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<title>World Malayalee Voice &#45; : KERALA NEWS</title>
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<title>Shigella surge: Why infections are rising despite robust healthcare</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Kerala&#039;s Shigella outbreak continues to widen, with the state reporting eight more infections as of June 26, taking the number of cases recorded this month to 180. The Health Department said six deaths linked to the highly infectious bacterial disease have been reported in June, while the total number of confirmed cases this year has climbed to 256, prompting heightened surveillance across affected districts.Of the eight newly reported cases, three were detected in Kozhikode, two in Wayanad, and one each in Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram. Health officials have intensified monitoring and disease-control measures as cases continue to emerge from multiple parts of the state.Shigella is a highly infectious Gram-negative bacterium that causes shigellosis, or bacillary dysentery, an intestinal infection characterised by bloody diarrhoea. Medical experts say that although Kerala has one of India&#039;s strongest public health systems, changing environmental conditions, including rapid urbanisation, deteriorating water quality, inadequate sanitation, and overcrowding, have increased the state&#039;s vulnerability to outbreaks of communicable diseases such as shigellosis. No new variant, but sanitation remains criticalThe Kozhikode District Medical Officer (DMO), Dr KK Rajaram, said no new guidelines have been issued following the recent rise in shigellosis cases, as the situation continues to be closely monitored by the Health Department and the Disease Control wing.&quot;There is no evidence of the emergence of any new bacterial variant other than the currently circulating Shigella strain in the region,&quot; the DMO told TNM. &quot;The Health Department is continuing with the standard preventive measures already in place. Our field teams are carrying out routine surveillance for waterborne diseases and extensive water quality testing in affected areas. At the same time, awareness campaigns are being conducted to educate the public on maintaining sanitation, practising proper hand hygiene, and consuming only safe drinking water. We are closely monitoring the situation and will take additional measures if required,&quot; he added.Dr Anish, a researcher at the Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research and Resilience, said shigellosis is a form of bacterial dysentery and, although classified as a waterborne disease, it differs significantly from classical waterborne infections such as cholera.&quot;Shigella does not require a high bacterial load to cause infection. While diseases like cholera need heavily contaminated water for transmission, Shigella can spread with only minimal contamination,&quot; he told TNM. &quot;It can also be transmitted through food contaminated by flies and poor personal hygiene, making community transmission much easier.&quot; He explained that the bacterium exists in four major serotypes, Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri, Shigella sonnei and Shigella boydii. According to him, S. dysenteriae, which is associated with the most underdeveloped and unhygienic settings in Asia and Africa, has the highest fatality rate among the four serotypes. However, as communities gain better access to healthcare and sanitation and develop greater herd immunity, the dominant circulating strain tends to shift towards S. sonnei, the serotype more commonly found in Europe and North America. &quot;The predominant strain circulating in Kerala today is Shigella sonnei, reflecting this epidemiological transition,&quot; he said, adding that Kerala&#039;s disease profile itself is changing, with infections such as shigellosis and norovirus increasingly resembling patterns seen in developed countries, while diseases such as typhoid continue to be more common in developing nations. He also noted that identifying Shigella serotypes requires specialised laboratory testing by trained microbiologists because each serotype demands different diagnostic methods.Dr Anish said there is currently no widely available, sustainable vaccine against shigellosis, unlike many viral diseases where vaccines provide long-term protection. &quot;Developing effective vaccines against bacterial infections is far more challenging because they require different dosing strategies and do not produce the same long-term immune response as viral vaccines,&quot; he said, adding that treatment depends on targeted antibiotics selected according to the susceptibility of the infecting strain, although recovery is not determined by medication alone. Stressing that prevention remains the most effective strategy, he said the disease can only be contained through safe drinking water, improved hygiene and better sanitation. &quot;Kerala has traditionally been successful in controlling waterborne diseases, but lifestyle changes have altered exposure risks. Earlier, people routinely consumed boiled and cooled water, but today, many rely directly on filtered water, which is safe only if filtration systems are properly maintained,&quot; he said. He also warned that ageing ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:33:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മാസപ്പടി കേസ്; തെളിവ് ലഭിച്ചാല്‍ പിണറായിക്ക് സമന്‍സ് അയക്കാന്‍ ഇഡി</title>
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<title>KEAM ഫലം പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; 79,717 പേര്‍ക്ക് എന്‍ജിനീയറിങ് പ്രവേശന യോഗ്യത</title>
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<title>Mollywood acts oblivious to Islamophobic hate campaign against actor Ansiba Hassan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ “There are no words for the pain burning inside me. They made me ‘methachi’, then ‘Jihadi’. Isolated me in the name of religious conversion,” thus begins a social media post by actor Ansiba Hassan, who was the centre of a controversy involving the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (A.M.M.A.).  While mud-slinging and name-calling have never been new to internal conflict-ridden A.M.M.A., the silence in the Malayalam film industry over blatant islamophobia and targeted hate campaign is deafening.  Ansiba, a young actress in the Malayalam industry, was an active member of A.M.M.A. till she resigned her post as its joint secretary last month. What began as an internal conflict in the executive committee of the actors’ association soon escalated into Ansiba being allegedly singled out for her religion, which, unfortunately, only a few in the industry have called out.  In a recent interview with The Cue, Ansiba wondered if someone like her, who does not strictly follow every practice of Islam, could be portrayed as an extremist, what might happen to a more devout believer.  Ansiba, on June 19, filed a petition at the Ernakulam Judicial First Class Magistrate court against her co-actor Tiny Tom, alleging that he made abusive and communal remarks against her. She moved court following an alleged delay from the Kochi police in filing an FIR on her complaint.  On Friday, June 26, Ansiba filed a separate complaint at Palarivattom police station against actor Lakshmi Priya, who was former A.M.M.A. vice president, former A.M.M.A. president Swetha Menon and Sukumar, owner of an online entertainment channel ‘canchannelmedia’, alleging a malicious campaign against her.  Allegation of religious conversion Sources in A.M.M.A. said that islamophobic hate campaign against Ansiba began a few months ago after she began questioning the decisions of the governing body.  “Some members of the executive committee used to make Islamophobic allegations against Ansiba in her absence. It came out recently as part of the internal strife. Actress Neena Kurup secretly recorded these conversations and shared them with Ansiba,” said a member.  As per the allegation, Ansiba had attempted to convert to Islam a few persons, including the son of a production controller and the driver of co-actor Tiny Tom, on the set of the movie Police Day.  Actress Maala Parvathy told TNM that she decided to check with the production controller, Rajeev Kudappanakunnu, after hearing allegations that Ansiba tried to convert his son, Sri Kailas, an assistant director.  “Rajeev told me that the allegations were absurd. It began with a few persons observing Ramzan fast voluntarily at the set. On my request, Rajeev shared a voice note where he said that the conversion allegation was baseless and his son observed fast as per his free will,” she said.  In the voice note, available with TNM, Rajeev is heard saying that his family members treat every faith with equal respect. “Some said they went to the mosque after breaking the fast, which my son clarified as untrue,” he said. Later, Sri Kailas gave a similar statement to the police, denying the allegations.  Speaking to television channels later, Tiny denied raising any communal allegations against Ansiba.  Maala Parvathy alleged that Ansiba was a headache for the A.M.M.A. executive committee.  “She would question every decision, won’t allow suspicious deals and has taken a strong stand against executive members getting commission for sponsorship deals. So they tried to build a Kerala Story around her,” Parvathy said, referring to the Hindi film known for its Islamophobic and communal content.  Along with the allegations of religious conversion, Ansiba also had a fallout with actor Lakshmi Priya, who recently resigned from the post of vice president of A.M.M.A. as well as its primary membership. Lakshmi had filed a complaint against Ansiba at the Tripunithura police station, alleging that she sent her defamatory messages.  Ansiba later alleged that police acted in a biased manner, harassed her and made her sign an apology letter.  In a press meet convened to share details of her complaint on June 10, actor Lakshmi Priya alleged that Ansiba had the backing of communal elements. “I suspect religious and communal elements are behind Ansiba. There is an agenda behind her acts,” Lakshmi Priya told the media, adding that she had decided to file a defamation suit against Ansiba.  Temple as sponsor Issues in A.M.M.A. escalated ahead of its ‘family meet’ when a temple in Kochi offered a huge amount of money for making it the title sponsor. As per reports, Ansiba was the lone voice which opposed receiving title sponsorship from a religious body. After this, communal allegations against her spread out of the meeting rooms of A.M.M.A.  “It pains me when they say I opposed it because I am a Muslim. I am a citizen of India. Why do they say that to me? When such questions are targeted at one person, it feels like we were picked an ]]></description>
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<title>A retirement community for active seniors</title>
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<title>Third edition of Wayanad Literature Festival to be held from December 20</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The third edition of the Wayanad Literature Festival (WLF), India&#039;s first and largest rurally held literature festival, will be held at Dwaraka, Mananthavady, from December 20 to 23, 2026, organisers announced.The biennial festival, which debuted in 2022, was inaugurated by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, bringing together over a hundred speakers and 20,000 attendees. By 2024, participation had expanded to over 400 speakers with attendance crossing 110,000, while festival content reached nearly 70 million people online. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 2024 edition.The WLF organising committee comprises representatives from various sections of Wayanad, with 260 public libraries across the district serving as community partners.“A literature festival in a remote agrarian landscape—one without railways or airports or proximity to big city centres—draws its strength from the community itself. By default, it becomes more grounded and more life-giving; it becomes a celebration of ordinary people—their resilience, expression, and need for representation,” said WLF founder and director Dr Vinod K Jose, at a press conference in Kalpetta.Besides literary sessions, the festival will feature an international academic conference, film festival, book fair, food fair, farmers&#039; market, heritage walks, arts and crafts fair, children&#039;s arena, masterclasses, literary quiz and the Best College Magazine Award.Senior journalist and curator Leena Gita Reghunath said the affection the festival had received reflected its independence, quality of programming and commitment to meaningful public discourse. Curator VH Nishad added that WLF has evolved into a major cultural gathering through the participation of people from diverse communities. He also said that signature events such as the Heritage Walk and Campfire Readings distinguished it from other literature festivals.The festival has previously hosted prominent personalities including Arundhati Roy, Justice Jasti Chelameshwar, Adv Shyam Divan, Christophe Jaffrelot, John Keay, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prakash Raj, Basil Joseph, K Satchidanandan, M Mukundan, NS Madhavan, KR Meera, Benyamin, Santhosh George Kulangara, PC Musthafa, Amitava Kumar and S Hareesh, among others. The list of speakers for the 2026 edition will be announced in the coming months.Early bird delegate passes are priced at Rs 799, while day tickets for adults cost Rs 50 and can be purchased through the festival website.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>HC directs 20 Thiruvananthapuram councillors to retake oath, here’s why</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala High Court has held that the oath taken by 20 councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, who invoked the names of deities, martyrs, political movements, and other figures while assuming office, was invalid. The court directed the councillors to take the oath again within four weeks.Justice PV Kunhikrishnan directed the State Election Commission to make arrangements for a fresh swearing-in ceremony for the councillors. The court, however, refused to cancel their election, observing that the issue was with the manner in which the oath was taken and not with the election results.The case was considered on a petition filed by Left Democratic Front (LDF) council party leader SP Deepak. He argued that elected representatives can either take oath in the name of god or make a solemn affirmation while assuming office, but several councillors had deviated from the prescribed format.According to the petition, some of the councillors took oath invoking names such as Gurudeva, Udayannoor Devi, Kavilamma, Bhagavathi, Sree Padmanabha Swamy, Bharathamba, Bharat Mata, Attukal Amma, Ayyappa, and other deities. The petitioner also contended that the oath is a pledge connected to the Constitution and public office, and should not be linked to political organisations, leaders, or martyrs.After examining the issue, the court found that the form of oath used by the 20 councillors did not match the options permitted under the law, and declared the oath-taking process invalid.The court clarified that the decisions and proceedings involving these councillors until the date of the judgment would remain protected and would not be affected by the finding on the oath issue.The judgment also dealt with a separate petition involving a member of the Vadakkenchery Grama Panchayat, who had taken oath in the name of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.The court observed that the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act too allows only two forms of oath — swearing in the name of god or making a solemn affirmation. It said that using any other form goes against the prescribed procedure.However, the court also pointed out that unlike the provisions governing municipal councillors, there is no similar protection available for panchayat members. Therefore, the actions carried out by the Vadakkanchery panchayat members until the date of the judgment were held to be invalid. The member, however, was given time to take a fresh oath and continue in office after completing the required formalities. ]]></description>
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<title>CM seeks Southern Alliance to break drug cartels</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Escalating his government&#039;s crackdown on the narcotics menace, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has reached out to his counterparts in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking a coordinated regional offensive against interstate drug trafficking networks that have increasingly turned South India into a major transit and distribution corridor. In letters sent to the three Chief Ministers, Satheesan called for stronger cooperation under Kerala&#039;s flagship anti-drug campaign, &#039;Operation Toofan&#039;, which has intensified intelligence-led policing, targeted financial networks of traffickers and moved to seize illegally acquired assets.The Chief Minister pointed out that drug syndicates now operate seamlessly across state borders, making isolated action inadequate.Border regions linking Kerala with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with major highways, tourist hubs, student networks and urban distribution centres, have emerged as vulnerable points exploited by narcotics mafias.Kerala Police have in recent months arrested several interstate and international drug traffickers.However, Satheesan stressed that real-time intelligence sharing, joint operations and coordinated planning among neighbouring states are essential to dismantle organised trafficking networks and choke supply chains.As a first step, he proposed a high-level meeting of senior officials from Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to formulate a common action plan against interstate drug smuggling.The proposed mechanism is expected to focus on intelligence exchange, surveillance of trafficking routes and coordinated enforcement operations.Satheesan also informed the neighbouring governments that State Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar and Tactical Commander Putta Vikramaditya are prepared to hold discussions with police chiefs and senior home department officials of the three administrations.The move signals the first major attempt by the new Kerala government to build a regional coalition against narcotics trafficking, an issue that has emerged as one of the state&#039;s most pressing law-and-order challenges.With drug networks increasingly operating beyond state boundaries, the government believes only a united southern front can effectively curb the growing menace. ]]></description>
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<title>PM SHRI row: Minister blames LDF, says only Union govt can exit pact</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala Education Minister N Shamsudheen told the Assembly that the state government cannot unilaterally withdraw from the PM SHRI agreement signed by the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, claiming that only the Union government has the right to terminate the pact. The Minister made the statement while responding to an Adjournment Motion in the Assembly, amid criticism over the newly formed United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s decision to continue with the Union government’s school development scheme.  The PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme had become a point of contention after the Union government withheld funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for states that refused to sign the agreement. The UDF government recently announced that it would constitute a Cabinet sub-committee to study the details of the agreement and hold negotiations on issues including curriculum, while continuing with the scheme. Reading out from the agreement signed in October 2025, Shamsudheen said, “DOSE&amp;L (Department of School Education and Literacy), MoE (Ministry of Education), GoI (Government of India) reserves the right to rescind, cancel, terminate the agreement in the interest of public by giving a notice of 30 days.”  “In short, only the Union Government has the sole right to withdraw from the agreement. You have handed over the knife and neck to the Union government,” he told the Opposition in the Assembly, alleging that the previous Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]-led government had pushed Kerala into a crisis by signing the PM Shri agreement in a clandestine manner.  “We have not signed any agreement. You have kept everyone in the dark over this agreement. You did not inform the constituents of LDF and kept it a secret. This was done by the former education minister with the support of the then chief minister. They are making allegations to hide their embarrassment,” he told the Opposition.  Responding to the LDF’s claim that it had frozen the agreement before leaving office, Shamsudheen said that the letter sent by the previous government in November 2025 only mentioned that implementation would be kept in abeyance until a committee constituted by the government took a decision. “Where does this mention that the agreement was cancelled?” he asked. ‘PM Shri not implemented in Kerala’ Opposition MLAs, meanwhile, staged a walkout from the Assembly in protest against the Speaker’s decision not to allow an adjournment motion moved by the LDF, seeking suspension of House proceedings to discuss concerns over the UDF government’s decision to continue with the PM Shri scheme.  Before the walkout, Leader of Opposition and former CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that his government had only signed the agreement and had subsequently kept it in abeyance.  “The agreement was signed on October 23, 2025, but as part of a conscious policy decision, the LDF government officially informed the Centre on November 12, 2025, within 20 days, that the MoU was being kept in abeyance. That letter reflected the state&#039;s position. No further action was taken thereafter. As a result of that stand, the process came to a halt and the scheme could not be launched in Kerala. That is the fact. PM SHRI has not been implemented in Kerala so far,” Pinarayi said.  He also referred to a letter sent by the Union Education Secretary to the state government on May 8, 2026, asking Kerala to take steps to implement the scheme. “The (current) Education Minister referred to the letter sent by the Union Education Secretary … That letter merely requested the state to take urgent steps to implement the scheme. If the scheme had already been implemented, why would such a request be necessary?” he asked. Pinarayi alleged that the UDF had made a “shameful surrender” on the PM Shri issue. &quot;Didn&#039;t they once say they would throw the scheme into the Arabian Sea if they came to power? Where has that rhetoric gone?” he asked.   CPI leader P Prasad termed the UDF government’s argument that it cannot withdraw from the agreement because the previous government had signed it “absurd.” Citing Article 299 of the Constitution, Prasad argued that only contracts between the Union and state governments that are executed on behalf of the President or Governor are legally binding. ]]></description>
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<title>Malayali woman wins free Dubai home in lucky draw</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The campaign allows shoppers who spend at least Dh500 (around  ₹13,000) at participating stores to enter a draw by scanning a QR code and uploading their receipt. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Much ado about murky water</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/much-ado-about-murky-water</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>President Murmu confers Padma awards to Mammootty, 64 others</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/president-murmu-confers-padma-awards-to-mammootty-64-others</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Muharram holiday in Kerala on Friday</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/muharram-holiday-in-kerala-on-friday</link>
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<title>Class X student among three killed in tipper lorry accident</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/class-x-student-among-three-killed-in-tipper-lorry-accident-in-kerala</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Three persons, including a 15-year-old Class X student, were killed and five others injured after a tipper lorry carrying soil overturned near a bus stop at Nileshwaram in Kottarakkara on Tuesday (June 23) morning.The accident occurred around 7.15 am when the lorry reportedly veered off the road and crashed near the bus waiting area. The vehicle then overturned, spilling its load of soil onto people standing nearby.According to reports, the driver did not possess a valid heavy vehicle licence. Following the accident, the Motor Vehicles Department cancelled the vehicle&#039;s fitness certificate.The deceased have been identified as Parthip (15), a Class X student; Ajayakumar (50), an employee of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC); and Harilal (54). All three were residents of Nileshwaram.Among the injured, Rishab (15), Kaushik (15), and Nisam (40), were admitted to Medicity Hospital in Kollam. Navaneeth Krishnan (13) and Jibimol (15) sustained minor injuries.Several people waiting at the bus stop were buried under the heap of soil. Residents rushed to the spot and began rescue operations before being joined by personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services.Police said both children and adults were present at the location when the accident occurred. The lorry driver also sustained injuries and has been hospitalised.Witnesses said the vehicle appeared to be travelling at high speed before the crash. The overturned lorry and the large volume of soil hampered rescue operations, with teams spending hours clearing the debris to ensure that no one remained trapped underneath.Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Malayali, 51, dies after falling ill on board Abu Dhabi&#45;Bangalore flight</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/malayali-51-dies-after-falling-ill-on-board-abu-dhabi-bangalore-flight</link>
