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Mahamaagham festival faces uncertainty amid dispute over management, leadership

Margadarshak Mandalam, a body of Hindu ascetics, accuses Juna Akhara Mahamandaleshwar Swami Bharati of sidelining existing organisers and failing to maintain financial transparency

19 Oct 2026 11:22 am
Keralam Forest department in a quandary over permission to fell trees

The department, which had booked cases against two persons accused of felling trees on a holding located in the Cardamom Hill Reserve in Idukki, backtracks on the decision by accepting the contentions of the accused and approaches court to withdraw proceedings

19 Oct 2026 11:06 am
How Keralam can overcome its legacy infrastructure deficit

The accumulated gap cannot be overcome within a reasonable time frame by budgetary resources alone, says T.M. Thomas Isaac, former Finance Minister of Keralam, underscoring the importance of a mechanism like KIIFB for the State

19 Oct 2026 9:24 am
After a decade of disruption, Pattanam needs a renewed vision

Pattanams archaeological discoveries reveal an ancient settlement connected to a vast network, but the wider research and educational programme was disrupted; reviving it could transform Pattanam into a global centre for multidisciplinary research, learning and community participation

19 Oct 2026 7:53 am
Kanthapuram faction to protest against lack of representation in Keralam Waqf Board

Kerala Muslim Jamaath claims that justice has been denied to their Sunni faction, which manages a significant portion of Waqf properties across Keralam

19 Oct 2026 5:17 am
Keralams Waqf board chairperson terms Centres mandate on non-Muslim members anti-Muslim

Newly appointed chairperson M.C. Mayin Haji says his immediate priority is to resolve the 600-odd cases pending before the board. He says he intends to revive the boards welfare activities that have declined due to reduced grants

19 Oct 2026 5:17 am
New bridge ends seven years of isolation for tribal hamlets of Munderi in Malappuram

Residents of Vaniyampuzha, Iruttukuthi, Kumbalappara and Tharippapotti hamlets had relied on bamboo rafts to cross the Chaliyar after the old bridge collapsed

19 Oct 2026 5:16 am
Regime change in Delhi will happen by voting only, says Prakash Raj

Addressing a protest gathering seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Kozhikode beach, the actor says the regime will be changed through votes, not like Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka

19 Oct 2026 5:08 am
Gothrajyothi meet brings together 300 Adivasi farmers in Wayanad

The initiative aims to integrate the traditional knowledge of Adivasi farmers with modern science to improve livelihood security

19 Oct 2026 5:08 am
Foundation stone laid for animal shelter in Wayanad

The facility enables authorities to evacuate animals in advance when disaster warnings are issued and provide them with fodder, water, and basic veterinary care

19 Oct 2026 5:08 am
INL criticises reconstitution of Keralam Waqf Board

INL leader criticises the boards composition and accuses the UDF government of selecting members entirely on political considerations

19 Oct 2026 5:07 am
36 new wildlife records put Keralams Peechis biodiversity in the spotlight

Survey across three sanctuaries documents 395 bird, butterfly and odonates species, including 24 endemics of the Western Ghats

19 Oct 2026 4:57 am
Keralam Forest department removes fences, iron bars blocking movement of wild elephants in Chinnakkanal

The decision came out of talks held between forest officials, tribal residents, and peoples representatives at the Panthadikkalam tribal settlement under the Devikulam forest range, following the death of a tribal farmer

19 Oct 2026 4:54 am
Work on first phase of new KSRTC bus terminal at Karikkamuri to begin soon

Tender awarded for 9.23 crore; the first phase will have dedicated bus bays, with provision for future vertical expansion; the new terminal is expected to address the long-standing problem of waterlogging at the existing bus stand

19 Oct 2026 1:14 am
Panel studying availability of elephant fodder in conflict-hit region in Idukkis Devikulam range, say officials

Allegations were earlier raised that authorities are attempting to restore a wild elephant corridor in Chinnakkanal

18 Oct 2026 11:07 pm
Keralam CM offers prayers at Sabarimala, reviews pilgrimage preparations

The visit marked the first time a Chief Minister had visited the hill temple since former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans visit in 2017

18 Oct 2026 10:52 pm
Two-year-old boy dies of suspected malnutrition in Alappuzha

As per doctors, he was acutely anaemic' and appeared malnourished as his weight was 7.6 kg, whereas the normal weight for his age would be closer to 12 kg

18 Oct 2026 10:23 pm
CM Satheesan announces blue economy hub in Keralams Aroor, inaugurates bridge

The inauguration, however, witnessed dramatic scenes, with Public Works department (PWD) Minister P.K. Basheer and former CPI(M) MP A.M. Ariff sparring over credit for the project, while former Vaikom MLA C.K. Asha left the venue in protest after not being given an opportunity to speak before the Chief Minister and other Ministers left the dais

18 Oct 2026 9:14 pm
Bodies of three Malayalis killed in Germany building fire to reach Keralam on October 20

Investigations are under way regarding the arson attack on the apartment building in the city of Bochum; preliminary findings indicate that the tragedy stemmed from a personal enmity between the flat owner and a Romanian national who is currently in police custody

18 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
IIT Palakkad to lead 48-member team to U.P.

