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Upland areas in Kozhikode reel under water crisis

Environmentalists and farmers organisation leaders claim that at least two small projects with potential for revival have been ignored across over 70 grama panchayats in the district

30 Apr 2026 9:28 pm
Former SC promoter arrested for misappropriation of funds in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram

Case pertains to the alleged misappropriation of 75 lakh from a scheme implemented during the 202122 financial year

30 Apr 2026 9:22 pm
Kaanappadavukal 2026 showcases the wonders of Kole Wetlands in Kerala

Photo exhibition at Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery in Thrissur highlights Ramsar-listed ecosystem; month-long Kole Festival begins

30 Apr 2026 9:07 pm
National Institute of Rock Mechanics to conduct geophysical studies for four hydropower initiatives in Kerala

NIRM will carry out studies for 80-MW Edamalayar Extension Scheme, 100-MW Mudirapuzha PSP, 40-MW Mankulam Stage-II and Pallivasal Augmentation

30 Apr 2026 8:56 pm
Former MRF director Ramarathnam Srinivasan passes away

He was a grandson of Kasturi Gopalan, former Publisher of The Hindu

30 Apr 2026 8:56 pm
Kerala sees a surge in NEET-friendly clothing as dress code rules tighten

With strict rules banning metal fastenings, layered clothing and accessories, NEET dress codes are driving students to seek compliant outfits spurring a niche market for custom, exam-ready, seasonal clothing in Kerala

30 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
Son arrested for fathers murder in Keralas Amboori

The incident occurred when the family was gathered to celebrate the sons wedding anniversary

30 Apr 2026 8:24 pm
FIR filed against hospital superintendent and doctors in childs rabies death

Niya Faisal was bitten by a stray dog on April 8, 2025, and despite initial treatment at the hospital, her condition worsened, leading to her death on May 5 at a specialised facility in Thiruvananthapuram.

30 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
Rain brings respite to Kerala; more showers ahead

The temperature, which had crossed the 40C mark many times in April, fell close to the normal range in large parts of the State; yellow alert issued for four districts on Friday

30 Apr 2026 7:49 pm
Kappad Blue Flag beach to undergo 5-crore infrastructure overhaul

The initial phase will be backed by a 1-crore allocation and will address essential maintenance and the restoration of basic amenities. The subsequent 4-crore phase will focus on extensive aesthetic enhancements and site preservation, says the DTPC

30 Apr 2026 7:44 pm
Programme in place to restore sacred groves in Kerala

Five sacred groves have been selected under the pilot project initiated by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board. Over a hundred native and threatened plant species have been identified and nearly 3,000 saplings will be planted at the selected sites

30 Apr 2026 7:43 pm
Flyovers at Edappally Junction likely to be opened by August

NHAI is currently constructing viaducts over the pair of vehicle underpasses through which vehicles passing through Edappally Junction would be diverted, while soil testing is on to build their approaches

30 Apr 2026 7:41 pm
Ramesh Chennithala demands high-level probe into reasons for delay in govt. takeover of Maniyar hydro project in Kerala

Congress leader says the contract with Carborundum Universal Ltd. had ended in Dec. 2024, but instead of allowing the KSEB to assume control of the 12 MW unit, the govt. had permitted the company to continue generating power and selling it

30 Apr 2026 7:32 pm
Veru explores Keralas regional heritage

The two-day exhibition brings together practitioners, stories and regional narratives that keep Keralas heritage alive

30 Apr 2026 7:27 pm
How Varkalas MS Subbulakshmi Festival keeps the Carnatic legends legacy alive

By establishing a foundation and an annual festival in her name, the Sreekrishna Natya Sangeetha Academy has been nurturing MS Subbulakshmis musical legacy

30 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Supreme Court decides to examine the silencing of Kannurs siren

The Kerala High Court has passed an order to silence the siren on the basis of a public interest litigation blaming it for noise pollution

30 Apr 2026 7:11 pm
Kerala seeks another Centre of Excellence for rare diseases

Health department proposes to establish it at Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, to attend to the needs of rare disease patients from north Kerala districts

30 Apr 2026 7:05 pm
Death of dental student in Kerala: father alleges lapses in probe, plans to move High Court

DIG says case has been handed over to Crime Branch as an administrative decision to ensure an independent and fresh probe

30 Apr 2026 7:04 pm
K-AgTech LaunchPad at College of Agriculture, Vellayani to nurture 350 startups over 5-year period

In the five months since the facilitys launch, 16 startups have pitched ideas while eight have been incubated

30 Apr 2026 6:50 pm
Tourists flock to Munnar to escape soaring temperatures

The influx of tourists has led to significant traffic congestion in the town, raising concerns about potential gridlock during the busy weekend ahead.