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<title>Kerala cricket coach Manu convicted in second POCSO case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-cricket-coach-manu-convicted-in-second-pocso-case</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A fast-track Special Court (POCSO) in Thiruvananthapuram, on Monday, June 22, convicted cricket coach Manu M in the second sexual assault case registered against him. The court will pronounce the sentence on Tuesday.Special Judge Anju Meera Birla had earlier sentenced Manu to 16 years imprisonment under various provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Indian Penal Code in another case. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 24,000. The current conviction is in a second case. He was earlier convicted on May 31 in one of the six cases filed against him. 40-year-old Manu, a native of Sreevarahom in Thiruvananthapuram, has been training the survivor in this case since 2018. He sexually assaulted the survivor after taking her to the gym or the bathroom under the guise of training. He also recorded nude videos of the survivor by threatening another survivor in a similar case against him.Manu also threatened to ruin the survivor’s sports career if she disclosed the assault to someone.In May 2024, a former trainee approached authorities with a complaint after discovering that Manu had been assigned as a coach for the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) TCM Pink T20 Challengers tournament despite having previously faced allegations of sexual assault.The complaint prompted several others to come forward. Police subsequently registered multiple cases against Manu under the POCSO Act over incidents allegedly spanning several years. Survivors and their parents had alleged that he used his position as a coach to groom and sexually abuse minor girls undergoing cricket training.According to information presented before the court, Manu has been accused of abusing five other girls as well. A total of six cases were registered against him, and trial proceedings have been completed in four of them.Also Read: A cricket coach sexually abused minor girls for years — and the powers let him get away ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Top bureaucrat Hanish apologszes to HC for disregarding directives</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/top-bureaucrat-hanish-apologszes-to-hc-for-disregarding-directives</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Assembly erupts over use of dirty water in protest</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/assembly-erupts-over-use-of-dirty-water-in-protest</link>
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<title>Actor assault case: HC admits appeal against Dileep’s acquittal</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-actor-assault-case-hc-admits-appeal-against-dileeps-acquittal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Kerala High Court on Monday, June 22, admitted the state government’s appeal challenging the acquittal of actor Dileep and seeking enhanced punishment for those convicted in the 2017 actor assault case.A Division Bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and KV Jayakumar admitted the appeal against the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep, also known as Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, who was arraigned as the eighth accused and alleged to have masterminded the crime.The state has also challenged the acquittal of Charly Thomas (Accused No 7), Sanilkumar alias Mesthiri Sanil (Accused No 9), and Sharath G Nair (Accused No 15), who were accused of being part of a criminal conspiracy linked to the offence.According to LiveLaw, the Bench is also hearing appeals filed earlier by the convicted accused challenging their convictions and sentences.The court noted that Advocate V Ajakumar has been appointed Special Public Prosecutor to represent the state in the case.The High Court directed that the trial court records be summoned and posted the matter after two weeks for hearing petitions seeking suspension of sentence filed by the convicted accused, including the prime accused, Sunil NS alias Pulsar Suni.In December 2025, the Principal District and Sessions Court, Ernakulam, convicted six accused — Sunil NS alias Pulsar Suni, Martin Antony, B Manikandan, VP Vijeesh, H Saleem, and C Pradeep — of rape, criminal conspiracy, abduction, and other offences, and sentenced them accordingly.However, the Sessions Court acquitted Dileep, holding that the prosecution had failed to establish the alleged conspiracy involving the actor.The state subsequently approached the High Court in February 2026, challenging Dileep’s acquittal and seeking stricter punishment for those convicted in the case.Meanwhile, on June 12, the survivor moved the High Court seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team probe into the alleged unauthorised access to and tampering of the memory card containing visuals related to the assault. That petition remains pending before the court.The article was written by a student interning with TNM.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>അങ്കമാലി–അരൂർ കൊച്ചി ദേശീയപാത 544 ബൈപ്പാസ് പദ്ധതിക്ക് കേന്ദ്രാനുമതി</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ക്ഷേമ പെൻഷൻ വൈകാതെ 3,000 രൂപയാക്കും: മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പ്രിയദർശിനി പദ്ധതി തുടരാം; സൗജന്യ യാത്രക്കെതിരായ ഹർജി  തള്ളി ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/priyadarsini-130261</link>
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<title>Protest erupts at Pathanamthitta Global Worship Centre over alleged abuse of inmates</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/protest-erupts-at-pathanamthitta-global-worship-centre-over-alleged-abuse-of-inmates</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A tense situation prevailed outside the Elohim Global Worship Centre in Omalloor, Pathanamthitta, on Sunday, June 21, following a protest by BJP activists demanding the arrest of pastor Binu Vazhamuttom over allegations of child abuse.As devotees gathered for a prayer meeting, BJP activists prevented them from entering the hall. The devotees however maintained that they had the right to hold religious services and argued that any allegations against individuals should be addressed through the legal process rather than by obstructing prayer gatherings.In view of the announced protest and the possibility of unrest, police deployed a strong security contingent at the venue from the morning.The confrontation intensified as both groups raised slogans outside the centre, creating a tense atmosphere in the area. Police personnel eventually stepped in and escorted the worshippers into the prayer hall to ensure the service could proceed.The controversy stems from a complaint lodged by a 17-year-old boy from Kattappana in Idukki, who informed the Child Protection Unit that he had been subjected to physical assault and forced labour while staying at the institution in Pathanamthitta. Following the complaint, Kattappana police registered a case.The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) also conducted an inquiry into allegations of abuse at the institution and found indications that more inmates may have been subjected to exploitation and abuse.Police had registered a case against the institution’s manager Reji and staff members Sijo and Benny under various provisions, including those related to physical assault, wrongful confinement, child labour and violations of the Juvenile Justice Act.Pathanamthitta CWC chairperson Leena Subash had said that the inquiry had uncovered serious irregularities.“They were keeping people here illegally. There were three children here. One mother and her infant child were found in a bad situation and were rescued. We have also come to know that another woman and child had been staying here. They also need to be traced. A 17-year-old whom we rescued had injuries on his body. They have given statements that they were assaulted, forced to do labour and were not paid anything,” she said.Chenneerkkara grama panchayat president Kochu Mol Koshi said statements collected from inmates pointed to a pattern of abuse at the facility.“When we went there, there were 21 inmates in the old-age home. Among them, two were taken daily for work at the pastor’s house. Inmates have stated that they were assaulted. All the elderly women there told us that those boys were being beaten. The woman who was doing all the cleaning work there had an infant child. She was not even allowed to take care of the baby and was forced to work full time,” she said.Authorities are continuing their investigation into the allegations, while child welfare officials are examining whether more inmates were subjected to abuse or exploitation at the institution. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;കെ പി സി സി അധ്യക്ഷപദവി  ഒഴിയാന്‍ തയ്യാറാണ്&amp;apos;: രണ്ട് ചുമതല വഹിക്കുന്നതിൻ്റെ പ്രയാസം നേതൃത്വത്തെ അറിയിച്ചു; സണ്ണി ജോസഫ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sunny-130240</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Malayalam poet and Padma Shri awardee P. Narayana Kurup dies at 91</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/malayalam-poet-and-padma-shri-awardee-p-narayana-kurup-dies-at-91</link>
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<title>Minister denies new liquor policy, budget tax tweak triggers fresh political row</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/minister-denies-new-liquor-policy-budget-tax-tweak-triggers-fresh-political-row</link>
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<title>Organ racket: ED searches 9 premises, seizes documents, freezes bank accounts</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/organ-racket-ed-searches-9-premises-seizes-documents-freezes-bank-accounts</link>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/veena-130222</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>A.M.M.A. leadership including Shwetha Menon resign amid sponsorship row and infighting</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/amma-leadership-including-shwetha-menon-resign-amid-sponsorship-row-and-infighting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The entire administrative committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (A.M.M.A.), led by president Shwetha Menon, resigned on Sunday, June 21 amid escalating internal disputes and public controversies that have rocked the organisation over the past several weeks.The resignations come less than a year after the committee assumed office following the A.M.M.A. elections held in August 2025. Shwetha Menon had then become the first woman president of the organisation, while actor and dubbing artist Kukku Parameswaran was elected general secretary, marking the first time women occupied the association&#039;s top two positions.Speaking to the media, Shwetha Menon said that she and the entire executive committee had resigned from their positions in A.M.M.A. She also announced that she had resigned from the organisation&#039;s membership.“The committee and I have resigned. I have also resigned from A.M.M.A. itself. As someone had said earlier, there are attempts to place the organisation in the hands of certain accused individuals. There was a clear agenda to remove us from our positions,” she said.Defending her committee&#039;s tenure, Shwetha Menon claimed that all financial transactions and accounts under the present administration were transparent and properly maintained. “All the finances after our committee took charge are accurate and accountable. However, there were several issues during the previous committee in which Baburaj was there,” she alleged.“I am no longer a member of A.M.M.A. I have resigned completely,” she added.In the previous committee led by Mohanlal, Baburaj held the post of joint secretary and Unni Mukundan served as treasurer. The committee later stepped down following the controversy surrounding the Hema Committee report.The crisis within the organisation intensified after actor and former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan stepped down, alleging harassment and communal targeting by certain members of the executive committee. Ansiba alleged that disagreements over the involvement of religious organisations as sponsors for A.M.M.A. events had triggered tensions within the committee. She also accused some office-bearers of isolating and targeting dissenting voices within the association.The controversy deepened after details of an agreement between A.M.M.A. and the Vennala Thykattu Sri Mahadeva Temple Trust surfaced in May. The agreement related to sponsorship for an A.M.M.A. reunion event held earlier this year. The issue sparked debates within the organisation over sponsorship policies and decision-making processes.Simultaneously, vice-president Lakshmipriya publicly raised concerns about the functioning of the organisation, alleging mismanagement and lack of transparency in certain decisions. Actor Mala Parvathy also alleged that important decisions were not being adequately communicated to members of the executive committee.Amid the growing public fallout, Shwetha Menon had defended the organisation&#039;s acceptance of sponsorships, arguing that A.M.M.A., as a charitable body, could not reject contributions based on the religious or political affiliations of donors and that the association&#039;s primary focus remained the welfare of actors.The committee that resigned on Saturday included general secretary Kukku Parameswaran, vice presidents Jayan R and Lakshmipriya, treasurer Unni Sivapal, and executive committee members Sarayu Mohan, Anjali Nair, Asha Aravind, Neena Kurup, Santhosh Keezhattur, Vinu Mohan, Kailash, Tini Tom, Joy Mathew, Rony David Raj and Sijoy Varghese.The resignations mark yet another leadership crisis for A.M.M.A., which had elected the present committee after the previous administration headed by actor Mohanlal stepped down in 2024 following controversies surrounding the release of the Hema Committee report and the debates it triggered within the Malayalam film industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>കെ.ബി. ഗണേഷ് കുമാർ എൻഎസ്എസ് ഡയറക്ടർ ബോർഡിൽ നിന്നും പുറത്ത്</title>
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<title>Vigilance initiates legal action: First chargesheet filed against SNDP leader Vellappally Natesan</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/vigilance-initiates-legal-action-first-chargesheet-filed-against-sndp-leader-vellappally-natesan</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:40:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>HC orders protection for Monalisa Bhosle after she alleges threat to life over marriage</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-hc-orders-protection-for-monalisa-bhosle-after-she-alleges-threat-to-life-over-marriage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala High Court, on Saturday, June 20, has directed the police to provide protection to Monalisa Bhosle, who came into the spotlight during the 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela and whose interreligious marriage to actor Farman Khan later triggered a political and legal controversy.The order came after Monalisa approached the court seeking protection, alleging that she was facing threats. She also produced screenshots of the threatening messages she said she had received. In her plea, she reportedly cited the possibility of an “honour killing” if she returned to Madhya Pradesh – a term often used to refer to killings carried out by families or communities over relationships they oppose. As per reports, she has stated in her plea that she was currently alive only because she was residing in Kerala. In response to the petition, the court directed the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Kochi Central Police Station to ensure her safety.Monalisa married Farman Khan on March 11, 2026, at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram. At the time, she had approached Kerala police, stated that she was acting of her own will, and produced documents showing that she was an adult. The marriage was subsequently registered through official channels.However, the wedding soon became the centre of a larger controversy after allegations emerged from Madhya Pradesh questioning Monalisa’s age. A complaint before the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) claimed that she was a minor at the time of the marriage, following which a hospital birth register showing a different date of birth surfaced.Monalisa and Farman have maintained that she is an adult and that the marriage happened with her consent.The controversy also took a political turn, with several right-wing voices describing the marriage as “love jihad”. The couple, meanwhile, has repeatedly denied allegations of conversion or coercion.The latest High Court order comes amid multiple competing claims around Monalisa’s identity and age. While authorities in Kerala accepted the documents submitted by her at the time of marriage, inquiries in Madhya Pradesh have questioned those records.A TNM investigation into the controversy found that the documentary trail around Monalisa’s age itself is disputed. Records reviewed by TNM from Madhya Pradesh’s Samagra portal showed that requests to alter details for multiple members of Monalisa’s family, including her date of birth, had been submitted on May 20, 2025, months before her marriage to Farman. The records showed her date of birth being changed from January 1, 2009 to January 1, 2008 through an e-KYC-linked request that was later marked as approved by the concerned local body.When TNM later independently checked the portal, the entries could no longer be located.Read TNM’s deep dive on how Monalisa Bhosle’s life became a site of contest between two states, political narratives, and competing documents: How old is Monalisa Bhosle? Two states &amp; many truths behind an interreligious marriage ]]></description>
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<title>HC rejects bail plea of dental professor accused in Dalit student suicide case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-hc-rejects-bail-plea-of-dental-professor-accused-in-dalit-student-suicide-case</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Dr M. Kodanda Ram, head of the Department at the Kannur Dental College, who is accused of verbally harassing Dalit student Nithin Raj, who died by suicide in April. Justice A. Badharudeen delivered the verdict while rejecting the plea filed by Dr Ram, the prime accused in the case registered over the death of the dental student.Nithin Raj, a student of the dental college, allegedly took his own life on April 10 by jumping from a building near the college.His family had alleged that he was subjected to caste-based harassment and mental cruelty by faculty members before his death.Based on a complaint filed by his father, police booked Dr Ram and two other staff members for abetment of suicide and offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.Dr Ram had earlier approached the sessions court seeking anticipatory bail along with another accused faculty member, Dr Sangeetha Nambiar.While the sessions court granted bail to Dr Nambiar on April 25, it rejected Dr Ram’s plea, following which he moved the High Court.Opposing the bail application, the state argued that statements given by two students indicated improper conduct by Dr Ram towards students.The prosecution also submitted that the professor had allegedly instigated other teachers to harass Nithin Raj.During the hearing, the High Court had raised concerns over repeated allegations of harassment reported from medical colleges and observed that the government should consider setting up a committee to examine such complaints and suggest corrective measures.Dr Ram’s counsel, however, denied the allegations of caste-based harassment and argued that there were other factors linked to the student’s distress.The defence relied on CCTV footage showing Nithin Raj in the college principal’s room before his death and documents relating to the alleged loan recovery pressure faced by the student.After examining the submissions from both sides, the court refused to grant protection from arrest to Dr Ram.The case has triggered wider concerns over student welfare, institutional accountability and the handling of complaints of discrimination and harassment in professional colleges. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;Go check what is in it&amp;apos;: Pinarayi Vijayan as ED opens daughter&amp;apos;s locker</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala&#039;s Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday responded sharply to media queries on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opening and examining the bank locker of his daughter Veena Vijayan in connection with the CMRL–Exalogic financial transaction case, saying there was nothing to hide. &quot;Yes, they did come home also recently. So you can go with your camera and see what’s there in it. Please go and check,&quot; Vijayan told the media when asked about the ED inspection. The ED team, accompanied by CRPF personnel, reached the HDFC Bank branch on M.G. Road in Thiruvananthapuram and examined the locker maintained by Veena. The inspection lasted around three hours, following which the ED officials left the bank. Veena also left after the examination. The locker inspection comes days after Veena appeared before the ED in Kochi and was questioned for more than eight hours as part of the investigation into alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Veena’s company, Exalogic. The ED is examining the financial trail involving payments made by the CMRL to Exalogic. Investigators are seeking clarity on the nature of services allegedly provided, the utilisation of funds received and related financial transactions. During questioning, Veena is learnt to have maintained that she had provided software-related services and guidance to CMRL and that discussions were held directly with company representatives. However, the ED is examining whether the payments were made for services that were not actually rendered, based on findings by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). The agency is also looking into the flow and utilisation of funds, including the amount received from CMRL by Veena and Exalogic, and transactions involving a loan provided by CMRL subsidiary EIClPL to Veena’s company. As per reports ED might summon Veena again after examining additional documents related to the case. The investigation is expected to gain further momentum after the ED receives supporting documents attached to the SFIO charge sheet. The agency has already questioned several CMRL officials, including the firm&#039;s Joint Managing Director Sharan Kartha, Director Jaya Kartha and Shibi Kartha. The CMRL–Exalogic case has become a major political issue in Kerala, with the Opposition alleging irregularities in the financial dealings, while Vijayan and his CPI-M have rejected the allegations. ]]></description>
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<title>എബോള സംശയം നീങ്ങി, 52കാരിയുടെ പരിശോധനാഫലം നെഗറ്റീവ്</title>
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<title>കണ്ണൂരില്‍ നിന്ന് കുവൈറ്റ് , റിയാദ് സര്‍വീസുകള്‍ പുനരാരംഭിക്കുന്നു</title>
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<title>കുംഭമേള പെൺകുട്ടിയുടെ ജീവന് ഭീഷണി; സംരക്ഷണത്തിന് ഉത്തരവിട്ട് ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
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<title>മലയാള സിനിമയ്ക്ക് ബജറ്റിൽ  വ്യവസായ പദവി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/budget-130151</link>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/veena-130149</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>കേരളം ഇനി തുറമുഖ നഗരം; വിവിധ പദ്ധതികൾക്കായി വകയിരുത്തിയത് 600 കോടി രൂപ</title>
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<title>Kerala to reorganise 59&#45;year&#45;old State Planning Board as government &amp;apos;think tank&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-to-reorganise-59-year-old-state-planning-board-as-government-think-tank</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala will reorganise the State Planning Board (KSPB) into a &quot;think tank&quot; for the government, Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced while presenting the revised Budget for 2026-27. The 59-year-old institution, set up under EMS Namboothiripad in September 1967, will now take on the roles of project monitoring and idea generation.&quot;The Planning Board will function as a bridge between civil society organisations and the state government to monitor the implementation of priority projects and to transform ideas into practical projects,&quot; Satheesan said on Friday, June 19.The recently released status report on Kerala&#039;s fiscal health stated that the State Planning Board needs to be restructured as a think tank to become a more effective organisation. While it will continue its present activities, it must be a repository of ideas received from across sectors, the document stated.The KSPB was originally constituted to formulate and evaluate the state&#039;s plan programmes on a scientific basis. In 1967, it also had Prof Joseph Mundassery as one of its members. Over the decades, its responsibilities included preparing the Annual Economic Review and drafting the Five-Year Plans.The status report outlined three additional functions for the reorganised Board: working with district administrations to build a &quot;strong second line&quot; to support government work in select areas; monitoring government-identified projects and submitting monthly progress reports to the Cabinet; and maintaining closer ties with NITI Aayog to draw on its expertise.The think tank model draws an explicit parallel with NITI Aayog, which the Union government created in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission. NITI Aayog now functions as the Union government&#039;s think tank, offering strategic and technical advice on economic policy, disseminating best practices, and providing issue-based policy support.Considered one of the most respected state planning institutions in the country, the KSPB&#039;s most celebrated achievement is its role in decentralised planning. During the Ninth Five-Year Plan, Kerala launched the People&#039;s Campaign, which transferred a significant share of plan funds to local self-government institutions (LSGIs). ]]></description>