The delegation comprises 24 women and 24 men selected from across Keralam, accompanied by five faculty members and staff of IIT Palakkad

18 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
Political, organisational work must evolve with changing times: Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal

He was inaugurating the two-day Leaders Meet organised by the IUML Thrissur district committee at Nakshatra Emerald hotel in Guruvayur on Sunday

18 Oct 2026 8:08 pm
IUML Keralam chief Sadikali Thangal downplays row over Waqf board reconstitution

Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal says that at all Muslim organisations have been given representation in the board and those left out could be considered for membership in other bodies

18 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
Home Minister sends anti-drug message over wireless, urges public to embrace Operation Toofan

State-level JOTA-JOTI 2026 concludes in Thrissur; thousands of students connect with Scouts across India and abroad through amateur radio and the Internet

18 Oct 2026 7:54 pm
AgriStack initiative: Keralam government constitutes AgriStack Commissionerate

The Director, Agriculture, will serve as the AgriStack Commissioner in the four-level AgriStack Commissionerate.

18 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
Traffic gridlock on Sabarimala route sparks protest as pilgrims are stranded for hours

Officials attribute the chaos to ongoing road works along the Nilackal-Pampa stretch and an inadequate number of KSRTC buses to handle the pilgrim rush

18 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
ED trying to malign Pinarayi through publicity stunts, alleges Keralam LDF convener

T.P. Ramakrishnan questions agencys urgency in a case before Supreme Court; also targets government over KIIFB projects and private wine sales

18 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Water safety: Mathilakams swim mission enters 11th year

Panchayats drive for complete water literacy has equipped nearly 1,500 people with swimming skills and confidence over a decade

18 Oct 2026 7:13 pm
Parents of SMA-affected kids in Keralam seek political support for their concerns over generic drug

Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan urging him to address the concerns related to the efficacy of the new medicine

18 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Kollam gets its first exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendra

This modern facility marks the sixth exclusive Aadhaar Seva Kendra to be established in Keralam

18 Oct 2026 7:05 pm
Excise department order allowing bakery to stock, sell hortiwine lands UDF government in controversy

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan flagged the unconsulted order as Excise Minister M. Liju revoked the licence, while the CPI(M)s M.B. Rajesh called the governments reversal a political stunt

18 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
Police trace school teacher who went missing from Kozhikode

She was reportedly staying in a rented house along with a man posing as husband and wife

18 Oct 2026 3:59 pm
Keralams first export consignment under India-New Zealand FTA flagged off

The shipment is among the first consignments from the country in preparation for the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement

18 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Asphyxiation of two fishers: rights panel seeks report from District Collector

Deaths have renewed concerns over the safety of fishing boat workers, particularly those required to enter confined storage compartments

18 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
No valid documents: Bangladeshi national held in Kozhikode

Police said the 44-year-old had been staying in Mundupalam in Kozhikode city for nearly four months as a tree cutter

18 Oct 2026 3:36 pm
Keralam High Court directs release of 9.73 crore for 225 victim compensation claims

The court also directed the secretaries of the respective District Legal Services Authorities to collect all required documents from victims while their cases were pending before the court to avoid delays in processing and disbursing compensation

18 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
CBI nabs Kozhikode native involved in cyber fraud

The arrest recorded on October 17 is linked to a cyber fraud case reported in July 2024, in which a Thrissur-based complainant allegedly lost 1 crore after being deceived by individuals posing as FedEx officials and cybercrime police personnel

18 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
Wayanad township: 149 houses in second phase nearing completion

An anganwadi, a health centre, a market, public toilets and internal roads are expected to be ready by the end of the year

18 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
Fisheries expert B. Madhusoodana Kurup passes away

Kurup had also served as the advisor to the State Fisheries Minister S. Sarma

18 Oct 2026 1:42 pm
Illegal spa racket under scrutiny as police widen crackdown in Kozhikode city

A late evening flash inspection conducted by Kozhikode city police on October 17 has led to the closure of 20 such illegally operated units besides issuing of closure notices to six others

18 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
Sexual assault on woman rider: Police nab suspect in Kozhikode city

The police registered a case on the basis of the womans complaint and examined CCTV footage from the scene and neighbouring areas. The footage helped investigators identify the suspect, while a technical examination conducted with the cyber cell assisted in tracing him, the police said

18 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Continuing mumps outbreak in Keralam leads to renewed demand for MMR vaccine

The demand has gained strength following studies from Keralam documenting immunity gaps among children, complications that can cause long-term disability, and genetic differences between the circulating mumps virus and the strain used in the vaccine, indicating how the continued exclusion of MMR vaccine from Universal Immunisation Programme represents an important gap in disease prevention

18 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
UDF government advancing RSS agenda, defends KIIFB projects in Kannur: Pinarayi Vijayan

CPI(M) is playing a significant role in national politics by uniting democratic and secular forces against what it describes as the RSS agenda pursued by the BJP led Union government, said Pinarayi Vijayan

18 Oct 2026 11:49 am