Ramesh Babu is HT’s bureau chief in Kerala, with about three decades of experience in journalism.
Articles by Ramesh Babu
All secular forces need to join hands to defeat BJP: Yechury
Meanwhile, after Sitaram Yechury’s comments, the BJP has criticised the CPI(M) for dubbing it as the number one enemy.
Published on Apr 07, 2022 12:33 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
K-Rail environmentally and financially unviable, says Satheesan
Though the government has come up with an estimate of ₹64,000 crores for theproject, the realistic amount would be close to ₹1.33 lakh crore as per Niti Aayog, says Satheesan
Published on Apr 06, 2022 12:27 AM IST
From 780 units to 80: How Kollam lost its cashew capital status
Now, Omana is among 200,000-odd cashew workers rendered jobless in the last four years in Kollam district and neighbouring areas.
Published on Apr 04, 2022 12:20 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Kollam
Hindu artistes pull out of temple fest in solidarity
The move came after classical dancers VP Mansiya and Soumya Sukumaran were removed from the list of performers because they are not Hindus.
Updated on Apr 02, 2022 01:13 AM IST
3 dancers quit Kerala temple festival in protest against bar on non-Hindu performers
Last Monday, classical dancers VP Mansiya and Soumya Sukumaran said they were barred from a scheduled dance programme at the temple for not belonging to the Hindu community.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 04:27 PM IST
Kerala’s new liquor policy: IT parks to get pubs, more outlets to be opened
The government said pubs in the information technology parks were allowed under the excise policy for 2022-23 after requests from the industry and employees’ organisations
Published on Mar 31, 2022 12:52 AM IST
Battle between 2 superstars that cleaved Kerala’s film industry
Bhavana filed a complaint Nedumbassery police station the next day based on which, a case of rape, abduction, criminal assault and conspiracy was filed.
Published on Mar 29, 2022 11:48 PM IST
Ramesh Babu, Kochi
Barred from performing in Kerala temple over religion, says artiste
Koodalmanikyam temple board chairman Pradeep Menon said though Mansiya is an acclaimed dancer temple, the rules permit only Hindus to perform inside the shrine.
Updated on Mar 29, 2022 12:36 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Trade unions’ strike hits normalcy in Kerala
In Thiruvananthapuram, a magistrate’s vehicle was blocked and later the court summoned the Pettah station house officer (SHO) and ordered him to file cases against the protestors.
Published on Mar 29, 2022 12:33 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Non-Hindu classical dancer barred from performing in Kerala temple
Thiruvananthapuram: Popular Bharatnatyam artiste V P Mansiya has alleged that she has been barred from performing in a scheduled dance programme in April at the Koodalmanikyam temple in Kerala’s Thrissur district because she is a non-Hindu
Published on Mar 29, 2022 12:12 AM IST
Ahead of meet, debate on ideological shift rages in Kerala CPI(M)
The state’s notorious trade union practice like nokku coolie (gawking charges), which thrived on party blessing, is also losing its sheen fast.
Published on Mar 28, 2022 12:23 AM IST
Ramesh Babu I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Thiruvananthapuram
Vijayan: Talks with Modi on K-Rail positive
Talking to newsmen in Delhi, the CM said the PM was sympathetic to the project and that he is expecting a fast-track clearance.
Updated on Mar 25, 2022 12:27 AM IST
Ramesh Babu I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala: Digital de-addiction centres on cards
“D-Dad will have dedicated centres equipped with cutting edge services to ensure psychological support to such children,” said additional director general of police (ADGP) Manoj Abraham on Wednesday.
Published on Mar 24, 2022 12:42 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala film units should set up complaints panels: HC
The court also observed that largest organisation in the Malayalam film industry, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, has volunteered to constitute the ICC while hearing the plea.
Published on Mar 17, 2022 11:58 PM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala unit opposes Congress’s nomination for Rajya Sabha seat
Veterans such as former minister K V Thomas have staked claim for the seat and met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi
Published on Mar 17, 2022 11:01 AM IST
Kerala bid to acquire HLL hits a roadblock
“In accordance with the earlier order, there is no scope for government/government PSEs to participate in the strategic disinvestment process unless it is specifically allowed by the cabinet,” said the letter.
Updated on Mar 10, 2022 12:34 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi tattoo artist arrested over sexual assault charges
The commissioner said the police are expecting more complaints against him in the coming days, and a special investigation team will be formed to probe the cases.
Published on Mar 07, 2022 12:00 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi tattoo artist held after series of sexual assault complaints
The Kochi police said the accused is a popular tattoo artist, and he often shared his images with cinema artists and other VIPs to attract clientele.
Updated on Mar 06, 2022 10:06 AM IST
Kodiyeri is CPI(M) state secy for third consecutive term
Hailing from party citadel Kannur (north Kerala), Balakrishnan, considered close to chief minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan, began his political career as a student in 1970s.
Published on Mar 05, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi: Tattoo artist on run after rape allegation
Kochi police commissioner CH Nagaraju said that the officials contacted the victim, but she has sought more time to file a formal complaint.
Published on Mar 04, 2022 12:34 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Celebrity Kochi tattoo artist on the run after 18-year-old alleges rape
The teenager’s ordeal was widely shared on other social media platforms and some more women came out speaking of similar experiences
Updated on Mar 03, 2022 09:39 AM IST
Kerala high court upholds ban on MediaOne channel
The channel was taken off air after the Union home ministry denied it security clearance in January citing serious “security issues”.
Updated on Mar 02, 2022 03:24 PM IST
Deaths, ‘sexual abuse and drugs’ put Kerala hotel under scanner
Police are trying to make sense of why all seemingly unrelated events connect all the way to this controversial luxury hotel, and how to bring the perpetrators to book
Updated on Feb 25, 2022 11:52 PM IST
Theyyam artiste blesses Kerala woman in burqa, video goes viral
A two-minute video clip of a Theyyam ritual performer consoling a Muslim woman in hijab in northern Kerala has gone viral on the social media
Published on Feb 25, 2022 12:40 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Political killings rise again in Kerala
February 18, 2022: A worker of apolitical collective Twenty20, C K Deepu (36) was attacked before his aged parents, allegedly by CPI(M) workers in Ernakulam
Updated on Feb 24, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala bobbitisation case takes fresh turn
He addressed the media a day after the crime branch concluded that the girl complainant in the case conspired with her lover and Swami’s disciple Ayyappadas to cut off his genitals.
Published on Feb 23, 2022 12:05 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala guv signs policy address after secy shifted
According to Article 176 of the Constitution, the governor will have to address the first session of the assembly in a new year and read out the government’s policies for the year ahead.
Published on Feb 18, 2022 12:05 AM IST
Rhino poaching accused from Assam arrested in Malappuram
An Assam resident accused of poaching a rhino in the northeastern state’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) was arrested in Kerala on Thursday, said police
Published on Feb 18, 2022 12:00 AM IST
Utpal Parashar and Ramesh Babu, Guwahati/thiruvananthapuram
Kerala daily wage earner, wife’s 26-year-old battle to get justice
On February 5, the three retired police officials accused in the case, retired Deputy SP D Rajagopal, retired ASI Manirajan, and retired head constable Sharfuddin surrendered before the court and were shifted to the central jail in Thiruvananathapuram
Updated on Feb 17, 2022 01:48 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala models’ death: Kin seek central agency’s probe
The development comes a day after the Kerala police on Saturday booked luxury hotel owner Roy Vayalat, an accused in the Kochi models’ death case, and two others under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after a complaint of assault was registered against them.
Published on Feb 15, 2022 12:08 AM IST
Ramesh Babu, Thiruvananthapuram
