27, 2025, between approximately 9.58 am and 10.08 am, Sajitha’s husband, Sudhakaran, was riding his motorcycle near his house when Chenthamara allegedly intercepted him and repeatedly hacked him with a chopper, causing instantaneous death. Lakshmi Amma, Sudhakaran’s septuagenarian mother, who reached the scene moments later, was similarly attacked and succumbed to multiple chop injuries.Court’s conclusionThe court came to a verdict based on circumstantial evidence.The prosecution was able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Chenthamara nurtured deep resentment against the family. The earlier murder of Sajitha was the first manifestation of that vendetta, while the present murders were the continuation of the same course of revenge.While on bail for Sajitha’s murder, Chenthamara had been expressly prohibited from entering Nenmara Panchayat. Despite this, he returned to live near the victims&#039; house. Multiple residents complained to the police regarding his presence and the threats he allegedly posed. The court treated this conduct as an important circumstance demonstrating deliberate disregard of judicial orders and continued hostility toward the victims.Two shopkeepers, from whom Chenthamara purchased choppers, used to kill Sudhakaran and his mother, identified the weapons before the court. Residents and neighbours testified that Chenthamara had vowed to kill Sudhakaran and testified to the same.The court considered this a clear motive and preparation to execute the murders.On the day of the twin ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>SC removes supervision clause on Waqf Board, asks HC to decide case quickly</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sc-removes-supervision-clause-on-kerala-waqf-board-asks-hc-to-decide-case-quickly</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 21, removed the Kerala High Court&#039;s direction requiring the Kerala State Waqf Board to function under the supervision of a state government Joint Secretary or Additional Secretary. It also asked the High Court to expeditiously decide the challenge to the Board&#039;s constitution.The Kerala High Court, while hearing petitions challenging the constitution of the Board, had observed that it did not include two non-Muslim members and one Shia member as required under the amended Waqf law. Based on that prima facie finding, the High Court imposed restrictions on the Board&#039;s functioning pending further consideration of the petitions. One of the petitions, filed by BJP leader Shone George, sought directions to the state government to appoint two non-Muslim members to the Board.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, however, declined to interfere with the High Court&#039;s interim restrictions preventing the Board from taking major policy decisions or incurring capital expenditure, noting that the matter was scheduled to be heard by the High Court on Wednesday.&quot;The direction that the Board shall function under the supervision of the Joint Secretary is hereby deleted. The Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary, being a member of the Board, shall continue to function in that capacity,&quot; the Supreme Court said.The Kerala State Waqf Board had approached the apex court challenging the High Court&#039;s July 15 interim order, arguing that it had effectively paralysed the Board&#039;s functioning. The High Court had restrained the Board from taking major policy decisions, exercising significant administrative powers or incurring capital expenditure without its prior permission after observing that the Board was prima facie not constituted in accordance with the amended Waqf law.The High Court had also directed that the Board function under the supervision of a Joint Secretary or Additional Secretary appointed by the state government. The Supreme Court has now deleted only this part of the order.While refusing to stay the remaining restrictions, the apex court directed the High Court to hear and dispose of the matter at the earliest after giving all parties an opportunity to present their case.&quot;The matter is coming up before the High Court on Wednesday. We direct the High Court to decide it expeditiously after giving a fair opportunity to the parties,&quot; the Bench observed.During the hearing, senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, appearing for the Kerala government, submitted that the High Court&#039;s order was only an interim arrangement and did not warrant interference by the Supreme Court at this stage.Appearing for the Waqf Board, senior advocates V Chidambaresh and Huzefa Ahmadi argued that the interim order had been passed without hearing the Board and had severely hampered its statutory functioning. They contended that vacancies in the Board&#039;s composition did not render it non-functional under the Waqf Act and that the absence of two non-Muslim members could not justify freezing its activities.The Bench orally observed that it was primarily concerned with the High Court&#039;s restriction on the Board&#039;s functioning and noted that any prejudice arising from the interim order could be addressed before the High Court, which was already scheduled to hear the matter.Welcoming the order, Kerala State Waqf Board chairperson KS Hamsa described it as a victory for the Board.