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The incident kicked up a row as more police personnel, deployed as camp followers for the personal service of senior officers, have complained against ill-treatment they were facing from the higher-ups and their family members. (Representational Image)

After quarrel, senior Kerala IPS officer's daughter, driver both booked

Daughter of a senior IPS officer of Kerala cadre has been booked under non-bailable charges for manhandling his official driver.

15 Jun 2018 9:18 PM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed the deaths in the landslide and described them as 'very tragic'. (Photo: ANI)

Rain wreaks havoc in Kerala; four, including 3 children, killed in landslide

At least 10 others were reported missing after a landslide struck a remote village in Kozhikode district early on Thursday.

14 Jun 2018 2:50 PM

Congress has decided to forgo its Rajya Sabha seat and give it to its estranged ally Kerala Congress (Mani). (Photo: Representational/AP)

Kerala Congress divided after party sacrifices RS seat for estranged ally

Oomen Chandy called it a 'one-time decision' and said that it should be considered as a special case.

08 Jun 2018 2:22 PM

Sixteen people have lost their lives so far to Nipah virus (NiV) in two districts, Kozhikode and Malappuram, of the state since the confirmation of the deadly virus on May 17. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala MLA wears mask, gloves in assembly to highlight Nipah virus impact

The Kuttiady MLA, Parakkal Abdulla, walked into the assembly wearing mask and gloves, and was seen greeting the Opposition members.

04 Jun 2018 3:29 PM

This specially-abled man has been making umbrellas for the last five years, and with the help of Unni and Manoj Pillai, he has been selling his products through platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. (Photo: ANI)

Paralysed man from Kerala is an inspiration to many

Thaha never succumbed to self-pity, but instead braved the odds and made a living for himself using social media as his tool.

04 Jun 2018 10:45 AM

A child wears a safety mask as a precautionary measure after the 'Nipah' virus outbreak at Kozhikode Medical College. (Photo: PTI)

Amid fears of second Nipah outbreak, Kerala steps up vigil, PSC exams postponed

Staffers of a taluk hospital at Balussery have been asked to go on leave as a precautionary measure.

01 Jun 2018 9:22 PM

The abduction and killing of the man has triggered widespread protests by the Congress and other opposition parties in Kottayam district. (Representational Image)

Kerela honour killing: Man's body found in river; Cong, BJP protest

Kevin P Joseph was abducted, tortured, killed by gang engaged by his fiancee's brother.

28 May 2018 8:43 PM

The body of Kevin was found this morning in a stream in Chaliyakkara, some 20 km away from Thenmala in Kollam district. (Photo: File | Representational)

Newly married man abducted by gang, found dead in Kerala

The death of the 23-year-old man, who was kidnapped along with a relative, has triggered widespread protests by his family members.

28 May 2018 2:43 PM

Isolation wards have also been set up in Thalassery government hospital in Kannur, according to media reports. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nipah virus: Advisory against travel to 4 Kerala districts

The government has also called for an all-party meeting at Kozhikode on May 25 to disucss the issue.

24 May 2018 2:10 AM

31-year-old Lini wrote a touching letter to her husband during her last hours in an isolation ward at the Perambara hospital in Kozhikode, the epicenter of the Nipah infection. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/@PinarayiVijayan)

Govt job for Kerala nurse Lini's husband, Rs 10 lakh each for her children

Lini Puthussery, a nurse at the Perambara hospital, died on Monday after getting exposed to deadly Nipah virus while treating patients.

23 May 2018 4:53 PM

Dr Kafeel Khan requested Kerala CM to allow him to serve at Calicut Medical college to save innocent lives. (Photo: PTI)

Dr Kafeel Khan, Gorakhphur tragedy accused, offers help in Nipah-hit Kerala

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the government was happy to welcome doctors like Khan to work in the state.

23 May 2018 10:52 AM

The first death in the outbreak in Kerala took place on Friday, the state's health minister, KK Shailaja, said. (Photo: AFP)

Nipah virus outbreak linked to Kerala well with 'many bats'

Nipah Virus: Officials have tied initial deaths to 'many bats' in a well in Kerala from which the victims drew water, the government said.

23 May 2018 9:42 AM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the 'Nipah' virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala: Nipah virus death toll rises to 10, two in critical condition

Kerala Health Minister K K Shailja Teacher said no new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.

22 May 2018 4:07 PM

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed grief on the demise of Lini Puthussery. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/@PinarayiVijayan)

Take care of our children: Nipah virus-affected Kerala nurse in death note

The Nipah virus has so far claimed 10 lives in Kerala.

22 May 2018 2:14 PM

Identified as 27-year-old Edwin Jose, the man would strip himself down completely, drench himself in black paint and just don an underwear on his head to keep his identity hidden, before barging into houses. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Kerala's 'naked thief' arrested, all he wore was underwear on his head

The 28-year-old law student from from Aarudesam in Kanyakumari reportedly broke into over 25 houses.

21 May 2018 9:28 PM

Facebook recently released the data on the top-ranked Facebook pages of government bodies, ministries and political parties in the country. (Photo: Screen Grab/@keralatourismofficial)

Facebook ranks Kerala Tourism's page as 'best page' of 2017

The Kerala Tourism FB page garnered 1.5M likes to emerge as top.

17 May 2018 5:16 PM

Deepa Nishanth has also sought Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's help to track down the accused and arrest them. (Photo: Facebook)

Kerala professor files police complaint over death threats from BJP workers

Deepa, who teaches at Sree Kerala Varma College, gave a screenshot of the threats that she received to the police.

01 May 2018 9:33 AM

Liga's sister Ilze has been using social media for spreading the word. She also tweeted External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday for help.(Facebook Screengrab/ Ilze Skormane)

Kerala cops find headless body, suspect it to be of missing Latvian lady

Liga Skromane, a resident of Ireland, has been missing from Kerala's Kovalam since March 14, 2018.

21 Apr 2018 4:03 PM

The study says most of those involved in the profession solicit business via WhatsApp and use it to coordinate meeting places. (Photo: Representational)

Prostitution goes hi-tech in Kerala with smartphones, apps being used: Study

The study was conducted by the Kerala State Aids Control Society (KSACS) along with NGOs.

08 Apr 2018 7:06 PM

Professor Dr Rajith Kumar, who teaches ‘health awareness’ classes in a college in Kalady, Kerala for several years now. (Facebook | Screengrab)

Women who dress like men give birth to transgenders: Kerala professor

Rajith Kumar, said women who wear jeans and 'degrade their womanhood in the process,' give birth to transgender children.

04 Apr 2018 2:36 PM

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