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RGCB to be national metagenomics project hub

Programme aims to address the challenge of undiagnosed acute febrile illness, encephalitis, diarrhoeal diseases, and respiratory infections

27 Nov 2025 11:58 pm
Munambam holding: BJP urges Centre to implead in Waqf Vedhis appeal against HC order

The party to implead in case, while Munambam native Philip Joseph has already filed a caveat, says BJP leader

27 Nov 2025 9:54 pm
Kallara Sarasamma dead

She used to be associated with the Congress and is the mother of actors Ambika and Radha

27 Nov 2025 9:30 pm
LDF exudes confidence of winning a majority of local bodies in Ernakulam

The manifesto, titled Our District, Our Dream, proposes comprehensive development of the district based on a policy upheld by the LDF and rooted in foundational productive sectors

27 Nov 2025 9:18 pm
Dance by 15 women candidates in Anthoor seeking votes goes viral

The Left Democratic Front candidates came together to perform an Oppana set to the tune of a Mappila song as part of seeking votes

27 Nov 2025 9:00 pm
Kerala HC issues directions to prevent over crowding at Sabarimala

Court asks authorities to ensure that only persons with genuine virtual queue or spot-booking pass corresponding to specified date and time slot are permitted entry to the Sannidhanam

27 Nov 2025 8:53 pm
KSEB to take up repair of generator in Moolamattom plant

Earlier, KSEB aimed to fix leakage in the main intake valves of generators five and six. During inspection, inlet valve leakage was found in generator four

27 Nov 2025 8:15 pm
Congress rebel redraws battle lines in Chullikkal

The division was once a UDF stronghold until the LDF wrested it in 2015; this years contest features a sitting councillor contesting as an Independent, past players returning to the fray, and a larger electorate after delimitation

27 Nov 2025 8:00 pm
Kerala HC reserves its order on plea by Catholic Congress against scenes in Malayalam film Haal

Order reserved on the appeal filed by the Catholic Congress against a single judges order to the CBFC to grant A-certification for the film

27 Nov 2025 7:56 pm
Kerala local body polls 2025: When an LDF Independent flaunts a Maudany connection

The posters of Nishad Nadakkal, an LDF Independent in an Erattupetta ward, display the image of PDP founder Abdul Nasir Maudany. LDF leaders say Nishad has resigned from PDP, while PDP leaders insist that he is a loyalist for three decades

27 Nov 2025 7:55 pm
Calicut narsity V-C selection faces further delay over search panel status

The Kerala High Court has ordered the senate to select its nominee within 30 days. Selection process for the V-Cs post can only commence when the search-cum-selection committee is in place.

27 Nov 2025 7:53 pm
TDB probes lapse after honey supplied in acid containers

The stock, which passed inspection by the Food Safety Laboratory at Pampa, is primarily used for performing the Ashtabhishekam ritual and is not for devotees consumption, say officials.

27 Nov 2025 7:33 pm
Woman meets Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and files a complaint of sexual exploitation and coerced medical termination of pregnancy against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Pinarayi Vijayan forwards the complaint to State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar for further action. The police may seek the Courts sanction to record the complainants statement in camera before a magistrate under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

27 Nov 2025 7:32 pm
State to seek withdrawal of Labour Codes: Sivankutty

Labour Minister V. Sivankutty says he, along with trade union representatives, will meet the Union Labour Minister

27 Nov 2025 7:05 pm
KFRI signs MoU with Odisha Bamboo Development Agency

The MoU marks the beginning of a long-term partnership built on scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a shared vision for transforming the bamboo sector.