&quot;We had challenged the High Court&#039;s direction that the Waqf Board should function under the supervision of a government secretary, and the Supreme Court has removed that direction. There were also other restrictions imposed by the High Court, including on taking major policy decisions and incurring capital expenditure. Since the High Court is scheduled to consider those issues on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has not gone into them for now,&quot; he told reporters.The issue has also triggered a political row in Kerala, with the opposition CPI(M) accusing the Congress-led UDF government of supporting implementation of the amended Waqf law before the High Court despite challenging the legislation before the Supreme Court. The IUML, a constituent of the UDF, has denied the allegation, maintaining that it continues to oppose the appointment of non-Muslims to Waqf Boards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>അവിശ്വാസം ജയിച്ചു, പാലാ നഗരസഭ ഭരണം യുഡിഎഫിന് നഷ്ടമായി; ചെയർ പേഴ്സൺ സ്ഥാനം നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട് ദിയ പുളിക്കക്കണ്ടം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/diya</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>കുംഭമേള വൈറൽ താരം മൊണാലിസയ്ക്ക് വീണ്ടും പൊലീസ് സംരക്ഷണം അനുവദിച്ച് ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/monalisa-132011</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:51:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;He was to get married in 2 months&amp;apos;: Family mourns Kerala seafarer killed in Russian strike on vessel off Ukraine coast</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/he-was-to-get-married-in-2-months-family-mourns-kerala-seafarer-killed-in-russian-strike-on-vessel-off-ukraine-coast</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Akhil Joyan, a 26-year-old seafarer from Kerala, is among four Indians killed in a Russian strike on cargo vessel MV Golden Leo off Ukraine. The mariner, who was due to marry in two months and planned to switch jobs, dies days before returning home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>HC directs SIT to file final report in Sabarimala gold theft case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/hc-directs-sit-to-file-final-report-in-sabarimala-gold-theft-case</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>BDS student Nithin Raj’s death: police arrests key accused Prof Ram</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bds-student-nithin-rajs-death-kerala-police-arrests-key-accused-professor-ram</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala Crime Branch on Monday, July 20, arrested MK Ram, the key accused in the death of BDS student Nithin Raj, from Kodagu in Karnataka. He was subsequently brought to Kannur. Ram had been absconding since the case was registered, and his arrest came a week after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea on July 13. Ram was the former Head of the Department of Dental Anatomy in Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur, where Nithin was studying.Ram was arrested three months after the death of Dalit student Nithin Raj, who was studying in the first year of BDS at Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur. Following Nithin&#039;s death, his family alleged that he had been subjected to continuous psychological abuse and harassment by Ram, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against him.Speaking to the media after the arrest, Nithin&#039;s father Rajan said, &quot;While this news brings us happiness, there are other accused persons who also need to be arrested. Only then will we get justice.&quot;On July 13, the Supreme Court rejected Ram&#039;s anticipatory bail plea. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that a clear message must be sent that teachers cannot humiliate or insult students. Ram had approached the apex court after the Thalassery Sessions Court and the Kerala High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail applications.Nithin Raj died by suicide on April 10 after falling from the fifth floor of a campus building. An audio recording he shared before his death allegedly revealed that he had been subjected to prolonged caste-based harassment. According to the allegations, he faced public humiliation in classrooms, threats over his internal assessment marks, and derogatory remarks about his mother.Ram has been booked for abetment of suicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and for offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.Earlier, the police also arrested the fourth accused, Saurav Kumar, a loan app telecaller from Noida, for allegedly harassing Nithin over the repayment of short-term loans.If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers of suicide-prevention organisations that can offer