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SC agrees to hear CBIs plea against HC order acquitting 4 in custodial-death case

The case pertains to the death of Udayakumar (28), who was allegedly taken into police custody in Thiruvananthapuram in September 2005 and was subjected to custodial torture, leading to his death

18 Apr 2026 12:25 am
No supply restrictions, says Kerala State Electricity Board

This time the demand is high. But we have made all the arrangements for supply from central stations and purchases through power exchanges, says KSEB chairperson

17 Apr 2026 9:53 pm
Soaring consumption: Kerala State Electricity Board proposes TAM option, seeks regulatory commissions nod

The power utility has also proposed an institutional mechanism comprising an apex committee and an operational committee for handling short-term power procurement during contingencies

17 Apr 2026 9:22 pm
Family of five escapes unhurt as car catches fire in Kerala

The incident occurred on Friday morning while the family was travelling from Chittar to Konni

17 Apr 2026 9:18 pm
Houseboats without pollution control systems barred from Vembanad lake

The port officer and registering authority issued a directive in this regard on April 17 following a Kerala High Court order on January 20

17 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
Heat, humidity make life miserable in north Kerala

In Kozhikode, the seasons peak temperature of 37.2C was recorded on April 16, marking a departure of 2.6C above normal. Maximum temperatures in Kasaragod, Malappuram and Kannur districts have also remained above seasonal averages

17 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
Nurses' strike: Kerala High Court modifies interim order

Court lifts restrictions imposed on nurses' association and private hospital managements following the nurses' strike

17 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
Former Matsyafed official alleges harassment, seeks Governors intervention

He claims complaints submitted to various authorities, including the Chief Minister and the Fisheries Minister, did not result in any meaningful intervention; citing continued harassment and declining health, he opted for voluntary retirement in 2016

17 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
A month after fire incident, ICUs in Thiruvananthapuram MCH to open next week

Since the incident on March 17, the hospital has been using temporary ICUs to accommodate patients requiring ICU care after surgeries

17 Apr 2026 8:45 pm
Waste piles up in Thiruvananthapuram as Haritha Karma Sena faces vehicle shortage

The Corporations plans to purchase vehicles is getting delayed

17 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Public hospitals in Kerala struggle as KASP dues mount

The government owes both public and private hospitals under KASP and other health financing schemes 1,824 cr. Even taluk-level hospitals are awaiting dues of over 1 crore each from the government for free treatment given

17 Apr 2026 8:34 pm
State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19

Five-day festival by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to feature 10 plays at K.T. Muhammed Theatre

17 Apr 2026 8:28 pm
Delimitation Bill aimed at 2029 poll advantage: Thomas Isaac

CPI(M) leader accuses BJP of using electoral revisions and seat redrawing to favour itself

17 Apr 2026 8:26 pm
Probe into sexual abuse case against filmmaker Ranjith in final stage, say police

Special investigation team questions actor Bobby Kurian who was with the director when he was taken into custody on March 31

17 Apr 2026 8:13 pm
District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki

A shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported. Massive deficit in food grains unearthed after Edamalakudy panchayat president alerted Civil Supplies department officials that Devikulam Girijan Co-operative Society had exhausted its rice stock, leaving tribal residents struggling to access food

17 Apr 2026 8:11 pm
Rhythm of resilience: Hows BRC band is striking a new note

In a quiet corner of Kollam, adults with intellectual disabilities are transforming lives through music

17 Apr 2026 7:55 pm
Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity

Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant

17 Apr 2026 7:55 pm
Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions

Bridge to be closed for urgent repair works and load testing

17 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe

Scientists at the IRTC, Mundur, say the intense heat experienced in the district is largely due to high humidity rather than temperature alone

17 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
Kollam swelters as temperatures soar, yellow alert issued

The intense heat has turned daily commutes and outdoor labour into gruelling tasks. Many citizens have reported physical exhaustion and heat-related discomfort, as the cooling effect of the evening breeze remains elusive

