Ernakulam set for by-poll
Kochi, Nov 6 : As many as 1,43,091 people will exercise their franchise to elect a new representative from the Ernakulam Constituency to the Kerala Assembly in the by-election tomorrow.

NCP to hold org polls in Kerala
Kozhikode, Nov 6 : The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Kerala will conduct organisational election in the State from November 8, 2009.

NE monsoon active over Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 6 : The North East monsoon has been active over Kerala, with many places receiving heavy rains.

Kannur set for Assembly bypoll
Kannur, Nov 6 : All arrangements are in place for free and fair conduct of by-elections to the Kannur Assembly Constituency tomorrow.

Rubber prices through SMS
Kottayam, Nov 6 : The Rubber Board is introducing a subscription based service for providing rubber prices through mobile phone messages.

Police forces not to be confined to barracks in Kerala bypoll: EC
New Delhi, Nov 6 : The Election Commission today rubbished media reports about Central police forces deputed for tomorrow's Kerala bypolls to be 'confined to the barracks' and clarified that the forces would be deployed at the polling stations to ensure free and fair polling.

Noted Kerala public health expert Soman dead
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 6 : Eminent public health expert C.R. Soman passed away at a hospital here Friday. He was 71.

Poll panel rebuffs Kerala chief minister
New Delhi, Nov 6 : The Election Commission Friday rebuffed Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's statement that central forces will remain in barracks during the by-polls Saturday and said the paramilitary troopers will ensure a free and fair elections.

Demand for withdrawal of Bill to amend Devaswom Act
Kottayam, Nov 6 : Thiruvithamcore Devaswom Employees Front today appealed to Kerala government to withdraw the proposed Devaswom Act Amendment Bill.

Achuthanandan no to CISF deployment at Mullaperiyar dam
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 6 : Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan today took exception to the reported requests of his Tamil Nadu counterpart M Karunanidhi to the Centre for deployment of Central Industrial Security Force at Mullaperiyar dam.

Battle for pride in Kerala assembly by-elections
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 6 : Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) has never lost a by-election while in power and the Congress is defending its long-held seats - the results of the three assembly by-polls this Saturday may not alter the state's power structure but there is plenty of pride at stake.

Campaign in Kerala for bypolls ends
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 : The campaigning for the by-elections in Kannur, Ernakulam and Allappuzha assembly constituencies in Kerala ended this evening.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu must sort out dam row in SC: Varadarajan
Puducherry, Nov 5 : Stating that the conflict between Tamil Nadu and Kerala on the Mullaperiyar issue was 'unfortunate', CPI(M) politbureau member K Varadarajan today said both the states should sort it out through the Supreme Court.

Ernakulam geared up for Nov 7 by-poll
Kochi, Nov 5 : The more than two-week long hectic campaigning for the Ernakulam Assembly constituency by-poll on Saturday ended with the two prominent fronts -- CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) taking turns in highlighting the development issues.

Pope John Paul award to P C Cyriac, Tharsis Joseph
Kottayam, Nov 5 : Former IAS officer P C Cyriac and Kuravilangadu Devamatha College Principal Dr Tharsis Joseph have been selected for the fifth Pope John Paul award instituted by the Catholic Federation of India.

'Akhila Bharata Ayyappa Seva Sangam' state meet on Nov 9
Kottayam, Nov 5 : 'Akhila Bharata Ayyappa Seva Sangam' state conference will be held at Nemmara on November 9.

Kerala Kala Mandalam Fellowship declared
Thrissur, Nov 5 : Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambeesan has been selected for this year's fellowship of the Kerala Kala Mandalam.

Intercity Express extended to Guruvayoor
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5: Southern Railway has extended the Intercity Express to Guruvayoor to clear the extra rush of Sabarimala festival on a temporary measure from November 15 to January 20, 2010.

Eight Boat tragedy victims buried
Malappuram, Kerala, Nov 5 : The mortal remains of eight teenagers, including a girl who drowned when an overcrowded boat ferrying them capisized in Chaliyar river at Moorkanad in Malapuram Distict of Kerala, were laid to rest here today.

Ambika Soni slams Kerala for 'guiding' government news
New Delhi, Nov 5 : Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni Thursday termed as a 'gross violation of the constitution' the Kerala government guidelines to departments regarding interaction with the media.

Kerala conducts tourism road shows in Scandinavia
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 : Kerala believes Scandinavian nations are among the biggest sources of tourists to the state, and has sent one of the largest travel delegations on a roadshow to the region.

CITU dist. conference from Nov 8
Kottayam, Nov 5 : The district conference of the CITU would be held at Kanjirappally from November 8 to 11.

Eight children drowned in Kerala boat accident
Malappuaram (Nov 5) : At least eight students died when the boat in which they were sailing capsized in Malappuaram district of Kerala on Wednesday.

35 days after Thekkady, another boat tragedy strikes Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5 : Just when Kerala was coming to terms with the Thekkady boat tragedy in which 45 people died, the state witnessed another boat mishap Wednesday evening when eight students died after their vessel capsized, officials said Thursday.

