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The big fight between the Kerala government and governor explained
Explainers

The big fight between the Kerala government and governor explained

The LDF-led CPI(M) government claims the governor is an agent of the RSS and is attempting to sabotage state universities through interference. Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, meanwhile, has accused the government of being biased against him and encroaching on his authority

Kerala: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan seeks removal of finance minister over remarks 'undermining unity of India'
India

Kerala: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan seeks removal of finance minister over remarks 'undermining unity of India'

In his letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Governor alleged that Finance Minister Balagopal delivered a speech at a university campus on 18 October, seeking to stoke the fire of regionalism and undermining the unity of India

Kerala: CM says Governor has no authority to seek resignations of VCs
India

Kerala: CM says Governor has no authority to seek resignations of VCs

The Chief Minister alleged that the Governor's move was an encroachment on the powers of a democratically elected government, and the universities that are supposed to be academically independent

Six people dead, dozen reported missing, several others injured as heavy rains pound Kerala
India

Six people dead, dozen reported missing, several others injured as heavy rains pound Kerala

The state government has sought the assistance of the defence forces for rescue operations even as a 'red alert' was sounded for six districts of Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad

Kerala Assembly Election 2021: Amit Shah slams Pinarayi Vijayan, asks if dollar scam accused was working in his office
India

Kerala Assembly Election 2021: Amit Shah slams Pinarayi Vijayan, asks if dollar scam accused was working in his office

The Kerala chief minister on Saturday slammed the Customs Department, claiming it was trying to 'defame' state cabinet members in connection with the case

Remembering Sugathakumari, the Malayalam poet who became the face of environmental activism in Kerala
Arts & Culture

Remembering Sugathakumari, the Malayalam poet who became the face of environmental activism in Kerala

Till Sugathakumari died, the poet-activist remained a guardian angel of Kerala’s forests, rivers, mountains, coastal regions, wildlife, and precious natural resources.

Kerala Local Body Polls Result: LDF surges ahead, makes inroad into UDF vote banks; NDA underwhelms despite gains
Politics

Kerala Local Body Polls Result: LDF surges ahead, makes inroad into UDF vote banks; NDA underwhelms despite gains

At per the latest trends, updated at 9.18 pm, the LDF was leading in 514 grama panchayats, 108 block panchayats, 10 district panchayats and three corporations, prompting Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to attribute the good show to the people of the state

Coronavirus Outbreak: Kerala govt mandates week-long quarantine for natives coming from other states; 3,363 have returned in last two days
India

Coronavirus Outbreak: Kerala govt mandates week-long quarantine for natives coming from other states; 3,363 have returned in last two days

The Kerala government on Tuesday announced new quarantine guidelines for stranded natives coming in from Red Zones in other states.

Coronavirus outbreak: From politicos leading way to public volunteers, how Kerala is fighting COVID-19
India

Coronavirus outbreak: From politicos leading way to public volunteers, how Kerala is fighting COVID-19

With 112 persons testing positive in Kerala for COVID-19, the state has been under complete shutdown since Monday, a day before the Central government announced a lockdown across the country.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian tourists face hostile locals, forcible quarantine in Kerala, scramble to get home
India

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian tourists face hostile locals, forcible quarantine in Kerala, scramble to get home

Incidents of foreign nationals attempting to escape from coronavirus quarantine facilities to fly home has increased the fear among locals, adding to the hostility faced by them.

Eight tourists from Kerala die in resort at Nepal's Daman due to possible gas leak from heater
India

Eight tourists from Kerala die in resort at Nepal's Daman due to possible gas leak from heater

The deceased - two couples and four children - were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination.

Pinarayi Vijayan trying to adopt 'good boy' image in front of PM, implement CAA and NPR secretly, claims Kerala Congress leader
Politics

Pinarayi Vijayan trying to adopt 'good boy' image in front of PM, implement CAA and NPR secretly, claims Kerala Congress leader

Though Pinarayi Vijayan was opposing the CAA in public, he and his government were going ahead with the steps to implement the controversial Act, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Ramesh Chennithala said at a press meet.

Kerala floods: IMD issues red alert in three districts of Malappuram, Kannur, Kozhikode; toll rises to 95
India

Kerala floods: IMD issues red alert in three districts of Malappuram, Kannur, Kozhikode; toll rises to 95

With several parts of Kerala receiving downpour since Tuesday night, many low lying areas have been waterlogged, even as the toll in the rain-battered state has gone up to 95 so far

Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi rejects government direction to review award for cartoon about bishop accused of rape
India

Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi rejects government direction to review award for cartoon about bishop accused of rape

KK Subhash was awarded by the Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi for his caricature of Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who has been accused of rape. The award led to protests and suggestion of reviewing their decision, which the Akademi rejected.

Kerala's 'ambulance baby' spectacle shows private players, aided by govt, are taking over public healthcare system
India

Kerala's 'ambulance baby' spectacle shows private players, aided by govt, are taking over public healthcare system

Nothing wrong in seeking the help of a super-speciality private hospital with world-class amenities and experienced doctors and surgeons, but it did puncture the healthcare claims of the Kerala government.

Day-long hartal called by Youth Congress begins in Kerala over murder of two workers; national highways blocked, stones pelted
India

Day-long hartal called by Youth Congress begins in Kerala over murder of two workers; national highways blocked, stones pelted

Roads and national highways were blocked in various places and state-owned buses were stoned as the flash hartal called by the Youth Congress, to protest the killing of two of its activists allegedly by ruling CPM workers, began in Kerala on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi says 'will not rest' till murderers of IYC workers in Kerala are brought to justice; extends solidarity to families
India

Rahul Gandhi says 'will not rest' till murderers of IYC workers in Kerala are brought to justice; extends solidarity to families

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed the "brutal murder" of two Youth Congress workers in Kerala as "shocking" and said the party will not rest till the murderers are brought to justice.

Centre charges Kerala Rs 102 crore for using IAF aircraft, choppers during 2018 flood rescue and relief operations
India

Centre charges Kerala Rs 102 crore for using IAF aircraft, choppers during 2018 flood rescue and relief operations

The Centre has forwarded a bill of Rs 102 crore to the Kerala government for the use of Indian Air Force aircraft and helicopters for flood relief operations in the state, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.

Kerala nun rape case: Ordered to vacate their convent, 4 nuns who supported survivor write to CM; say their transfer a bid to isolate them
India

Kerala nun rape case: Ordered to vacate their convent, 4 nuns who supported survivor write to CM; say their transfer a bid to isolate them

Four nuns from Kerala's Missionaries of Jesus congregation, who had participated in a protest against rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala's list of 51 women who entered Sabarimala features Chennai men, auto driver; Hindu groups say govt 'fabricated' names to promote atheism
India

Kerala's list of 51 women who entered Sabarimala features Chennai men, auto driver; Hindu groups say govt 'fabricated' names to promote atheism

Rahul Easwar claimed they found 20 women above 50 when they cross-checked the list, while several others mentioned in the list did not visit Sabarimala at all.