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<title>സലിം കുമാറിന് എറണാകുളത്ത് സ്മാരകം; ജോൺസൺ മാസ്റ്ററുടെ പേരിൽ മ്യൂസിക് അക്കാദമി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/salim-130112</link>
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<title>ഉമ്മൻ ചാണ്ടി ഇൻഷുറൻസ്, ഇൻവെസ്റ്റ് കേരളം സെൽ,  സൗജന്യ യാത്ര, റബ്ബറിന് 250! കന്നി ബജറ്റിൽ ജനപ്രിയ പ്രഖ്യാപനങ്ങൾ</title>
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<title>Budget: Satheesan unveils growth roadmap – Key highlights</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/budget-satheesan-unveils-growth-roadmap-key-highlights</link>
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<title>Kerala proposes Sidharthan Act, student distress app to prevent ragging in campuses</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-proposes-sidharthan-act-student-distress-app-to-prevent-ragging-in-campuses</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kerala will enact the Sidharthan Act to prevent ragging in educational institutions. Chief Minister VD Satheesan, who also holds the Finance portfolio, made this announcement during the Budget speech in the Kerala Assembly on Friday, June 19. “Ragging and violence is a prominent issue in the state’s colleges. To put a stop to that, we will roll out the Sidharthan Student Distress App and enact the Sidharthan Anti-ragging and Student Welfare Act,” the Chief Minister said. JS Sidharthan was a student of the Pookode Veterinary College in Wayanad. 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. A report of the anti-ragging squad had found that he was subjected to ragging for eight months by students including Student Federation of India (SFI) leaders. He was reportedly harassed in multiple areas of the hostel, including the dormitory, rooms, and courtyard.In March 2025, the Kerala High Court had remarked that the state’s current anti-ragging framework is insufficient. Besides the anti-ragging measures, the government has promised to bring comprehensive reform to the higher education sector through a slew of projects. Chief Minister Satheesan announced the setting up of an academic council to prevent excessive political influence in academic matters. Proposal for an ombudsman system to address student grievances in colleges was also put forth. “We will ensure job opportunities, give emphasis to research, establish a future-readiness think tank, strengthen academic tourism by encouraging foreign student exchange by reintroducing the ‘Semester in Kerala’ programme, set up credit transfer within the universities in the state to enable student mobility, will conduct education fairs to introduce Kerala’s possibilities to the world, and emphasise student diversity,” the Chief Minister listed. He also said that Rs 232.11 crore has been allocated to technical education. ]]></description>
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<title>Revised budget bets big on maritime economy, moots Rs 100 cr film city</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/keralas-revised-budget-bets-big-on-maritime-economy-moots-rs-100-cr-film-city</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Presenting the revised Budget for 2026–27 in the Assembly, Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, who holds the Finance portfolio, outlined the government&#039;s vision of building a &quot;New Kerala&quot; through inclusive economic growth and sustainable infrastructure expansion. Highlighting challenges such as mounting fiscal pressure, off-budget liabilities, declining remittances and inflation, he announced the launch of Mission Samudra, aimed at transforming Kerala into a major maritime and economic gateway. The government has set aside Rs 400 crore for the initiative and plans to introduce a dedicated maritime policy focusing on the development of 13 non-major ports.The budget has also proposed an international maritime museum with an allocation of Rs 750 crore, JC Daniel International Film City in Kochi with an estimate of Rs 100 crore, and the creation of the MT Vasudevan Nair Cultural Park in Kozhikode with Rs 50 crore.An expert committee will be established to improve the functioning of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Satheesan said the government is burdened with the task of raising necessary funds to complete the projects valued at Rs 35,000 crore, being implemented by the KIIFB. According to Satheesan, the off-budget borrowing and debt of KIIFB are contributing to the economic instability of the state.  The Chief Minister said the government would pursue investment-led growth, mobilise additional resources and ensure that the benefits of development are shared across all sections of society.The revised Budget places strong emphasis on agriculture, conservation and social welfare, with Rs 1,534.98 crore earmarked for the farm sector and the minimum support price of rubber raised to Rs 250 per kg. To strengthen environmental protection, Rs 243.80 crore has been allocated for forest and wildlife conservation. Addressing the growing challenge of human-wildlife conflicts, the government has set aside Rs 192.20 crore to deploy advanced technologies and establish rapid response teams at identified hotspots. The budget also provides Rs 600 crore to offset losses incurred by KSRTC under the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme for women and transgender persons. In a push to nurture a technology-driven economy, Rs 50 crore has been earmarked to support startups, innovation hubs, smart industries and entrepreneurship initiatives targeting the Gen Z workforce.In addition, Rs 72 crore has been earmarked for a new culinary institute to train skilled chefs and strengthen the state&#039;s hospitality industry.Special packages have been announced for backward districts of Idukki, Wayanad and Kasaragod focusing on health, education and livelihood. An allocation of Rs 1,477.57 crore has been made for the general education sector. The Chief Minister also said school campuses will be made more friendly for girls by ensuring clean toilets and access to sanitary napkins.The government has allocated Rs 25 crore to establish the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Scientific Temper, to promote scientific reasoning and transform Kerala into a global knowledge hub. A key component of the UDF pre-election Indira Guarantees, the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, which provides Rs 25 lakh in support to each family, was also announced. A preliminary allocation of Rs 10 crore has been made. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ED widens probe into international organ trafficking network across Kerala; raids hospitals</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ed-widens-probe-into-international-organ-trafficking-network-across-kerala-raids-hospitals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday intensified its investigation into the alleged international organ trafficking network operating through Kerala, carrying out simultaneous searches at five locations, including private hospitals in Kochi and the residences of suspected intermediaries. The searches are part of the money laundering investigation into an alleged racket that facilitated illegal organ transactions by bringing together donors and recipients through a network of middlemen.ED teams began the inspections early in the morning, reaching multiple locations simultaneously.Apart from the corporate hospital in Kochi, searches were conducted in around five places across the state.In Kollam, the agency raided the residence of a woman, who is suspected to be an intermediary linked to the racket.Searches were also conducted at the residences of other accused persons, including a native of Kasaragod, who was arrested by police in Uttar Pradesh last month, and another associate.The ED is examining financial transactions, digital records, invoices and other documents collected during the searches to trace the alleged money trail.The agency suspects that huge commissions were collected at different stages of the organ transplantation process.Investigators have reportedly found that the alleged network connected donors and recipients and facilitated preliminary medical examinations, allegedly receiving commissions in the process.The agency is examining whether money from such transactions reached accounts linked to the accused.The ED registered the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following allegations that the organ trade network generated illegal proceeds through financial transactions linked to transplantation procedures.The investigation has also focused on documents allegedly used to facilitate organ transplantation procedures.The agency is examining claims that forged hospital letterheads, police clearance certificates and recommendation letters carrying fake signatures of public representatives and senior officials were prepared and used.The ED is also looking into how such documents allegedly cleared verification processes in a highly regulated medical field like organ transplantation.The role of hospital management, doctors and intermediaries, if any, is being examined. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Satheesan’s first budget involves balancing challenges between welfare and debt</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/satheesans-first-budget-involves-balancing-challenges-between-welfare-and-debt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Kerala’s political and financial history is set to witness an unusual moment when Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presents his maiden Budget in the Assembly on Friday, a moment that carries the weight of a long-awaited political journey rather than just another financial statement. Satheesan, who has never held a ministerial post before, will now occupy the Finance Minister’s chair as Chief Minister, presenting the state’s 79th Budget at a time when Kerala is battling severe financial constraints, including a public debt estimated at around Rs 5 lakh crore.For Satheesan, the moment marks the closing of a political circle that remained incomplete for over a decade.In 2011, when the United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power under Oommen Chandy, many in Congress expected Satheesan to find a place in the Cabinet.He was widely seen as one of the party’s strongest performers in the Assembly and had built a reputation as a sharp legislator and policy voice.However, despite being considered a key asset for the UDF, Satheesan was left out of the Chandy Cabinet, a decision that surprised many within the party.The leader who had been one of the mainstays of the UDF benches since entering the Assembly in 2001 was forced to wait.The irony was not lost on Satheesan himself.After leading the UDF to a stunning victory last month, when he visited Chandy’s residence, he recalled that he had always wished to be a member of Chandy’s Cabinet, a dream that never materialised.But politics offered a different route.After the Congress faced a major setback in 2021, Satheesan was appointed Leader of Opposition.His aggressive style, organisational restructuring and sustained attacks on the Left government helped revive the UDF, eventually paving the way for its return to power.Though he enters the Finance Department without previous ministerial experience, Satheesan is not considered a newcomer to economic affairs.A legislator known for his command over policy issues, he has often been regarded as someone who understands finance and governance deeply.The biggest challenge before him will be balancing welfare expectations with fiscal realities.With Kerala facing mounting debt pressures and limited financial space, all eyes are on whether Satheesan can craft a Budget that provides relief to people while creating a new growth pathway.The Budget will also carry symbolic importance.A leader denied a Cabinet berth in 2011 will now present the state’s financial roadmap, turning a missed opportunity into what many see as political destiny fulfilled. ]]></description>
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<title>കോട്ടയത്ത് സുഡാനിൽ നിന്നും എത്തിയ 52കാരിക്ക് എബോളയെന്ന് സംശയം; നിരീക്ഷണത്തിൽ</title>
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<title>കെഎസ്ആർടിസി പ്രിയദർശിനി സൗജന്യ യാത്ര: ഓർഡിനറി സർവീസിൽ സ്ത്രീ യാത്രക്കാരുടെ എണ്ണത്തിൽ വൻ വർധനവ്</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>‘Kerala will continue in PM SHRI, won’t let Union govt dictate curriculum’: CM</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-will-continue-in-pm-shri-wont-let-union-govt-dictate-curriculum-cm-satheesan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Kerala will continue to participate in the Union government’s Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said on Wednesday, June 17. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister said the state would review the implementation of the scheme through a Cabinet sub-committee headed by Education Minister N Samshudeen and including ministers Roji M John, PC Viswanath, and M Liju. The sub-committee will engage with the Union government to resolve any ideological incoherence within the scheme and communicate with other non-BJP-ruled states for collective input on the scheme in public education. The CM 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. The Chief Minister said that the United Democratic Front (UDF) government has been forced to participate in the PM SHRI scheme, as the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government had already signed an agreement with the Union government. “The state had received over Rs 99 crore in funds that had been blocked, and another Rs 106 crore has been sanctioned,” he said.  Former Education minister and CPIM leader V Sivankutty challenged the CM&#039;s remark, stating that the previous government had officially dispatched an order withdrawing from the scheme and that the decision was taken to secure the funds that Kerala is entitled to.The article was written by a student interning with TNM.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Toddler death: HC questions inaction on grandmother’s complaint</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-toddler-death-high-court-questions-inaction-on-grandmothers-complaint</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala High Court, on Wednesday, June 17, questioned why authorities failed to act on a complaint lodged by the grandmother of 20-month-old Arshith before the toddler died following alleged prolonged abuse at the hands of his mother’s partner in Thiruvananthapuram’s Nedumangad.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar VM raised the issue while considering a suo motu public interest litigation initiated in connection with the child’s death.Directing the State to place the status of the investigation on record, the Bench said, “The government pleader is directed to file a report in the form of an affidavit indicating the steps taken so far with regard to the tragic death of one-and-a-half-year-old child suffering weeks of horrific systematic torture in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, allegedly by his stepfather”. The court further directed that the progress report of the investigation be submitted in a sealed cover.The bench also orally noted that there was a “specific allegation” that the District Child Protection Officer had failed to act despite receiving prior information from the child’s grandmother about the alleged abuse.The court specifically asked why no action had been taken on the complaint submitted by the grandmother, who had approached the child protection authorities and sought intervention weeks before the toddler’s death. The court subsequently impleaded the Department of Women and Child Development in the proceedings and directed the investigating officer to submit a report within a week.During Wednesday’s hearing, the government pleader accepted notice on behalf of the State and submitted that the Social Justice Department Secretary should also be impleaded in the matter, since the Department implements welfare activities and directions of the Women and Child Development Department. Recording the submission, the court added the Social Justice Department Secretary as an additional respondent and also issued notice to the Kerala State Legal Services Authority.The matter has been posted for further consideration after two weeks.The case relates to the death of Arshith, who succumbed to severe physical abuse on May 29. Investigators found more than 90 internal and external injuries on the child’s body, indicating sustained abuse over several weeks. Police have alleged that Ashkar, the partner of the child’s mother Akhila, repeatedly assaulted the toddler. Both Ashkar and Akhila have been arrested in connection with the case.Arshith’s grandmother Reena had contacted the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) helpline on May 3 after receiving photographs showing the child with fractures in both arms. During a 16-minute phone conversation, she expressed fears that the injuries were the result of abuse and referred to alleged threats previously made by Ashkar.However, no welfare visit was conducted and no intervention followed. An audio recording later accessed by The News Minute showed a helpline staff member questioning Reena’s suspicions and suggesting that she could be “imagining things”. Audio reveals grandmother warned child protection office before Kerala toddler Arshith’s deathThe Director of the Women and Child Development Department subsequently said that the contract employee who handled the call was removed from service. The Department also announced plans to revamp training programmes for helpline staff and conduct a detailed inquiry into the handling of the complaint. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Woman chased for 15 km while returning from work, 5 held</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Five youths have been arrested in Kerala after a young woman was allegedly chased through the night for 15 kilometers while returning home from work. The woman escaped by boarding a passing lorry and alerting the police, who intercepted the vehicle and launched a manhunt for the accused.The accused have been identified as Ajith Suku (19), Advaith Suni (20), Tomy Shaji (19), Arjun Sanil (20), and Ashwin Raghu (20), all residents of Marady near Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district. Police said the five were arrested following an overnight operation and later remanded to judicial custody.According to investigators, the incident took place around midnight on June 15. The woman, a native of Pala in Kottayam district, works at an Ayurvedic massage centre on the Piravom Road stretch near Muvattupuzha. She had reportedly left work after learning that her young child at home was unwell and was walking towards the Muvattupuzha KSRTC bus stand to catch a bus home.Police said the accused had gathered earlier that evening at a field in Urikunnam, where they allegedly consumed alcohol for several hours before riding towards the area on two motorcycles. Investigators believe the group parked near the massage centre and waited there before the woman left work.According to the police, the youths began following the woman on their motorcycles as she walked towards the bus stand. They allegedly circled around her, blocked her path and attempted to harass her. Officers said the woman became frightened and ran back towards the establishment while shouting for help.A motorcyclist from Thodupuzha who was passing through the area stopped after hearing her cries and attempted to help her. However, police said his motorcycle developed a mechanical problem and failed to start, leaving both of them stranded on the roadside.At that point, a multi-axle goods lorry travelling from Thrissur towards Ramamangalam approached the area. The woman signalled the vehicle to stop and, with the assistance of the motorcyclist, climbed into the cabin. The motorcyclist also boarded the vehicle after the woman expressed concern that he too could be targeted by the group.The lorry driver, a native of West Bengal, continued driving towards Piravom. Police said the five accused then chased the vehicle on their motorcycles for nearly 15 km. Investigators alleged that the youths picked up iron rods that had fallen onto the road and used them to strike the lorry while riding alongside it.During the chase, the woman called the police emergency helpline from inside the lorry. Muvattupuzha police alerted patrol teams in the area and issued a wireless message to nearby stations. As the lorry entered Piravom police limits, officers moved into position and established a checkpoint.Police said the accused abandoned the chase and fled after spotting a police vehicle ahead. A crucial lead emerged when occupants of a car travelling behind the lorry recorded parts of the incident on video. The footage captured the registration number of one of the motorcycles involved, enabling investigators to trace the vehicle and identify the suspects.A team led by Muvattupuzha Inspector Anil George subsequently tracked down and arrested all five accused from their homes in Marady. Police said statements recorded from the woman, the motorcyclist who came to her aid and the lorry driver corroborated the sequence of events established during the investigation. The victim also reportedly identified the accused.Police have invoked several non-bailable offences, including charges related to outraging the modesty of a woman and attempt to murder. Further investigation is under way. ]]></description>
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<title>Will TVK challenge Kerala’s LDF&#45;UDF duopoly? Vijay’s supporters think so</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/will-tvk-challenge-keralas-ldf-udf-duopoly-vijays-supporters-think-so</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Vijay’s stunning political rise from Tamil cinema superstar to Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has triggered a new question across the border in Kerala: what happens if Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) decides to enter Kerala politics?For decades, Kerala’s political landscape has been dominated by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), with electoral contests largely revolving around the two alliances. While the BJP has attempted to establish itself as a significant force, it has struggled to break the state’s bipolar political structure. The emergence of TVK in Kerala could potentially create a new variable in an otherwise predictable political equation.The speculation is not entirely without basis. Kerala has long been Vijay’s strongest market outside Tamil Nadu. Over the past two decades, the actor has built a loyal following that extends far beyond cinema halls.According to Suresh Shenoy, veteran cinema exhibitor and executive committee member of FEUOK, Vijay has remained one of Kerala’s biggest box-office attractions for nearly a decade.“Vijay has been number one at the Kerala box office for almost 10 years now,” Shenoy said.Even films that underperformed elsewhere managed strong collections in Kerala, while blockbusters such as Leo generated fan celebrations, advance bookings and opening-day revenues comparable to those of leading Malayalam stars.Unlike many Tamil actors whose popularity in Kerala fluctuated over the years, Vijay consistently built a dedicated audience through films such as Ghilli, Pokkiri, Thuppakki, Mersal and Leo. Industry observers often describe Kerala as Tamil cinema’s most important market outside Tamil Nadu, and Vijay has been among its biggest beneficiaries.And, Vijay’s influence in Kerala is not limited to cinema.Long before he entered politics, his fan organisations had evolved into welfare networks spread across districts such as Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Palakkad and Kannur. These groups organise blood donation camps, educational assistance programmes, food distribution drives and support initiatives for people with disabilities.Soumya, a member of the Vijay Fans Association in Thiruvananthapuram, said welfare activities have been an integral part of the organisation for years.“It was there from the beginning of the Vijay Fans Association itself. When it became Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, the welfare activities became stronger,” she said.According to Soumya, members regularly organise blood donation camps, distribute educational materials, provide meals to homeless people and extend support through wheelchairs, sewing machines and other forms of assistance. These programmes are funded largely through contributions from members themselves.Political analysts often point out that successful regional movements require grassroots networks before they can transform into electoral organisations. In Vijay’s case, supporters argue that such a network already exists in Kerala, however in a non-political form.The discussion gained momentum after TVK’s historic performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, where the party emerged as the single-largest force with 108 seats, ending the decades-long dominance of the DMK-AIADMK binary. Vijay was subsequently sworn in as Chief Minister after securing support from allies.At present, TVK has no formal organisational structure in Kerala. However, fan club members say conversations about expansion have intensified since the Tamil Nadu election.Soumya said representatives from Kerala had met TVK leaders in Chennai and were told that any expansion into the state would take time.Yet supporters remain optimistic. “Of course, we will support TVK in Kerala,” she said.If TVK were to enter Kerala politics, its immediate impact may not necessarily be measured in seats won. The more significant question is whose vote base it could influence.Vijay enjoys considerable popularity among younger voters, first-time voters and sections of the politically unaffiliated electorate. A TVK entry could potentially attract portions of this demographic, particularly in urban centres where fan clubs are active. It could also draw support from voters dissatisfied with both the LDF and UDF, creating a space for an alternative regional force.At the same time, converting cinema fandom into political support would be a formidable challenge. Kerala’s electorate is known for its high political awareness, strong party loyalties and issue-based voting patterns. Unlike Tamil Nadu, where cinema and politics have historically shared a close relationship, Kerala has rarely witnessed film stars successfully translating popularity into sustained political influence.TVK would also need to develop local leadership, formulate Kerala-specific policies and build an organisational structure capable of competing with the well-entrenched machinery of the LDF and UDF.For now, Vijay remains a Tami ]]></description>
