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Kochi Corporation to limit subsidised biomedical waste collection from this month amid Opposition protest

The revised policy will see the subsidy for most users drop from 28 to 12 per kilogram, while commercial establishments will now face a charge of 45 per kilogram.

9 Sep 2026 4:31 pm
CPI(M) leader Jayarajan accuses Congress, BJP of waging political vendetta against Pinarayi

The CPI(M) leader vows a strong political and legal opposition from the CPI(M) if the former Chief Minister is wrongfully targeted. He also criticised the ED for not acting on corruption claims against Congress leaders.

9 Sep 2026 4:13 pm
Keralam private bus operators threaten strike over losses due to UDF govts Priyadarshini free travel scheme

Operators have sought an increase in bus fares, including student fares, a diesel subsidy, and measures to offset losses reportedly caused by KSRTC free-ride scheme for women

9 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
Singapore-flagged vessel fire off Kerala coast: Pollution risk assessment warns of future shoreline impact from lost containers

Assessment done by International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation on the vessels containers that fell into the sea in June 2025 incident

9 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
Decision on ED request for FIR against Pinarayi, daughter in CMRL case after legal scrutiny: Keralam CM

V.D. Satheesan says major allegations have been raised in EDs letter seeking registration of case against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas under Prevention of Corruption Act

9 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Keralam CM accepts apology of expelled Congress leader Chenthi Anil who waylaid him, says no grudge

Satheesan says he feels that the expelled leader has become the bigger person by apologising after coming out of jail

9 Sep 2026 2:36 pm
Amid criticism over power cuts, CM says Keralam govt expects to ease electricity crisis by mid-September

Satheesan says instructions will be issued to Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline power cut announcements

9 Sep 2026 2:13 pm
Keralam govt introduces new mechanism to ensure timely implementation of Budget projects

CM says new system isaimed at addressing delays and shortcomings that had affected the implementation of Budget projects in the past and ensuring greater credibility to Budget announcements

9 Sep 2026 12:13 pm
Rare wheel-like stone unearthed at Megalithic burial site in Keralams Kannur

Further investigation, detailed documentation, and contextual analysis would be necessary to determine the function and significance of the stone and whether it was directly associated with the Megalithic burial assemblage, says archaeologist

9 Sep 2026 10:41 am
ED registers case against 27 over attack on officials during raid at Pinarayi Vijayans residence

All those named in the police FIR will be arraigned as accused. Charges in the police case, which are also covered by scheduled offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), will be invoked against them, say ED sources

9 Sep 2026 10:37 am
Kannur Mayor files police complaint against alleged irregularities in issuing building permit

The alleged irregularities came to light after a Chalad native applied online for building number for a structure near Payyambalam for opening a restaurant

9 Sep 2026 12:26 am
Malayalam varsity student Anagha Sasi ends strike

The university agrees to convene a doctoral committee meeting, provide the academic facilities required for her research, and take legal action on her complaints

9 Sep 2026 12:24 am
Key accused in Malappuram morphing case arrested

The accused, Subin Babu, 26, from Thiruvananthapuram, admitted during interrogation that he had collected photographs of female students from Instagram, morphed them, and circulated the altered images

9 Sep 2026 12:18 am
Adopt a welfare-oriented approach, Fisheries department told

Speaking at a district-level review meeting of the Fisheries and Harbour Engineering departments at Ponnani, Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor said steps would be taken to fill vacancies in key posts and improve the departments functioning in Malappuram.

9 Sep 2026 12:15 am
MVD slaps penalty of 6.04 lakh on trucks for overloading in Keralams Ernakulam

Penalty was imposed on erring vehicles for use of air horns, illegal modification, carrying dangerously protruding goods, and display of advertisements in violation of rules

9 Sep 2026 12:13 am
Expand Keralams tax base to tap economic potential: M.A. Oommen

At conference on GST reforms, Transport Minister C.P. John stresses need to improve GST collection and strengthen mechanisms to detect tax evasion

8 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
One held for attempting to murder prison officer in Keralam

The accused, Ashish, a habitual offender, assaulted prison officer Prajith at the Chala market in Thiruvananthapuram on July 18, 2026 due to a previous enmity

8 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
Muttil tree felling case: Kerala HC reserves verdict on accuseds plea

Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case

8 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
CPI will not allow subversion of land reforms in Keralam: Prakash Babu

He says if the United Democratic Front government seeks to subvert land reforms and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few in the name of industrial needs, it will not be allowed

8 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
CPI(M) Keralam State committee unanimously passes report on steps to strengthen party: Govindan

He says extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13, 2026 will discuss both the central committees review of the election results and the State committees report with a view to preparing a practical action plan for course correction

8 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
Kochi police invoke POCSO Act against two accused in morphing case

In addition to regular Telegram groups, the police find a paid premium group linked to the case

8 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Kannur varsity Registrar removed amid shift in stand in Priya Varghese case

The decision to replace the registrar was reportedly brought before the Syndicate as a special agenda item. The post has been entrusted to Finance Officer Sunil Kumar S. He will discharge the duties of the Registrar until further arrangements are made by the university

8 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
Nothing to fear, says Riyas on ED request for anti-corruption case

The former Minister says they are confident of proving innocence in the Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case

8 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
Keralams Kasaragod to get new harbour projects, stronger coastal protection measures

Detailed proposal for Ajanur fishing harbour to be submitted this year for funding under NABARD or PMMSY. Stronger coastal protection measures, including the use of tetrapods, to be implemented.

