Kerala Govt

Burgers, pizzas to cost more in Kerala as 14.5% 'fat tax' imposed on branded fast food

A 14.5 percent 'fat tax' on burgers, pizzas and other junk food and a Green tax for vehicles over 10 years have been proposed in Kerala's CPI(M)- led Left Front government's maiden budget on Friday that also provided for a Rs 12,000 crore 'anti-slowdown package' for taking up developmental works.

Jul 08, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Union Minister Ananth Kumar targets Kerala govt over crime against women

Kumar urged the Kerala government to rise above politics and go for a CBI probe into the heinous crime that occurred nearby Perumbavoor last week.

May 06, 2016, 21:48 PM IST

Kerala govt sanctions Rs 25 lakh for Siachen victim Lance Naik Sudheesh's family, job for wife

The Kerala government on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 25 lakh for the family of Lance Naik Sudheesh, who hailed from Kollam and who was one of the nine soldiers who died in an avalanche on Siachen glacier.

Feb 10, 2016, 22:49 PM IST

Solar panel scam: Saritha ​Nair produces 'evidences' before judicial commission

Saritha S Nair, prime accused in the solar panel scam today produced a sealed cover containing "evidences" before a judicial commission probing the scam, claiming that it would "justify" her statements before it.

Feb 09, 2016, 22:38 PM IST

Sexual abuse charge: Panel allows Sarita to produce evidence in sealed covers

A day after she stuck to her claim that she was sexually abused, the judicial commission probing the solar panel scam on Tuesday allowed prime accused Saritha S Nair to produce details of the alleged incidents and supporting documentary evidences in sealed covers.

Feb 02, 2016, 22:19 PM IST

Online prostitution: Kerala govt to probe Kiss of Love protest

Six people were arrested in connection with an online prostitution case in Kochi, Kerala.

Nov 19, 2015, 17:27 PM IST

India's first gender university to come up in Kerala

 Kerala government is getting ready to set up a first-of-its-kind university in the country, exclusively for research-oriented studies related to gender.

Nov 14, 2015, 12:40 PM IST