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Finish Muthalapozhi work before monsoon: panel

Officials concerned directed to finish the work on increasing the length of the groyne on the south side of Muthalapozhi and the remaining dredging before the monsoon

29 Apr 2026 9:37 pm
Dipping water level in Peppara dam prompts govt. to consider drawing water for Thiruvananthapuram city from Neyyar

Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said steps will be taken to draw water from Neyyar to Aruvikkara for uninterrupted supply

29 Apr 2026 9:25 pm
108 wards in Ernakulam experiencing water scarcity

Among the affected panchayats and municipalities, 64% face water shortages occasionally, while 18% experience frequent shortages, and the rest encounter them rarely

29 Apr 2026 9:12 pm
Explore seawater desalination to address future drinking water requirements: Roshy Augustine

The Minister said urgent measures should be taken to address the water shortage in Nayarambalam, Kadamakkudy and Thrikkakara in Ernakulam district

29 Apr 2026 9:02 pm
Man accused of murdering mother and brother in Keralas Idukki remanded in judicial custody

The police arrested Saji after recovering the decomposed remains of his mother, Marykkutty, and brother, Reji, from the premises of their home

29 Apr 2026 8:51 pm
Former bureaucrat Biju Prabhakar releases book on corruption and institutional failure

The book, Naam Namme Kollayadikkumbol, was released by former DGP A. Hemachandran

29 Apr 2026 8:50 pm
Milma defers decision to hike milk price in Kerala

The Board of Directors, which met in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, considered a proposal to increase the price by 4 a litre

29 Apr 2026 8:43 pm
Kerala fireworks accident: judicial commission visits Mundathikode blast site; safety of fireworks under review

Justice C. N. Ramachandran Nair visits site and hospital, records witness accounts; report expected in six months

29 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Lemon price in Kerala sees a massive surge owing to rising heat

Price of lemons has increased between 280 and 300 per kg

29 Apr 2026 8:29 pm
2,567 wards in Kerala identified as drought-hit

The report, based on a comprehensive survey across wards and panchayats, found that 24.74% of wards in Kasaragod and 22.01% in Thiruvananthapuram are facing severe water stress

29 Apr 2026 8:27 pm
MVD seizes luxury vehicles for alleged violation of traffic rules in Kozhikode

Erring drivers were directed to attend a mandatory road safety class at the Institute of Driver Training and Research, Edappal

29 Apr 2026 8:10 pm
State releases action plan to combat snakebite envenomation

Encompasses various aspects, including surveillance of snakebite cases and deaths in humans, hotspot-mapping of public hospitals and strengthening of pre-hospital care and emergency service

29 Apr 2026 8:08 pm
Concerns raised over implementation of CBSEs three-language formula

Parents and educators in Kerala are concerned about how students unfamiliar with the regions primary languages, which are Malayalam and Hindi, will cope. School principals highlight the potential academic burden and mental health impact on students, particularly those returning from abroad.

29 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
250 fine on former Kerala DGP for misuse of official insignia sparks complaint seeking criminal case

Complainant argues that matter should not be treated as a routine traffic offence, but investigated as a serious misuse of official symbols and authority

29 Apr 2026 8:02 pm
Lakshadweep administration eases tourist entry permit rules

Applications for entry permits must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the intended date of travel to enable due diligence in processing. Applications must be made only for specific islands and intended travel dates

29 Apr 2026 8:00 pm
Availability of additional 400 MW helped to limit power curbs to a few places in Kerala on Tuesday, says KSEB

Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty meets Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission amid alleged delay in allowing additional power procurement to meet summer demand

29 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
Gold and cash worth 2 lakh stolen from temple

Thieves break into Thaikkatt temple office, loot ornaments and 2 lakh after forcing entry into strong room

29 Apr 2026 7:40 pm
Action underway to clear scrap and seized vehicles from police stations across Thiruvananthapuram

The moves has been initiated following an intervention by the Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry

29 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Two Mathamangalam natives held with MDMA in Taliparamba in Kannur

The accused were taken into custody from Azad Nagar, Kuttiyeri, in Kannur while travelling in a car

29 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Kerala Film Critics Awards: Mystery thriller Eko wins Best Film

Dominic Arun bags best director award for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Mohanlal adjudged best actor (male) for Thudarum and Hridayapoorvam. Kalyani Priyadarshan (Lokah) and Anaswara Rajan (Rekhachithram, Mr and Mrs Bachelor) share best actor (female) award

29 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
Smartphone seized from Kannur Central Jail

The device was reportedly recovered from the second block of the prison

29 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
Kerala pollution control board prepares draft oil spill response plan

A Bengaluru-based firm has submitted the draft plan that includes oil spill modelling, marine sensitivity index mapping and net environmental benefit analysis, according to a report submitted by KSPCB before NGT

29 Apr 2026 3:38 pm
Amid power crisis, Kerala govt directs KSEB to take control of Maniyar hydro project

Kerala governments decision comes more than a year after 30-year contract period with Carborundum Universal ended. The 12-MW captive power plant was at the centre of a political controversy earlier after State govt hesitated to allow KSEB to take over the project

29 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
29 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Month-long Kochi Comedy Festival brings together national and regional artistes

The inaugural edition of the Kochi Comedy Festival kicked off on April 19 with Opening Night Show featuring artistes such as Kenny Sebastian, Abish Mathew, Gautham Govindan, Shamik Chakrabarti and Anand Rathnam along with a few artistes from Kerala

29 Apr 2026 1:46 pm
Kerala power cuts: No load shedding, overuse causing disruptions, says Minister Krishnankutty

Krishnankutty claims power trips due to overload are for a short duration of 5-10 minutes

29 Apr 2026 1:28 pm
Hike in milk price necessary, will be implemented: Milma

Quantum of increase to be decided after a meeting of Milma board, says K.S. Mani, chairman of Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

29 Apr 2026 11:39 am
Baby boy found in Ammathottil in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram

The boy was received in the electronic cradle set up by the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare for safely receiving abandoned newborns

28 Apr 2026 11:13 pm
Power restrictions in Kerala due to governments own negligence: Chennithala

Congress leader alleges that Pinarayi govt. cancelled two long-term power agreements signed by UDF govt., on trivial grounds, thereby pushing people of Kerala into permanent hardship

28 Apr 2026 10:53 pm
Calls flood KANIV 108 ambulance service

On average, the service handles around 90 snakebite calls a day in the State

28 Apr 2026 9:29 pm
Harsh sun leaves traditional fishers in distress

Searing heat drives fish to deeper, cooler waters, escalating the cost of fishing. Warming waters lead to a surge in population of jellyfish, which tear nets and cause allergies to fishers. The working hours come down, the catch gets spoiled faster, and sun leaves the fish vendors perennially exhausted

28 Apr 2026 9:18 pm
Norms must govern places of worship or risk anarchy, ChishtiNizami descendant says in Sabarimala case

Syed Altamash Nizami says the faith of a believer cannot yield to the whim of a third-party interloper or a tourist to walk into the sanctum sanctorum

28 Apr 2026 9:07 pm
Advertorial on Chennithala: Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee issues show-cause notice to Prajin Babu

Both the All India Congress Committee and the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee had previously directed that Congress leaders and workers should not make public statements in print, visual, or social media or any other platform in a manner that brings disrepute to the organisation

28 Apr 2026 8:49 pm