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Ahead of Thrissur Pooram in Kerala, Rajan Gurukkal calls for ban on high-decibel fireworks citing health risks, pollution

Warning of the impacts on air pollution, acoustic stress and public health, Prof. Gurukkal highlights the risks of conducting the event in the region with a high concentration of hospitals having labour wards and neonatal intensive care units

20 Apr 2026 3:49 pm
Trinamool Congress Kerala unit severs ties with national leadership, to float new party by May 15

P.V. Anvar, Kerala State convener of Trinamool Congress, says resolution passed to reposition unit as a secular, democratic, and socialist political outfit aligned with politics of Congress and UDF, and will oppose Pinarayism and fascism

20 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
Kerala issues surgical safety protocol after alleged hospital lapses spark row

According to an order dated April 15, the new guidelines mandate strict pre-operative verification, patient identification, and enhanced documentation to ensure patient safety across all healthcare institutions in the State

20 Apr 2026 2:27 pm
Wayanad township row: Not cracks, just shrinkage, says Kerala Revenue Minister on govt-built houses

K. Rajan says such shrinkages have been detected in two of the 178 houses constructed for landslide survivors

20 Apr 2026 2:03 pm
VACB launches Operation Earth Guard to curb illegal soil mining in Kerala

Move following intelligence inputs about widespread irregularities, violations and corruption in excavation and transportation of ordinary earth across the State, say officials

20 Apr 2026 12:29 pm
Row over Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna and chicken mandi prompts probe in Keralas Malappuram too

After Alappuzha incident earlier, police launch investigation into allegations involving a few restaurants at Edakkara and Kottakkal in Malappuram

20 Apr 2026 11:54 am
45-year-old man killed by nephew after dispute over chicken curry in Keralas Palakkad

Police say both had consumed liquor. FIR states the victim had prepared chicken curry at home which was not shared with the accused, triggering the altercation

20 Apr 2026 10:53 am
19 Apr 2026 11:14 pm
Call to ensure quality of food sold at Kozhikode beach stalls

Members of various residents associations, senior citizens groups and tourism entrepreneurs demand a permanent mechanism to monitor food quality

19 Apr 2026 11:13 pm
Kerala ignores proposal for Ombudsman for students of self-financing institutions

Panel constituted in August 2017 following the death of Jishnu Pronoy, who was found dead in a hostel of the Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre at Pampadi in Thrissur on January 6, 2017, had proposed the formation of district- and State-level Ombudsmen

19 Apr 2026 8:55 pm
Art alone can carry the message of peace, says Mattannur Sankarankutty

State professional drama competition opens to packed audience at K.T. Muhammed Theatre

19 Apr 2026 8:53 pm
Driver swap, brake failure suspected in Valparai crash that killed nine

It is suspected that the braking system could have overheated and failed after the vehicle descended 23 hairpin bends

19 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Russian woman found without valid documents remanded

She was staying at a lodge near Punalur railway station

19 Apr 2026 8:37 pm
Govt. constitutes panel for implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026

The State-level committee, under the chairpersonship of the Chief Secretary, will recommend measures to the State Pollution Control Board for effective implementation of the Rules

19 Apr 2026 8:37 pm
Malayalam film Private screened at Moscow International Film Festival

The film, starring Indrans and Meenakshi Anoop, has been chosen in the non-competition category. The first screening was on April 18, with the second scheduled for April 20

19 Apr 2026 8:21 pm
State Food Commission unearths large-scale irregularities in ration distribution in Edamalakkudy

During visits to ration shops in Societykudy and Vellavarakkudy, the commission found that no registers were maintained for the arrival or distribution of goods

19 Apr 2026 8:11 pm
Vizhinjam port sees surge in vessel traffic amid Hormuz Strait shutdown: Tharoor

Positioning the port in Thiruvananthapuram alongside established global hubs such as Colombo and Singapore, Congress MP says that it is emerging as a major player in global maritime trade by setting a new standard

19 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
Kozhikode DIET throws open its doors for science enthusiasts

