CPI(M) leader Saji Cheriyan, who last year poked holes in the Constitution, now suggests Church leaders who met PM were attracted by 'wine and cakes'; in retraction after Church objects, he says he only withdraws the 'wine and cakes' part
Sudhakaran defended Arif Mohammed Kha's move to nominate RSS/ABVP-affiliated members to senates of two universities, drawing fire from the ruling CPI(M)
In a first in Kerala, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan nominated ABVP members to senate of universities, triggering massive protests from ruling CPI(M) and SFI
In Kottayam, LDF Cabinet addressed woes of rubber growers, Christian minority concerns, civic issues, besides highlighting its achievements and attacking the Centre
Kerala's Sabarimala temple faces overcrowding and political controversies as devotees suffer long waits and inadequate facilities. The ruling Left Democratic Front government is under fire for mismanagement, while opposition parties accuse them of neglecting pilgrims.