17 Apr 2026 7:25 pm
Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case

Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment

17 Apr 2026 7:04 pm
IIT Palakkad expands academic, research initiatives

Institute to introduce BTech programme in Materials Engineering from 202627 academic year; it sets up Madhava Supercomputing Facility, a high-performance computing centre, and a 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer

17 Apr 2026 6:40 pm
Death of BDS student in Kannur: accused teachers seek anticipatory bail

The Thalassery Sessions Court declines to grant them any interim protection from arrest

17 Apr 2026 6:36 pm
Cash-for-votes case: Sobha Surendran appears before Collector

Palakkad District Collector had summoned all those involved in the incident, including Ms. Surendran, the woman who allegedly received the cash, and the Congress worker who recorded the video evidence

17 Apr 2026 6:31 pm
Leak on pipeline at Vazhuthacaud plugged, says Kerala Water Authority

KWA officials say the contractor for the Smart City projects carried out the repair; the pipeline sprang a leak near the City Police Commissioners office around 10 p.m. on April 13

17 Apr 2026 5:18 pm
Pallichattambi movie review: Heavy-handed approach drags down this ahistorical period movie

The film, set amid the tumultuous period of the Liberation Struggle in Kerala, takes a very dated approach in its writing and filmmaking aspects

17 Apr 2026 5:07 pm
Blistering heat and soaring UV, humidity levels put Kerala on its toes

IMD warns of above-average temperatures across State as sweltering, sultry conditions prevail; several places record alarming levels of UV radiation; urban heat island effect amplifies the conditions

17 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
Two arrested in Kerala over sharing eaterys Vishu poster depicting Lord Krishna before non-veg dish

According to FIR, the accused shared the poster on WhatsApp to allegedly hurt religious sentiments of Hindu community

17 Apr 2026 3:50 pm
Heat alert in Kerala: Heatstroke clinics opened as Health Minister urges caution over rising temperatures

Public urged to avoid direct exposure to sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm as high ultraviolet (UV) levels are being recorded during these hours in Kerala

17 Apr 2026 3:02 pm
Kerala BDS student death: Two accused faculty members move court for anticipatory bail

Dr. M.K. Ram and Dr. Sangeeta Nambiar, who remain absconding, contend in their bail plea that they had no role in Nithin Rajs death and argue that the student was under stress due to threats from a loan app

17 Apr 2026 2:46 pm
Kerala elections: Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan slams Congress leaders public spat over CM candidate

Kozhikode MP warns a section of his Congress colleagues that dragging internal leadership disputes into the streets is damaging the partys reputation and prospects

17 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
Kerala elections: Kozhikode DCC general secretary Nijesh Aravind quits, cites sidelining in party

Nijesh Aravind submits resignation to KPCC claiming he was deliberately excluded from poll campaign responsibilities

17 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
Meet the man from Kozhikode who grew a bamboo forest

How Damodaran Mukkam, a former landscaper, planted a bamboo forest on the banks of the Iruvazhanji river

17 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
How community-led environmental initiatives are making a change in Ernakulam

Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, we look at collectives in Ernakulam that are driving change through sustained, grassroots action

17 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
Singer Karthik Krishna Jayaram wins music contest dedicated to Lata Mangeshkar

Organised by the Raipur-based Swarnim Dharohar Lata Foundation, the national-level competition had participants from over 20 States

17 Apr 2026 12:34 pm
Four of a family hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Keralas Kozhikode

According to hospital sources, the four developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming spinach curry kept in the refrigerator

17 Apr 2026 11:29 am
Kerala dental student death: Case against InstaPay loan app for alleged harassment and intimidation

FIR states agents of the app repeatedly contacted and threatened Nithin Raj for loan repayment, subjecting him to sustained mental harassment and intimidation

17 Apr 2026 11:02 am
Filmmaker Fazil Razak on Moham selected for Moscow International Film Festival 2026

The director on shaping a psychologically layered story and navigating the festival circuit

17 Apr 2026 10:21 am
Something to Prove: A coming-of-age story for the late bloomer

American writer-actor Anita Kalathara draws from her own life to craft a relatable series on identity, family and independence

17 Apr 2026 10:00 am