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Alappuzha, March 13 Security has been increased at the residence of rebel CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran in Alappuzha following protests by party workers over his decision to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an independent candidate from the Ambalapuzha constituency.Police officials said...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 12 Two houseboats were completely destroyed after an LPG cylinder exploded and caused a fire here on Thursday, officials said.The houseboats – Anahitha and Catherine – were docked at Palathuruthy, and one of them had tourists onboard when the explosion occurred around...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 12 – The Communist Party of India (Marxist) issued a strong response on Thursday to veteran leader G. Sudhakaran after he indicated plans to contest the Assembly election as an independent from Ambalappuzha, ending a party association spanning more than six decades...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 11 Several hotels and restaurants have closed down, and many more are on the verge of closure in Kerala, following a severe shortage of commercial LPG in the country due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The shortage of commercial cooking gas has worsened in recent...

Alappuzha, March 11 – Veteran CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran has sparked fresh political speculation in Kerala after launching his own WhatsApp media group on Wednesday, a day before he was scheduled to address a press conference at his residence.Attempts to appease him failed even after general...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 10 A 28-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a hammer by his neighbor for sending a message to his wife, police said on Tuesday.The man, identified as Shibin Raj, sustained serious head injuries in the attack and is currently receiving treatment at a private...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 7 The opening of the Perumbalam Bridge, connecting the Perumbalam island here with the mainland, evoked emotional reactions on Saturday as local people said it was a dream of many generations.The Rs 100 crore bridge has finally brought an end to decades of travel...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 7 The opening of the Perumbalam Bridge, connecting Perumbalam Island here with the mainland, evoked emotional reactions on Saturday as local people said it was a dream of many generations.The Rs 100 crore bridge has finally brought an end to decades of travel...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 7 Senior Congress leader and AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said on Saturday that the current political situation in Kerala guarantees a resounding victory for the UDF, which is led by the party, by winning more than 100 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 7 An investigation has been launched after human body parts were found under a train coach here on Saturday, police said.According to the Alappuzha Railway Police, a human right arm along with a finger from a foot was found on an iron bracket under the auxiliary...

Kochi, March 6 CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby said on Friday that there were no problems between the party and its veteran leader G Sudhakaran, and that the latter's unhappiness was a "misunderstanding" on the part of the media.Speaking to reporters here, Baby said that Sudhakaran had...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 – As the Assembly elections draw closer, one name that is increasingly dominating discussions within the Congress in Kerala when it comes to candidate selection is K. C. Venugopal.As the party’s powerful General Secretary, Organisation, Venugopal has emerged as the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 – The Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is facing an unusual period of internal dissent ahead of the crucial Assembly elections, posing a challenge to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as he seeks a historic third consecutive term in office.What...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 5 Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said on Thursday that the party would not comment on the dispute between the CPI (M) and its veteran leader G Sudhakaran, but added that the latter's recent grievances indicate a shift in the Left party from its earlier...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 5 The 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race will be held on August 22 at the Punnamada Lake here, officials said on Thursday.The race is a popular annual event that attracts large numbers of tourists from around the world to witness the competition.The decision was made at a...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 5 One of the three elephants brought for a temple festival near Nooranad in this coastal district became violent the previous night, injuring its mahout and damaging several vehicles, police said on Thursday.The jumbo was later sedated by wildlife officials and...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 4 Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala, veteran G Sudhakaran announced on Wednesday that he would not renew his party membership, accusing state CPI(M) secretary M V Govindan of disrespecting him.In a detailed Facebook post, Sudhakaran expressed his...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 4 Veteran CPI-M leader and former Kerala Minister G. Sudhakaran has sharply escalated his confrontation with the party leadership, announcing that he will not renew his membership during the ongoing scrutiny process, a move widely seen as a prelude to his exit from the...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 4 Veteran CPI(M) leader and former PWD minister G Sudhakaran said on Wednesday that he has decided not to renew his party membership and therefore did not apply during the 2026 scrutiny process.In a detailed Facebook post, Sudhakaran openly expressed his displeasure...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 4 A 37-year-old retired Navy officer was arrested after 1.2 kg of marijuana and 10 cannabis plants were allegedly seized from his house in this coastal district of Kerala, Excise officials said on Wednesday.The accused, identified as Binu V William of Mararikulam...