Articles by Ramesh Babu
Kerala lawyer booked over bribery claims
Earlier, the police sought the opinion of the advocate general on whether a case could be registered against the lawyer, who is also the president of the Kerala high court advocates association and got a green signal. On Monday, the Bar Council of Kerala also served a show-cause notice to him

Published on Feb 02, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala HC recalls bail order amid row over lawyer’s bribery claims
The high court registrar has collected details of cases represented by Kidangoor and submitted them to the police.

Published on Jan 30, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Kerala forest department finds 15 pellets in captured elephant Dhoni’s body
At least 15 gun pellets were found inside the body of a wild elephant that was captured in Kerala’s Palakkad district on Sunday, state forest minister AK Saseendran said, adding that most of the pellets have been removed by the veterinarians of the forest department

Published on Jan 26, 2023 11:44 PM IST
Kerala: 15 pellets found inside captured wild elephant’s body
A forest officer, who did not want to be named, said most of the pellets were not so deep suggesting they were fired from country-made or air guns

Published on Jan 26, 2023 03:44 PM IST
Kerala HC stays conviction of Lakshadweep’s former MP
On Wednesday, the single bench of Justice Becchu Kurian Thomas extended the relief to all four convicted in the 2009 case.

Published on Jan 26, 2023 01:10 AM IST
Antony’s son quits all Cong posts after tweet on BBC documentary
Anil later clarified that he resigned from all posts in KPCC and AICC, not from the party, but he said he will concentrate more on his profession and remain only as an ordinary worker of the party.

Published on Jan 26, 2023 12:43 AM IST
Kerala: CPI(M) youth wing DYFI says will screen BBC documentary on PM Modi today
The Centre last week directed Twitter and YouTube to block links to the BBC documentary, which the ministry of external affairs dubbed as a “propaganda material that lacked objectivity and was guided by a colonial mindset”.

Updated on Jan 24, 2023 12:57 PM IST
Activists slam min’s wild animal culling remarks in Kerala
During an all-party meet in Wayanad (north Kerala) on Monday, Saseendran had said “Wild animals, including tiger that pose threat should be culled... lives of human beings matter”.

Published on Jan 19, 2023 12:20 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala holds all-party meeting over frequent tiger incursions
The meeting, which was attended by all major parties, including the CPI(M), Congress and BJP, decided there should be an increase in the compensation paid to the victims of such attacks.

Updated on Jan 17, 2023 12:16 AM IST
6 big cats netted in a year in Kerala’s Wayanad; Govt to study hike in incursion
Kerala forest minister A K Saseendran said the state government has decided to create a master plan to check increasing attacks of wild animals

Updated on Jan 16, 2023 05:15 PM IST
How kingpin of investment fraud landed in Kerala police net
From setting up a political party to contesting Parliamentary elections to rubbing shoulders with high and mighty, Praveen did it all before facing the consequences of his actions.

Published on Jan 15, 2023 11:39 PM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
One tiger tranquillised, another stalks Wayanad
After the villagers spotted the tiger, the district administration called an all-party meeting on Sunday and called the forest department.

Published on Jan 15, 2023 11:39 PM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Another tiger on prowl in Kerala’s Wayanad
According to the locals, a cow was killed on Saturday in the paddy field close to the forest when it was let off for grazing and remains of another prey animal were found in a nearby area on Sunday

Updated on Jan 15, 2023 07:52 PM IST
Kerala orders probe into row over youth fest theme song
In the musical programme depicting patriotism, secularism, unity and fighting spirit of forces, Indian army jawans were shown apprehending a man, a suspected intruder in border areas donning a headgear Keffieh, traditional Arab attire worn by men

Published on Jan 11, 2023 12:33 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Was favourite punching bag of my political opponents, says Chandy
In the solar case I was charged with non-bailable charges at one stage and many senior leaders advised me to take anticipatory bail, but I refused, he said.