27 Nov 2025 6:31 pm
Drunk driving: probe under way against interstate bus driver

Alleged incident took place during a trip between Kozhikode and Bengaluru on November 24

27 Nov 2025 5:27 pm
Draft rules notified, but no action taken in the wake of opposition from trade unions: Minister

Meeting of representatives of central trade unions in the State to be held on Thursday. The Labour department will organise a national labour conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on December 19 to draw further attention to the issue

27 Nov 2025 5:20 pm
Malaparamba sex racket case: chargesheet filed against 12, including two police drivers

The suspected inter-district racket was exposed during a check at an apartment near Malaparamba in Kozhikode city in June

27 Nov 2025 5:10 pm
Elderly voters seek dignified access to ballot box

Many of them seek introduction of home voting option for bedridden people and special queues for senior citizens on the day of polling

27 Nov 2025 4:53 pm
CPI(M) panchayat member accused of assaulting BLO in Keralas Kasaragod

The incident reportedly occurred during a camp organised at a booth for filling and submitting SIR forms

27 Nov 2025 2:49 pm
Rubber tapper from Jharkhand killed in wild elephant attack at Nilambur in Kerala

He was returning along with his co-workers after the days work when the elephant charged at them from behind

27 Nov 2025 12:56 pm
About 50 Sabarimala pilgrims from Tamil Nadu sustain injuries as bus overturns in Keralas Idukki

Condition of one passenger is critical, while others suffered minor injuries in the accident that took place between Kuttikkanam and Valanjakanam in Idukki. The devotees were from Dindigul

27 Nov 2025 12:30 pm
Family of late Kerala dalit activist Chitralekha faces eviction after bank issues foreclosure notice

Kannur Co-operative Urban Bank, controlled by Congress-led management committee, has ordered the family to vacate the house by December 7, warning that it will be seized on December 18 if the dues remain unpaid

27 Nov 2025 10:20 am
Kerala local body polls: Parties scout among ASHAs, Haritha Karma Sena members for candidates

The connect of these grassroots workers with people and familiarity of the locality make them ideal choices for parties when it comes to selecting candidates

27 Nov 2025 9:31 am
Kerala local body elections: High Court verdict may reflect on Munambam poll result

Within hours of the High Court allowing their long-standing demand for restoration of revenue rights for their holdings, six Munambam residents remitted property tax, with the remaining one set to follow suit. All three fronts have claimed credit for the development which came on the 410th day of the residents protest

27 Nov 2025 9:24 am
Kerala local body elections: In Thiruvananthapuram Corporation polls, no party is in the driving seat

The LDF, in keeping with its recent trend, has fielded a number of fresh faces, seeking to continue in power, while the UDF has announced its candidates much ahead of others, hoping for a revival from its below-par performance last time. The BJP has fielded a good number of the sitting councillors compared to the two fronts, aiming to extend its good run

27 Nov 2025 9:21 am
Supreme Court hearing on SIR LIVE: SC Bench asks ECI to file its response to pleas challenging SIR in Tamil Nadu by December 1

The CJI-led Bench commenced on November 26 the final hearing on a larger issue on legality and validity of the ECI's decision to undertake the revision of electoral rolls.

27 Nov 2025 8:54 am
Its IUML vs others in Ponmundam panchayat

IUML is fielding candidates for 16 of the 18 seats under its official ladder symbol, while the Congress and the CPI(M) are contesting only through Independent candidates

27 Nov 2025 1:17 am
HC orders Calicut University to convene Senate meeting in 30 days

A Bench of Justice V.G. Arun issued the directive on a petition filed by the State government, challenging notifications issued by the Governor, in his capacity as Chancellor, on the appointment of a new V-C for the varsity

26 Nov 2025 9:44 pm
MGS Narayanan Award for K. Gopalankutty

Dr. Gopalankutty has won the inaugural edition of the award for his contributions to historiography

26 Nov 2025 9:34 pm
BJP promises blueprint for development of local bodies in Kerala

A report card will be presented to the people every year to outline development works already undertaken and those in the pipeline, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar

26 Nov 2025 9:29 pm
No clinical establishment must deny life-saving aid to patients needing emergency care, says Kerala HC

Hospital authorities ought to also ensure that, along with the discharge summary, all investigation reports pertaining to the treatment too have to be handed over to enable patient to maintain proper records, says Division Bench of the High Court

26 Nov 2025 9:22 pm
UDF hopes to continue its winning streak as LDF sees a silver lining in Palarivattom

LDF says Congress rebel Joseph Alexs entry as an Independent will work in its favour, while the UDF maintains that his presence will barely affect its vote bank in the division; BJP is promising solutions to drug and mosquito menace

26 Nov 2025 9:16 pm