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<title>DYFI worker arrested for circulating communally polarising screenshot during 2021 polls</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing a case related to a fabricated screenshot circulated during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in Kerala&#039;s Vadakara, allegedly to polarise voters, has arrested a Democratic Youth Front of India (DYFI) worker. DYFI is the youth wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Jithin Bhaskaran, a member of the DYFI Vadakara block committee and administrator of the &#039;Vadakara Squad&#039; WhatsApp group, was taken into custody after being questioned by the SIT on Tuesday. Police have booked him under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The case relates to a screenshot that surfaced on social media during the high-profile electoral contest between CPI(M) candidate KK Shailaja and Congress leader Shafi Parambil in Vadakara. The screenshot projected Parambil as a devout Muslim and described Shailaja as a &quot;kafir&quot;, a derogatory term used against non-Muslims, triggering a major political controversy during the campaign. The screenshot was initially alleged to have been circulated by supporters of the Congress-led UDF. However, subsequent investigations found no evidence against those first accused in the case and raised questions about the actual origin of the message. The controversy first led to an investigation against Mohammed Kasim, a Muslim Youth League activist whose name appeared in the screenshot. The probe, however, failed to establish any link between him and the message. Police later informed the court that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute him and the case was closed. The matter resurfaced after Kasim approached the Kerala High Court seeking details of the investigation. During subsequent inquiries, police found that the screenshot had first appeared in WhatsApp groups and social media platforms allegedly operated by individuals associated with the CPI(M) and its youth wing. According to investigation reports submitted before the court, DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan was the first known person to share the screenshot in the &#039;Red Encounters&#039; WhatsApp group on April 25, 2024. The image was later circulated through other WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages, helping it gain wider visibility during the election campaign. A police report submitted in 2024 suggested that the screenshot&#039;s circulation may have originated within networks linked to the CPI(M), contradicting earlier allegations that it was spread by UDF supporters. However, investigators were unable to determine who had originally created the screenshot. The case was reopened after the UDF government assumed office and constituted a Special Investigation Team. State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar appointed Kozhikode Rural District Police Chief T Farash as the investigating officer, while Kannur Range IG Yathish Chandra was named head of the SIT. During the fresh probe, investigators questioned administrators of several WhatsApp groups and reportedly received information indicating that the disputed screenshot had been shared through the &#039;Vadakara Squad&#039; group administered by Jithin Bhaskaran. The SIT subsequently expanded the investigation to other groups after obtaining fresh leads. Police are continuing efforts to trace the origin of the screenshot and establish the chain of its circulation. Forensic examination reports are awaited as the investigation progresses. Meanwhile, DYFI leaders have alleged that the probe is politically motivated and aimed at targeting the organisation&#039;s activists. ]]></description>
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<title>സ്ത്രീകൾക്ക് സൗജന്യ യാത്ര: നർമ്മം</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>എഞ്ചിനില്‍ തകരാര്‍; കണ്ണൂര്‍&#45;ജിദ്ദ വിമാനം പറന്നുയര്‍ന്ന് രണ്ട് മണിക്കൂറിന് ശേഷം തിരിച്ചിറക്കി</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>വിമാനത്തില്‍ യൂത്ത് കോണ്‍ഗ്രസ് പ്രവര്‍ത്തകരെ മര്‍ദിച്ചെന്ന കേസ്: ഇ പി ജയരാജനെതിരെ പുനരന്വേഷണം വേണമെന്ന് കോടതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/jayarajan</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ex&#45;minister P. Rajeev lists LDF&amp;apos;s mistakes leading to election loss</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ex-minister-p-rajeev-lists-ldfs-mistakes-leading-to-election-loss</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Public participation on the agenda: Assembly looks to allow citizen queries</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/public-participation-on-the-agenda-assembly-looks-to-allow-citizen-queries</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>AI Express flight with 180 passengers from Kannur to Jeddah turns back due to technical issue</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/air-india-express-flight-with-180-passengers-from-kannur-to-jeddah-turns-back-due-to-technical-issue</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ബിജെപി നേതാവ് എൻ ഹരി റബർ ബോർഡ് ചെയർമാൻ</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>പ്രിയദർശിനി സൗജന്യ യാത്രാ പദ്ധതി ഉദ്ഘാടന ചടങ്ങിനിടെ മന്ത്രി ബിന്ദുകൃഷ്ണയുടെ തലയിൽ ചൂട് പായസം വീണു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/bindu</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ശബരിമല സ്വർണ്ണക്കൊള്ള! എ പത്മകുമാറിന് സസ്പെൻഷൻ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sabarimala-129874</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Free travel for women benefits families; men might spend it elsewhere: Kerala CM</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/free-travel-for-women-benefits-families-men-might-spend-it-elsewhere-kerala-cm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, on the inaugural day of the KSRTC Priyadarshini free travel scheme for women, said, “If men are given free travel, the saved money would not reach their households.” His remark was in response to the protest by the All Kerala Men’s Association (AKMA) over the travel being free only for women. CM emphasised that money left with women directly benefits their families.Men’s Rights Activists (MRAs) in Kerala had earlier expressed their opposition to the scheme and announced that they would travel on buses without tickets as a mark of protest on the inaugural day.Satheesan said, “I am not against men. The money saved by women will eventually return to their homes. If it’s men, very few might take it home. The rest will eventually go to the government as tax money,” he said implying that the men might spend it on alcohol.Following the Chief Minister’s remarks, the AKMA called off their decision to board buses for protest and limited it to a demonstration and raising slogans in front of the Secretariat.“We consider the Chief Minister with great respect because of the remarks he made during the inauguration. He used the phrase “the protest of our men&#039;s association.” We take that in a positive and healthy spirit. We had expected that he would criticise it,” said Vattiyoorkavu Ajith Kumar, president, AKMA. The free travel initiative was one of the five Indira Guarantees promised by the Congress-led UDF in their election manifesto. While the original promise envisaged free travel for women on all buses, the scheme currently offers free travel only on KSRTC’s ordinary services, including city ordinary, limited-stop, town-to-town, point-to-point and Grama Vandi, a rural bus service run in collaboration with local bodies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WorldMalayalee</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Free, travel, for, women, benefits, families, men, might, spend, elsewhere:, Kerala</media:keywords>
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<title>Union government issues notice to Kerala Waqf Board after Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s complaint on Munambam land</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/union-government-issues-notice-to-kerala-waqf-board-after-rajeev-chandrasekhars-complaint-on-munambam-land</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued a notice to the Kerala Waqf Board in connection with the Munambam land dispute, a move triggered by the strong intervention of BJP state president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Rajeev Chandrasekhar had earlier submitted a detailed complaint to Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, urging intervention in the alleged unilateral registration of certain lands, including around 404 acres in Munambam, on the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal by the Kerala Waqf Board.In his complaint, Chandrasekhar argued that under the provisions of the UMEED framework, only the concerned mutawalli (caretaker) is authorised to upload land details onto the portal.He alleged that the Waqf Board’s direct registration of properties was illegal and an overreach of its jurisdiction.Following his representation, the Centre has now intervened and sought an explanation from the Kerala Waqf Board regarding the matter.BJP leaders described the move as evidence that the Central government is taking seriously the concerns raised by residents and various organisations in Munambam.The BJP has maintained that its position has consistently been to protect the property rights and livelihoods of Munambam residents. Chandrasekhar had earlier pointed out that the unilateral inclusion of disputed lands in the UMEED portal, while ownership issues remain pending before various legal forums, raises serious legal and administrative concerns.He further stated that not only in Munambam but also in other parts of the state, including Taliparamba, similar complaints regarding Waqf land issues have emerged, and the party would continue to seek necessary interventions.He reaffirmed the BJP’s commitment to ensuring strong legal and administrative action to protect the interests of genuine landowners and prevent unlawful actions.Chandrasekhar said the Centre’s intervention marks a crucial step forward in the struggle of Munambam residents for justice, adding that the party would continue to be at the forefront of efforts to bring out the truth in similar disputes across the state and safeguard people’s rights. ]]></description>
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<title>ബജറ്റ് തയാറാക്കുന്ന തിരക്കില്‍; മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയെ കാണുന്നതിൽ വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച വരെ സന്ദര്‍ശകര്‍ക്ക് നിയന്ത്രണം</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>കെഎസ്ആർടിസി ഓർഡിനറി ബസുകളിൽ സൗജന്യ യാത്രയ്ക്ക് തുടക്കമായി: സർക്കാർ നൽകുന്ന ആദരവെന്ന് മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി; അഭിമാന നിമിഷമെന്ന് സ്ത്രീകൾ</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:07:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Free bus scheme for women begins; opposition boycotts event</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-launches-free-bus-scheme-for-women-opposition-boycotts-event</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story linksThe Kerala government’s Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme for women and transgender persons was officially launched on Monday, June 15, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan flagging off a KSRTC bus operated by an all-women crew at the Thampanoor Bus Station in Thiruvananthapuram.Inaugurating the scheme, Chief Minister Satheesan said the initiative was a right, not a favour extended by the government. He added that the state was allocating Rs 800 crore annually for the scheme.Addressing concerns raised by private bus operators, the Chief Minister assured them that any losses suffered by the private sector due to the scheme would be compensated.The free travel initiative was one of the five Indira Guarantees promised by the Congress-led UDF during the Assembly election campaign. While the original promise envisaged free travel for women on all buses, the scheme currently offers free travel only on KSRTC’s ordinary services, including city ordinary, limited-stop, town-to-town, point-to-point and Gramavandi buses.However, questions have been raised about the scheme’s reach, as ordinary services are unevenly distributed across the state. According to available data, of the 3,125 KSRTC buses operating under the ordinary category, 687 are in Thiruvananthapuram district, 415 in Kollam and 325 in Ernakulam, while Malappuram has the fewest, with just 98 buses.The Chief Minister said the current rollout marks only the first phase of the programme and that more categories of buses would be brought under the scheme in the future.Meanwhile, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly opposed the scheme and announced that it would boycott the launch event, accusing the UDF government of diluting its poll promise.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also announced statewide protest marches on Monday, accusing the government of betraying women by failing to implement its promise of free travel across all KSRTC services. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WorldMalayalee</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kerala, launches, free, bus, scheme, for, women, Opposition, boycotts, event</media:keywords>
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<title>ശബരിമല സ്വര്‍ണ്ണക്കൊള്ള കേസ്; പരിശോധനകള്‍ക്കായി എസ് ഐ ടി സന്നിധാനത്ത്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sabarimala</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>നിപ പ്രതിരോധം: മരുന്ന് എത്തിച്ചത് ബഹ്‌റൈനിൽ നിന്ന്;   വ്യക്തമാക്കി ആരോഗ്യമന്ത്രി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nipah-129840</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>കെഎസ്ആര്‍ടിസിയുടെ എല്ലാ ബസ്സിലും സൗജന്യമില്ല ; ജനങ്ങളെ കബളിപ്പിച്ചെന്ന് സി.പി.എം: ഉദ്ഘാടനത്തിൽ  പ്രതിപക്ഷം പങ്കെടുക്കില്ല</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മലയിടംതുരുത്തില്‍ ഒടുവില്‍ പരിഹാരം; സമരം അവസാനിപ്പിച്ചു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/solution</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>CM seeks apology from VCs who attended RSS event</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-cm-satheesan-seeks-apology-from-vcs-who-attended-rss-event</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The participation of University Vice-Chancellors in Kerala in a programme organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has sparked controversy in the state. Chancellors from three varisties, Kerala University, MG University, and Malayalam University, attended an RSS centenary event addressed by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Thiruvananthapuram, on Saturday, June 13. Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan said he views this with utmost seriousness, and the three Vice-Chancellors must apologise to Kerala. He also said that any action that promotes communalism, regardless of who is responsible for it, is unacceptable.The event was conducted at Uday Palace convention centre and the media was banned from attending the event, as per reports. The three VCs who attended the function are Kerala University VC Dr Mohanan Kunnummal, MG University VC Pro D Mavoothu, and Malayalam University VC Dr CR Prasad.  “The VCs have committed a grave lapse. Their action is inconsistent with Kerala’s educational tradition and the dignity of the office of VC. The people of Kerala hold the position of VC in high regard. By participating in the programme of an RSS leader who espouses extreme communalism, they have undermined that respect. Any action that promotes communalism, regardless of who is responsible for it, will not be accepted. Nor will it be tolerated,” VD Satheesan said on a Facebook post.The Student Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], also criticised the VCs for attending the RSS event and said their participation is a challenge to secular Kerala. SFI also said that the VCs arrived in official vehicles by violating established norms.“This is yet another example of VCs in Kerala acting in support of the Union government’s efforts to saffronise universities and constitutional institutions in accordance with the RSS vision,” SFI said in a statement on Facebook.This is not the first time the VCs in Kerala have attended an RSS function. Last year, in July, four university VCs had attended  ‘Gyan Sabha’ (Knowledge Conclave), organised by the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), the education wing of the RSS.They included Dr Mohanan Kunnummal, VC of Kerala Health Science University; Prof P Raveendran, VC, University of Calicut; Professor Saju KK, VC, University of Kannur; and Professor A Biju Kumar, VC, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS). Several faculty members of universities across Kerala, along with representatives of private colleges had attended the event. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Land dispute at Malayidamthuruth resolved, 7 Dalit families to get 5 cents each</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Paryathukavu-Malayidamthuruth land dispute has been resolved amicably, with residents agreeing to the proposal to allot five cents of land to each of the families within the same property. The state government also promised to build homes within a year. The resolution was arrived at a high-level meeting attended by residents living on the disputed land, landowners, and government officials, Kerala Minister for Higher Education Roji M John said on Saturday, June 14. The meeting was held at the District Collector&#039;s chamber in Ernakulam.The decision ended a decades-old land dispute involving a private individual and seven Dalit families who have lived on the land for generations. The dispute centres on 2.65 acres of land occupied by seven families belonging to the Pulaya caste, classified as Scheduled Castes (SC) in the state. In the 1980s, a private individual, the late Sankaran Nair, staked a claim to the same parcel of land, resulting in a years-long legal battle.The legal battle favoured Sankaran Nair, and on May 25, the Kerala High Court gave the state government two weeks’ time to carry out the eviction. ‘We’ve lived here for 100 years’: The Dalit families resisting eviction at MalayidamthuruthFollowing the meeting, the minister stated that houses would be constructed for the seven families within one year. The houses will have an area of 1000-square feet each. Residents would also be allowed to cut or relocate the trees currently standing on the land they occupy. Residents may continue living in their existing houses until the new homes are completed.Speaking to TNM, Abhin, a resident, said they agreed to the conditions because they didn&#039;t have any other option. “We requested the land on which the seven houses currently stand; however, they were unwilling to agree to that. This was the only option they gave to us,” he said.Under the new decision, the seven Dalit families will receive 35 cents of land instead of the 2.62 acres they currently occupy. Although the seven houses are located on the roadside with direct access to the main road, the new plan does not guarantee them the same land. “They will not provide any land with road frontage. Instead, they will allocate us five cents of land in a different area and, through sponsorship, provide a 1,000-square-feet house along with access to that property,” Abhin added. An agreement was also reached to withdraw cases registered against them over protests against eviction. The Advocate General will inform the High Court about the dispute resolution on June 16.Muvattupuzha Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) and the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DYSP) have been assigned responsibilities to ensure that agreements reached are implemented smoothly until the construction of houses are complete.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മുൻ മേയർ ആര്യ രാജേന്ദ്രനുമായി തർക്കം; ജോലി നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട യദുവിന് നിയമസഭയിൽ താൽക്കാലിക ഡ്രൈവറായി നിയമനം</title>
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<title>Sabarimala gold scam row: Devaswom Special Pleader K.B. Pradeep resigns</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sabarimala-gold-scam-row-devaswom-special-pleader-kb-pradeep-resigns</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Devaswom Special Government Pleader K.B. Pradeep, whose appointment had created a major embarrassment for the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government, resigned on Saturday.  The resignation came after Chief Minister sought his removal amid criticism over appointing the lawyer of a company linked to the Sabarimala gold theft case to handle crucial Devaswom matters.Pradeep’s appointment as Special Government Pleader for the Devaswom Department in the Kerala High Court had triggered a political storm, with opposition parties questioning the propriety of giving a key legal position to a lawyer who had represented Smart Creations, a Chennai-based company under scrutiny in the Sabarimala gold scam case.The controversy intensified as the government had created the post of Special Government Pleader, a position that did not exist earlier, with critics alleging that the post was created specifically for Pradeep.Until now, the Devaswom Department had only a Senior Government Pleader.Smart Creations had come under the scanner of investigators in connection with the alleged theft of gold from the Sabarimala temple’s gold-plated structures.The company was linked to the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potty, with allegations that panels removed from the shrine were taken to its facility, where the gold was separated and allegedly diverted for other works.Pradeep had earlier appeared before the media defending Smart Creations, arguing that there was no wrongdoing and that the company did not have the technical facility to add gold over an already gold-plated surface.Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan’s defence of the appointment added to the controversy.His remark that “someone who knows the weaknesses of the accused can be useful” drew sharp criticism from the Opposition, which said the statement appeared to justify appointing a lawyer associated with the defence side to represent the government.Former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday slammed the way things are going in the new administration, saying that the appointment of Pradeep &quot;explains everything&quot;.The resignation is the second controversy to hit the new UDF government over appointments.Earlier, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph’s brother-in-law had resigned from his personal staff following criticism over his appointment. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Sabarimala, gold, scam, row:, Devaswom, Special, Pleader, K.B., Pradeep, resigns</media:keywords>
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<title>മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിക്ക് വധഭീഷണി: പ്രതി പിടിയില്‍</title>
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<title>ശബരിമല സ്വർണക്കൊള്ള കേസ് പ്രതി മുരാരി ബാബു അന്തരിച്ചു</title>
