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Kerala will launch “Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt” on June 2 to curb drug trafficking through enhanced policing, digital reporting tools, and surveillance systems. The state-wide campaign will target narcotics networks and promote awareness, especially among students and youth

Kerala will implement its 52-day trawling ban from June 9 to July 31 to conserve fish stocks during the monsoon breeding season. Traditional fishing is allowed, while authorities have set up patrols, control rooms, and support measures for affected workers

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during searches linked to the CMRL money laundering case involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter. He termed the violence a serious crime and defended police action taken to maintain law and order

Waiting outside the airport were relatives, friends and well-wishers who had followed his painful journey for two decades

ED raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram over the CMRL-Exalogic case. Investigators probed alleged monthly payments to his daughter’s firm, Exalogic Solutions. The Kerala High Court cleared ED’s probe, escalating political stakes for CPI(M) leadership

The Cauvery Management Authority meets in New Delhi to discuss Tamil Nadu’s water needs and Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam proposal. Farmers await clarity on water release for Kuruvai cultivation, while rainfall and reservoir levels will shape decisions on interstate water-sharing obligations

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defended appointing ex-CEO Rathan U Khelkar as secretary, dismissing controversy over his Guruvayoor temple visit. He highlighted Khelkar’s strong service record, clarified reshuffle is temporary, and rejected claims of preferential treatment during darshan

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan visited Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, offering prayers and performing the tulabharam ritual with 71 kg butter. Welcomed by Devaswom officials, this marked his first temple visit since assuming office, followed by attending a minister’s family wedding

Kerala Transport Minister C P John said free travel for women on KSRTC buses will start on June 15 and will be funded by the state government. He assured it will not impact KSRTC salaries or pensions, with Cabinet details pending

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has launched “Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt”, a statewide anti-drug campaign targeting narcotics networks and synthetic drug supply chains. Beginning June 1, the drive will focus on schools, repeat offenders and police reforms aimed at public-friendly policing

Kerala announced two AI Centres of Excellence worth Rs 40 crore in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, supported by the IndiaAI Mission. The centres will focus on bio-AI, research, startups, and commercial innovation, positioning Kerala as a national AI hub

The 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly commenced with Pro-tem Speaker G Sudhakaran administering oaths to newly elected MLAs. Several legislators chose solemn affirmation over religious oath-taking, while members also took oath in multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, English and Kannada-Malayalam

Each team will consist of 30 rescuers and will be self-contained and equipped with the necessary search and rescue equipment, communication devices and personal protective gear

The new UDF government in Kerala led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced free KSRTC bus travel for women, increased honorariums for welfare workers, a senior citizens department, and a reinvestigation into an alleged Youth Congress assault case

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chief Minister V D Satheesan after the Congress-led UDF government assumed office in Kerala, expressing confidence in progress, inclusive governance, and development while urging the new administration to begin work immediately

Officials said the material was allegedly routed through a person based in Haryana's Gurugram before reaching Rajasthan

Uncertainty over Kerala’s next chief minister continued as the Congress delayed its decision despite holding talks with key contenders. Indian Union Muslim League expressed frustration, warning prolonged indecision could trigger political repercussions within the Congress-led UDF alliance in the state

Kerala’s UDF victory has been overshadowed by uncertainty over the next chief minister, with Congress leadership unable to resolve internal factional claims among KC Venugopal, VD Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala. The high command is continuing consultations to avoid internal splits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of poor governance, internal power struggles and betraying allies, calling it a “parasite party.” Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he highlighted NDA’s electoral gains across states and projected BJP as a symbol of stability and development

Third-gender candidates failed to secure victories in the recent Assembly elections, with only two contesting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and both forfeiting deposits. However, voter participation among third-gender electors remained notable, especially in Puducherry and West Bengal, according to Election Commission of India data