New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed that the NEET exam should be conducted in a single shift to ensure fairness. The court noted that conducting the exam in two different shifts is one-sided and raises concerns of bias. The directive came while hearing a petition challenging the National Board of Examinations’ decision to hold the exam in two shifts. The court has asked the board to hold the NEET exam scheduled for June 15 in a single shift to enhance transparency. Currently, both NEET UG and PG exams are conducted in two shifts.
M. Swaraj Announced as LDF Candidate for Nilambur By-election
Thiruvananthapuram: M. Swaraj, a member of the CPM State Secretariat, will contest as the LDF candidate in the Nilambur by-election. He will compete under the party symbol. The CPM decided to field its own candidate after discussions with several independent candidates. It is reported that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan played a key role in this decision. The candidate announcement was made by CPM State Secretary M.V. Govindan during a press conference held at the AKG Centre.
Kerala Monsoon 2025 Live Updates: Early Onset Brings Heavy Rains, Red Alerts, and Rising Concerns
Kerala Monsoon 2025 Live Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on May 24, 2025, marking the earliest onset since 2009, when it arrived on May 23. This early arrival, eight days ahead of the usual June 1 onset, has triggered intense rainfall across the state, prompting widespread alerts and raising concerns about potential accidents, including flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding. Below are live updates on the monsoon’s impact, weather alerts, and reported incidents across Kerala.
Note: This is a live update, and information may evolve as new reports emerge. For the latest weather alerts, visit mausam.imd.gov.in
Heavy Rain Alert: Holiday Declared for Educational Institutions in Six Kerala Districts
Thiruvananthapuram, May 29, 2025 — Due to persistent heavy rainfall and weather warnings, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in six Kerala districts—Kannur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Idukki, Kasaragod, and Thrissur—on Friday, May 30, 2025. The decision was made by district collectors to prioritize the safety of students and staff amid forecasts of intense rain and strong winds.
Affected Institutions
The holiday applies to:
- Anganwadis
- Professional colleges
- CBSE and ICSE schools
- Nurseries and tuition centers
- Art, sports, and religious study centers
- Madrasas and training institutes
Note: Pre-scheduled examinations and interviews will proceed as planned, with no changes to their schedules.
District-Specific Announcements
Kottayam
District Collector John V. Samuel has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centers, and vacation classes, due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Scheduled exams remain unaffected.
Thrissur
As a precautionary measure, District Collector Arjun Pandian has announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, CBSE/ICSE schools, anganwadis, and tuition centers. Exams and interviews will proceed as scheduled.
Idukki
Due to heavy rain and strong winds, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including madrasas, tuition centers, and professional colleges.
Ernakulam
With an orange alert in place, District Collector NSK Umesh has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges and anganwadis, on May 30.
Kannur
A red alert prompted the District Collector to declare a holiday for all educational institutions, anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centers, and special classes due to persistent heavy rainfall.
Kasaragod
A holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in the district due to adverse weather conditions.
Advisory
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines, and stay updated on weather alerts as the state braces for continued heavy rainfall.
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Cargo Ship Containers Wash Ashore in Kerala; High Alert Issued
Kollam: Nine containers from a sunken Liberian cargo ship near the Kochi coast have washed ashore in Alappuzha and Kollam districts. Most of the contents from the containers, including orange-colored boxes, have spilled into the sea.
While police ruled out the presence of hazardous materials, authorities have warned of more containers drifting ashore. Some containers are still floating near the shore. Residents are advised to stay away and report any findings. The State Disaster Management Authority emphasized that the contents and condition of the containers will be confirmed after inspection.
IB Officer Death Case: Accused Surrenders
Kochi: Sukant Suresh, the accused in the death case of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer, has surrendered at Ernakulam Central Police Station after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the High Court.
The court noted that the accused had multiple relationships and exploited the woman both financially and mentally. The deceased, who was Sukant’s colleague, was found dead near railway tracks in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram, on March 24. Police stated that he drove the woman to suicide, supported by chat evidence. The court also called for an investigation into case diary leaks to the media.
COVID-19: Active Cases in India Cross 1,000; Highest in Kerala
New Delhi: The number of active COVID-19 cases in India has surpassed 1,009. Kerala leads with 430 cases, followed by Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), Tamil Nadu (69), Karnataka (47), Uttar Pradesh (15), Rajasthan (13), and West Bengal (12).
COVID-related deaths include four in Maharashtra, two in Kerala, and one in Karnataka. States like Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir have reported only isolated cases so far.
Karuvannur Bank Scam: CPM Leaders Named in ED Chargesheet
Kochi: In the second chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam, several prominent CPM leaders have been named, including former Thrissur district secretary M.M. Varghese, former minister A.C. Moideen, and MP K. Radhakrishnan.
The chargesheet, filed in the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court in Kaloor, accuses the defendants of embezzling ₹180 crore. However, Kerala Bank President A.K. Kannan and P. Biju have not been included in the accused list despite being questioned multiple times. This move comes amid the Nilambur by-election, putting the Left party under pressure.