emotional support to individuals and families.Tamil NaduState health department&#039;s suicide helpline: 104Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in Tamil Nadu)Andhra PradeshLife Suicide Prevention: 78930 78930Roshni: 9166202000, 9127848584KarnatakaSahai (24-hour): 080 65000111, 080 65000222KeralaMaithri: 0484 2540530Chaithram: 0484 2361161Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.TelanganaState government&#039;s suicide prevention (tollfree): 104Roshni: 040 66202000, 6620200SEVA: 09441778290, 040 27504682 (between 9 am and 7 pmAasara offers support to individuals and families during an emotional crisis, for those dealing with mental health issues and suicidal ideation, and to those undergoing trauma after the suicide of a loved one.24x7 Helpline: 9820466726Click here for working helplines across India. ]]></description>
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<title>ദന്തൽ കോളേജ് വിദ്യാർത്ഥി നിതിൻ രാജിന്റെ മരണം: മുഖ്യപ്രതി ഡോ. എം.കെ.റാം പോലീസ് പിടിയിൽ</title>
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<title>Man handed death sentence for killing 2 while out on bail in murder case</title>
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<title>KPCC warns spokespersons against airing internal party matters in public</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has barred its official spokespersons and media panellists from publicly commenting on internal party matters amid growing factional tensions within the state unit.In a directive issued by KPCC general secretary Deepthi Mary Varghese, party functionaries were instructed not to express personal views on policy priorities, appointments or organisational issues through television debates or social media. The leadership warned that violations would invite disciplinary action.The directive comes in the wake of a controversy over the UDF government&#039;s appointment of government pleaders. The Congress&#039; student wing, KSU, objected to the appointments, alleging that one of the appointees had links to a rival political organisation.The dispute intensified after KPCC spokesperson VR Anoop criticised Chief Minister VD Satheesan on July 16, alleging that KSU state president Aloshious Xavier and KPCC general secretary PM Niyas had repeatedly sought appointments with him to raise their concerns but were denied.In a Facebook post, Anoop said Niyas wanted to meet the Chief Minister to object to the alleged Sangh Parivar background of a person appointed as Election Commissioner, while Aloshious sought to discuss the government pleader appointments. He questioned why the Chief Minister had extended what he described as a &quot;sympathetic approach&quot; to Hindu Aikya Vedi leaders KP Sasikala and RV Babu while not granting similar access to Congress functionaries.The row escalated further on July 18 when KSU state general secretary Anish Antony defended the student wing&#039;s stand in a Facebook post. He accused sections within the party of dismissing KSU&#039;s criticism as factionalism instead of addressing the issues it had raised. Antony said the objections stemmed from concerns over fairness and transparency and urged the government to review the appointments rather than ridicule the criticism.The controversy has since widened within the Congress. Senior leaders KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala have called for the issue to be resolved through internal discussions, while veteran leader VM Sudheeran publicly backed KSU and its state president, Aloshious Xavier. ]]></description>
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<title>FIFA World Cup: Kerala declares holiday for ed institutions on Monday</title>
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<title>ആഹാരത്തിന് രാഷ്ട്രീയമില്ല, പൊതിച്ചോർ കൊടുക്കുന്നതിന് സർക്കാർ എതിരല്ല; വിവാദമായതോടെ മലക്കം മറിഞ്ഞ് ആരോഗ്യമന്ത്രി</title>
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<title>Satheesan&#45;KSU row: Venugopal, Chennithala downplay situation, Sudheeran backs KSU</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vd-satheesan-ksu-row-kc-venugopal-chennithala-downplay-situation-vm-sudheeran-backs-ksu</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The ongoing conflict between Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Kerala Students’ Union president Aloshious Xavier over government pleader appointments has further escalated. While senior Congress leader KC Venugopal and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala sought to downplay the situation, senior party leader VM Sudheeran openly expressed his support to KSU, the student wing of the Congress.The issue began when the UDF government announced the appointment of 31 senior government pleaders. KSU and its Thiruvananthapuram Law College unit objected to the inclusion of certain names who had earlier allegedly been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The issue intensified when Satheesan did not acknowledge Aloshious Xavier on July 17, after addressing a gathering in Ernakulam.Speaking with the media, Venugopal asked the KSU to resolve issues internally and assured that the party and government would consider their concerns. “I do not know whether anything has happened that has made the KSU workers unhappy. Perhaps such incidents may have occurred. However, what I would like to advise them is that if any issues arise, they should try to resolve them by discussing in the appropriate forums and with the concerned people,” he told the media.He also added that the Congress government came to power with great expectations, and that he doesn’t want any situation that could create problems within the party.Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that there are no issues within the Congress, and even if there are any problems, the party itself will resolve them. “If the KSU workers have any complaints, we will examine and address them. I believe that the Chief Minister himself will take the initiative to resolve them,” he said.He also added that there is nothing wrong with KSU workers expressing their opinions if they have concerns. “They have voiced their views in the past as well. However, there are proper modes to do so.”Meanwhile, VM Sudheeran openly supported Aloshious Xavier and KSU. During an Oommen Chandy remembrance meeting in Puthuppally, he called Aloshious to the podium, shook his hand, and said, “The courage to take a stand before anyone, that is the quality of KSU. Continue to move forward with that same courage. There may be occasional difficulties along the way, but they should not be taken too seriously. As far as the party is concerned, such matters are not even an issue for discussion.” ]]></description>
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<title>From Karunakaran&#45;Antony to Satheesan&#45;Venugopal: Congress factionalism returns to spotlight</title>
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<title>PSC suffers fresh setback as recruitment exam scrapped over question paper mix&#45;up</title>
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<title>Govt accused of taking contradictory stand on amended Waqf law</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-govt-accused-of-taking-contradictory-stand-on-amended-waqf-law</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala government&#039;s stand before the High Court supporting the reconstitution of the state Waqf Board under the amended Waqf law has sparked a political controversy.&quot;The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has cheated the Muslim community,&quot; Kerala Waqf Board chairperson KS Hamsa alleged on Friday, July 17, accusing the party of taking contradictory positions on the amended Waqf law.The Kerala government backed the reconstitution of the Board before the High Court while simultaneously challenging the same provisions before the Supreme Court.The remarks came as the Kerala Waqf Board approached the Supreme Court against the High Court&#039;s interim order restraining it from taking major policy decisions. The Board argued that the order had virtually paralysed its functioning and sought an immediate stay.“The IUML has betrayed the Muslim community. The party has challenged the provision for appointing non-Muslims to Waqf Boards before the Supreme Court, and that case is still pending. Yet, when a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader filed a writ petition in the High Court seeking the dissolution of the Kerala Waqf Board for not having two non-Muslim members, the state government of which the IUML is a part supported that plea,” Hamsa told reporters in Delhi.The controversy intensified as Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government of abandoning its earlier opposition to the amendments. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the Board&#039;s challenge early next week after the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant agreed to list the matter following an urgent mention.Addressing a press conference on Friday, Pinarayi alleged that the UDF government had aligned itself with the Union government&#039;s position on the amended Waqf law.“Although the Centre enacted these amendments, several non-BJP-ruled states opposed them. So far, only BJP-ruled states have included non-Muslim members in their Waqf Boards. Now, the Kerala government is moving in the same direction,” he said. He said that, traditionally, religious institutions in India are administered by members of their respective faiths. “This has long been accepted as part of the country&#039;s secular framework. However, the Sangh Parivar has sought to alter this by mandating the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards, which oversee matters relating exclusively to the Muslim community. If this principle is applied to Muslims today, it could eventually be extended to institutions of other religions as well,” Pinarayi Vijayan said. He alleged that now the IUML and Congress had reversed their stand on this issue. “When the amendments were introduced, the LDF government passed a resolution opposing them, and the UDF, including the Congress and the IUML, supported that resolution. However, the