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CPI meet emphasises need for serious introspection to understand why people had given the Left the short shrift despite the governmentsstrong performanceon many fronts

A major project will be taken up in association with the Kerala Water Authority to address drinking water scarcity in several areas

From January 1, trained volunteers will conduct door-to-door visits across homes to record peoples responses. Named NavaKeralamCitizen ResponseProgrammeDevelopment/ Welfare Study,the initiative is a means for the government to understand the development needs of the people and involve them in the policy-planning process

The major works under the initiative include expanding the existing terminals with additional platforms, stabling lines, pit lines, and adequate shunting facilities, identifying and creating new terminals in and around urban areas, and setting up maintenance facilities

New Year celebrations, mainly the burning of Pappanji effigies, will be held this year at Parade Ground and Veli Ground

All academic changes introduced will strictly follow the Kerala Curriculum Framework formulated independently by the State, says General Education Minister V. Sivankutty. Kerala will academically resist all attempts by the Centre to force the NEP and unilaterally impose curriculum changes, he says

The Congress leader, who was elevated to the chairpersons chamber after winning sixth term as a councillor, also said that steps for the beautification of the town will be initiated without delay

The traffic crisis turned fatal on Sunday when a 35-year-old man died after the vehicle transporting him got stuck in a snarl

At her first meet-the-press, Niji Justin promises transparent governance, inclusive urban development and decisive action on roads, waste management, womens safety and street dog menace

The camp will operating until January 15 with 24-hour service during peak pilgrimage days. It will offer a variety of treatments including allopathy, ayurveda, homoeopathy, and siddha.

Security arrangements have been significantly stepped up, with a 1,593 member police force deployed under the leadership of Crime Branch Superintendent of Police M. Krishnan

A Health departments survey puts the prevalence of hypertension in Kerala at 34% and that of diabetes at 24% among adults above 30 years of age. Data from the India Hypertension Control Initiative, which is being implemented in the State suggests that roughly one-third of the adult population has hypertension.

Regi John Plathottathil has outlined a five-point development agenda, which will serve as the focal point during his initial days as chairperson of the municipality

Party asks Congress whether it has the courage to expel those who engineered alleged collusion to manipulate the mandate in Kumarakom panchayat. The dramatic power shift in the local body last week saw an Independent assume charge as president with the backing of UDF and three BJP members

Lack of clarity on revenue earnings for the university in return for providing free user rights on the land to the cricketing body for a period of 33 years. The KCA will develop/construct multi-sports facilities, including a football ground with an athletic track, say university officials

20 people, including one minor, were charge-sheeted in the case. Of these, 19 faced trial and were acquitted by the court

The three-day event to be held in Kochi from January 6 will explore new ways to strengthen cultural and heritage tourism among a host of countries which are part the famed global trade corridor

Mr. Surendran dodged pointed questions about whether he had blamed former TDB president A Padmakumar, another CPI(M) leader.Earlier, Mr. Padmakumar had stirred controversy by dropping hints about the alleged role of some saintly higher-up in the crime.

Officials said the SIT suspects its investigation might meander into interstate rackets that palm off ordinary everyday objects, including metal pots and idols, as rare treasures with magical properties to unsophisticated, overeager wealthy collectors for significant sums of money.

Surendran reportedly told the SIT that the governments role in TDB administration was limited to policy and sweeping administrative oversight, primarily through the Revenue departments Devaswom wing.

The year 2025 will go down in Keralas weather history as a remarkably tranquil period, with the state experiencing only five extreme rainfall events and no major natural disasters, a stark contrast to the catastrophic floods of 2018. In 2024, Kerala officially confirmed two deaths due to heatstroke.

V-P says Narayana Guru and Adi Shankaracharya are the greatest contributions of Kerala to Indian society

She was 90. The death occurred at the actors residence at Elamakkara in Kochi. Santhakumari had been ailing for some time owing to neurological disorders

Surendran confirms that his statement was recorded last week, as he was the Devaswom Minister when the alleged loss of gold from Sabarimala temple occurred. Former TDB presidents P.S. Prasanth too questioned

Explore how 2025 became a transformative year for Kerala, highlighting its challenges, growth, and significant social and environmental milestones

What pains society the most is Prime Ministers loaded silence in the face of these attacks and such silence sends a disturbing message at a time when moral clarity is needed, says Archbishop Thazhath

How kayaking, skimboarding, scuba diving, surfing and more are drawing locals and tourists to Keralas abundant waters

Heated debate sparked by viral memes mocking Parliamentarian A.A. Rahim, national president of DYFI, during a recent visit to Bengaluru. Following the demolition of illegal structures, Rahim acknowledged his need to enhance his language skills but emphasised the importance of his empathy towards those displaced

No casualty was reported though the blaze is estimated to have caused losses to the tune of lakhs of rupees

Police said the crowd swelled unexpectedly late in the night during the concert, overwhelming security arrangements.

P.M. Mathew, who represented Kaduthuruthy Assembly constituency from 1991 to 1996, was closely associated for long with Kerala Congress (M) leader K.M. Mani