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10 crore sanctioned for land acquisition for Kadalundi railway overbridge

Officials said the funds had been allotted to the PWD Bridges Wing. Approximately 0.9037 hectares of land will be acquired for the project

14 Mar 2026 3:25 pm
A cradle of care: How Kerala fights infant mortality

The story of Kerala being the State with the lowest Infant Mortality Rate is that of a combined effort, timely interventions and the potential inherited from a glorious history

14 Mar 2026 2:59 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: High command will decide on MPs contesting, says Satheesan

Opposition leader dismisses speculation over Sudhakarans Facebook post; declares more surprises are in store

14 Mar 2026 1:50 pm
LPG shortage sparks surge in firewood demand in Kerala

Hotels and eateries turn to alternative fuel as commercial cylinder supply dries up; sawmills and plywood units report rising inquiries amid price hike

14 Mar 2026 12:37 pm
Kerala Cabinet approves Film Policy

It was prepared after discussions with stakeholders in the film industry, ideas shared at the Film Conclave and opinions gathered from the public

14 Mar 2026 12:06 am
Around 100 Iranian sailors fly out of Kochi airport

A section of the crew is understood to have stayed back on the vessel

13 Mar 2026 11:51 pm
Kerala Cabinet approves formulation of land assignment rules for use of pattaya land for other purposes

Fees will be waived for houses and for buildings constructed for agricultural and educational purposes, as well as markets, places of worship, structures for public purposes, cultural institutions, clubs and structures for charitable establishments

13 Mar 2026 11:17 pm
Kerala HC directs to defer nurses strike till March 19, suggests mediation

Stating that any continuing difference of opinion between the nurses and private hospital managements will affect the people seeking treatment and other members of the public, the court says that it will be ideal if both sides choose mediation

13 Mar 2026 9:49 pm
Mohanan Kunnummal wades into controversy with disparaging remarks against student leaders

His terming of students as themmadis (scoundrels) and goons draws strong criticism

13 Mar 2026 9:40 pm
13 Mar 2026 9:21 pm
Kerala has become a hunger-free state: Minister G.R. Anil

Says Kerala is the only state in India that guarantees ration access to every household

13 Mar 2026 9:19 pm
Kerala government decides to lift construction ban in Idukki

Title deed holders can now build homes and utilise their land. Individuals can construct up to 5,000 sq ft without any fees, while commercial projects will incur charges based on land fair value. Activist express concerns that the timing may be politically motivated ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.

13 Mar 2026 9:13 pm
Thiruvananthapuram Collectors report contradicts Corporations claim on Attukal Pongala cleanup

While the Mayor had said that cleaning was completed within a few hours of the festival, the Collectors report points out that the waste removal was completed only within three days

13 Mar 2026 9:12 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026 | Sudhakaran hints at revolt as Congress decides to keep MPs off Assembly polls

Sudhakarans hasty return from Delhi to Kannur, when Parliament is in session, seems to have rocked the Congresss bid to present a united face at the hustings. He asserted last week that he would 100 per cent contest the polls from Kannur

13 Mar 2026 9:04 pm
KARE Portal to monitor rare diseases in Kerala

To facilitate identification, tracking and coordinated treatment of rare diseases

13 Mar 2026 8:56 pm
School examination wings come under a single umbrella at Pareeksha Bhavan

Minister inaugurates new block for higher secondary and vocational higher secondary examination wings at Pareeksha Bhavan

13 Mar 2026 8:54 pm
Firewood to the rescue as LPG goes scarce

Many restaurants in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram remain untouched by the shortage of LPG cylinders since they have for long been operating with firewood stoves.

13 Mar 2026 8:35 pm
KILA signs MoU with UN University research institute

Partnership with UNU-CRIS to boost research, policy support, and capacity building in local governance

13 Mar 2026 8:28 pm
Arattupuzha Pooram: Authorities deny nod for fireworks citing safety concerns

District administration cites proximity of houses and lack of safety distance as key reasons

13 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Kollam Mayor announces major infrastructure and welfare projects

A.K. Hafeez says a Detailed Project Report for the reconstruction of the Chinnakada flyover will be ready within two weeks. The Mayor also outline plans to revitalise public spaces, enhance waste management with mechanized units, and address water supply issues related to the delayed Njankadavu drinking water project.

13 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Stray dog menace returns with alarming intensity in Thrissur

Bed-ridden elderly woman killed inside house; rising attacks trigger public outrage and urgent demand for action

13 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
Significant contamination detected along Ashtamudi, Vembanad lakes

Significant contamination was found in a total of nine monitoring stations under the national and State water monitoring programmes in Kollam, Kottayam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts

13 Mar 2026 7:57 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: no of voters likely to go up 40,000

Voters roll getting updated in run-up to elections

13 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Central forces start arriving in State as part of security arrangements

Thirty companies of Central Armed Police Force have arrived in Kerala, Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar says.

13 Mar 2026 7:56 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026| Fate of A.K. Saseendran hangs in balance over fourth successive bid for Elathur constituency in Kozhikode

State unit of the NCP(SP) has prepared a panel of three names for consideration by the central leadership for the Elathur seat which includes Saseendran, NCP(SP) Kozhikode district president Mukkom Mohammed and party State working president P. M. Suresh Babu

13 Mar 2026 7:49 pm
Clinical Establishments Act: govt. offers concessions to small hospitals

The Indian Medical Association and the representatives of small and medium hospitals had been contending that there were many practical problems in the way of implementation of the Act.

13 Mar 2026 7:43 pm
Consumers await domestic LPG cylinder delivery, but distributors deny shortage

Delays in bookings heighten fears of possible shortage; oil-marketing companies tell government there is no need for apprehension

13 Mar 2026 7:25 pm
Aksharam Museum in Kerala all set for expansion

Construction for the second, third, and fourth phases of the Aksharam Museum will begin on Saturday. The second phase will include eight galleries marking the evolutionary history of 35 major scripts across the world. The project is funded by 16.18 crore from the KIIFB.

13 Mar 2026 6:53 pm
CPI(M) turns the page on party veteran G. Sudhakaran

State secretary says it is superfluous to discuss Sudhakaran who has severed links with the party. He says the Ambalappuzha constituency will remain with the LDF since the vote is for the party, not personalities.

13 Mar 2026 6:04 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: KPCC tries to persuade K. Sudhakaran to step back from Kannur race; MPs emotional post sparks debate

Sudhakarans emotional social media post defending his decision to contest from Kannur triggers political discussion within Congress

13 Mar 2026 4:47 pm
Parents of Bekal Beach Fest train-accident victim found dead

Preliminary investigation hints at suicide. The couples son was run over and killed by a train while he was heading for the beach festival in December 2025

13 Mar 2026 4:30 pm
Kochi Corporation in Kerala faces huge biomedical waste backlog as incinerator capacity is reduced

One of two incinerators at Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility of KEIL remained shut for 15 days last month. Though the incinerator is back in operation, KEIL has restricted intake to three tonnes a day, down from five tonnes, as it prioritises hospital waste. One of two incinerators at Brahmapuram developed a snag during trial run

13 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
Ramzan 2026 : Meet a few chefs who prepare nombu kanji at mosques in Thiruvananthapuram

Mosques hire proficient hands to prepare the spicy porridge in huge quantities, which devotees have while breaking their fast

13 Mar 2026 3:01 pm
LPG shortage forces closure of over 100 Kochi hotels

Some eateries that remain open have pared down menus to avoid a complete shutdown, restricting certain items to specific time slots

13 Mar 2026 1:50 pm