8 students drown at Malappuram district in Kerala (update)
Malappuram, Kerala, Nov 4 : In a tragic incident, eight students, including a girl, drowned when the overcrowded countryboat in which they were crossing the Chaliyar River capsized at Moorkanad in Malappuram District of North Kerala this evening.

Alappuzha warring ground for LDF, UDF
Alappuzha, Nov 4 :The battle for the byelection to the Alappuzha assembly constituency is hotting up with leaders of both LDF and UDF striving to turn the contest in their favour.

Kerala will benefit from ASEAN agreement: Antony
Kochi, Nov 4 : Defence Minister and senior Congress leader A K Antony today assured that Kerala would only benefit from the free trade agreement with ASEAN countries.

Eight children drown as boat capsizes in Kerala river
Malappuram (Kerala), Nov 4: Eight schoolchildren were drowned Wednesday in yet another tragedy in Kerala when the boat they were travelling in capsized in Chaliyar river, officials said.

Boat capsizes in Kerala river, eight children killed
Malappuram (Kerala), Nov 4 : Eight schoolchildren were drowned Wednesday when the boat they were going in capsized in Kerala's Chaliyar river, officials said.

Poll panel asks Vayalar Ravi to pay for Kannur visit
New Delhi, Nov 4 : The Election Commission of India pulled up Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi for violating the model code of conduct during his visit to Kannur in Kerala where an assembly by-poll is due Nov 7, and Wednesday asked him to reimburse to the government the expenses incurred on his trip.

Rs 80 lakh snake poison seized, 7 held
Thrissur, Kerala, Nov 4 : Half-a-litre snake posion worth Rs 80 lakh was seized by Forest Officials from Chalakudy in the Disrict today.

Eight students drowned in Malappuram
Malappuram, Nov 04 : Eight students, including a girl, drowned in Chaliyar river at Moorkanad in this district of North Kerala when their country-boat capsized this evening.

Kannur set for Saturday's poll, 46 booths sensitive
Kannur (Kerala), Nov 4 : Kerala's keenly contested Kannur constituency is all set for Saturday's by-poll. Paramilitary personnel have been deployed and 46 polling booths have been declared sensitive, officials said Wednesday.

UDF will emerge victorious in by-polls : Muraleedharan
Kochi, Nov 4 : With high hopes of re-entry into the Congress, former KPCC President K Muraleedharan today said the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would record thumping wins in the November 7 by-elections in Kannur, Ernakulam and Alappuzha.

YC march to CI office on Nov 5
Kottayam, Nov 4 : Youth Congress (YC)leaders today demanded stern action against the Circle Inspector (CI) of police for reportedly attacking Youth Congress leaders.

UDF oppose the move to cancel the OP system in MCHs
Kottayam, Nov 4 : Leaders of the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) today strongly criticised the Kerala government's move to implement referral system in Medical College Hospitals and cancel the OP system without making alternative arrangements.

Veteran journalist Thayath Raghavan passes away
Kannur, Nov 4 : Veteran journalist and socialist leader Thayath Raghavan died of old age illness here today.

Antony presents awards to Noorani, Barkha
Kozhikode, Nov 3 : Defence Minister A K Antony today conferred the prestigious C H Mohammed Koya National Journalism Award 2009 to distinguished columnist A G Noorani and NDTV Group Editor Barkha Dutt here today.

Central Forces to patrol for Kannur bypoll
Kannur, Nov 3: Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanadhan today said Central Forces would conduct its patrolling in Kannur for voters to exercise their franchise freely.

Allianz Insurance unit sets up third facility in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 3 : ACIS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Insurance Plc of the UK, opened its third facility at the Technopark information technology (IT) campus here Tuesday.

CII to host India IT Summit 2009 in Kerala next month
Kochi, Nov 3 : The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will organise a two-day India IT Summit 2009 here next month, an initiative that is expected to accelerate growth of information technology (IT) in Kerala.

Sahakarana Hrudayalaya holds rare endovascular procedure
Kozhikode, Nov 3 : The Sahakarana Hrudayalaya of Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur District had performed a rare endovascular thoracic procedure giving a new lease of life to a man.

UDF asks CPI (M) to disclose its stance against PDP
Kannur, Nov 3 : The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) today asked the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to disclose their stance against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Petition against Rahul Gandhi
Kochi, Nov 3: A petition seeking sanction for initiating contempt of court proceedings against AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has been filed before the Advocate General here today.

Central forces in Kerala to ensure fair polls: Antony
Kozhikode (Kerala), Nov 3 : Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday said the central forces were sent to Kannur district ahead of assembly polls Nov 7 as the state government had failed to ensure free and fair elections.

UDF asks CPI (M) to disclose its stance against PDP
Kannur, Nov 3 : The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) today asked the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to disclose their stance against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Federal Bank opens 26 branches nationwide
Kochi, Oct 3 : In its bid to reach out to more people, Kerala-based Federal Bank has opened 26 branches in 11 states taking the total number of branches to 669 in the country.

Kerala HC Judge V Giri resigns
Kochi, Nov 2 : Kerala High Court Judge Justice V Giri resigned today.

Kerala Congress(Secular) to merge with KC(M) on Nov 11
Kottayam, Nov 2 : The Kerala Congress(Secular) is all set to merge with the Kerala Congress(M) here on November 11.