Employment Exchange in Malappuram: Only 3,763 Jobs Secured in 10 Years Malappuram: Despite over 1.5 lakh job seekers registering with employment exchanges in the district, only 3,763 individuals secured employment over the past decade. The data, disclosed by the state’s labor minister, Shibu Baby John, highlights a stark disparity between the number of registrations and actual job placements. The figures reflect the temporary appointments made through the employment exchange system, which is mandated for all government and semi-government bodies to report vacancies. The report, shared during a parliamentary session, reveals that between January 2021 and March 2026, 65,228 people across Kerala secured jobs through employment exchanges. However, Malappuram accounted for just 3,763 of these placements, indicating a significant gap in the effectiveness of the system. The minister attributed the low numbers to widespread non-compliance with regulations, as many departments and local bodies bypassed the exchange to directly hire staff on a daily wage basis. Legal challenges have also emerged, with the High Court repeatedly emphasizing that bypassing the employment exchange constitutes illegal appointments. The court has stressed the need for transparency and fairness in temporary hiring, ensuring that all candidates are evaluated through the designated process. The data also breaks down the number of appointments across various departments. For instance, the Kerala Water Authority appointed 512 workers, while the Health Department placed 354 individuals. Other departments, such as the Agriculture Department (260), Ayurveda (214), and Education (206), also saw limited placements. Notably, the local self-government department accounted for 205 appointments, and the Revenue Department hired 193 workers.#kerala #health_department #malappuram #shibu_baby_john #kerala_water_authority
Mohanlal Set to Collaborate with Dileesh Pothan on Lucifer 3 Project A long-awaited collaboration between Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and acclaimed filmmaker Dileesh Pothan has been officially confirmed, ending years of speculation. The announcement came through Antony Perumbavoor, Mohanlal’s frequent collaborator and producer, who revealed on social media that the duo will work together on a new project. The film, produced by Shibu Baby John, will be directed by Dileesh Pothan, marking a significant milestone in both their careers. Perumbavoor also confirmed that the third installment of the Lucifer franchise, titled Azrael, is in the works, aiming to revive the franchise’s box office success. The Lucifer series, which began with the 2019 film Lucifer directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, became a landmark release in Malayalam cinema. The film, written by Murali Gopy and produced under Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvad Cinemas, grossed Rs 127.5 crore globally, far exceeding its Rs 25 crore budget. Its success paved the way for a sequel, L2: Empuraan (2025), which became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, earning Rs 266.81 crore worldwide. However, the sequel faced mixed critical reception and sparked controversy due to its handling of sensitive political themes, which drew backlash from right-wing groups. Despite these challenges, Antony Perumbavoor emphasized that a third film is inevitable, stating that the franchise requires a “massive entertainer” to reinvigorate the box office. Dileesh Pothan, known for his critically acclaimed directorial debut Maheshinte Prathikaram (2016), has long expressed his desire to work with Mohanlal and Mammootty. In a 2023 interview with SCREEN, he mentioned ongoing discussions with Mammootty, though no concrete script or project has been finalized.#mohanlal #dileesh_pothan #antony_perumbavoor #shibu_baby_john #lucifer