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<title>Sabarimala gold scam accused Murari Babu dies while on bail</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/sabarimala-gold-scam-accused-murari-babu-dies-while-on-bail</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Travancore Devaswom Board&#039;s former Administrative Officer and Sabarimala gold scam second accused Murari Babu died at a private hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer, here on Saturday. Murari Babu was under investigation in connection with the alleged theft of gold-plated panels from the Sabarimala temple’s door frames and &#039;Dwarapalaka&#039; (guardian deity) sculptures.A native of Perunna in Changanassery, ge died at Amrita Hospital after being diagnosed with cancer.The funeral will be held at his residence in Perunna at 3 pm on Saturday.The Special Investigation Team had been probing allegations that gold-plated panels removed from Sabarimala were allegedly misappropriated.Murari Babu, who was suspended from service after being named an accused, had claimed during questioning that the recording of the gold panels as copper was based on a letter from the temple priest.Born into a financially modest family, Murari Babu joined the police as a constable in 1994 but quit before completing training.He later joined the Travancore Devaswom Board in 1997 and rose through the ranks, serving at major temples including Ettumanoor, Vaikom, and Thirunakkara.The Vigilance wing had alleged that Murari Babu accumulated assets worth crores during his tenure in the TDB despite holding a low-level post.Investigators had also looked into the construction of a luxury house at his ancestral property in Changanassery.Several other controversies had also surrounded his tenure.Vigilance had probed alleged irregularities in elephant contracts during major temple festivals and cases involving missing gold and silver articles from temple premises.He had also faced allegations over the handling of a fire incident at the Ettumanoor temple and the fixing of gold-plated ornaments without approval.Despite a High Court directive against posting employees facing allegations in sensitive positions like Sabarimala, Murari Babu was later appointed Administrative Officer there.The Vigilance had also found that he allegedly communicated with a private company regarding gold-plating work on the Dwarapalaka sculptures without informing the Devaswom Board.His death came at a time when investigations and legal proceedings in the Sabarimala gold-related cases are still continuing. ]]></description>
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<title>പാലക്കാട്ടെ 23 കുട്ടികളുടെ അസ്വാഭാവിക മരണം; ഹൈക്കോടതി സിബിഐയോട് റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ട് തേടി</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>നിപ: പുതിയ കേസുകളില്ല; മൂന്നുപേരെ ആശുപത്രിയില്‍ പ്രവേശിപ്പിച്ചു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nipah-129701</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Govt initiates first big police shake&#45;up; 30 IPS officers shifted</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/govt-initiates-first-big-police-shake-up-30-ips-officers-shifted</link>
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<title>Kerala tightens vigil as Nipah alert coincides with Shigella outbreak</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-tightens-vigil-as-nipah-alert-coincides-with-shigella-outbreak</link>
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<title>Govt pleader appointment sparks Sabarimala gold theft row</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/govt-pleader-appointment-sparks-sabarimala-gold-theft-row</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ED defers Veena Vijayan&amp;apos;s questioning to June 17, insists on her physical presence</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ed-defers-veena-vijayans-questioning-to-june-17-insists-on-her-physical-presence</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Veena Vijayan, the daughter of Kerala’s Opposition leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, was served with a second summons after she informed that she will not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday, June 12 in connection with the investigation in the CMRL-Exalogic case.  ED acknowledging the temporary deferral request submitted by Veena postponed the questioning date to Wednesday, June 17.  On Thursday, June 11, Veena had sent an email to ED, citing health issues, and requested the postponement of her deposition to a later date. Veena informed ED that she will submit required documents and answers through her counsel regarding this case. However, ED, in its response, asked for Veena&#039;s physical presence for questioning on the postponed date.  ED’s Kochi zonal office had summoned Veena for questioning on Friday, June 12, 2026. The agency routinely considers extensions based on legitimate medical grounds. She will be mandated to appear in person early next week.  The ED probe is to investigate allegations that Cochin Minerals and Rultile Ltd (CMRL) made payments amounting to Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, an IT consultancy firm owned by Veena over the period of 2016 to 2021, without receiving any service in return. ED is also looking into the activities of Empower India Capital Investments Private Limited (EICPL), operated by CMRL Managing Director Sasidharan Kartha, which had extended loans worth Rs 50 lakh to Exalogic despite the company allegedly failing to make timely repayments. The Central Agency has alleged that the management of CMRL, led by Kartha, transferred &quot;proceeds of crimes&quot; through transactions to Veena&#039;s account. ED has filed the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on the basis of a prosecution complaint filed before a court in Ernakulam in April 2025 by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), which uncovered financial irregularities exceeding 132 crore involving CMRL. CMRL came under the surveillance of central agencies following an income tax department raid in January 2019 that allegedly uncovered irregularities in their expenses.Last month, ED conducted searches at 10 locations linked to the case, including the premises of the Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan and Veena along with her husband PA Mohammed Riyas.   The article was written by a student interning with TNM. ]]></description>
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<title>നടിയെ ആക്രമിച്ച കേസ്: മെമ്മറി കാർഡ് ചോർച്ചയിലെ അതിജീവിതയുടെ ഹർജി ഫയലിൽ സ്വീകരിച്ച് ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
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<title>മാസപ്പടിക്കേസ്, വീണക്ക് വീണ്ടും സമൻസ്; ബുധനാഴ്ച്ച ചോദ്യം ചെയ്യലിന് ഹാജരാകാൻ നിർദേശം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/veena-129638</link>
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<title>Mrs Kerala contestant held at Mumbai airport with drugs worth Rs 11.82 crore after arriving from Bangkok</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/mrs-kerala-contestant-held-at-mumbai-airport-with-drugs-worth-rs-1182-crore-after-arriving-from-bangkok</link>
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<title>Kozhikode Nipah case: 77 contacts identified, high&#45;risk individuals under quarantine</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kozhikode-nipah-case-77-contacts-identified-high-risk-individuals-under-quarantine</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.Following the detection of a Nipah virus case in Kerala’s Kozhikode, health authorities have identified 77 people who came into contact with the infected person Among them are 58 healthcare workers, 14 family members, and 5 friends and colleagues. So far, none of them has reported any symptoms of the disease.The patient, a 43-year-old businessman from Feroke, tested positive in preliminary screenings on June 10, and the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune officially confirmed it on the next day. He developed recurring fever and is currently receiving intensive medical care at the Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode.District Collector MS Madhavikutty said preventive measures have been initiated following the reporting of a Nipah virus case. On the contact list, two are classified as highest-risk, 13 as high-risk, and 62 as low-risk. All individuals in the highest- and high-risk categories have been placed under quarantine. The patient&#039;s route map was prepared to identify the contacts made by him.As per the collector, preventive activities have already begun at the field level. Rapid Response Team (RRT) meetings were held in Ramanattukara Municipality on June 10 and 11. Personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, gloves, masks, and other safety gear have been made available. Steps have also been taken to ensure the availability of medicines as a precautionary measure.A control room has been opened at the District Medical Office to address public queries and concerns.Nipah virus is a highly fatal zoonotic pathogen that causes severe respiratory and neurological diseases in humans, including fatal brain swelling (encephalitis). Currently, there is no approved antiviral drug or licensed vaccine to treat or cure a Nipah virus infection. Medical treatment focuses almost entirely on intensive supportive care to manage symptoms and stabilise the patient.The Nipah virus was first reported in Kerala in May 2018. Since then, the state has experienced multiple cases, predominantly in the Kozhikode and Malappuram districts. While highly fatal, the state&#039;s aggressive contact tracing and isolation measures have historically prevented widespread secondary outbreaks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ഡോ.ജേക്കബ് സാംസൺ  ക്രൈസ്തവ ദീപിക പത്രാധിപർ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/dr-jacob-129605</link>
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<title>കോഴിക്കോട്ടെ  നിപ ബാധ ; പൂനെയിലെ പരിശോധനാ ഫലവും പോസിറ്റീവ്, രോഗിയുടെ നില ഗുരുതരം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nipah-129582</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ex&#45;CMO PR officer removed within days of appointment</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-ex-cmo-pr-officer-removed-within-days-of-appointment</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-ex-cmo-pr-officer-removed-within-days-of-appointment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. An unusual transfer episode in the State Information and Public Relations Department (PRD) has sparked discussion in administrative and political circles. Forest Minister Shibu Baby John reportedly expressed displeasure over the appointment of an officer who had served in former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office.A.C. Abhilash, a senior PRD officer who was part of the Public Relations wing of the former Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for nearly a decade, was removed from the post of Forest Department Public Relations Officer (PRO) within five days of his appointment.The swift reversal of the appointment, with Abhilash receiving his second transfer order within five days, is being viewed as highly unusual within the department.The PRD had initially issued an order appointing Abhilash as the Forest Department PRO.However, before he could settle into the new assignment, another order was issued transferring him out of the post and assigning him a different responsibility.Abhilash had handled media coordination and public relations activities during Pinarayi Vijayan’s tenure.The development has raised eyebrows because transfers and postings of PROs are rarel reversed within days unless there are strong administrative reasons.The sudden move has led to speculation within government circles about whether political considerations or internal departmental issues played a role.No official explanation has so far been issued by the government regarding the transfer.However, the speed of the action -- appointing an officer and transferring him out within five days -- has triggered considerable discussion within official circles.John, an engineer-turned-politician, has on several occasions crossed swords with Vijayan.Only recently, after a third death was reported following a wild elephant attack, Vijayan criticised John over the issue.John immediately responded by pointing out that he had assumed office as Minister only recently, while both the elephants and the Forest Department officials were the same during Vijayan’s tenure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Nipah infection detected in Kozhikode again, health department launches containment measures</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nipah-infection-detected-in-kozhikode-again-health-department-launches-containment-measures</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.A suspected case of Nipah virus infection has been detected in Kozhikode district after a preliminary laboratory test returned positive for the disease, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and contact-tracing efforts.The patient, a middle-aged man from Feroke, is undergoing treatment under close medical supervision. Health officials said he developed symptoms associated with Nipah virus infection, following which clinical samples were collected for testing. The initial examination indicated the presence of the virus, while confirmation from a virology laboratory is awaited.According to health department sources, the patient had sought treatment at several healthcare facilities in Feroke and Kozhikode before the infection was suspected. He had reportedly visited a de-addiction centre and other medical institutions prior to being admitted to a hospital where doctors initiated testing for Nipah.Following the preliminary positive result, the health department activated its standard response mechanism. Health teams have begun identifying and monitoring people who may have come into contact with the patient, while surveillance activities have been strengthened in the region.Officials are also preparing a detailed account of the patient&#039;s recent movements, travel history and medical interactions to determine possible exposure routes and evaluate the risk of transmission. Preventive measures are being implemented as part of efforts to contain any potential spread of the infection.Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease that can spread from animals, particularly fruit bats, to humans and may also be transmitted through close human contact. The infection is known for its high fatality rate and currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.Kerala has previously reported Nipah outbreaks in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023, with Kozhikode emerging as the district most frequently affected. Between 2018 and 2023, the state recorded 31 cases and 24 deaths linked to the virus. Health authorities have since strengthened surveillance and outbreak-response systems to tackle future infections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/indigo-129534</link>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/nipah</link>
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<title>സംസ്ഥാനത്തെ ടൂറിസ്റ്റ് ബസ്സുകൾക്ക് വെള്ള നിറം മാറ്റാം : സ്റ്റേറ്റ് ട്രാൻസ്പോർട്ട് അതോറിറ്റി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/tourist-bus</link>
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<title>പ്രിയദർശിനി പദ്ധതി: ജൂൺ 15 മുതൽ കെഎസ്ആർടിസി ഓർ‌ഡിനറി ബസുകളിൽ സ്ത്രീകൾക്കും ട്രാൻസ്ജെൻഡേഴ്സിനും സൗജന്യ യാത്ര; പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച്  മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ksrtc-129512</link>
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<title>Confirmed: Free bus travel for women from June 15, but on Ordinary buses</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/confirmed-free-bus-travel-for-women-from-june-15-but-on-ordinary-buses</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala actor assault case: Another HC judge recuses from plea on memory card case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-actor-assault-case-another-hc-judge-recuses-from-plea-on-memory-card-case</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-actor-assault-case-another-hc-judge-recuses-from-plea-on-memory-card-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. In the span of a few days, two judges of the Kerala High Court have recused themselves from hearing a plea in connection with the alleged illegal access of a memory card in the 2017 actor assault case.  On Wednesday, June 10, Justice Kauser Edappagath recused from hearing the plea filed by the survivor, demanding a fresh investigation into the alleged access of the memory card, which contains visuals of the assault. The survivor had approached the Court to reopen the probe, alleging that the earlier investigation report into the memory card was not satisfactory and did not address all aspects. The plea was listed before Justice Kauser after another judge, Justice Jobin Sebastian, recused himself from hearing the case.  According to Live Law, Justice Jobin had stepped aside from hearing the plea as he had held charge as Registrar General when a similar complaint was made by the survivor in the past. However, Justice Kauser has not cited any reason. He orally mentioned that he would like to avoid it when the matter came up on Wednesday.  This is the third time that Justice Kauser has recused himself from hearing a plea in the actor assault case. Earlier, in May 2022, the survivor approached the High Court alleging political interference in the hearing of the sexual assault case. She alleged bias and misconduct by trial judge Honey M Varghese and said that the judge was unwilling to reveal a forensic report she had had with her since 2020. Justice Kauser was the Ernakulam Principal and Sessions judge when the pen drive containing the visuals of the sexual assault was kept in the custody of the court. So the survivor had requested that the matter be heard by a judge other than Justice Kauser. Following this, he recused himself from hearing the plea.A month later, in June 2022, Justice Kauser recused from hearing a petition filed by the Crime Branch in the High Court, challenging the lower court order halting the probe into the alleged access of evidence from the court during the trial. The case relates to the abduction and sexual assault of a Malayalam film actress on February 17, 2017, while she was travelling from Thrissur to Kochi. A group of men intercepted her vehicle, sexually assaulted her and recorded the incident on video. Actor Dileep was later arrested and named as an accused, with the prosecution alleging a conspiracy behind the crime. The memory card containing the visuals of the sexual assault had been illegally accessed while in the court’s custody during the trial, triggering controversy and casting doubts on the credibility of the trial.  In 2025, the Ernakulam Special Court convicted those involved in the direct assault but acquitted Dileep and some others, stating that the prosecution failed to establish the conspiracy beyond a reasonable doubt. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala University Professor asked to repay Rs 17 lakh even as SBI accepts transfer error</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-university-professor-asked-to-repay-rs-17-lakh-even-as-sbi-accepts-transfer-error</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.A controversy has erupted after the Kerala University directed a professor to reimburse nearly Rs 17 lakh lost due to an erroneous foreign exchange transaction by the State Bank of India (SBI). The Kerala University Teachers Organisation (KUTO) has strongly criticised the University’s decision, accusing it of targeting the faculty instead of seeking action against the bank.In June 2023, Prof. Giresh Kumar, director of the Centre for Latin American Studies, invited Brazilian journalist and political analyst Milan Sime Martinic to deliver a lecture. He was to be paid an honorarium of Rs 20,000.According to reports, Kerala University instructed SBI to transfer Rs 20,000 from its Tejaswini branch account as the honorarium. However, the bank allegedly processed the payment as 20,000 US dollars instead of Rs 20,000.The error resulted in an excess transfer of approximately Rs 16.5 lakh. In a letter dated October 18, 2023, SBI acknowledged the mistake and stated that despite repeated efforts, it had been unable to recover the excess amount from the recipient.The bank further stated that the delay in recovering the funds could result in financial liability for the officials involved in the transaction. It added that if the recipient failed to return the money, the amount would be recovered from the concerned bank officials and that the process had already been initiated.Despite the bank admitting to the error, Kerala University has now asked Prof. Giresh to bear the financial burden, arguing that he had not obtained prior permission to make a payment in foreign currency.Earlier, the banking ombudsman examining the case reportedly directed SBI and Kerala University to initiate legal proceedings against the recipient to recover the excess amount.Extending its solidarity and support to Prof. Giresh, KUTO accused the university of “shielding” the bank. The organisation alleged that the university had failed to take appropriate action against the bank responsible for the erroneous transaction while targeting a faculty member instead.KUTO also alleged that the bank had processed the foreign remittance without informing either the Centre for Latin American Studies or the university, an action it claimed violated provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The organisation said these lapses had also been noted during the ombudsman’s inquiry.According to KUTO, a syndicate subcommittee appointed to examine the issue, along with the university’s audit department, had recommended that the Vice-Chancellor initiate legal action against the bank.The teachers’ body further stated that Prof. Giresh had repeatedly urged both the bank and the Vice-Chancellor’s office to take steps to recover the excess amount, warning that delays would make recovery increasingly difficult. KUTO accused the Vice-Chancellor of failing to act for over two-and-a-half years and of repeatedly postponing a decision without placing the syndicate subcommittee’s report before the university syndicate for consideration.The article was written by a student interning with TNM.  ]]></description>
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<title>കേരളത്തിൽ തടവുപുള്ളികൾ കൂടുന്നു; ഒരു സെൻട്രൽ ജയിൽ കൂടി ആവശ്യമുണ്ട് : ആഭ്യന്തര മന്ത്രി</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>എം.എസ്.സി എൽസ&#45;3 അപകടം; മൂന്ന് നാവികർക്ക് രാജ്യം വിടാൻ അനുമതി</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ship</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>No trawlers, less fish: Kerala braces for price rise of a favourite staple</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/no-trawlers-less-fish-kerala-braces-for-price-rise-of-a-favourite-staple</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala CPI(M) eyes course correction after poll setback amid ED heat</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-cpim-eyes-course-correction-after-poll-setback-amid-ed-heat</link>