Published on Jan 08, 2023 12:04 AM IST
Kerala team on trail of rogue elephant
The rapid response team of Palakkad forest division that tracked the elephant since March 2021 and submitted an internal report to the chief wildlife warden in March 2022 had stated that “PT-7 is a tusker to watch out in future due to its aggressive behaviour”

Published on Jan 06, 2023 11:42 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
‘Not against religion’: CPI(M) begins outreach for LS polls
Political experts say the move is aimed at Parliament elections as in 2019 Lok Sabha polls the party could manage only a single seat out of 20 and Sabarimala unrest was cited as the prime reason for the rout

Published on Jan 03, 2023 12:23 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Govt-Guv tussle, PFI ban and port stir kept Kerala in focus
An ongoing series of ugly spat between the government and governor, shocking twin human sacrifice, crackdown on Kerala-born fundamentalist Popular Front of India (PFI) and dramatic rescue of a youth trapped in a crevice in Palakkad meant the state was continuously making the national headlines

Published on Dec 27, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Kerala to hold field survey amid row over buffer zone
The satellite survey carried out by the Kerala State Remote Sensing and Environment Centre in September to identify man-made structures within the proposed one-km buffer zone around 23 wildlife sanctuaries and parks whipped up a big protest in the state.

Updated on Dec 21, 2022 12:29 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Celebrations after football World Cup turn violent in Kerala
In Kannur, three people were stabbed after altercation between two groups on Sunday night, while three police personnel were injured after a victory lap turned violent in Kochi, police said. In south Kerala’s Kollam, a teenage boy collapsed and died during victory celebrations in the early hours of Monday while police in Malappuram baton-charged a group of revellers, who they said refused to disperse despite repeated requests.

Published on Dec 20, 2022 12:07 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
FIFA World Cup celebrations turn violent in parts of Kerala
Police said three people received stab wounds after an altercation between Argentina and Brazil fans in which one person was seriously injured and is admitted to the hospital

Updated on Dec 19, 2022 05:22 PM IST
Kerala nurse, two children killed in UK; husband held: Police
An Indian-origin woman and her two children were murdered inside their apartment in Northampton region of eastern England on Thursday, local police said, adding that the woman’s husband has been detained for questioning.

Published on Dec 17, 2022 12:17 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala to move Supreme Court to seek death penalty for businessman
The Kerala government has decided to approach the Supreme Court to seek death penalty for beedi tycoon Mohammad Nisham, who was awarded life-term for killing a security guard with his large sports utility vehicle in Thrissur district in 2015.

Updated on Dec 15, 2022 12:06 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala to skip Governor’s policy address in budget session
It is custom for the Governor to make an address at the start of each year’s assembly session. Since the seventh session was adjourned sine die, the Speaker can convene it again after giving 10-day notice to legislators.

Published on Dec 14, 2022 11:56 PM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
In SC appeal, Kerala to seek death for bizman who crushed his guard with SUV
The Kerala high court upheld the trial court verdict, sentencing Mohammad Nisham, 45, to life in prison. The state government will move the Supreme Court to seek death penalty for the state’s beedi tycoon

Updated on Dec 14, 2022 05:03 PM IST
Pregnant woman carried on cloth sling to hospital in Kerala; probe ordered
Locals said the only way to reach outside world was a hanging bamboo bridge across river Bhawani and their repeated pleas for a bridge remained unheard

Published on Dec 12, 2022 10:16 AM IST
Kerala HC holds special sitting over Sabarimala rush
The development comes after a few pilgrims and policemen were injured in Marakootam about 1km from the Sannidhanam (temple complex) on Saturday. The high court also directed the temple board and Pathnamthitta district collector to suggest ways to control the rush.

Updated on Dec 12, 2022 04:10 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Heavy rush in Sabarimala; Revenue goes up to ₹125 cr
The Kerala high court has directed the Sabarimala temple board and the Pathnamthitta district collector to suggest ways to control the rush

Published on Dec 11, 2022 07:20 PM IST
1-yr waiting period to file for divorce struck down
The order striking down what is known as the cooling-off period said the provision, contained in Section 10A of the Divorce Act (1869), robbed people of their right to liberty.

Published on Dec 09, 2022 11:54 PM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Vizhinjam port stir called off after talks with CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The Adani group announced its decision to resume construction activities of the seaport without any delay. It also decided to withdraw contempt and other petitions pending before the high court

Published on Dec 07, 2022 07:54 PM IST