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CoRWA summit to discuss NH 66 bypass woes, delay in Kochi metros Kakkanad extension

The 17-km-long Edappally-Aroor NH bypass is feared to become a bottleneck once the NHAI completes the six-laning of the rest of NH 66 in Keralam by 2028, with traffic from the 10-lane Thuravoor-Aroor stretch adding to the congestion

25 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
Keralam police inspector suspended over womans allegation of promise to marry

T.K. Vinod Krishna was suspended based on a report submitted by the Pathanamthitta District Police Chief to the Inspector General of Police, who issued the suspension order, they said

25 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
Traffic ban continue in Munnar after another landslip on KochiDhanushkodi National Highway

Traffic was suspended on the AdimalyMunnar stretch of the KochiDhanushkodi National Highway last Monday after a landslip occurred during highway-widening work. During the clearing works, another landslip hit the region, forcing authorities to extend the ban for another two weeks

25 Oct 2026 8:45 pm
Man killed in Keralams Kochi as luxury car, allegedly driven by judges minor son, hits scooter

Accident occurs around 2.20 a.m. near a car showroom at Maraparambu on Container Road in Cheranalloor

25 Oct 2026 8:34 pm
Seven arrested on charge of stealing railway signal cable in Kasaragod

The operator of a scrap shop at Pariyaram, who allegedly purchased the copper extracted from the stolen cables, was also arrested.

25 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
Some Devaswom officials involved in ghee scam, claims Keralam Minister Muraleedharan

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureaus Special Investigation Unit recently arrested a transport contractor for allegedly diverting 11,000 litres of Milma ghee meant for the Sabarimala temple and replacing it with a cheaper product, causing an estimated loss of 2.5 crore to the TDB

25 Oct 2026 8:19 pm
Free travel scheme: Keralam govt. releases 88.23 crore to KSRTC to cover revenue loss

From September 1 to September 30, a total of 4,16,41,303 women passengers made use of the Priyadarshini free travel scheme

25 Oct 2026 8:18 pm
Kalpathy delegation visits Tamil Nadu temples ahead of chariot fest

The delegation offered prayers and presented festival invitations to the temple

25 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Keralam government hikes compensations for human-wildlife conflict victims by 25%

Maximum compensation for deaths caused by wildlife attacks increased to 17.5 lakh; compensation rates for victims who suffer permanent disabilities also increased

25 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
Concerns about quality of health care, unemployment, as RMPs in Keralam cross one-lakh mark

As many as 31,446 doctors got their registrations between 2021 and 2025, show data from the Kerala State Medical Councils

25 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
Holiday for schools, colleges in Palakkad on October 26

Examinations scheduled in advance will be held as planned

25 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
Holiday for school in Wayanad

Holiday was declared for the Kallinkara Government Lower Primary School on Monday as it is functioning as a relief camp

25 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
Court revokes bail of accused in POCSO case

The petition seeking cancellation of bail was filed by Koyilandy Circle Inspector. The accused is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode

25 Oct 2026 7:42 pm
TDB sets November 10 as deadline to complete works at Sabarimala

Official sources, however, say delays in procedural formalities and persistent rain are hampering infrastructure works

25 Oct 2026 7:41 pm
Kerala High Court to consider appeal of Pinarayi Vijayan against registration of FIR in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case on October 26, 2026

The former Keralam CM, others have secured a favourable order from the Supreme Court against an order of the Division Bench, which refused them leave to challenge the Single Judges order

25 Oct 2026 7:40 pm
Magician Hamza leads artists Jantar Mantar solidarity march

The march called on people across the country to join the Jantar Mantar protest

25 Oct 2026 7:28 pm
Crime Branch registers three more cases in Kerala PSC exam fraud

Ongoing investigation reportedly finds malpractice in three other examinations conducted between 2019 and 2023; alleged irregularities relate to examinations conducted for the posts of Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, Fisheries Officer and Inspector in the Khadi Board

25 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
Forward Bloc seeks Gyanesh Kumars resignation

Forward Bloc State general secretary T. Manoj Kumar called for transparent and impartial elections and urged authorities to ensure that no eligible voter was unfairly removed from the electoral rolls.

