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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Repeat contest in Kothamangalam as Antony takes on Shibu again

Even as human-wildlife conflict and farmers issues dominate the constituency, the position of Church groups, particularly the Jacobite Syrian Christian denomination, could be a decisive factor

25 Mar 2026 10:39 pm
POCSO survivors forced to approach authorities repeatedly to get compensation: panel

Child rights panel report calls for interventions at government level to find funds for paying victim compensation

25 Mar 2026 9:39 pm
Excommunicating members for marrying outside Church violates their constitutional rights: Kerala HC

HC says the practice of endogamy among members of the Knanaya Catholic community is not an essential religious practice

25 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
West Asia conflict: Call for adopting short-and long-term measures to reduce impact of crisis

Any disruption in the Gulf regions economy could cause a major setback to Keralas economy

25 Mar 2026 8:38 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF mindset on women regressive and uncivilised, says Minister R. Bindu

Higher Education Minister slams remark against U. Prathibha, says women will teach a lesson to those undermining gender equality

25 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
Orthodox church to host rare ritual

The ceremony will be presided over by Catholicos Baselius Marthoma Mathews III, marking his first such consecration as chief celebrant after assuming office

25 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
IIM-K breaks into global top 100 in QS rankings

The institute has been ranked 78th worldwide in the narrow subject category of Business and Management Studies, marking a rise from 141st position last year

25 Mar 2026 7:48 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: CPI(M) expels K. P. Ramani after attending UDF convention in Taliparamba

At the UDF convention, Ramani had extended support to her husband, T.K. Govindan, who is contesting as an Independent candidate with the Congress backing in the Taliparamba Assembly constituency

25 Mar 2026 5:27 pm
Kerala polls: CM slams UDF for defamatory attack on CPI(M) woman legislator U. Prathibha

Pinarayi Vijayan says UDF has backslidden into personally attacking opponents and their families because it cannot counter LDF politically

25 Mar 2026 3:56 pm
25 Mar 2026 2:54 pm
Kerala State Assembly Elections 2026: Sitting CM & Ministers

As Kerala gears up for 2026 State Assembly elections, the performance of sitting Ministers from Left Democratic Front (LDF) is in focus

25 Mar 2026 2:45 pm
Bose Krishnamachari quit Kochi Biennale following sexual harassment allegation, says foundation

KBF chairperson V. Venu says the complaint triggered an internal investigation, though no police report has been filed

25 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
Kerala polls: Buzz over Congress CM candidate continues despite leaderships efforts to rein it in

Veteran leader P.J. Kurien endorses Ramesh Chennithala during UDF election event. While Chennithala downplays it, stating the final decision rests with High Command, senior leader K.C. Joseph warns against potential divisiveness of such speculation. Satheesan seeks to sidestep the debate

25 Mar 2026 1:56 pm
South Star Rail and Tour Times offers three tour packages from Mangaluru to North East by train

The North East package trains will depart from Madurai with convenient boarding points in Kerala. Tourists travelling from Mangaluru will be offered complimentary transfers to Palakkad, Ottapalam or Thrissur, based on their preference

25 Mar 2026 1:04 pm
Kerala polls: K.C. Venugopal says UDF to move ECI against Rajeev Chandrasekhar over concealed assets

Congress leader alleges poll affidavit violation by Kerala BJP president; accuses CPI(M) of bar licence graft and slams Centre, State over price rise and farmer distress

25 Mar 2026 12:33 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: Congress reiterates LDF-NDA secret deal claims

Ramesh Chennithala says there is an unwritten political understanding between CM Pinarayi Vijayan and PM Modi to keep Congress away from power in Kerala. He alleges the understanding began during 2021 Assembly polls

25 Mar 2026 11:54 am
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: On rebels and mini-screen actors

Defectors dominate headlines in Kerala as it gears up for a high-stakes election

25 Mar 2026 12:54 am
Court cannot sit in judgment on a communitys belief, says Travancore Devaswom Board

Temple board files submissions in Supreme Court regarding entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala shrine; courts review hearing to start on April 7; Kerala govt. had softened its stance on the issue

24 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
CPI(M) leader Vellanad Sasi surrenders in porcupine killing case

A case had been registered against him under non-bailable sections of the Wild Life (Protection) Act

24 Mar 2026 10:41 pm
Women short-changed yet again as Keralas poll fronts refuse to change course

Although Kerala is the only Indian State where women outnumber men, this demographic strength has never translated into political power; in the 140 Assembly constituencies in the State, the LDF has fielded 17 women candidates, the UDF 12, and the NDA 14

24 Mar 2026 10:35 pm
Estate factory worker found dead following suspected wild elephant attack

His body is being shifted to Idukki Medical College for autopsy

24 Mar 2026 10:01 pm
T. N. Prathapan rolls out 10 guarantees for Manalur, unveils local manifesto

UDF candidate promises dialysis centre, low-cost pharmacy, Rs 10 lunch scheme, startup park and AI labs if elected from Manalur

24 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
Row erupts in Nemom over Rajeev Chandrasekhars alleged non-disclosure of property

Despite the objections, the Returning Officer accepted the BJP candidates nomination, maintaining it did not violate any grounds for rejection as stated in the Candidates Handbook 2023

24 Mar 2026 9:39 pm
Illegally imported drone seized

The seizure was carried out under provisions of the Customs Act

24 Mar 2026 9:12 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Ekbal urges political parties to shun communalism, restore decency in poll discourse

In a 10-point appeal, the academic calls for issue-based debates and the upholding of secular values, warning against personal attacks and religious messaging. Ekbal emphasises the need for dignified political dialogue, focusing on critical issues like education and healthcare while advocating for environmentally responsible campaigning practices.

24 Mar 2026 9:05 pm