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Roads around collectorate to become one-way corridors, to be widened

Roads around the collectorate will be widened by acquiring land from the premises of the collectorate, Kerala Books and Publications Society, and other nearby plots. The Thrikkakara municipality will rebuild its compound walls.

7 Nov 2026 10:37 pm
Alleged habitual offender sent to jail under KAAPA

The 40-year-old was already in judicial custody after allegedly stealing a two-wheeler parked outside a textile showroom in Pantheerankavu

7 Nov 2026 9:27 pm
Music and yoga strike a healing chord behind prison walls in Keralams Viyyur Central Prison

Aathmanadam programme at Viyyur Central Prison brings inmates and staff together for music therapy and relaxation

7 Nov 2026 9:16 pm
A half-century of rhythm: T.R. Chandran from Thrissur, a constant at Chembai Sangeetholsavam

As Chembai Sangeetholsavam celebrates its golden jubilee, T.R. Chandran has been a regular at the fete since 1977; his wife, Sathi, is also a dedicated music teacher. Music keeps the light alive for this visually couple

7 Nov 2026 9:02 pm
KLDB to launch livestock research centre at Mattupetty

Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Bindu Krishna will inaugurate the centre on Monday

7 Nov 2026 8:55 pm
Ethanol blending: Keralam govt. asks Civil Supplies Commissioner to conduct checks

Inspections to be conducted in the wake of reports of excessive ethanol content in fuel in other States

7 Nov 2026 8:41 pm
Satheesan, Pinarayi trade sharp words over power supply deals in Keralam

On his decision to opt for supply from GNA Energy OTC, CM says the then KSEB CMD also had said that the proposal can be considered. Pinarayi seeks to know on what basis the CM decided to favour the proposal over one from the HP government

7 Nov 2026 8:38 pm
Ten of 11 stations on Kochi metros Pink Line to have entry/exit from both sides of road

Terminal station at Smart City to have entry/exit only on the right hand side; foot overbridge mulled for members of the public to access the station

7 Nov 2026 8:26 pm
CITU adds 4.5 lakh members in Keralam, plans digital membership mapping

CITU is planning to mobilise 20,000 workers from Keralam for a massive rally in Delhi during the first three days of December to protest against the four labour codes

7 Nov 2026 8:23 pm
Authoritarian leaders facing setbacks, says M.K. Muneer

Chairperson of the Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission M.K. Muneer urges the public to oppose hate speech irrespective of who makes it, asserting that there should be no compromise with those who spread hatred.

7 Nov 2026 8:19 pm
Calicut University botanical garden named Keralams second biodiversity heritage site

Spread over 19.5 acres, the garden houses a vast collection of rare plants, including bryophytes, ferns, cacti, aquatic plants, wild ginger, wild bananas and medicinal herbs

7 Nov 2026 8:15 pm
Protest against move to set up waste processing plant on Sainik School campus

The civic body is reportedly eyeing 20 acres of land on the vast school campus to set up a waste-to-energy plant

7 Nov 2026 7:50 pm
Health officials step up surveillance as Shigella cases rise in Malappuram

Five of the eight Shigella cases reported in Malappuram district are linked to a wedding feast at Korakkuthu in Elamkulam panchayat near Perinthalmanna

7 Nov 2026 7:41 pm
Ration dealers to protest Centres cash transfer plan

The AKRRDA said the proposed cash transfer move would weaken Keralams public distribution system and affect the food security of ordinary people

7 Nov 2026 7:19 pm
Sabarimala gets major security boost ahead of pilgrimage season

The initiatives include an AI-based smart parking system at Nilackal to streamline vehicle management, wrist-tag initiative for children accompanying pilgrims, and setting up of temporary police stations

7 Nov 2026 7:03 pm
Under-construction roof of school auditorium collapses in Keralam; no casualties

The incident occurred around noon at PKS Higher Secondary School, Kanjiramkulam, near Neyyattinkara. The roofing work was carried out on Friday, but heavy rain later affected the structure, officials said

7 Nov 2026 4:04 pm
Sanskrit varsity suspension row: Prakash Raj says protesting students are not Savarkars to tender apology

The actor visits protest site, says he will join protesting students if they are not allowed to appear for their examinations

