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Ramesh Chennithala

Australian Consul General praises Kerala's anti-drug efforts
Australian officials met with the Kerala Home Minister to discuss the state's anti-drug initiatives and ongoing development projects.

Kerala government to probe Pinarayi Vijayan over money laundering allegations
The Kerala government has decided to initiate an investigation into allegations of money laundering involving opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and her husband Mohammed Riyas based on an Enforcement Directorate report.
UDF faces criticism over ministers' alleged foreign junkets
The CPI(M) has accused members of the UDF government in Kerala of accepting illicit foreign trips and private luxury favors from undisclosed sponsors.

Keralam CM Satheesan flags contradictory remarks by Vijayan, Riyas on ED-seized diary
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan noted conflicting statements from Pinarayi Vijayan and P.A. Mohamed Riyas regarding a diary seized by the Enforcement Directorate.

Kerala police raid Reporter TV office over Messi event financial probe
Kerala police raided the offices of Reporter TV in connection with a financial investigation into a failed plan to host a football exhibition match involving Lionel Messi.
Kallada Jalotsavam to be held on September 23
The 54th Kallada Jalotsavam and the second leg of the 6th Champions Boat League are scheduled to take place on September 23, 2026, in Kerala.
Kerala forms Anti-Narcotic Investigation Team as Operation Toofan enters second phase
The Kerala government has established a specialized Anti-Narcotic Investigation Team as part of its ongoing Operation Toofan drug enforcement campaign.
Fire and rescue force’s swift response to emergencies its biggest strength: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala praised the fire and rescue services' rapid response capabilities during a passing-out parade for new recruits in Thrissur.

Special Investigation Team will probe financial misappropriation in bid to bring Messi to Keralam
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged financial irregularities related to a failed attempt to bring Lionel Messi to Kerala.
Chennithala inaugurates district-level Toofan drive in Idukki
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated an anti-drug campaign in Idukki and addressed concerns regarding Ecologically Sensitive Areas.

Pinarayi Vijayan denies reports on police vehicle presence at his residence
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed reports about a police vehicle outside his residence as fabricated and clarified that its presence was part of standard security arrangements during his tenure.

Kerala Home Department launches second phase of anti-narcotics campaign
The Home department of Kerala is launching the second phase of its anti-narcotics campaign, 'Operation Toofan', in collaboration with local government bodies.

Meta restores official Facebook posts of Kerala Chief Minister
Meta restored two Facebook posts from the Chief Minister of Kerala's official page after they were previously removed.
Kerala government prioritizes integrated solid waste management projects across state districts
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan declared solid waste management a major priority for the United Democratic Front government, outlining plans for integrated projects in every district.

Kerala government orders probe into leave arrangements for imprisoned BJP councillor
The Kerala state government plans to investigate officials regarding a letter that allegedly facilitated leave arrangements for an imprisoned BJP councillor, prompting criticism from state ministers over potential administrative breaches.

Videos show physical assault on students during NEET protest
Following the end of student protests regarding the NEET paper leak, videos of attackers physically assaulting protesters and social media campaigns to identify them have emerged alongside allegations of misconduct by some protesters against political leaders.
Kerala police register case against six media outlets over pension reports
Kannur Rural Cyber Police registered a case against six Kerala media organizations for allegedly circulating misleading information regarding CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathi's pension status.
Court grants Crime Branch five-day custody of accused MK Ram
The Thalassery Principal Sessions Court granted five-day Crime Branch custody to accused M.K. Ram in connection with the death of Kannur Dental College student Nithin Raj.

Thodupuzha police book CPI M office bearer and 200 others
CPI(M) office-bearer Linu Jose and nearly 200 others were booked by Thodupuzha police for allegedly blocking and obstructing police officers during an inspection in Idukki district.

Kerala Home Minister orders inquiry into arrest procedures in Nithin Raj case
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a departmental inquiry into the arrest procedures in the case of BDS student Nithin Raj's death, following the court-ordered release of Dr. M.K. Ram.

Indian merchant navy officer killed in missile strike near Odessa
A 26-year-old Indian merchant navy officer from Kerala was killed in an alleged Russian missile strike on the cargo vessel MV Golden Leo near Odessa, Ukraine, weeks after his engagement.