A science lab, named after noted scientist E.C.G. Sudarshan, has been set up in five halls at the institute

19 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
No evidence of drunk driving against Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju in accident case: police report

Accident took place on February 5 when the actors car collided with a motorcycle, leaving two youths injured. The incident had sparked controversy as the actor did not stop his vehicle immediately after the crash

19 Apr 2026 8:01 pm
Loan app operators suspected behind youths disappearance in Vadakara

According to a complaint filed by the family, Vishnu Prakash, who went missing on April 13, had been under severe stress following repeated harassment and intimidation by some agents associated with a digital lending app

19 Apr 2026 8:00 pm
Death of fishermen off Beypore: boat inspected

Fisheries department officials and marine enforcement squad were part of the inspection carried out on Sunday

19 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
PMs address via official media a blatant violation of model code: M.A. Baby

CPI(M) general secretary says party has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India

19 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
Talks about next CM in Congress premature, says Vellappally Natesan

SNDP Yogam leader says such discussions should take place only after election results are announced. He adds that competition for power in the Congress is not new

19 Apr 2026 7:52 pm
Doctors plaint flags lapses after newborn death in home delivery

She flagged what she describes as serious failures on the part of officials

19 Apr 2026 7:49 pm
Sivankutty slams Thiruvananthapuram Corporation over alleged failures in waste management

Minister alleges that the BJPs promise of a blueprint for the citys development within 40 days of coming to power was an eyewash, as there is no sign of such a plan even months after taking charge

19 Apr 2026 7:36 pm
AICC-sponsored truce on Chief Ministership dispute in Kerala seems tenuous

Pro-Congress social media handles had mooted, lately, the possibility of top leaders holding the CLP leaders post, and, by extension, the office of the Chief Minister, if the United Democratic Front (UDF) assumed power, on a term basis. K. Muraleedharan says the CLP leader is elected for a fixed term.

19 Apr 2026 7:16 pm
Study reveals devastating financial burden on heart failure patients in India

The study, which appeared in Global Heart Journal, says that heart failure has become one of the most financially devastating illnesses, pushing families into catastrophic health spending, debt, and distress financing

19 Apr 2026 7:16 pm
Harvest turns headache as millers, farmers lock horns over deductions

Millers and their agents, farmers allege, are driving hard bargains, leveraging the delay to push for steep deductions and forcing growers into a corner

19 Apr 2026 7:11 pm
Defeat of Constitution (Amendment) Bill a victory for democracy: Sunny Joseph

He says by using womens reservation as a front, the BJP was trying to increase the Lok Sabha seats in States ruled by it to guarantee an election victory

19 Apr 2026 6:59 pm
Kannur Dental College denies allegations of caste bias behind students death, blames it on loan harassment

Misleading and unhealthy narrative are being circulated in sections of the media in connection with the death of R.L. Nithin Raj, a first-year student of Kannur Dental College in Anjarakandy, says college management

19 Apr 2026 5:17 pm
Power demand record resets again in Kerala, Minister calls for judicious electricity use

Daily consumption stands at 117.15 million units and peak demand at 6,033 megawatts on April 18

19 Apr 2026 5:16 pm
Eight-year-old dies after snakebite while asleep at home in Keralas Thrissur; brother critical

It is suspected that the snake may have entered the house seeking relief from the intense heat outside and remained unnoticed as it hid beneath the pillow

19 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
Jana Sena Party eyes expansion in Kerala

MLC Nagababu emphasised that though politics in Kerala might differ from that in A.P., the JSPs core ideologies remain the same regardless of region or language

19 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Elderly woman killed in suspected leopard attack at Malakkappara

Body found partially eaten near Sholayar dam area as residents raise alarm over rising wildlife threats

19 Apr 2026 12:08 pm
Congress leader in Kerala moves ECI against PM Modi

Congress leader Anil Akkara files complaint against PM Modi for alleged election code violation via national broadcaster Doordarshan

19 Apr 2026 12:00 pm