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Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said an SIT will proe alleged irregularities in the previous government's bid to host an Argentina football match featuring Lionel Messi. The probe follows a Sports Department report and a legal opinion sought by the Home Department.

A man initially identified online as fugitive Sukumara Kurup in a photograph reportedly linked to Brunei has been identified by relatives as Thrissur native Damodara Menon. The development comes hours after Kerala ordered a Crime Branch probe into Kurup’s alleged whereabouts

Kerala Police has begun verifying reports that fugitive Sukumara Kurup, wanted in the 1984 Chacko murder case, is alive and living in Brunei. Officials also visited the Thrissur home of Damodhar Menon after his photograph was mistakenly linked to Kurup

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated PRISM, an AI-based surveillance system at Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail. Developed with Keltron, the system uses AI-powered cameras to monitor inmates, prevent contraband smuggling and escape attempts, while new food rules remove VIP considerations

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe organ trafficking involving forged documents, doctors, and hospitals. Additionally, he directed the Cyber Cell to take strict action against a fake campaign targeting CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathi

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala dismissed reports of a rift between Chief Minister V D Satheesan and KSU over the appointment of a former SFI leader as government pleader, saying the Congress would resolve any concerns through discussions while KSU sought to downplay the controversy

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will meet student and youth organisation leaders on July 15 to strengthen the state's anti-drug campaign, Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt. The discussions will focus on enhancing youth participation in combating drug abuse and trafficking

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the government supports responsible nightlife and DJ parties but will not tolerate drug use. Citing the success of Operation Toofan, he announced stricter enforcement, police reforms and enhanced anti-drug awareness initiatives across the state

Kerala will launch the next phase of Operation Toofan with central agencies and southern state police chiefs to curb drug trafficking. The campaign will target road, rail, air and water routes while tightening action against online narcotics networks and prescription drug misuse

Kerala ministers Ramesh Chennithala and T. Siddique termed the Kalladi tunnel project mudslide a man-made disaster, alleging unscientific dumping of excavated earth. They said earlier warnings were ignored as rescue operations continued following the fatal incident

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala will release the revised Vigilance Manual on Wednesday under the Vigilance Department’s Project Zero initiative. The event will also include a review meeting of vigilance heads to strengthen anti-corruption measures across government departments and PSUs

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala warned of strict legal action against drug mafia members attacking police or obstructing anti-narcotics operations. He said Operation Toofan has significantly weakened drug networks through coordinated enforcement, awareness campaigns and rehabilitation initiatives

Former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran sparked political speculation after a surprise 15-minute meeting with Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. The meeting comes as the SIT finalizes its chargesheet in the alleged Sabarimala gold scam

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the SIT probe into the alleged Sabarimala gold loss case is independent and not politically motivated. He asserted that anyone found guilty will face consequences as the High Court-monitored investigation continues and fresh proceedings begin

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

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister V D Satheesan will handle the key Finance and Law portfolios, along with 36 other departments, after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday allocated portfolios among the UDF cabinet ministers in Kerala who were sworn in on May 18. Following the Chief Minister’s recommendations, which the Governor approved, senior Congress leader Ramesh […]

Tensions surface in Kerala Congress ahead of government formation as leaders attempt to placate senior leader Ramesh Chennithala after he was overlooked for Chief Minister in favour of V D Satheesan. The party is working to ensure unity and smooth cabinet allocation before swearing-in

K Muraleedharan said the Congress will announce Kerala’s chief ministerial nominee by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning after consultations led by Rahul Gandhi. Senior leaders continue deliberations as uncertainty persists despite the UDF’s sweeping Assembly election victory

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

The Congress high command is yet to decide Kerala’s next chief minister despite the UDF’s landslide victory. K. C. Venugopal, V. D. Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala have emerged as frontrunners amid growing factional lobbying and public speculation