25 Oct 2026 7:22 pm
Quiz held on Red Cross founder

The competition, held at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Malappuram, featured winning cadets from various sub-districts in the upper primary and high school categories.

25 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
PSC undermined merit, damaged credibility: Minister Siddique

Keralam government plans grace marks to promote farming among students

25 Oct 2026 7:15 pm
Unniyadan camp steps up revolt against Kerala Congress leadership

A programme to be organised by supporters of Irinjalakuda legislator in Thiruvananthapuram is perceived as another public show of dissent

25 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Swaralaya re-elects N.N. Krishnadas, T.R. Ajayan

The Palakkad-based organisation promotes art and culture and has over 3,000 members

25 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
BJP to hold SIR march on November 6

The programme is part of the partys nationwide campaign to explain the need for SIR.

25 Oct 2026 7:05 pm
Youth detained for issuing hoax threat against Keralam CM Satheesan

According to police, the youth sent a message to the police control room stating that there was a high likelihood of the Chief Minister being targeted and that security arrangements needed to be significantly stepped up with the deployment of additional personnel

25 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Probe sought into forest office building alterations at Olavakode in Keralams Palakkad

Animal and Nature Ethics Community Trust questions proposal to accommodate Wildlife Circle office in a building sanctioned for Eastern Circle office and the Custodian of Vested Forests. It alleges that verbal instructions had been issued to demolish completed record rooms to create space

25 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
CPI(M) leader M.V. Govindan accuses BJP of using Governor to target Kerala PSC

Govindan seeks the response of Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and his Cabinet to the former Governors reported recommendation to the President seeking the removal of the chairperson and members of the Kerala Public Service Commission

25 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
Blood of youths at Jantar Mantar cries out for justice, says writer Sarah Joseph

Writer inaugurates AISFs day-and-night sit-in in Thrissur, alleging attacks on democratic rights and calling for nationwide protests against the suppression of student movements

25 Oct 2026 6:31 pm
Owner, mahout booked for neglected elephant in Kozhikode

Forest officials find signs of severe malnutrition and chain-related injuries during an inspection at Ekarool near Unnikulam

25 Oct 2026 5:24 pm
Tourist bus overturns near Bekal bridge in Keralams Kasaragod; passengers escape without serious injuries

Those who sustained minor injuries were taken to a private hospital in Uduma

25 Oct 2026 5:16 pm
Kozhikode tourism committees remain inactive, fail to propose development projects

Tourism entrepreneurs flag delays in reconstituting destination management committees and a lack of initiatives to improve infrastructure and promote local culture

25 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Former Keralam Governor Arlekar recommends President to remove PSC chairperson; Opposition LDF calls move unconstitutional

A Crime Branch investigation into alleged irregularities in the PSC examination for certain posts in the State Planning Board is currently progressing

25 Oct 2026 4:47 pm
Electricity Employees Federation of India cry foul over delay in issuing work order for Phase II of smart metering in Keralam

EEFI, an umbrella organisation of Left-backed organisations, has written to Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan,saying that financial bids were opened on September 5 this year. Any further delay in issuing work order will lead to Keralam losing Central grants under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme as well as an opportunity for securing additional borrowing space

25 Oct 2026 4:12 pm
Launch of Garudan, smart bus punching system in Greater Kochi area, held up indefinitely

The system was slated to be launched in August as a joint initiative of Kochi City Traffic Police and the Kochi City Bus Monitoring Committe

25 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
KSSP supports distribution of generic drugs for SMA patients in Keralam

Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad president C. Ramakrishnan and general secretary V. Manoj Kumar said that access to this medication is crucial for improving the quality of life and life expectancy of patients

25 Oct 2026 1:24 pm
Man killed in Kochi as luxury car, allegedly driven by judges minor son, hits scooter

Police have taken into custody the minor driver, reportedly the son of a senior judge; the police have registered a case against the driver on charges of rash driving and rash or negligent act that does not amount to culpable homicide

25 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Influencer Diya Krishna faces potential legal notice for allegedly endorsing divisive Instagram post

Officials said investigators would verify whether Diya Krishna had merely liked the controversial post or crossed a legal line by commenting, sharing, advocating, or promoting the post that risked creating communal tensions in Keralam

25 Oct 2026 11:28 am