2013 in Kerala

Events in the year 2013 in Kerala. Incumbents Governors of Kerala - H. R. Bhardwaj (additional charge till March), Nikhil Kumar (from March) Chief minister of Kerala - Oommen Chandy Events April 1 - National Pension System came into force among state government employees of Kerala.2013-04-01 Contributory pension comes into force in Kerala https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/contributory-pension-comes-into-force-in-kerala/article23090484.ece 2023-01-24 www.thehindubusinessline.com en March 10 - Lulu International Shopping Mall, Kochi inaugurated.2013-06-12 Mega-size mall to be open in Kochi on March 10 - Times Of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Mega-size-mall-to-be-open-in-Kochi-on-March-10/articleshow/18744585.cms 2022-01-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20130612164535/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-01/kochi/37372404_1_emke-group-emke-group-lulu-mall 12 June 2013 live March 20 - Finance Minister K. M. Mani announces that 12 new Taluks will be formed in Kerala namely Kattakkada, Varkala, Punalur, Konni, Idukki, Chalakkudy, Pattambi, Kondotty, Thamaraserry, Iritty, Vellarikkundu and Manjeshwaram.2013-03-20 12 new taluks to be formed in Kerala en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/12-new-taluks-to-be-formed-in-kerala/article4530074.ece 2023-10-14 0971-751X May 5 - Kaumudy TV by Kerala Kaumudi group launched. May 15 - Malayali cricketer and Rajasthan Royals player S. Sreesanth arrested by Delhi Police in connection with 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting case.On This Day: Delhi Police Arrest S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan And Ajit Chandila in IPL Spot-Fixing Scandal https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/news/on-this-day-delhi-police-arrest-s-sreesanth-ankeet-chavan-and-ajit-chandila-in-ipl-spot-fixing-scandal-3742757.html 2022-01-25 www.news18.com en June 2 - Kerala Seaplane, first sea plane in mainland India launched at Kollam. June 10 - Ripper Jayanandan jail break from Central Prison, Poojappura.Staff Reporter 2013-06-11 Police clueless after daring jailbreak en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/police-clueless-after-daring-jailbreak/article4800899.ece 2022-01-25 0971-751X June 23 - A women named Noby Augustine filed sexual harassment complaint against Jose Thettayil and son Adarsh.2013-06-23 Woman alleges sexual abuse by Jose Thettayil, son https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/woman-alleges-sexual-abuse-by-jose-thettayil-son/article4843722.ece 2025-12-16 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751XStaff T. N. M. 2016-04-30 Woman who filed sexual harassment case against Jose Thettayil, now set to contest elections https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/woman-who-filed-sexual-harassment-case-against-jose-thettayil-now-set-contest-elections 2025-12-16 The News Minute enKrishnakumar G. 2021-03-04 Shifting loyalties with a tilt towards Congress https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/shifting-loyalties-with-a-tilt-towards-congress/article33992779.ece 2025-12-16 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X June 25 - Second Chandy ministry decides to give Rs. 2500 monthly pension to all 826 members of former Zamorin clan.The inheritance of loss: Government decision to grant monthly pension to the Zamorin family, which once ruled Calicut, stirs fierce debate https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/controversy/story/20130805-govt-monthly-pension-zamorin-royal-dynasty-once-ruled-calicut-764985-1999-11-29 India Today 1999-11-30 2026-02-02 en M. G. Radhakrishnan June 28 - Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy's personal assistant Tenny Joppan arrested in connection with 2013 Kerala solar panel scam. August 12 - Left Democratic Front protests by blocking all gates of Kerala Government Secretariat.2013-08-12 LDF lays siege to Kerala Secretariat https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ldf-lays-siege-to-kerala-secretariat/article5014890.ece 2024-11-11 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X September 9 - Kerala Police arrests Ripper Jayanandan from ThrissurEdapally murder mystery solved after 17 years, 'Ripper' Jayanandan arrested for killing elderly sibling duo https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/12/28/edappally-twin-murder-ripper-jayanandan-arrested-17-years-later.html 2022-01-25 OnManorama November 15 - Krishnagiri Stadium, Wayanad district inaugurated.Staff Reporter 2013-12-18 KCA’s first cricket stadium at Krishnagiri en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kcas-first-cricket-stadium-at-krishnagiri/article5473008.ece 2022-01-23 0971-751X December 1 - Kollam MEMU Shed commissioned.2020-12-11 Three ISO certificates for MEMU maintenance shed en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/three-iso-certificates-for-memu-maintenance-shed/article33308748.ece 2022-01-23 0971-751X Deaths February 7 - K. K. Nair, Politician, 82. March 26 - Sukumari, 72, actress. June 27 - A. C. Shanmughadas, 74, politician. July 3 - Thengamam Balakrishnan, 86, politician.Service Express News 2013-07-04 Thengamam Balakrishnan passes away https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2013/Jul/04/thengamam-balakrishnan-passes-away-493298.html 2026-08-13 The New Indian Express en August 2 - V. Dakshinamoorthy, 93, Musician December 16 - Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma, 91, titular head of Travancore royal family. See also History of Kerala 2013 in India References Category:2010s in Kerala