same parties have now informed the High Court that the amended provisions will be implemented.”Pinarayi said that the Kerala government submitted a statement before the High Court on July 14, declaring that it was prepared to reconstitute the Board in strict compliance with Section 14 of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act.Interim orderThe controversy follows an interim order passed by the Kerala High Court on July 15, restraining the Kerala State Waqf Board from taking major policy decisions, incurring capital expenditure or exercising significant administrative powers without prior permission from the court.The order was issued while a division bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice VM Syam Kumar heard four PILs challenging the constitution of the Board under the amended law. The court observed, prima facie, that the Board had not been constituted in accordance with the amended Act as it did not include two non-Muslim members and one Shia member, as required under the new provisions.One of the petitions, filed by BJP leader Shone George, sought directions to the state government to appoint two non-Muslim members to the Board. Another challenged the appointment of CPI(M) leader KS Hamsa as the Board&#039;s chairperson.Meanwhile, Waqf Board chairperson KS Hamsa criticised both the High Court&#039;s order and the state&#039;s position during the proceedings. Describing the interim order as contrary to the provisions of the Act, Hamsa said it had left the Board with no option but to approach the Supreme Court.Hamsa further claimed that while the Advocate General informed the High Court that the government supported the petition, a written statement filed on behalf of the government sought dismissal of the same petition. &quot;How can the government take two contradictory positions in the same case?&quot; he asked.Waqf approaches SCIn its petition before the Supreme Court, the Waqf Board has argued that the High Court&#039;s interim order has effectively paralysed its functioning. It contended that the High Court ignored provisions of the Waqf law which state that vacancies or defects in the Board&#039;s composition do not ]]></description>
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<title>Deal with Tata: CM’s faux pas on shipbuilding sparks discussion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Days after Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that the Tata Group is set to invest Rs 10000 crore in shipbuilding, the Information and Public Relations wing clarified that the CM meant total investment for multiple projects related to Mission Samudra and not a particular conglomerate. The clarification came following a news report in which a Tata executive denied the developments.  However, the controversy around the investment did not die with I&amp;PRD clarification, as the original agreement between a subsidiary of the Tata Group was related to a boat-building facility and was signed during the Invest Kerala summit conducted by the previous Left Democratic Front Government.  The CM made the claim regarding the investment by the Tata Group in an interview with Bloomberg TV published on July 15.  “Now Tata is ready to invest in shipbuilding. We are ready to provide land for the Tata group to invest Rs 10,000 crore for shipbuilding,” he said in the interview.  Hours later, ET Infra published a report where a Tata executive denied the investment plan. “Possibly, he (CM Satheesan) is either ill-informed or under too much pressure to show results,” the ET Infra report said without mentioning the name of the executive  As per the clarification issued by the I&amp;PRD, the Chief Minister was referring to the promotion strategy under Mission Samudra, which aims to develop Kerala into one of India&#039;s leading shipbuilding and maritime industry hubs.“The Chief Minister&#039;s reference to an investment potential of around Rs 10,000 crore was intended to indicate the total scale of investments that the government aims to attract to the state over the coming years through multiple projects and investors. It did not imply that a single investment agreement of this value had been finalised with any one company. As part of this initiative, the government has facilitated a joint venture between Malabar Cements Limited and Artson Engineering Limited, a Tata Projects Group company, to establish a shipbuilding unit at Cochin Port,” the statement said. Mission Samudra was part of the Congress manifesto, which promised to convert Kerala into a global maritime hub in five years. The government had allotted Rs 400 crore for the project in the recent budget.However, the clarification of I&amp;PRD also came under scrutiny as the deal between Artson Engineering and Malabar Cements was signed during the Invest Kerala summit organised by the previous LDF government in February 2025. As per the agreement, Artson would invest Rs 500 crore to establish a facility for building boats of a capacity of less than 100 tonnes. ]]></description>
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