Kerala turmoil persists amid tunnel probe and Congress rift

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 51 sources

   Sikkim tunnel collapse kills at least 10, dozens remain trapped

   A tunnel collapse at NHPC's Teesta Stage VI project in Sikkim killed at least 10 workers, left up to 27 trapped, and prompted a multi‑agency rescue amid hazardous gas leaks.

2. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Kerala High Court Report: Wayanad Tunnel Landslip Foreseeable After Repeated Warnings

   An amicus curiae report to the Kerala High Court says the July 7 Wayanad tunnel landslip was foreseeable after five prior warnings, placing responsibility on the state government and PWD for ignored safety caut

3. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan’s snub of KSU chief fuels intra‑Congress rift

   Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan ignored KSU president Aloysius Xavier at a Kochi event, intensifying a dispute over government pleader appointments and sparking intra‑Congress debate.

4. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Wayanad landslide death toll rises to eight as final victim recovered

   A landslide at the Kalladi tunnel project in Wayanad, India, on July 7 left eight dead; the last missing worker, construction manager Vikram Rana, was recovered on day six, prompting ex‑gratia aid and an expert

5. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Kerala forms expert panels to probe Kalladi tunnel landslide and oversee soil removal

   Kerala set up expert panels to investigate the Kalladi tunnel landslide and to devise safe removal of accumulated soil, with reports due within a month.

6. 12 days ago

   [CRIME] 6 sources

   Kerala landslide response intensifies as search continues for missing worker

   Seven dead and a missing worker after a July 7 Kerala tunnel landslide; rescue teams focus on Zone 2 excavation, while expert panels investigate causes and provide aid to victims' families.

7. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 13 sources

   Wayanad landslide kills at least six, court orders immediate compensation

   A mudslide at a Kerala tunnel project on July 7 killed six, left two missing, and prompted the High Court to order immediate compensation and free treatment, amid political disputes over responsibility.

8. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Kerala CM V D Satheesan faces tunnel landslide probe and Adani-MSC share controversy

   Kerala CM V D Satheesan was criticised for opposing the Wayanad tunnel project amid a deadly landslide and later faced CPI(M) rebuke over his comments on an Adani‑MSC share transfer.

9. 18 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan amid party rifts and labor protests over US IT layoffs

   Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan confronts Congress factional demands and CPI(M) protests after a US IT firm laid off 850 workers, while the CPI threatens to quit the LDF over a deputy opposition post dispute.

10. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala High Court Declines CBI Probe into ED Attack Case

    Kerala High Court rejected a petition to shift the ED attack investigation to the CBI, citing satisfactory progress by state police, 25 arrests and extensive evidence collection.

11. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala replaces prosecutor after bail controversy in ED officials attack case

    Kerala replaced its district government pleader and appointed a special prosecutor after a bail controversy over Harish Kumar, the ninth accused in the ED officials attack case, prompting the ED to seek revoc​​

12. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan confronts liquor tax cut bill and State Election Commissioner appointment dispute

    Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan pushes a liquor‑tax cut in the draft Finance Bill amid coalition opposition, while Congress leader P.M. Niyas calls for a freeze on the appointment of N. Seshadrinathan as State E.C. on

13. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala Enforcement Directorate moves to cancel bail for accused in raid attack on officials

    India's Enforcement Directorate seeks revocation of bail for Harish Kumar, alleging a CPI(M)‑led conspiracy behind the assault on its officers during a raid on former CM Vijayan's residence.

14. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala government pushes tax cut on low‑alcohol drinks, faces political backlash

    Kerala's draft Finance Bill proposes halving excise duty on low‑alcohol drinks, sparking criticism from opposition parties and religious groups while the state says it aims to rationalise taxes.

15. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala ex‑CM's daughter Veena Vijayan interrogated by Enforcement Directorate over CMRL‑Exalogic money‑laundering probe

    The Enforcement Directorate interrogated Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala chief minister, over alleged CMRL‑Exalogic consultancy payments lacking services, expanding a PMLA money‑laundering probe.

16. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala Government Cuts Excise Tax on Low‑Alcohol Drinks

    Kerala cuts excise duty on low‑alcohol drinks from 251% to 121%, prompting opposition criticism that it favours alcohol firms and may raise consumption.

17. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Veena Vijayan summoned for second ED questioning in Kerala Exalogic money‑laundering probe

    Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala’s ex‑chief minister, was questioned for over 10 hours by India's Enforcement Directorate in Kochi over alleged CMRL payments to her firm Exalogic, with further summons expected

18. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Kerala Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran opposes low‑alcohol drink tax

    Kerala Congress veteran V.M. Sudheeran opposes the proposed tax on low‑alcohol drinks and calls for clearer mining policy, urging its removal from the state budget.

19. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Kerala opposition alleges corruption in low‑alcohol liquor tax proposal

    Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan alleges the UDF government's low‑alcohol liquor tax plan favours Bacardi, while CM V D Satheesan says the rates are merely a fiscal framework pending political approval

20. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Kerala Assembly Walkout Over PM SHRI School Scheme Sparks UDF‑LDF Clash

    LDF MLAs walked out of Kerala's Assembly after the speaker rejected a motion to debate the PM SHRI school scheme, accusing the UDF government of surrendering the state's rights.

21. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    ED examines bank locker of Kerala ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena

    India’s Enforcement Directorate inspected the HDFC Bank locker of Veena T, daughter of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, linking her IT firm to alleged CMRL money‑laundering transactions.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Kerala Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan Slams UDF Government Over Budget and PM SHRI Scheme

    Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan says the UDF budget contradicts its fiscal crisis claim and condemns the government's reversal on the PM SHRI school scheme, labeling it hypocritical.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala government seeks to cancel bail for Pinarayi Vijayan's security officers

    Kerala seeks to overturn bail for five of Pinarayi Vijayan’s security guards accused of assaulting Youth Congress protesters during the 2023 Navakerala Sadas event, citing errors in the bail order and new SIT‑g

24. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Kerala ex‑CM's daughter Veena T questioned by ED in money‑laundering probe

    Veena T, daughter of ex‑Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, was summoned and questioned by the ED over a ₹2.78 crore payment to her firm Exalogic, amid broader money‑laundering probes into CMRL and its owners.

25. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Rahul Gandhi's 'won't hug' comment sparks clash within India's INDIA alliance

    Rahul Gandhi's remark about not hugging Pinarayi Vijayan sparked criticism from the CPI(M), with both sides accusing each other of weakening the INDIA alliance ahead of elections.

26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pinarayi Vijayan attacks Rahul Gandhi, exposing split in India's INDIA opposition bloc

    Kerala leader Pinarayi Vijayan attacks Rahul Gandhi over a hugging comment, exposing unity doubts within India's INDIA opposition alliance.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Kerala Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan Blames Rahul Gandhi for Undermining INDIA Alliance

    Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan says Rahul Gandhi's tactics weaken the INDIA alliance and aid the BJP, citing a photo of Gandhi hugging Modi and objections from other opposition leaders.

28. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Rahul Gandhi's hug remark sparks intra‑opposition row in India

    Rahul Gandhi said he cannot hug former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, sparking criticism from the CPI(M) and a row within the INDIA opposition alliance.

29. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala Court Grants Bail to Former CM Vijayan's Security Team Amid Funeral Escort Dispute

    Kerala court grants bail to five of former CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s security staff accused of assaulting protesters; his office denies Major Ravi’s claim of an oversized funeral escort, warning of legal action.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    India's Enforcement Directorate summons Veena T, daughter of former Kerala chief minister, in money‑laundering probe

    India's Enforcement Directorate summoned Veena T, daughter of ex‑Kerala chief minister, for questioning in a money‑laundering case involving sand‑miner CMRL and her defunct firm.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Veena Vijayan summoned by India's Enforcement Directorate in Exalogic‑CMRL investigation

    India's Enforcement Directorate summoned Veena Vijayan, daughter of ex‑Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, and CMRL officials in the Exalogic‑CMRL probe, seizing ₹18.36 crore across frozen accounts.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India's Enforcement Directorate seeks SFIO documents in CMRL-Exalogic money‑laundering probe

    India's ED petitioned a Kochi court for SFIO documents in a money‑laundering case involving CMRL, Exalogic Solutions owned by former CM’s daughter Veena T, and alleged fictitious expenses.

33. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Kerala CPI(M) faces intensified ED probes over CMRL and cooperative bank frauds

    ED intensifies probes into Kerala CPI(M)'s role in the CMRL‑Exalogic deal and the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank fraud, freezing assets and summoning senior leaders.

34. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala Police gather evidence after attack on Enforcement Directorate team at ex‑CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence

    Kerala police began evidence collection on suspects in the May attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during a raid at former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s rented home, linked to a major money‑laundery

35. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala CPI and CPI(M) dispute deputy opposition leader post amid family criticism

    Kerala’s CPI presses for the deputy opposition leader post, sparking tension with CPI(M), while the party faces criticism from Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s widow over alleged neglect of his family.

36. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala High Court orders probe into mob attack on ED officials at former CM Pinarayi Vijayan's home

    Kerala High Court ordered a report on the May 27 mob attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during a raid at former CM Pinarayi Vijayan's house, as police collect evidence in the related CMRL‑Exalogicmoney

37. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    India's Enforcement Directorate widens CMRL probe, ties to ex-chief minister's family

    India's ED expanded its CMRL investigation, seizing assets and freezing Rs 18.36 crore, after raids sparked a violent protest at ex‑CM Pinarayi Vijayan's home; five attackers were denied bail.

38. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan faces intensified ED probe in CMRL fraud case

    India's Enforcement Directorate intensified a probe into former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and daughter Veena over alleged ₹2.78 crore payments from CMRL to Exalogic without services, freezing ₹18.3

39. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    CPI(M) protests ED raids on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Chennai

    CPI(M) protested in Chennai against Enforcement Directorate raids on former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s home, labeling them a BJP‑RSS political vendetta and demanding condemnation from Tamil Nadu’s

40. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Kerala ED raid on former CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence sparks political protests

    ED raids on former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan's house in Kerala led to a stone‑throwing protest by CPI(M) workers; BJP and CPI(M) leaders exchanged condemnations, and four arrests were made amid post‑e​e​x

41. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    CPI(M) chief M.A. Baby calls Kerala election defeat a serious setback

    CPI(M) secretary M.A. Baby says the party’s loss in Kerala is its biggest setback in decades, prompting internal review and criticism of state leaders amid rising right-wing presence.

42. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan Cancels Silver Line Rail Project and Rolls Back Land Acquisitions

    Kerala’s new government cancels the Silver Line rail project, denotifies land acquisition and withdraws protester cases.

43. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pinarayi Vijayan confronts party revolt after LDF's crushing loss in Kerala election

    After LDF’s landslide defeat in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan faces fierce internal criticism and vows a strong comeback.

44. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 22 sources

    Kerala CPI(M) leaders revolt against Pinarayi Vijayan after election defeat

    Kerala CPI(M) district committees harshly criticize Pinarayi Vijayan, M.V. Govindan and Veena George after the party’s crushing election loss.

45. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Kerala and Tamil Nadu Form New State Governments After Elections

    Kerala forms a 20‑member UDF cabinet with Satheesan as CM; Tamil Nadu’s Vijay retains key portfolios, while Rajinikanth rejects jealousy rumors.

46. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    AK Antony backs V.D. Satish as Kerala CM, warns state is bankrupt, urges patience

    AK Antony backs V.D. Satish as Kerala chief minister, says the state is bankrupt and urges public patience.

47. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    V.D. Satheesan Appointed Chief Minister of Kerala by Congress

    Congress names V.D. Satheesan Kerala chief minister, with MP Shashi Tharoor lauding the UDF coalition win.

48. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 23 sources

    Congress appoints V.D. Satheesan as Kerala chief minister

    Congress names V.D. Satheesan as Kerala chief minister after UDF’s 102‑seat win, ending internal party tussle.

49. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala LDF coalition cracks over opposition deputy leader post after election defeat

    Kerala's LDF coalition faces a rift as CPI(M) and CPI clash over the opposition deputy leader post after a major election loss.

50. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Kerala Congress factions battle over chief minister pick, call for calm

    Kerala Congress wrestles with internal fights over its new chief minister, with rallies and flex-board wars prompting a joint appeal for peace.

51. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Kerala CPI-M faces internal revolt as senior leader P. Jayarajan calls for calm after criticism of Vijayan

    Kerala CPI‑M reels from election loss as senior leader P. Jayarajan urges members to stop public attacks on chief minister Vijayan.