2014 in Kerala

Events in the year 2014 in Kerala. Incumbents Governors of Kerala – Nikhil Kumar (till March), Sheila Dikshit (March–August), P. Sathasivam (from September) Chief minister of Kerala – Oommen Chandy Events January – May February 15 – P. K. Kunhalikutty inaugurates Cyberpark, Kozhikode, the first IT park in Malabar region.2014-02-13 Cyberpark at Kozhikode to be inaugurated on Saturday https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/cyberpark-at-kozhikode-to-be-inaugurated-on-saturday/article23117022.ece 2024-07-26 BusinessLine en March 6 – Jose Chacko Periappuram at Lisie Hospital, Kochi became the first cardiac surgeon in India to conduct a successful heart re-transplant in the country. The replanting was done when a patient who had already received a transplant Heart transplantation developed a heart valve infection.April 15, 2014 J. Binduraj Kerala man now lives with a third heart https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/kerala-man-now-lives-with-a-third-heart-189047-2014-04-15 2022-01-23 India Today en March 8 - N. K. Premachandran and RSP leaders leave Left Democratic Front following Communist Party of India (Marxist) taking over Kollam Lok Sabha constituency seat prior to general elections. March 11 – Kerala Police takes case against Gail Tredwell, Indiavision etc. for allegations against Mata Amritanandamayi Math. April 21 – Sabarinath, the main accused in the multi-crore Total 4 U scam, who went absconding on bail surrendered before Judicial Magistrate Court, Thiruvananthapuram.April 22, 2014 Total 4 U scam: Total 4 U scam prime accused Sabarinath surrenders in court https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/total-4-u-scam-prime-accused-sabarinath-surrenders-in-court/articleshow/34070882.cms 2022-01-25 The Times of India en April 25 - Gold ornaments lost from Guruvayur Temple in 1985, recovered from the temple well.Decades-old Guruvayur temple gold mystery reignites political debates amid Sabarimala row https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/guruvayur-thiruvabharanam-row-mystery-v5erxfhx 2025-12-08 english.mathrubhumi.com May 5 – APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University established through an ordinance.2014-10-29 Wayback Machine http://www.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=22976&tmpl=component&format=raw&Itemid=2702 2022-01-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029023839/http://www.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=22976&tmpl=component&format=raw&Itemid=2702 29 October 2014 dead May 7 - Supreme Court of India gives verdict in Mullaperiyar Dam issue in favour of Tamil Nadu by declaring Kerala law of 2006 which limits the dam height to 136 as unconstitutional.2014-05-07 SC allows TN to increase Mullaperiyar water level https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/sc-allows-tn-to-increase-mullaperiyar-water-level/article5985048.ece 2026-01-12 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X2014-12-03 SC rejects Kerala plea to review Mullaperiyar verdict https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-dismisses-Kerala-plea-seeking-review-of-Mullaperiyar-verdict/article60385770.ece 2026-01-12 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X May 27 – Professional football club, Kerala Blasters FC established. May – Operation Kubera launched by Kerala Police to contain illegal money lending business in Kerala. June – December June 10 – Kerala Revolutionary Socialist Party (Baby John) led by Shibu Baby John and Revolutionary Socialist Party of India (Marxist) led by Babu Divakaran merges with parent party Revolutionary Socialist Party after 15 years and resultant RSP joints United Democratic Front.2014-06-10 RSP factions merge in Kerala, UDF numbers rise to 75 https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/rsp-factions-merge-in-kerala-udf-numbers-rise-to-75-114061000814_1.html 2023-03-28 www.business-standard.com en-US June 13 – Kerala Home and Education ministries jointly launched 'Clean Campus Safe Campus Project' to spread awareness to wean school students from usage of narcotics and drugs.Press Trust of India 2014-06-03 'Clean campus-Safe campus' drive against drug abuse in Kerala Business Standard India https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/clean-campus-safe-campus-drive-against-drug-abuse-in-kerala-114060301630_1.html 2022-01-26 July 25 – Kerala High Court pronounces a verdict that declares eviction and demolishion drive carried out by Special Task Force in Munnar on 2007 as illegal.2014-07-26 Demolition of Munnar resorts in 2007 'illegal', rules high court The Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/demolition-of-munnar-resorts-in-2007-illegal-rules-high-court/articleshow/39013077.cms 2023-08-03 0971-8257 August 22 - Government of Kerala imposes ban on Bars, restricts sale of liquor to Five-star hotels and Kerala State Beverages Corporation outlets and declares that state is planning to achieve Prohibition by 2024.2014-08-29 Kerala holidaymakers left high and dry as India's wettest state bans alcohol http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/29/kerala-alcohol-ban-hits-holidaymakers 2022-01-26 the Guardian en November 2 – Kiss of Love protest at Marine Drive, Kochi.2014-11-11 The 'Kiss of Love' campaign https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/the-kiss-of-love-campaign/photostory/45108971.cms 2022-01-23 The Times of India November – Communist Marxist Party (Aravindakshan) formed by a split in Communist Marxist Party.CMP Split Now Formal https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2014/jan/11/CMP-Split-Now-Formal-563076.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20220123143555/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2014/jan/11/CMP-Split-Now-Formal-563076.html January 23, 2022 2022-01-23 The New Indian Express 22 December – Maoist attacks KFC and McDonald's outlets in Palakkad along with two forest outposts in Kerala.Online Desk 2014-12-22 KFC, McDonald's Attacked by Maoists in Kerala https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2014/Dec/22/kfc-mcdonalds-attacked-by-maoists-in-kerala-697157.html 2025-07-28 The New Indian Express en Deaths July 17 - J. Sasikumar, 86, Film Director November 9 – M. V. Raghavan, 81, politician December 25 – N. L. Balakrishnan, 72, actor See also History of Kerala 2014 in India References Category:2010s in Kerala