<guid>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-cpim-eyes-course-correction-after-poll-setback-amid-ed-heat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is looking at a significant internal reset following its sharp electoral setback in Kerala, with the state leadership acknowledging the need for a course correction after a high-level review meeting that concluded here. The discussions come at a time when the party is simultaneously facing political criticism, administrative scrutiny, and legal pressure involving senior leaders and close associates of the leadership.At the centre of the internal recalibration is an attempt to rebuild political narrative and governance credibility.Former Finance Ministers of the state, K.N. Balagopal and his predecessor T.M. Thomas Isaac, are reported to have begun work on an alternative White Paper, aimed at countering an assessment released by the new government led by V. D. Satheesan.The government’s document had raised questions over fiscal management and governance performance during the previous Left Democratic Front tenure, prompting the CPI(M) to mount a rebuttal. However, the party’s challenges extend beyond political narrative.The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into alleged financial irregularities linked to the Exalogic-CMRL case, in which Veena Vijayan, the daughter of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has been summoned for questioning. She has been asked to appear before ED officials in Kochi on Friday.The case relates to allegations of financial transactions involving her IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, which is now reported to be defunct.The political fallout has been significant, with protests and clashes in parts of the state leading to arrests of CPI(M) cadres, further intensifying the atmosphere of tension around the investigation.The party, however, maintains that it is facing politically motivated targeting, while the ED continues its procedural inquiries.For the CPI(M), the current moment represents a convergence of electoral disappointment, administrative scrutiny, and reputational challenges.Internally, leaders have flagged issues ranging from organisational rigidity to voter disconnect, while also acknowledging erosion in key social support bases.For Pinarayi Vijayan, the pressure appears particularly acute, as the leadership navigates both political criticism and legal developments surrounding close family members.The ED summons to Veena Vijayan has added another layer of scrutiny at a sensitive political juncture.With an expanded state committee meeting expected in the coming weeks, the party is now attempting to balance damage control with strategic renewal.Whether the proposed course correction can stabilise the CPI(M)’s political standing amid these overlapping challenges remains an open question, and the heat is definitely on Vijayan and his party state secretary M.V. Govindan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ആലപ്പുഴയിലെ &amp;apos;രക്ഷാപ്രവര്‍ത്തനം&amp;apos;: പിണറായിയുടെ  ഗണ്‍മാന്‍മാര്‍ക്ക് മുന്‍കൂര്‍ ജാമ്യം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/gunman-129423</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ശബരിമല സ്വർണ്ണക്കൊള്ള കേസ്; തന്ത്രി കണ്ഠരര് രാജീവർക്ക്   ആശ്വാസം, ജാമ്യം റദ്ദാക്കില്ലെന്ന് ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Shigella alert in Kerala, health department steps up vigil</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/shigella-alert-in-kerala-health-department-steps-up-vigil</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. Kerala has sounded a public health alert after fresh reports of Shigella infections in parts of the state, prompting the Health Department to order intensified containment and prevention measures on a war footing. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has directed local self-government bodies and health officials to strengthen surveillance, sanitation, and water safety interventions to prevent further spread.The government has launched urgent measures to ensure the safety of drinking water sources, with special focus on chlorination, inspection of public wells, and strict monitoring of contamination risks.Sanitation drives have been stepped up across affected localities, with instructions to ensure rapid removal of waste and improved hygiene standards in public spaces.Officials said the response mechanism is being coordinated jointly by the Health Department and local bodies, with field-level teams instructed to remain on high alert.Hospitals have also been asked to ensure adequate facilities, isolation readiness, and availability of essential medicines in case of a surge in cases.Shigella infection, caused by bacteria spread mainly through contaminated water and food, typically leads to symptoms such as diarrhoea, fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Health authorities have warned that children are particularly vulnerable, and extra precautions are necessary in schools, childcare centres, and residential communities.The Minister has appealed to the public to extend full cooperation to containment efforts and strictly follow hygiene protocols.Citizens have been advised to drink only boiled or purified water, maintain regular hand washing with soap, and ensure proper food hygiene practices to reduce the risk of infection.Anyone experiencing symptoms has been urged to seek immediate medical attention without delay, as early diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing complications and further transmission.The government reiterated that all necessary preventive measures are being actively implemented, including strengthening hospital preparedness and monitoring systems.Officials expressed confidence that with coordinated administrative action and public participation, the outbreak can be effectively contained and further spread controlled. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ED issues summons to Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena in CMRL&#45;Exalogic case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ed-issues-summons-to-pinarayi-vijayans-daughter-veena-in-cmrl-exalogic-case</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday, June 9, the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to T Veena, daughter  Kerala’s Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Veena has been asked to appear for questioning at the agency’s zonal office on Friday, June 12, according to reports. The summons came a day after Veena was ordered to transfer documents related to financial transactions between her now defunct firm Exalogic and Cochin Minerals and Luterite Limited (CMRL). On June 5, a division bench of the Kerala High Court had rejected an appeal filed by CMRL seeking to quash the ED case against it. Earlier on May 27, the ED had raided 12 locations linked to Pinarayi, Veena, and CMRL.Alongside Veena, summons have been served on eight officials of CMRL, including its chairman and managing director Sasidharan Kartha.In parallel developments, the ED has begun steps to proceed with the potential confiscation of Rs 18.36 crore lying in 242 frozen bank accounts. One of these accounts is linked to Veena Vijayan. Funds in other accounts, including those held with HDFC Bank, may also come under the scope of seizure proceedings, subject to approval from the Adjudicating Authority in the coming days.The agency is also examining electronic evidence and banking records seized during recent raids. Prior to the scheduled questioning, the ED is considering inspection of Veena Vijayan’s bank lockers as part of its preparatory steps.Court orders document transferOn June 8, a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Kochi ordered the transfer of crucial documents to the ED. The court directed that certified copies of 134 key documents seized by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) be handed over to the ED, which is probing alleged financial irregularities linked to payments made by the CMRL to Veena’s now defunct company Exalogic.The documents include the Income Tax returns of the companies involved, the agreement signed between CMRL and Veena in 2016, the 2017 agreement between CMRL and Exalogic, and details of services provided by Exalogic to CMRL.Records relating to a loan provided by Empower India Capital, a CMRL-linked company, to Veena’s firm, along with repayment details, are also part of the documents to be handed over.The court rejected the CMRL’s objections to sharing the records with the ED. The documents will be transferred through the court as part of the annexures to the SFIO charge sheet. The SFIO has been directed to produce the records before the court within 10 days.The ED had approached the court seeking access to what it termed crucial evidence gathered by the SFIO during its investigation. The agency sought transaction details, agreements, and tax-related records before proceeding with further steps, including possible questioning of Veena.The court had earlier sought the SFIO’s stand on the request, and the agency supported providing the documents to the ED.The case had emerged after allegations that Exalogic received payments from CMRL despite no clear evidence of corresponding services.The matter triggered a major political controversy in Kerala, with opposition parties demanding a detailed probe into the transactions.With IANS inputs. ]]></description>
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<title>ഐഎഎസ് തലപ്പത്ത് വന്‍ അഴിച്ചുപണി; ബി. അശോകിനും എന്‍. പ്രശാന്തിനും നിയമനം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/prasanth-129391</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>മര്യാദ ലംഘിക്കുന്ന വീഡിയോ ചിത്രീകരണം അപലപനീയം: കെ യു ഡബ്ല്യു ജെ</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/video</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>CPI(M) admits mistakes behind Kerala rout, Vijayan’s grip stays intact</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cpim-admits-mistakes-behind-kerala-rout-vijayans-grip-stays-intact</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Illegal immigration crackdown: Syndicate member, 9 Bangladeshi nationals held</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/illegal-immigration-crackdown-syndicate-member-9-bangladeshi-nationals-held</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Women’s free bus travel begins from June 15; KSRTC to face Rs 57 crore burden</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-womens-free-bus-travel-begins-from-june-15-ksrtc-to-face-rs-57-crore-burden</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala government’s ambitious scheme to provide free travel for women in KSRTC buses will come into effect from June 15, but the benefit will initially be restricted to ordinary services alone.  The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Transport Minister C.P. John, considering KSRTC’s financial constraints and operational challenges.John said the full details will be revealed by CM Satheesan, as the cabinet will first look into this and the final decision will be announced.The scheme, introduced as one of the major election promises of the UDF government under the ‘Indira Guarantee’ programme, will be implemented on a trial basis for the first 100 days.A detailed review of passenger patterns, revenue loss and operational impact will be carried out before extending the benefit to higher-category buses, including Fast Passenger and other long-distance services.The Transport Commissioner has been asked to submit a report analysing the financial impact during the trial period.The government will take a decision on the second phase based on the findings. KSRTC estimates that around 23 lakh passengers use its services daily, of whom nearly 10 to 12 lakh are women.Providing free travel to such a large section is expected to create a significant financial burden, which the government has assured will be fully compensated.According to KSRTC estimates, limiting the scheme to ordinary buses alone will result in an additional burden of around Rs 57 crore for three months. If city fast services are also included, the loss may rise to Rs 65 crore.Extending the benefit to ordinary, Fast Passenger and Super Fast services could increase the burden to Rs 90 crore, while providing free travel across all categories of buses may cost around Rs 112 crore over three months.With the government already providing financial support for salaries and pensions, discussions are underway on arranging additional funds through the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC).The Finance Secretary has been tasked with preparing a mechanism under which the cost of the scheme can initially be met and later reimbursed by the government.The government has decided that the scheme will be applicable to women across all sections without considering caste or income status.No eligibility criteria will be imposed. Aadhaar-linked smart cards are also being considered to prevent misuse.The decision to restrict the first phase to ordinary buses has raised concerns that women in northern districts, particularly the Malabar region, may not receive the full benefit due to fewer ordinary services compared to southern districts.The government is considering introducing new ordinary services in areas where such buses are currently unavailable.KSRTC employees’ unions have also raised concerns over the financial implications.While the CITU has demanded that the government fully bear the additional liability, the BMS has sought steps to convert KSRTC into a government department.The government, however, has maintained that the ticket revenue loss will be reimbursed directly to KSRTC as a subsidy and that a special allocation will be made in the Budget to ensure the scheme does not become an additional burden on the corporation. ]]></description>
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<title>കെഎസ്ആർടിസി സൗജന്യ യാത്ര: ആദ്യഘട്ടത്തിൽ ഓർഡിനറി ബസുകളിൽ മാത്രം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ksrtc-129340</link>
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<title>KEAM 2026 ഉദ്യോഗാര്‍ഥികളുടെ ശ്രദ്ധയ്‌ക്ക്:  മാര്‍ക്ക് ലിസ്‌റ്റ് അപ്‌ലോഡ് ചെയ്യാനുള്ള സമയം നീട്ടി; ഈ തെറ്റുകള്‍ വരുത്തരുത്</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:45:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>ബന്ധുനിയമന വിവാദം: മന്ത്രി സണ്ണി ജോസഫിന്റെ സഹോദരീ ഭർത്താവ് രാജിവച്ചു</title>
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<title>ചിരിയുടെ രാജാവിന്  വിട ചൊല്ലി കേരളം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/salimkumar-129301</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/salim-129281</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Mammootty, CM Satheeshan bid emotional farewell to Salim Kumar</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/mammootty-cm-satheeshan-bid-emotional-farewell-to-salim-kumar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “Salim, who laughed and made others laugh, thought and made others think, and occasionally cried and made others cry, now, all you do is make me cry. Your departure, dear brother, has become an unending sorrow,&quot; actor Mammootty wrote, bidding an emotional farewell to late actor Salim Kumar.Salim Kumar passed away on Saturday, June 6, at a private hospital in Kochi following health complications. The actor, who had undergone a liver transplant a few years ago, was admitted to the hospital earlier in the day and was placed on ventilator support. He will be laid to rest at his residence in North Paravur on Sunday evening. He was 56.Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan also paid tribute to Salim Kumar on Sunday, June 7, describing his death as not merely the loss of a gifted artist to Malayalam cinema, but a deeply personal loss of “a brother”. In a condolence message, CM Satheesan said Malayalam cinema has lost one of its most talented performers, while he has lost a cherished friend and brother. He recalled Salim Kumar as a person who never hesitated to express his political convictions and remained steadfast in defending his beliefs regardless of personal consequences. The Chief Minister said the actor had repeatedly demonstrated that he was capable of excelling in every form of acting. “Salim Kumar showed world-class excellence across different dimensions of performance. While one side of his face brought laughter to audiences, the other carried emotions that could move people to tears,” Satheesan said. Salim Kumar started his career as a mimicry artist with ‘Kalabhavan’. He rose to prominence in the late 1990s and 2000s through memorable roles. His characters and dialogues became deeply embedded in Kerala’s popular culture and remain widely quoted.Over a career spanning nearly three decades and hundreds of films, he evolved from a beloved comedian into one of Malayalam cinema’s finest character actors.One of Malayalam cinema’s most versatile performers, Salim Kumar first won audiences over with his unique comic timing before establishing himself as a powerful dramatic actor. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his acclaimed performance in &#039;Adaminte Makan Abu&#039;, which also earned him the Kerala State Film Award. He had earlier won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for &#039;Achanurangatha Veedu&#039; and later earned recognition as a filmmaker, with &#039;Karutha Joothan&#039; winning the 2017 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. Salim Kumar leaves behind a legacy that transcends genres. As Kerala prepares to bid farewell to one of its most beloved artists, tributes from fans, colleagues, and public figures continue to underscore the profound impact he made on Malayalam cinema and society. The actor’s mortal remains were placed at the North Paravur Town Hall on Sunday morning, where thousands of admirers gathered to pay their final respects. Members of the Malayalam film fraternity, political leaders and people from all walks of life visited the venue to offer their condolences.The body will be taken to his residence by 1 pm, and funeral rites will be held at 3 pm before he is laid to rest later in the evening.Salim Kumar is survived by his wife Sunitha and sons Chandu and Aaromal.Tributes continued to pour in from across Kerala and beyond. Actors Shwetha Menon, Ramesh Pisharody MLA, and several other members of the Malayalam film industry visited the hospital and later paid their respects at the public homage venue. ]]></description>
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<title>CPI(M) questions Congress poll campaign in Kerala, seeks clarity ahead of INDIA bloc meet</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cpim-questions-congress-poll-campaign-in-kerala-seeks-clarity-ahead-of-india-bloc-meet</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has written to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, strongly objecting to the party’s campaign during the Kerala Assembly elections and accusing the Congress leadership of undermining opposition unity by alleging a “deal” between the CPI(M) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a detailed letter, CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby recalled that during the Kerala polls, Congress leaders repeatedly alleged that CPI(M) senior leader and then chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had struck an understanding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The question was posed, “Otherwise, why is it that he has not been interrogated or arrested by the Enforcement Directorate?” “These were not stray remarks made in the heat of an election campaign, but were the centre piece of your political campaign. Every national leader, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and you, made such allegations repeatedly,” Baby wrote. The CPI(M) reminded the Congress that the INDIA Bloc was constituted as a broad platform to politically fight the BJP, bringing together parties of diverse ideologies who are otherwise electoral rivals in many states. “Strangely, now, the CPI(M) is accused of having a deal with the BJP. This is a canard that we cannot take lightly. This strikes at the very basis of the unity forged against the BJP,” the letter said. The CPI(M) also pointed out that hundreds of its cadres had been “martyred in Kerala in the fight against the RSS-BJP” and stressed that during the 10 years of Left Democratic Front (LDF) rule in Kerala, there had been no communal riots, unlike in many other states. “This vouches for our commitment towards secularism and safeguarding communal harmony,” Baby noted. The letter further criticised the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for repeatedly calling for the ED to take action against Pinarayi Vijayan. “Can this be termed as an anti-BJP stance, or is it a case of inviting the Modi government to take illegal punitive action against a fellow opposition leader? Unless these matters are clarified, the very purpose of the INDIA Bloc would be in question,” Baby wrote. “As the President of the Indian National Congress, it is up to you and the Congress leadership to clear the air regarding such disruptive moves,” the CPI(M) said, adding that the issue needed to be addressed in the context of the INDIA Bloc meeting scheduled for June 8. Despite its concerns, the CPI(M) assured full cooperation in Parliament with the INDIA Bloc and other opposition parties to mount a united fight against what it described as the “authoritarian, communal, and anti-people policies” of the Modi government. “The CPI(M) will never be found wanting in this task despite all the attacks and distortions,” Baby concluded. ]]></description>
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<title>National Award&#45;winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar dies at 56</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, one of the most beloved performers in the industry whose characters and dialogues became a part of Malayali popular culture, died at a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday, June 6. He was 56.  The actor was reportedly undergoing treatment for a liver-related illness and died following a heart attack. From the mimicry stages of Kerala to some of Malayalam cinema’s most memorable films, Salim Kumar’s career spanned over three decades and more than 300 films. While he first found a place in the hearts of audiences as a comedian, he later broke away from that image with a series of powerful performances that established him as one of the industry’s finest character actors. Born on October 9, 1969, at Chittattukara near North Paravur, Salim Kumar entered the world of performance through mimicry. He was active with troupes including Cochin Kalabhavan before making his way into films in the 1990s. His first film was Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam (1996). The 2000 film Thenkasipattanam marked a turning point in his career, making him a familiar face in Malayali households. Over the next several years, Salim Kumar became synonymous with a brand of comedy rooted in sharp observations of everyday life, impeccable timing, and characters who felt instantly recognisable. Roles in films such as Kalyanaraman, CID Moosa, Pulival Kalyanam, Meesha Madhavan, Thommanum Makkalum, Pandippada, Mayavi and Thilakkam cemented his place as one of Malayalam cinema’s most popular comic actors. Years later, many of his dialogues and scenes found a second life on social media, where they continue to be shared widely as memes and references. Salim Kumar’s legacy, however, extended far beyond comedy. In Achanurangatha Veedu, he delivered a restrained performance that earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor in 2005. In 2010, his portrayal of Abu, an ageing perfume seller with a dream of performing Hajj in Adaminte Makan Abu, won him the National Film Award for Best Actor as well as the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. He also won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian for Ayalum Njanum Thammil in 2013. As a filmmaker, Salim Kumar directed Compartment, Karutha Joothan, and Daivame Kaithozham K Kumar Akanam. Karutha Joothan won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. Beyond cinema, he also remained an active participant in public affairs and political discussions. During the recent Kerala Assembly election campaign, Salim Kumar openly backed the Congress-led United Democratic Front and participated in several campaign programmes across the state. Despite recurring health issues and a visibly fragile condition, he continued to make public appearances throughout the election season. He actively campaigned for VD Satheesan in his home constituency of North Paravur during the Assembly elections. He also attended the civic reception event held for VD Satheesan on May 24.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Kerala CPM leaders to face trial in Cooperative Bank fraud case</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/kerala-cpm-leaders-to-face-trial-in-cooperative-bank-fraud-case</link>
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<title>Satheesan govt revokes suspension of IAS officers Ashok and Prasanth</title>
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<title>IUML’s first woman MLA lights traditional lamp, Sunni clerics’ body objects</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama has said that Muslims should refrain from participating in religious rituals associated with other faiths, after Perambra IUML MLA Fathima Thahiliya lit a Nilavilakku or lamp during a public function in her constituency.The organisation&#039;s Supreme Consultative Council,  examined the issue amid growing debate within sections of the Muslim community. The Samastha is a body of Sunni scholars. In a statement, the Samastha said the lighting of a traditional oil lamp is a practice historically associated with non-Muslim religious customs. The organisation maintained that participation in such rituals is not permissible for Muslims and outlined its religious position on the matter.According to the statement, if a Muslim performs the act, while subscribing to beliefs linked to the ritual that contradicts Islamic teachings, it could amount to leaving the fold of Islam. If the act is carried out without accepting such beliefs and only as an imitation of non-Muslims, it would still be considered prohibited and sinful, the organisation said.Senior Samastha leader Abdul Hameed Faizy Ambalakkadavu reiterated the stand in a Facebook post, saying Islamic teachings encourage peaceful coexistence, friendship and good relations with followers of other faiths, while drawing clear boundaries regarding participation in their religious practices.&quot;Islamic laws are clear and explicit. While believers are instructed to maintain cordial relations with people of other faiths, participation in the rituals and traditions of other religions is prohibited,&quot; he wrote.Fathima Thahiliya, made history recently by becoming the Indian Union Muslim League&#039;s first woman MLA. She defeated CPI(M) leader and LDF convener T P Ramakrishnan in Perambra.Fathima Thahliya’s rise in the organisation began through Haritha, the women&#039;s wing of the Muslim Students Federation (MSF), where she served as founding state president and helped expand the student body&#039;s presence across campuses.She later found herself at the centre of a major controversy after backing Haritha leaders who raised allegations of sexual harassment against senior MSF functionaries. The dispute eventually led to her removal as MSF national vice-president and the dissolution of Haritha.Her candidature in the Assembly election had also faced opposition from conservative sections within the community, including some aligned with Samastha. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Actor Salim Kumar on ventilator support at Kochi hospital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Malayalam actor Salim Kumar has been admitted to a private hospital in Kochi and is on ventilator support, hospital sources confirmed on Saturday.The 55-year-old actor was shifted to the hospital after developing health complications earlier in the day. While doctors have placed him under intensive care, no official medical bulletin detailing his condition has been released.Sources familiar with the matter said Salim Kumar has been dealing with health concerns for several years. However, it remains unclear whether his present condition is connected to the liver-related treatment he has undergone in recent years.One of Malayalam cinema&#039;s most versatile performers, Salim Kumar built a career that spans comedy, satire and serious character roles. Before entering films, he was widely known through mimicry stages and theatre performances, eventually making his screen debut in the late 1990s.Over the years, he emerged as one of the industry&#039;s most recognisable faces, appearing in hundreds of films and earning acclaim for his ability to move seamlessly between humour and emotionally intense performances.His career reached a major milestone with his lead role in Adaminte Makan Abu, which earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor, along with the Kerala State Film Award. He has also received multiple state honours during his career.Salim Kumar most recently appeared in films including Bha Bha Ba and Azadi.Beyond cinema, he remained active in public affairs and political discussions. During the recent Kerala Assembly election campaign, Salim Kumar openly backed the Congress-led United Democratic Front and participated in several campaign programmes across the state.Despite recurring health issues and a visibly fragile condition, he continued to make public appearances throughout the election season. ]]></description>
