The Hindu

The exact extent of the damage can be assessed only after floodwaters completely recede in the worst-affected areas, says PWD Minister P.K. Basheer

The State government had slashed the Corporations Plan fund from 132 crore to 23 crore, says development standing committee chairman V.P. Manoj

During his career, Singh has held several key positions in the Department of Posts

Floodwater has been spreading to more areas of Upper Kuttanad

Removal of performance-linked criteria attached to the payment of honorarium had been one of the long-standing demands of ASHAs

Party accuses Thrissur Corporation of pursuing a flawed project that inconveniences traders and the public

She will hold the full additional charge of the post in addition to the existing charges

Despite the panchayat area receiving nearly 100 mm of rainfall on the morning of August 1, no waterlogging was reported in the town or surrounding settlements

Blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, was brought under control; no patients were affected

The protesters urged the authorities to construct a CUP near the Chombala block office, citing concerns that access to the Government Veterinary Hospital and the mini stadium would be cut off once the NH construction was completed.

Authorised shooters selected by local self-government institutions will no longer be confined to the respective administrative limits and can be deployed across the State without any district restrictions

As per a 2021 study, silt occupies 48.95% of the reservoirs total storage capacity, leading to a serious crisis in managing water storage and prevent flooding in the Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha rivers

According to a complaint, a 108 ambulance was intercepted,and a male nurse was verbally abused and assaulted

More staff are being deployed to ensure round-the-clock security. Caregivers of patients are allowed only at designated places in the hospital. They should not assemble in wards, corridors, stairs, entrances, parking areas, and other public spaces.

Management agrees to reinstate all striking nurses in phases, assures no retaliatory action; wage-related issues to be taken up in further negotiations

Four-member committee constituted to prepare draft legislation for proposed university, which aims to bring all AYUSH educational institutions under a single umbrella

University urges immediate drainage measures and timely disease prevention to protect paddy, banana, spices and vegetable crops from prolonged monsoon damage

Master plan special committees move follows petitions from the public

Court had allowed the petitions noting that the accused had spent more than 60 days in custody and that the investigation had reached its final stage

Patrolling and surveillance strengthened in low-lying areas, riverbanks, waterlogged roads, bridges, beaches, tourist spots, and areas prone to landslide; public urged to adhere strictly to safety guidelines

Backlash after Minister allegedly suggested that a significant section of women were pretending to be poor' to avail themselves of free travel on KSRTC ordinary-class buses under UDF governments flagship scheme

CM reviews flood relief operations in the district, says system to comprise a denser network of rain gauges and advanced early warning mechanism; confirms reports of a major landslide and several minor landslips inside forest areas

Recommendations are part of interim report of committee formed by Kerala State Higher Education Council to evaluate implementation of FYUGP inuniversities and colleges

Though water levels in the Bharathapuzha, Kadalundipuzha, Chaliyar and Kunthipuzha rivers began to recede, authorities have urged people living in hilly areas and along riverbanks to remain vigilant

Kerala receives around 3,000 mm of annual rainfall, often in uneven, high-intensity spells that are becoming more frequent and extreme, exacerbated by global warming and climate change

Division Bench reviews reports by Sabarimala Special Commissioner and Chief Vigilance and Security Officer of Travancore Devaswom in a suo motu proceeding initiated regarding alleged misappropriation of ghee supplied to Sabarimala

New online booking system begins on a trial basis, allowing 300 devotees every hour for a smoother pilgrimage experience

Court criticises govt for the move before deciding on demand for an inquiry into appointment of two bodybuilders as Sub-Inspectors

Out-of-pocket expenditure remains considerable among insured and uninsured households

CM blames IMD for delay in relaying weather forecast. However, experts point out that IMDs 125-year rainfall dataset, covering 110 weather stations across Kerala from 1901 to 2025, has shed enough light on the States most vulnerable regions during monsoon and the government need not wait for weather alerts before initiating preparedness measures

As online demands and criticism over rain holidays mount, District Collectors say decisions are guided by weather data and field reportsnot social media pressure; school closures during orange, yellow alerts depend on local assessments, they say

A total of 964 people from 365 families remain in 32 relief camps in Kozhikode as heavy rain continues and schools remain shut for a second day; more than a dozen relief camps have closed in Wayanad after many displaced families returned home, leaving 584 people in 14 camps

The IAS officer is accused in the death of K.M. Basheer, the Thiruvananthapuram bureau chief ofMalayalam daily Siraj , in 2019

In Malappuram where 5,532 applications were considered valid, including 812 from other districts, 1,607 vacancies remain for 2,088 students who did not get allotment