7 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups

St. Josephs Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, has set up an open gym to promote fitness among parishioners. With no fixed timings, parishioners can drop in at their convenience, with many heading to the gym after attending Holy Mass

7 Nov 2026 1:53 pm
Why soaring freight costs amid West Asia conflict are squeezing Keralam exports

Steep rise in transportation costs has made Kerala products less competitive in overseas markets

7 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
Ex-Keralam Excise Commissioner flags corruption, bribery in report to govt; CPI(M) alleges Ministers involvement

In report submitted to State government shortly before being relieved from the post, Seeram Sambasiva Rao mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju was acquainted with one of the bar owners allegedly involved in the transactions

7 Nov 2026 11:51 am
Messis Keralam visit row: ED registers money-laundering case

Kochi unit of ED registers Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Anto Augustine, the authorised signatory of Reporter Broadcasting Company Private Limited, and the company itself, based on FIR filed by Kalamassery police

7 Nov 2026 10:26 am
Wayanad landslides: Despite township progress, 13 Adivasi families still caught between no-go zones and delayed rehab

Some now live in rented accommodation with government assistance, cut off from their forest environment and traditional livelihoods. Others have returned to the forest, as construction of the promised houses on alternative land allocated to them at Puthiyavillage in Meppadi under Forest Rights Act, 2006 is yet to begin

7 Nov 2026 10:18 am
Climate scientist P.V. Joseph passes away

He discovered the low-level monsoon jetstream and conducted extensive research on monsoon onset, Rossby waves, and ocean-atmosphere instability

7 Nov 2026 1:43 am
Genuineness of Thachankarys hospitalisation needs to be examined thorougly: Kerala High Court

Thachankary had 10,000 ailments while in jail but was fit for a job outside the country as soon as he was released, and there was severe contradiction, says court

7 Nov 2026 1:41 am
Kakkanad accident draws attention to need for footpaths in Greater Kochi

Barring arterial roads, most roads in in Kochi and its suburbs are barely wide enough to accommodate two lanes

7 Nov 2026 1:23 am
Pedestrians death: Kerala HC raps Kochi Corpn. over alleged failure to restore footpaths in city

Court observes that the woman killed in the Kakkanad accident had no space to move aside to avoid the oncoming bus, and reiterates that the right to pedestrian paths is a fundamental right

7 Nov 2026 1:17 am
Bus operators to be held liable for offences by crew with criminal background at work: Kochi City police

Police to recommend cancellation or non-renewal of permits if crew members with criminal backgrounds are found on buses; operators, meanwhile, point to lapses in road development and call for a study into the causes of accidents

6 Nov 2026 11:59 pm
Kochi doctor booked for sexual assault a day after actors arrest on his complaint

The Infopark police registered the case against the doctor on a complaint filed by a relative of one of the accused; he allegedly abused the woman after giving her intoxicants, say police

6 Nov 2026 10:56 pm
PAC reviews Keralam tourism projects aboard houseboat in backwaters

Our endeavour is to ensure the infrastructure is at par with global standards, and also to explore new destinations and opportunities for tourism development, says K.C. Venugopal

6 Nov 2026 10:24 pm
Traffic curbs for a month from Friday in Kochis SN Junction-St. Martins Church corridor

As per a diversion plan prepared by the police and Kochi Metro Rail Limited, vehicles travelling from Edappally to Kaloor will have to turn left at SN Junction, proceed to Palarivattom, turn right and then head towards Kaloor

6 Nov 2026 10:15 pm
Migrant worker held in Perumbavoor for alleged murder of toddler stepson

Arrest follows post-mortem report indicating a head injury as the cause of death; police also received statements that the accused used to assault the child

6 Nov 2026 10:03 pm
Kerala High Court grants bail to accused in Nedumbassery car accident

Bail granted considering that they are in their early twenties, the lack of criminal history, and the time already spent in custody. Suhail Sajeev, the first accused, will be released on November 16, to enable the investigating agency to wrap up procedures

6 Nov 2026 9:05 pm
Departmental probe ordered against suspended Keralam ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar

Director General of Policeand BEVCO managing directorYogesh Gupta has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the inquiry

6 Nov 2026 8:59 pm