Kerala Appoints S. Karthikeyan as New Excise Commissioner

The Kerala government has appointed S. Karthikeyan as the new Excise Commissioner in a fresh bureaucratic reshuffle. He replaces Seeram Sambasiva Rao, who was controversially relieved from the position last week. The change follows a public disagreement regarding bar license approvals at Kochi airport. This leadership transition highlights ongoing administrative adjustments within the state government.