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<title>നടൻ സലിം കുമാർ  ആശുപത്രിയിൽ: ആരോ​ഗ്യനില അതീവ ​ഗുരുതരം; നിലവിൽ  വെറ്റിലേറ്ററിൽ</title>
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<title>സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് കാലവർഷം കനക്കുന്നു: വടക്കൻ ജില്ലകളിൽ നാളെ റെഡ് അലർട്ട്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/monsoon-129199</link>
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<title>HC clears ED probe into CMRL, agency chief in Kochi as investigation gains momentum</title>
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<title>ഇ ഡി ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥരെ ആക്രമിച്ച കേസ്; അറസ്റ്റിലായ അഞ്ചു പ്രതികളെ പൊലീസ് കസ്റ്റഡിയിൽ വിട്ടു</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/ed-129165</link>
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<title>Heavy rain forecast in Kerala and Karnataka till June 11</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) over Kerala and Karnataka and isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu till June 11. The Southwest Monsoon set in over Kerala on Thursday, June 4, three days later than its normal onset date of June 1. The IMD said the delay falls within the standard range of variation. Several parts of Kerala have continued to receive heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging on roads and flooding in low-lying areas. On Friday, June 5, the IMD issued an orange alert for seven districts in Kerala — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kasaragod. Thunderstorms accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds of up to 40 kmph are likely in parts of these districts, the weather agency said. In Karnataka, yellow and orange rain alerts have been issued for several districts over the next four days as the monsoon advances northward. Atmospheric conditions are favourable for the Southwest Monsoon to progress into coastal Karnataka districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada within the next 48 hours. North interior and south interior Karnataka are also expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next few days. Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have been placed under an orange alert, with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. According to meteorologist N Puviarasan, prevailing wind patterns and other atmospheric conditions support the monsoon&#039;s further advance into Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and parts of the Bay of Bengal over the coming days.  Telangana is also expected to receive heavy rainfall in six districts—Rangareddy, Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Mahabubnagar and Nagarkurnool. In Karnataka’s Mangaluru, rough sea conditions have been reported, with high humidity and dense rain-bearing clouds building offshore. Authorities have advised residents in coastal areas to avoid locations prone to waterlogging and flooding. This article was written by a student interning with TNM.  ]]></description>
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<title>‘Islamic&#45;friendly gym’ triggers row in Kerala, trainer says no communal motive</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The announcement of an ‘Islamic-friendly gym’ in Kerala’s Palakkad has sparked debate in the state, with right-wing organisations raising allegations of communalism. In the last week of May, fitness trainer Nawaz Muthu T announced the re-launch of ASB Gym in Puthunagaram, through a video posted on social media. He explained that the facility would operate without loud music and provide separate timings and spaces for men and women.Following the announcement, he faced severe criticism, some going to the extent of alleging that this was an implementation of Sharia law in Kerala. Prasanth Sivan, the district president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, filed a police complaint against Nawaz. In his complaint to the Palakkad District Superintendent of Police, he alleged that the gym was fostering communal polarisation and threatening public harmony and requested an immediate investigation and registration of FIR under relevant provisions. Following the controversy, Nawaz clarified that his intentions were not to promote communalism. “It is being portrayed as a gym that imposes Islamic rules, but that is not true,” he stated, explaining that the gym atmosphere is designed to be Islamic-friendly to make it easier for individuals who prefer such a setting.“It was not set up with the intention of excluding anyone, nor is there a stipulation that prohibits people of different beliefs or backgrounds from attending. Loud music will not be played in the gym; however, those who enjoy listening to music can do so through their headphones,” he said.ASB Gym has been operating in Puthunagaram since 2012. With competition in the market increasing, the original owner decided to quit the business and handed the gym over to Nawaz. Nawaz then chose to re-launch it as an ‘Islamic-friendly’ establishment.The video and controversy In the announcement video, Nawaz clarified that he renovated the 15-year-old ASB Gym and adapted it into an ‘Islamic-friendly’ gym. He said that it would be the first ‘Islamic-friendly’ gym in Kerala.A pinned comment under the Instagram video stated that the gym would operate in accordance with Islamic principles. “That means there will be no music, private parts of the body should be appropriately covered, and men and women will not work out together. Separate timings will be provided for both genders. Unnecessary conversations or discussions will not be part of the environment. People of all religions, as well as those with no religious affiliation, are welcome to join together,” it said.In a subsequent video, Nawaz reiterated that the gym would be open to people of all faiths. Speaking with TNM, Prasanth Sivan, BJP district president who filed the police complaint against Nawaz, said that he plans to file a complaint with the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He said, &quot;Nowadays, even countries like Saudi Arabia are relaxing their laws. In the past, Saudi women were not allowed to drive, but now they are given driving licenses. When even Muslim countries are evolving, it seems that Kerala is moving in the opposite direction. When things regress like this, people naturally begin to suspect that there may be hidden agendas behind it.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title>Satheesan’s first budget to reset Kerala’s finances amid Rs 20,500 crore Central fund gap</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/cm-satheesans-first-budget-to-reset-keralas-finances-amid-rs-20500-crore-central-fund-gap</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The first Budget of the new Kerala government, to be presented by Chief Minister and Finance Minister V.D. Satheesan on June 19, is expected to focus on a major course correction for Kerala’s finances after a White Paper exposed serious gaps between earlier budget projections and the state’s actual fiscal position.  With the government facing an estimated shortfall of nearly Rs 20,500 crore in Central fund transfers this financial year, CM Satheesan’s maiden Budget is likely to spell out a road map for fiscal consolidation, improved revenue mobilisation and tighter expenditure management.The White Paper released by the Kerala government states that serious flaws in earlier budget estimates, particularly relating to Union government assistance, had contributed to the present financial stress.It points out that the 2026-27 Interim Budget presented by the previous LDF government was based on incorrect assumptions regarding Revenue Deficit Grants and the Centre’s share of tax devolution.The Interim Budget had projected Rs 14,138 crore as Revenue Deficit Grant. However, the 16th Finance Commission has not made such an award, creating a major gap in the state’s expected revenue flow.This has resulted in a severe financial challenge for the new administration, according to the report. In the introduction to the White Paper, CM Satheesan said the purpose was not simply to criticise previous governments but to place before the people the real financial situation of the state and identify the way forward.He said Kerala needed an accurate diagnosis of its fiscal problems along with collective participation in implementing reforms to strengthen the state’s economic foundation.The report proposes strict fiscal discipline, reduction of avoidable expenditure, strengthening of revenue collection and institutional reforms in financial management.The government has indicated that spending will be reviewed carefully while ensuring that development priorities, social welfare and public investment are protected.CM Satheesan has also stressed that transparency in financial management is essential and that public resources must be managed with accountability and responsibility.The White Paper was prepared based on detailed data and analysis from the Finance Department by an expert committee headed by former Union Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar.The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) facilitated the committee’s deliberations.The immediate challenge before CM Satheesan will be to convert the findings of the White Paper into policy decisions when he presents the Budget.The financial statement is expected to announce the government’s corrective measures, including changes required to stabilise Kerala’s finances and create a sustainable growth path. ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala HC dismisses CMRL appeal against ED probe linked to Veena Vijayan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala High Court, on Friday, June 5, rejected an appeal filed by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) seeking to quash the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case against it in connection with the alleged money laundering linked to Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, a company owned by Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.A Division Bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and KV Jayakumar upheld the May 26 order of single judge Justice TR Ravi, who had refused to interfere with the ED proceedings.Pronouncing the verdict, the Bench said the case required it to determine the legal nature and status of an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) vis-à-vis an FIR under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and whether such an ECIR could be quashed.The Court also examined whether the ED’s powers of inquiry under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which allow the agency to summon persons, examine them on oath and call for documents, could be exercised without a prior FIR or complaint involving a scheduled offence.Another issue before the Bench was whether the initiation of civil action under Section 5 of the PMLA, which deals with the provisional attachment of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime, and the exercise of powers under Section 50 required the prior registration of a scheduled offence.Answering these questions against the appellants, the Court held: “We hold that the non-registration of an FIR or non-filing of a complaint in respect of a scheduled offence will not bar the ED from initiating civil action under the PMLA.”On the challenge to the ECIR, the Court held that the plea was unsustainable.“As regards the prayer to quash the ECIR, we hold that since ECIR is not a statutory document, and even the non-registration of the ECIR does not impede the commencement of civil action, said prayer cannot be granted,” the Bench said.The Court added that the single judge had rightly rejected the plea and found no reason to interfere with the earlier judgment. “Appeal is dismissed,” the Bench said.Following the pronouncement of the judgment, counsel appearing for CMRL sought protection from coercive action for two weeks to enable the appellants to approach the Supreme Court. The Division Bench, however, declined the request.The appeal arose from proceedings initiated by CMRL and four of its officials, who had approached the High Court in 2024 seeking to quash the ECIR registered by the ED, the summons issued to them and all subsequent proceedings.On May 26, Justice TR Ravi dismissed the petition, holding that it had been filed at a premature stage. The judge also took note of a complaint filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) alleging offences under the Companies Act, which constitute scheduled offences under the PMLA.The controversy stems from allegations that CMRL paid money to Exalogic Solutions, an IT firm linked to Veena Vijayan, between 2017-18 and 2018-19 under agreements for software development, management and consultancy services.According to the Income Tax Department, Exalogic received approximately Rs 1.72 crore from CMRL despite not rendering the contracted services. The department’s Interim Board of Settlement later described the transactions as “illegal payments”. Subsequent investigations by the ED and the SFIO examined whether the payments constituted proceeds of crime under the PMLA.Veena Vijayan and Exalogic have denied any wrongdoing and maintained that the payments were part of legitimate business arrangements. No court has convicted Veena Vijayan, Exalogic, CMRL or Pinarayi Vijayan so far.The High Court’s ruling clears the way for the ED to continue its investigation into the alleged transactions and related financial records. ]]></description>
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<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/naveen-129141</link>
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<title>TNM Editor&#45;in&#45;Chief Dhanya Rajendran presented Bhaskar Foundation&#45;BRP Excellence Award</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The News Minute Editor-in-Chief Dhanya Rajendran was presented the Bhaskar Foundation-BRP Excellence Award by Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, June 4 at an event held to commemorate the legacy of late journalist and human rights activist BRP Bhaskar.Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan delivered the BRP commemorative lecture on ‘BRP and Human Rights Movements’. The event was held at Gandhi Bhavan, Thycaud.Babu Rajendra Prasad Bhaskar, popularly known as BRP Bhaskar, has served in senior editorial roles in several leading media outlets including The Hindu, The Statesman, and Deccan Herald. An acclaimed columnist, he was a critical voice in human rights issues. He passed away in 2024.Speaking at the event, Minister Ramesh Chennithala said responsible journalism is becoming increasingly rare today. “In this context, I deeply appreciate Dhanya Rajendran’s work as a strong investigative journalist. At a time when genuine investigative journalism is steadily disappearing, she continues to uphold its values through her work,&quot; he said.Biniya Babu of Kerala Kaumudi received the Bodhigram-BRP Media Award, while Dr Jacob Pulickan, Director of Gandhi Centre for Rural Development (GCRD), was presented with the SN Subbarao Memorial Swadeshi Rural Development Award.Presided over by Bodhigram chairperson JS Adoor, the event was attended by a panel of speakers including Ekta Parishad founder PV Rajagopal, Ambedkarite Democratic Front convenor M Geethanandan, Adivasi Dalit Munneta Samithi president Sreeraman Koyyon, and Dr Meera Bhaskar, secretary, Bhaskar Foundation.Hailing from Palakkad and a graduate of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, Dhanya Rajendran has been a journalist for over 22 years, with more than a decade of reporting experience from all the five southern Indian states—Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. She had previously served as the South India Bureau Chief for Times Now, where she led coverage across the region.In 2014, she co-founded The News Minute 2014 with veteran journalist Chitra Subramaniam and Vignesh Vellore. Over these years, Dhanya has received several prestigious recognitions, including the Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Mediapersons, the Red Ink Journalist of the Year Award, and the Prof. Maxwell Fernandes Journalism Award. ]]></description>
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<title>Kerala govt hands over Naveen Babu death probe to CBI, daughter gets job</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.The Kerala government has decided to hand over the investigation into the death of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision was taken at the state cabinet meeting held on Thursday, following repeated demands from the deceased officer&#039;s family seeking a central agency probe into the case.Alongside the decision to entrust the investigation to the CBI, the government also issued an order granting a dependent appointment to Naveen Babu&#039;s daughter, Niranjana.Reacting to the cabinet decision, Manjusha, wife of the deceased officer, expressed gratitude to the state government for approving the CBI probe. Speaking to the media, she said the family&#039;s demand for a central investigation was solely aimed at securing justice and uncovering the truth behind her husband&#039;s death.She rejected allegations that the move was politically motivated and maintained that the family sought an impartial investigation into what they believe requires further scrutiny. Family members stated that a CBI probe would help establish the facts surrounding the case and that those with no involvement in the incident need not fear an independent investigation.According to the chargesheet filed in the case, CPI(M) leader and former district panchayat president P P Divya has been named as the sole accused. The CP(M) has opposed the state government&#039;s decision to transfer the case to the CBI, alleging that the move is politically motivated.The controversy stems from a farewell function organised for Naveen Babu before his transfer. During the event, P P Divya publicly raised allegations that the ADM had demanded a bribe before issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a petrol pump project in Chengalayi, Kannur. Divya, who was not officially invited to the function, made the allegations in front of attendees. The applicant for the NOC, Prashanth, had also claimed that an amount of Rs 1 lakh was sought as a bribe.Following the farewell function, Naveen Babu reportedly declined to take with him the mementos and gifts presented during the event.Naveen Babu was scheduled to travel to his hometown in Pathanamthitta and had booked a ticket on the 8.55 pm Malabar Express to Chengannur. When he failed to arrive, relatives waiting at Chengannur railway station alerted contacts in Kannur. His driver later checked the ADM&#039;s official residence at Palikunnu, where Naveen Babu was found dead.The case had triggered widespread public and political debate in Kerala, with the family consistently demanding a CBI investigation. The cabinet&#039;s latest decision marks a significant development in the case, with the central agency now expected to take over further investigation proceedings. The article was written by a student interning with TNM. ]]></description>
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<title>New govt inherits Rs 48,733 crore in arrears, says white paper on finance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government has left its successor with accumulated payment arrears amounting to Rs 48,733 crore, almost as large as the state’s net annual borrowing, said a status report on Kerala’s fiscal health, prepared by an expert committee.The report, prepared by a team headed by former Cabinet Secretary KM Chandrasekhar, estimated the state’s outstanding liabilities at Rs 5.07 lakh crore. The status report, tabled at the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, June 4, said that the state has been violating the basic tenet of ‘borrow to invest, growth will repay’ in a big way and thereby weakening the growth generating capacity. The report was also highly critical of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), calling it a parallel governance structure which is compounding state’s financial stress. The unmet loan liability of KIIFB is around Rs 21,000 crore. The report recommended the UDF government to ‘take harsh political decisions’ regarding the salaries and pensions, which accounts for 80% of its spending. KIIFB ‘draining’ exchequerAs per the report, KIIFB has an unmet loan liability of around Rs 21,000 crore while projects costing around Rs 35,000 crore are still needed to be funded. The committee remarked that there were fundamental flaws in the constitution of KIIFB and it cannot continue in its present form. The panel said that functioning of KIIFB violates the Article 266(1) of the Constitution which demands a consolidated fund for all revenues received and loans raised by the government. “This cardinal principle has been breached by earmarking revenue streams, principally 50% of the Motor Vehicle Tax and the entire Petroleum Cess, directly to KIIFB year after year. The right way would have been to pass on funds through the State Plan and the Budget on the expenditure side. The present system cannot obviously continue,” it said. The panel also questioned the lack of transparency in the functioning of KIIFB. “KIIFB also seems to be virtually outside the scope of audit by the C&amp;AG, even though it deals with large amounts of revenue, spends public money raised through loans, and virtually functions outside governmental control, with the onus of repayment falling squarely on the government through guarantees and other instruments.The Committee therefore suggests that KIIFB be brought under the budgetary control of the concerned administrative departments and the Finance Department. It should also be subjected to a Performance Audit by the C&amp;AG immediately,” it added. Pointing out that the KIIFB borrowings were adversely affecting the state&#039;s own borrowing capacity, the committee said that the cost of raising funds by KIIFB is about 1 to 1.5 percentage points higher than that of the state. “Its borrowings are now state borrowings. Its financing costs are consistently higher than government borrowing rates,” the panel said. The report also criticised the LDF government&#039;s choice of projects stating that KIIFB’s  project distribution reflected political rather than strategic prioritisation. Figures showed that Kannur district, which is a CPI(M) stronghold, alone accounted for over 20% of total approved amounts and 19% of payments released. With Thiruvananthapuram (17% approved, 17% released) and Ernakulam (11% approved and released), three districts constituted nearly half the total. Neither human development indices nor economic need indices provide an obvious justification for this concentration, the panel noted. Mounting arrears, bleeding PSEsThe total payment arrears, which include the obligations already incurred and legally due, but not yet discharged, is around Rs 48,733 crore. This includes Rs 21,670 crore Dearness Allowance arrears, and Rs 14,387 crore under Dearness Relief. Payments due to banks and contractors on bill discounting add up to Rs 3,431 crore. The report said that the public sector enterprises have been draining the state’s resources, with Kerala State Electricity Board Limited, Kerala Water Authority and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation together accounting for nearly 65% of the total net loss of the PSEs in Kerala.“Like KIIFB, KSEBL too has been violating the cardinal principle that all revenues of the state should flow to the Consolidated Fund by withholding electricity duty collected from the consumers during the last three decades,” the panel observed. The committee suggested merging the profit-making Kerala State Beverages (Manufacturing and Marketing) Corporation and the Kerala Civil Supplies Corporation, which is bleeding the exchequer. “The Committee is of the view that merging these two enterprises into a single corporation with separate divisions for liquor distribution and civil supplies/provisions would enable the Government to offset the losses of the civil supplies division against the profits of the beverages division, thereby substantially reducing the tax outgo,” it said. The panel asked the government to consider disinves ]]></description>
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<title>ജൂൺ 16 വരെ കുടിയൊഴിപ്പിക്കൽ നടപടികളിലേക്ക് കടക്കരുത്; മല‍‍യിടംത്തുരുത്ത് ഉന്നതി വിഷയത്തിൽ ഹൈക്കോടതി</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;കേരളത്തിന്‍റെ ആകെ കടബാധ്യത 5.07 ലക്ഷം കോടി രൂപ:  ഖജനാവ് കാലി; സര്‍ക്കാറിനു മുന്നില്‍ കടുത്ത ധനകാര്യ പ്രതിസന്ധി നിലനില്‍ക്കുന്നതായി ധവളപത്രം</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/whitepaper-129099</link>
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<title>Monsoon is here, at last</title>
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<title>&amp;apos;ഓപ്പറേഷൻ തൂഫാൻ’! ലഹരിവേട്ടയിൽ സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് 137 അറസ്റ്റ്</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/toofan-129089</link>
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<title>Monsoon set to reach Kerala within 24 hours as IMD warns of heavy rain, storms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ IMD has forecast widespread rainfall and squally winds even as heatwave conditions linger in parts of north and east India. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>CPI&#45;CPM rift surfaces in the open</title>
