V S Achuthanandan in Critical Condition; Ravada Chandrasekhar Becomes Kerala's New Police Chief
Key Takeaways
- Former Kerala CM V S Achuthanandan is in critical condition after a heart attack.
- Ravada Chandrasekhar became Kerala's new police chief on July 1, succeeding Darvesh Saheb.
- Thiruvananthapuram led Kerala with 1,068 residential project registrations in the first half of 2025.
Top Stories
V S Achuthanandan in critical condition in Thiruvananthapuram hospital.
Former Kerala CM V S Achuthanandan is in critical condition at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after suffering a heart attack and is on life support.
Ravada Chandrasekhar becomes Kerala's new police chief on July 1.
On July 1, 2025, Ravada Chandrasekhar succeeded Darvesh Saheb as Kerala's new police chief, aiming to intensify anti-drug campaigns and address crimes against women. The appointment was disrupted by V P Basheer, who alleged harassment.
Thiruvananthapuram leads Kerala in residential project registrations in 2025.
In the first half of 2025, Thiruvananthapuram led Kerala with 1,068 residential project registrations under K-RERA, attributed to investor confidence and developments like Vizhinjam Port.
Biz Today
Mohanlal highlights digitalization at GST Day celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram.
On July 1, 2025, Mohanlal attended the GST Day celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram, highlighting the country's digitalization; Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal inaugurated the conference.
City Beat
East Fort bus stand relocation in Thiruvananthapuram faces further delays.
Efforts to relocate the congested East Fort bus stand in Thiruvananthapuram have stalled again due to legal action and resistance to alternative sites.
Crime Alert
Joseph William disappears from Thiruvananthapuram airport before Gulf flight.
On July 2, 2025, 54-year-old Joseph William disappeared from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport hours before his flight to a Gulf country after going to the washroom.
Rijas arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for black market liquor sales.
On July 1, 2025, Fort police arrested Rijas, 35, for selling Indian made foreign liquor at double or triple prices on a dry day in Karimadom Colony, Thiruvananthapuram.
Polytechnic student Mahima Suresh dies by suicide in Thiruvananthapuram.
On July 1, 2025, Mahima Suresh, a 19-year-old polytechnic student, died by suicide at her home near Naruvamoodu in Thiruvananthapuram; police are investigating.
Man arrested for smoking on Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram flight.
On July 1, Hamlet Jose, a 30-year-old Kollam native, was arrested by Valiyathura police for smoking inside an Air India Express flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram.
Health First
SHRC urges purchase of DR system for Thiruvananthapuram general hospital.
The State Human Rights Commission has urged the purchase of a digital radiography system for the general hospital in Thiruvananthapuram due to the malfunctioning of the current X-ray machine.
Political Pulse
NK Sudheer, expelled from TMC, joins BJP in Thiruvananthapuram.
NK Sudheer, expelled from the Trinamool Congress, is joining the Bharatiya Janata Party on July 13 in Thiruvananthapuram, citing his aim to uplift weaker sections.
Protest Updates
ASHAs intensify protests against Kerala government's neglect.
ASHAs are intensifying protests against the Kerala government's neglect with 1,000 panchayat-level meetings in July and August 2025, as their strike reaches its 141st day.