8 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
CPI(M) to legally and politically fight EDs politically motivated move to book Pinarayi, Riyas in corruption case in Keralam

Explaining the genesis of the case CMRL pay-off case, CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says ever since SFIO began pursuing it, the CPI(M) State Committee knew who the real target was and had taken a strong stand against it

8 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Thousands pay respects to Chitturs former MLA K. Achuthan

After the public viewing, his body was cremated on the premises of his home at Chalakalath

8 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Keralam women MLAs walk out of National Commission for Women workshop

Keralam delegation expresses deep dissatisfaction over language barriers, irrelevance in workshop topics, and abrupt dismissal of crucial policy questions by NCW leadership

8 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Protesters at Kaipamangalam demands action on NH 66 safety lapses

MLA K. K. Valsaraj blames poor safety compliance, illegal parking and inadequate monitoring for a string of fatal accidents

8 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
MG University in Keralam begins work on one-year PG programmes

University Syndicate decides to initiate preparations for the new programmes, including curriculum development, following a directive from the State Higher Education Council to introduce one-year PG courses for graduates of four-year degree programmes

8 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
Technocrat Sreedharan and Keralam CM Satheesan discuss key connectivity projects

They reportedly discussed significant connectivity and development initiatives, particularly the proposed high-speed rail project linking Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.

8 Sep 2026 8:35 pm
Man arrested from West Bengal for Attappady double murder

Provath Das has reportedly confessed to killing the woman and child. He says they were not his wife and child and he had known them for only two months

8 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Water scarcity grips several parts of Kochi

Rising heat, power disruptions and the partial collapse of the Thammanam water tank contribute to the shortage; Panampilly Nagar, Vaduthala West, Vyttila and Gandhi Nagar among the divisions affected; KWA says a permanent solution can be achieved only after the 190 MLD plant is realised

8 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
Sunni Yuvajana Sangham urges CPI(M) not to blame minorities for poll defeat

SYS State general secretary Rahmathulla Saqafi Elamaram urges the CPI(M) to reflect on internal discontent, pointing to governance issues and dissatisfaction among party members as key factors in their loss.

8 Sep 2026 8:04 pm
Calicut University to launch new UG, PG courses to address changing job scenarios

According to official sources, the university is planning to launch at least 50 new undergraduate courses and 30 postgraduate courses soon in view of the rapid changes happening in academic disciplines and the demands of the employment market.

8 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
Four arrested in connection with theft of earth movers in custody in Keralams Idukki

Forest officials had seized two earth movers used for felling and clearing trees from Cardamom Hill Reserve of a private estate; the accused stole the impounded vehicles

8 Sep 2026 7:37 pm
Cyberpark holds conclave on future of WordPress

Organised by WordPress Community Kerala, WP Future Conclave 2026 brought together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, students, and technology professionals from different States.

8 Sep 2026 7:36 pm
New lichen species discovered in Keralams Mathikettan Shola National Park

The saxicolous lichen, Buellia maharajensis, thrives on rock surfaces at an elevation of 1,351 m.

8 Sep 2026 7:34 pm
Driving mental health awareness across India

Seher Hashmi is traversing thousands of kilometres across India on her Royal Enfield motorcycle to shatter the silence surrounding mental illness

8 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
A day out in Vande Bharat, Kochi Water Metro for residents of this old age home in Keralam

Organised jointly by the Kollam District Womens Council and Ys Men International, the trip took the elderly women to Kochi as District Collector Annie Jula Thomas flagged off the journey

8 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
Inspections in cinemas to continue at routine intervals: Minister

A lot of complaints related to overpricing are being received and the government cannot but intervene, says Anoop Jacob

8 Sep 2026 7:07 pm
Keralam to constitute district-level committees in three days to strengthen highway safety

Warning signage, barriers, lighting and reflectors will be installed soon at the under-construction and completed stretches on the national highways, including National Highway 66.

8 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Slurry from quarry pollutes Cherupuzha in Kozhikode

Slurry tank at a granite quarry reportedly burst, discharging waste into the Cherupuzha. Drinking water sources and bathing spots along the riverbank have reportedly become unfit for use.

8 Sep 2026 6:57 pm
Asutosh Biswas assumes charge as Head of Project at NTPC Kayamkulam

He has over three decades of experience in the power sector, and was previously Chief General Manager (Operation and Maintenance) at NTPC Unchahar in Uttar Pradesh

8 Sep 2026 6:56 pm
YouTuber moves Kerala HC seeking case against Sunny Kapikad for derogatory remarks about Ayyappa

Rahul Easwar also seeks directions to remove videos, which allegedly contains the derogatory remarks, from social media

8 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Fireworks show in Kerala goes awry, kills 107

Sparks fall on storehouse, igniting crackers stocked there; officials had denied permission for competitive fireworks display; several buildings in vicinity of temple were damaged; Narendra Modi rushes to Kollam with team of medical experts.

8 Sep 2026 4:38 pm