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<title>New MLAs to undergo training in parliamentary practices</title>
<link>https://worldmalayaleevoice.com/new-kerala-mlas-to-undergo-training-in-parliamentary-practices</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM&#039;s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links.With 71 newly elected legislators entering the Kerala Assembly, a special study class on parliamentary practices will be held on June 17 to familiarise them with the rules, traditions and conventions of the House. The Kerala Assembly has 140 members, which includes 102 in the treasury bench and 38 in the Opposition -- 35 Left Front and three BJP legislators.Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan are scheduled to participate in the programme.Announcing the initiative through a special ruling in the Assembly on Wednesday, Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan said the new members should learn from the conduct of senior legislators and uphold the dignity of the House.The Speaker said the session’s opening day witnessed several instances where some new members intervened without fully following Assembly etiquette.He pointed out that some members were seen standing with their faces turned away from the Chair and moving around the House without observing proper decorum.“Since it was the first day, many members intervened freely,” the Speaker said, reminding legislators that the Assembly functions within a framework of rules and established traditions.He said the practices followed by senior members should become a model for the newly elected representatives.The special class is aimed at helping new MLAs understand procedures relating to debates, interventions, parliamentary language and responsibilities of legislators.The Speaker’s intervention assumes significance as the current Assembly has a large number of first-time members who are still adapting to legislative procedures.The ruling also comes against the backdrop of a politically charged opening to the Assembly session, which has already witnessed sharp exchanges between the treasury and Opposition benches on issues including alleged politically motivated transfers of government employees.The Speaker urged all members to ensure that differences of opinion remain within the boundaries of parliamentary conduct and that the dignity of the legislature is protected.The study session, with participation from the Chief Minister and Opposition Leader, is expected to provide new legislators an opportunity to understand the functioning of the House from experienced political leaders.The Speaker said respecting the traditions of the Assembly is essential for maintaining the credibility and effectiveness of parliamentary democracy. ]]></description>
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<title>KR Meera defends Kalachi, says novel&amp;apos;s plot and setting predated Haritha&amp;apos;s Zin</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Acclaimed Malayalam writer KR Meera has strongly defended her novel Kalachi amid an ongoing controversy over alleged similarities with Haritha Savithri&#039;s Sahitya Akademi-winning novel Zin, arguing that the book&#039;s central plot, characters and setting had already been publicly established when it began serial publication online in November 2020, nearly two years before Zin was published.In a detailed Facebook post, Meera said the seed of Kalachi was planted in her mind in 2013 after she learned about the mysterious sleeping sickness reported in the village of Kalachi in Kazakhstan. She said she began writing the novel in 2019 and started publishing it as a series on the TrueCopy Think web magazine from November 16, 2020.According to Meera, the very title Kalachi made its geographical setting clear, while the first chapter published in 2020 had already laid out the novel&#039;s central narrative revolving around Dr Fida Muhammad&#039;s long and mystical journey in search of researcher Ijaz Ali, who is imprisoned in Kalachi.&quot;The complete plot was already evident in the first chapter itself,&quot; Meera argued, adding that the novel was rooted in the backdrop of the 2019 citizenship protests and the pandemic that followed.Although Kalachi was published in book form only in 2025, Meera alleged that many people were deliberately ignoring the fact that the novel had been available publicly in serialised form since 2020.&quot;A novel that began publication in November 2020, did it derive its idea from a book published in 2022, or did the 2022 book derive ideas from a novel already being published in 2020?&quot; she asked, urging readers to compare the themes, periods, narrative techniques, characters and countries in which the stories unfold before reaching conclusions.The writer also defended the extensive research behind her work, stating that she personally visits locations featured in her novels as part of her writing process. Referring to works such as Aarachar, Meerasadhu, Yudasinte Suvishesham, Ghathakan and Ellavidha Pranayavum, she said she had always travelled to the locations she wrote about before publication.Meera revealed that she had been determined to visit Kalachi in Kazakhstan after imagining it in her writing. Attempts to travel there in 2020 were disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, while a second attempt in 2021 failed due to border closures linked to internal unrest. “In 2022, within days of Kazakhstan resuming flight services, I set out on the journey.I was certainly not dreaming in 2022 that a writer would publish her debut novel that year, so that I could read it and draw inspiration from it,” KR Meera says.“From Astana, the village of Kalachi can only be reached by a six-hour car journey. In the appendix to Kalachi, I have written in detail about that drive through deserted roads in the middle of vast grasslands amid rain and snow,” she added.Haritha Savithri later responded to Meera&#039;s post, saying she had long admired the senior writer.&quot;There was a time when I wished I could meet this writer one day, hug her and even kiss her fingers,&quot; Haritha wrote, recalling how she had enthusiastically shared a photograph of Kalachi when she first received the book.However, she said her excitement faded after reading the novel and that she had openly conveyed her concerns to Meera&#039;s husband on January 8 this year.Haritha said she initially chose to ignore the similarities she felt existed between the books, dismissing them as a personal impression. She noted that after reading Kalachi, she continued to interact warmly with Meera, including meeting her at a literary festival and taking photographs together.According to Haritha, the issue resurfaced only after numerous readers began repeatedly discussing with her the similarities they had noticed between the two novels.&quot;The discomfort I felt kept growing,&quot; she wrote.Haritha said her original Facebook post was intended only as a reflection on the general nature of literary appropriation and was a way of processing her own feelings. She stressed that she had deliberately avoided mentioning either Meera or the titles of the books involved.Even when readers brought up the similarities in the comments section, she said she refrained from giving direct answers.The controversy widened after Facebook user Biji Daniel published a post discussing similarities between the narrative threads of the two novels. Haritha said she neither shared, liked nor commented on the post and regarded it as a reader&#039;s right to express an opinion.According to her, the debate escalated after another Facebook user, Radhika C Nair, took up the issue. Haritha argued that posts highlighting Kalachi&#039;s serial publication from November 2020 did not mention that only the first six chapters had appeared online.She claimed this omission created the impression that she had copied a novel published in 2020 and republished it as Zin in 2022.Haritha reiterated that she was not alleging &quot;copy-pasting&quot; or direct plagiarism. I ]]></description>
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<title>BJP MLA V Muraleedharan slammed for dropping sweets on tribal students&amp;apos; desks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Newly elected BJP MLA from Kazhakkootam, V Muraleedharan, has drawn widespread criticism after a video showed him dropping candies onto the desks of tribal schoolchildren during a school reopening ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. Critics compared the act to discriminatory social practices that Kerala has long sought to leave behind.The incident took place on Monday, June 1, at the government-run Dr Ambedkar Memorial Model Residential School in Kattela, a tribal educational institution that provides residential schooling and support for Scheduled Tribe students in Thiruvananthapuram district.Muraleedharan, a former Union Minister, was inaugurating the school&#039;s reopening ceremony alongside SC/ST Welfare Minister KA Thulasi.In the video, which has since circulated widely on social media, the BJP MLA is seen distributing candies to students by dropping them in bunches onto their desks rather than handing them over directly. The children were reportedly instructed to wait until the distribution was completed before collecting the sweets.The visuals triggered sharp criticism online, with several social media users arguing that the manner of distribution echoed caste-based discriminatory customs that historically denied marginalised communities direct social interaction and equal treatment. Many also questioned why Minister KA Thulasi did not intervene or publicly object while the incident was taking place.Former Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty condemned Muraleedharan&#039;s conduct and demanded that he apologise to the children.“The MLA should have handed over the sweets directly to the students, bringing them encouragement and joy. Such behaviour has no place in Kerala&#039;s social culture,” Sivankutty said.He described the incident as reflecting a “savarna mentality” and said Muraleedharan should have withdrawn from the event if he was unwilling to interact with the children in a respectful manner.Sivankutty further alleged that the BJP leader&#039;s actions amounted to a humiliating experience for the students and said the episode raised serious questions about the attitude displayed towards children belonging to tribal communities.Many activists also strongly reacted to Muraleedharan’s actions. Dinu Veyil, a Dalit rights activist, slammed the BJP MLA, saying he should keep away from children until he becomes a humane person.“Historically in India, food and the manner in which it is served have often been used to deny Dalit and Adivasi communities their human dignity and to constantly remind them of their caste status. That is precisely why the way food is distributed is both a cultural and a political question,” he posted.However, V Muraleedharan claimed that he acted only to save time.“The sweets were bought for the children, and they had to be distributed to them. To ensure the distribution was completed quickly, I handed them over collectively, table by table. It is over this small matter that the CPM attempted to give the issue a caste-discrimination angle,” he said in a social media post.Muraleedharan, a senior BJP leader in Kerala and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs, won the Kazhakkootam Assembly seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly election. Contesting his first Assembly election, he secured 35.39% of the vote and defeated CPI(M) veteran Kadakampally Surendran by a margin of 428 votes. ]]></description>
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<title>Southwest monsoon delayed, likely to set in over Kerala around June 4: IMD</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a latest press note on Tuesday (June 2), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, “Southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala around 4th June, 2026.” ]]></description>
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<title>Satheesan, Vijayan lock horns as inflation sparks first major Assembly face&#45;off</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Kerala Assembly witnessed its first major political confrontation of the new session on Tuesday when a debate on rising prices of essential commodities quickly escalated into an exchange between the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left opposition, culminating in a walkout led by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the present Leader of Opposition (LoP).  Soon after the election of Deputy Speaker Shanimol Osman, the Opposition sought to corner the government by moving an adjournment motion on the spiralling prices of essential commodities, which it attributed to rising fuel prices.Moving the motion, former Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal reminded Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of his repeated demands, while serving as Leader of Opposition, that the then Left government reduce taxes on petrol and diesel whenever fuel prices increased.&quot;We would like to know whether the Chief Minister is prepared to practise what he preached from the Opposition benches and provide relief to the people,&quot; Balagopal said.Responding to the motion, Satheesan turned the spotlight on the financial legacy inherited from the previous Left administration.The state&#039;s finances, he said, were under severe strain after a decade of Left rule, limiting the government&#039;s ability to immediately undertake large-scale relief measures.In a remark that drew sharp attention across the House, the Chief Minister referred to the White Paper being prepared by his government on Kerala&#039;s finances.&quot;I am not in a position to disclose its contents now. But it will reveal what happened during the last decade,&quot; Satheesan said, adding that Kerala, being a consumer state, was facing significant inflationary pressures that required active market intervention.The Chief Minister further alleged that the previous government had left behind substantial liabilities, including around Rs 2,800 crore dues to the State Civil Supplies Corporation, affecting the state&#039;s ability to intervene effectively in the market.The remarks triggered a sharp response from Vijayan, who accused the government of evading the real issue.&quot;Instead of addressing the concerns raised by the Opposition, the Chief Minister has chosen to divert attention. Even when international oil prices fell, consumers were not given adequate relief. The burden is now being passed on to ordinary people,&quot; Vijayan said.Claiming that soaring fuel prices were driving inflation across the state, the veteran CPI(M) leader criticised the Centre&#039;s petroleum pricing policies and announced that the Left would walk out in protest against the government&#039;s refusal to hold a detailed discussion on the issue.The proceedings briefly descended into confusion thereafter when Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan allowed BJP legislator Gopakumar to speak.Left members objected, pointing out that convention required representatives of allied parties in the Left Opposition front to be given priority.Following the protest, the Speaker intervened and restored order.The stormy exchange provided the first glimpse of what is likely to be an aggressive Opposition strategy in the Assembly, while also signalling that the UDF government intends to place the financial record of the previous Left administration under intense scrutiny in the days ahead. ]]></description>
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<title>Congress ministers’ outreach to Vellappally camp sparks political row in Kerala</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A visit by Kerala Minister Bindhu Krishna to SNDP Yogam chief Vellappally Natesan, and a near-simultaneous meeting between his son, BDJS leader Thushar Vellappally, and Chief Minister VD Satheesan, have sparked political controversy, reviving debate over the influence of the Ezhava leader and his role in the state&#039;s shifting political alignments.The controversy gained further attention after reporters asked Bindhu Krishna, on May 31, about her meeting with Vellappally at his residence in Kanichukulangara, Alappuzha. Responding to the question, the Minister said, “I wish everyone a happy world diary day,” mocking the reporters.The developments come against the backdrop of a bitter political confrontation involving Vellappally. During the Assembly election campaign a few months ago, Vellappally, one of the most closely watched political figures in the State and father of BJP-backed BDJS leader Thushar Vellappally, repeatedly targeted Satheesan with sharp criticism, often taking the attacks into personal territory.However, soon after the Congress announced Satheesan as the UDF’s Chief Minister-designate, by mid-May, Vellappally appeared to soften his position. He later stated that he had never questioned Satheesan’s suitability for high political office.On May 31, Sunday, Thushar Vellappally, accompanied by a delegation of SNDP Yogam leaders, visited Satheesan’s residence at Desom in Aluva. After the meeting, Thushar said that while Vellappally had spoken both positively and negatively about Satheesan, the SNDP Yogam had not worked against him during the election. He also avoided commenting on whether Satheesan would reciprocate what many viewed as a gesture of rapprochement from the organisation.Satheesan had earlier indicated that he would not personally attack Vellappally, citing both the latter’s age and the social importance of the SNDP Yogam.During the previous government, one of the major criticisms then Chief Minister and current opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan faced was because of his proximity to Vellapally Natesan. Public appearances by the two leaders, including travelling together during the campaign period, were widely interpreted as attempts to consolidate sections of the Hindu Ezhava vote and prevent its drift towards the BJP-led camp.At the same time, Vellappally’s repeated controversial remarks about Muslims, Malappuram and the Indian Union Muslim League had generated discomfort among sections of minority voters. Political analysts have pointed to the CPI(M)’s continued association with Vellappally despite such statements as a factor that contributed to a notable shift of Muslim votes towards the UDF in the recent Assembly election.Earlier this year, on January 2, Satheesan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of using others as his “mouthpiece” to create communal divisions in Kerala. The allegation followed Vellappally’s remarks, accusing the Muslim League of attempting to create communal hostility by portraying Ezhavas as being against Muslims.At the time, Satheesan alleged that the Chief Minister was encouraging communal polarisation like the Sangh Parivar and claimed that earlier attempts to appeal to both minority and majority communal sentiments had failed.With Bindhu Krishna’s visit to Vellappally and Thushar Vellappally’s meeting with Satheesan taking place within hours of each other, the developments have once again brought the SNDP leadership to the centre of Kerala’s political discourse. ]]></description>
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<title>Monsoon knocks on Kerala’s door, heavy rain alerts issued</title>
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<title>No relief for Veena Vijayan, CMRL as HC refuses immediate stay in ED probe</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. In a setback for Exalogic Solutions and its owner, Veena Vijayan, the Kerala High Court on Monday declined to grant an immediate stay on the Enforcement Directorate&#039;s investigation into the controversial CMRL-Exalogic financial transactions case, clearing the way for the Central agency to continue its probe. The CMRL had approached the High Court for relief following the ED raid at 10 places last week, including the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, where his daughter, Veena, stays.The court&#039;s decision comes in a case that has remained at the centre of Kerala&#039;s political discourse for nearly two years and emerged as a major campaign issue during the recently concluded Assembly elections.By refusing to halt the investigation at the preliminary stage, the High Court has handed the ED a crucial legal advantage in pursuing proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd. (CMRL) had approached the court seeking interim protection against further investigative action until their petition is finally disposed of.However, the court indicated that there was no justification for stalling an ongoing investigation and allowed the agency to continue its inquiry.During the hearing, CMRL argued that the ED had exceeded its jurisdiction and initiated proceedings even before the registration of any FIR against the company.It further contended that the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) probe had been triggered based on a complaint filed by a political leader.The High Court, however, questioned why the investigation should not be allowed to run its course.Observing that CMRL could place all relevant records before the authorities to establish its innocence, the court remarked that if no wrongdoing was ultimately found, the company would receive a clean chit.The bench also asked why the company was objecting to the production of documents relating to its transactions with Exalogic.The case traces its origins to findings of the Income Tax Settlement Board regarding payments allegedly made by CMRL to Exalogic without corresponding services being rendered.Those findings form a key part of the material relied upon by the ED while examining possible money-laundering violations.The High Court proceeded with detailed arguments on Monday but indicated that an order was unlikely.Senior Supreme Court advocate Siddharth Luthra appeared for CMRL, while the Additional Solicitor General represented the Enforcement Directorate.The absence of interim relief leaves the door open for the ED to intensify its investigation, including summoning and questioning individuals connected with the case.Given the enormous political stakes involved, the proceedings are being closely watched by both legal and political circles, with the eventual outcome expected to have significant ramifications for Kerala&#039;s political landscape. ]]></description>
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<title>CM tightens grip on KIIFB, signals major reforms; probe on the cards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In one of the most significant administrative reforms undertaken by the newly elected UDF government, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has initiated a comprehensive restructuring of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), signalling a decisive shift in the functioning of the state&#039;s premier infrastructure financing agency. Even though it’s just two weeks since taking over, he has held two special meetings on the working and functioning of KIIFB.The move is being projected as part of a broader effort to bring greater transparency, accountability and financial discipline to public institutions.Significantly, with Satheesan also holding the Finance portfolio, the Chief Minister is expected to exercise direct control over KIIFB, ending what government sources describe as years of autonomous functioning and weak oversight.Established in 1999 as the state&#039;s principal infrastructure funding vehicle, KIIFB has evolved into one of Kerala&#039;s most influential public sector institutions, financing projects worth more than Rs 60,000 crore across sectors ranging from roads, healthcare and education to water supply, power and ports.Over the years, however, its growing financial footprint has also attracted criticism over spending practices, staffing patterns and governance mechanisms.The government&#039;s decision follows preliminary reviews that reportedly pointed to widespread irregularities in appointments, an increasing dependence on contract staff, and the concentration of key positions among a relatively small network of individuals.Concerns have also been raised over the continued presence of retired officials in influential roles and the alleged proliferation of high-paying posts outside the regular government framework.As part of the overhaul, the government is planning to bring KIIFB under the direct supervision of the Finance Department and gradually phase out a large number of temporary and contract appointments.Future staffing is expected to rely primarily on qualified serving government officers and finance department personnel deputed to the institution.Allegations have also surfaced that some employees working with KIIFB are also running their own private consultancies.The administration is also examining the organisational structure of KIIFB and its affiliated entities, with a view to reducing duplication, curbing expenditure and strengthening accountability.A broader scrutiny of past appointments, financial commitments and administrative decisions is also under consideration.For the Satheesan government, the exercise represents more than a routine restructuring.It is being positioned as an attempt to redefine the governance architecture of an institution that has become central to Kerala&#039;s development model.If implemented in full, the overhaul could mark the most far-reaching transformation in KIIFB&#039;s history, placing the state&#039;s powerful infrastructure funding agency under tighter political and financial oversight than ever before.No sooner had Congress-led UDF registered a stunning win in the Assembly polls than KIIFB CEO and the closest aide of outgoing Chief Minister K.M. Abraham quit his post. ]]></description>
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