30 Apr 2026 6:45 pm
Drishyam 3 teaser: Past haunts Mohanlals Georgekutty in this suspense thriller

The film written and directed by Jeethu Joseph features Meena, Siddique, Asha Sharath, Murali Gopy, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil reprising their roles

30 Apr 2026 6:20 pm
CUET: Keralas KITE to conduct mock tests from May 1

Students can use the login credentials received from school to access the tests for free on entrance.kite.kerala.gov.in portal

30 Apr 2026 5:54 pm
Why Thiruvananthapurams restobar boom is more than just nightlife

Establishments like BLND, Trance and BuMi offer family-friendly spaces with curated menus that blend local and global cuisines, while doubling as safer environments for women and signalling a shift in the citys drinking culture

30 Apr 2026 5:07 pm
Manushyan: Second single from Patriot featuring vocals by Mammootty out

Composed by Sushin Shyam, the veteran actor is joined by Shakthisree Gopalan for the track penned by Vinayak Sasikumar

30 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation making all possible interventions to address drinking water scarcity: Mayor Rajesh

He says that a lasting solution to the problem can be found only through a major drinking water supply project with the cooperation of the State and Union governments

30 Apr 2026 4:22 pm
Keralas Power department releases short video with tips to keep electricity consumption down

States Additional Chief Secretary (Power) Puneet Kumar says there is an extraordinary surge in power demand as the summer intensifies, a situation that is putting pressure on both the electricity distribution network and family budgets

30 Apr 2026 3:50 pm
Kerala rains: Yellow alert for seven districts

Alert on Thursday warning of rains in the range of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm during the next 24 hours has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam

30 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Kerala polls: SNDP leader Vellappally Natesan says IUML will rule, anarchy likely if UDF comes to power

This will lead to anarchy and more communal riots like Marad, says SNDP Yogam general secretary

30 Apr 2026 3:10 pm
Ex-Kerala MLA P.V. Anvar vows to shave head if defeated in Assembly polls

UDF-backed Independent candidate P.V. Anvar says he will shave his head, wear earrings and walk through the streets of Kozhikode if he loses the Assembly election in Beypore constituency; challenges LDFs Mohamed Riyas

30 Apr 2026 2:10 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: IUML backs V.D. Satheesan as Congress-led UDFs CM pick

Indian Union Muslim League State president Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal says UDF will factor in peoples sentiments while choosing its CM, noting that exit polls indicate V.D. Satheesan enjoys the highest support

30 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Kerala records 99.96% pass in ICSE, 99.97% in ISC exams

In Kerala, as many as 7,861 students 3,795 boys and 4,066 girls appeared for ICSE examinations from 166 schools, while 3,058 students 1,551 boys and 1,507 girls sat for ISC examinations from 85 schools

30 Apr 2026 12:10 pm
Two Bangladeshi women arrested for illegal stay in Kerala; 6 others detained in prostitution probe

Acting on a tip-off from Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad, Kazhakoottam police raided a rented house in Karyavattom in State capital on Wednesday night

30 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Mastermind of 50-lakh ATM cash van heist in Kerala arrested in Chhattisgarh

The accused, Armughan (55), alias Kittu, a native of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and a key member of the notorious Ramjinagar gang, was taken into custody from Chhattisgarh by Manjeswaram police

30 Apr 2026 10:50 am
Four Kerala govt doctors booked on negligence charges over 7-year-old girls rabies death

The girl from Kollam succumbed to rabies in May 2025 after being attacked by a stray dog. Following her death, the family alleged medical negligence against the doctors at Punalur taluk hospital

30 Apr 2026 10:36 am