The Hindu

Nedumbassery police had arrested Suhail Sajeev, 19, who allegedly drove the car under the influence of alcohol, and three co-passengers, Ninav, 19; Ameer, 20; and Joel, 20 in connection with the accident that claimed three lives; the accused are likely to move the district court in appeal

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan reviews preparations for the annual pilgrimage season at Pampa, says steps will be initiated after the current season to improve crowd management and facilities at the hill temple

The panchayat rolls out a comprehensive plan combining shelters, feeding stations, vaccination, sterilisation and adoption to create a humane, science-based dog management system

Forest department had removed wire ropes and solar electric fencing from plantations in the Panthadikkalam and Choondal areas in Idukki to facilitate free movement of wild elephants. However, landowners re-erected the barriers within days

The municipality has installed a 12-foot Spider-Man-like sculpture, crafted entirely from plastic bottles and other recyclable materials collected from bottle booths, in front its office

Officials say the move was intended to ensure that Pinarayi received the summons and appeared for questioning as directed. The CPI(M) leader was, however, not present at the residence when the officials arrived

Home Minister critical of media reports alleging political interference aimed at protecting the accused

Records show Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited had informed the State in advance of its plan to divest 49% stake in the port company. Replying to an unstarred question in Assembly, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan himself revealed this

Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes announces allocation in Assembly in response to submission by Nilambur MLA Aryadan Shoukath. Each family to receive 6 lakh for house construction

The District Mental Health Programme has a strong presence in all districts in Keralam, delivering mental health services and follow-up care to people at primary care level. However, lack of inpatient care facilities and shortage of human resources psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers in public health facilities from taluk hospitals upwards is threatening to widen treatment gap in the State

Seventeen elephants brought from different parts of the State undergo first round of screening in a first-of-its-kind initiative that checks sugar, cholesterol, kidney and liver function. Rising instances of elephants collapsing and dying have raised concern in the State

In its report tabled in Assembly, panel has strongly criticised Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, saying there is 'no case' for continuing it as a fund-raising and project-financing body. The report, which cited fiscal burden on Keralam and constitutional deviations, has triggered a political flashpoint between ruling UDF and Opposition LDF even the CM says the govt is considering a probe into irregularities flagged

Court was considering a petition by headmistress of a Kollam school seeking to disqualify school manager for allegedly denying her entry for wearing churidar-kameez instead of a sari

Akasa Air and Saudia flights from Kochi cancelled amid reported disruptions at Riyadh airport

By our estimate, nearly 25 tigers, including cubs, are roaming the plantation belt in Munnar, posing a direct threat to humans and livestock, says CPI, who is seeking the capture and relocation of these animals away from human settlements

The film, directed by Prince Joy and written by James Sebastian, also stars Baby Jean, Nihal, Sunny Wayne, Indrans and Suresh Krishna

Tourists displaying heightened awareness of and responsiveness to real-time updates on costs, safety, and climatic conditions is adding to the challenges for States such as Keralam

A Division Bench of the anti-corruption body consisting of Lok Ayuktha N. Anilkumar and Upa Lok Ayuktha Ashok Menon sought the details on a petition filed by social activist K. M. Shajahan

RCR at Mattancherry Halt being developed under renovate, operate, maintain and transfer model; menu to be approved by Railways

Two men reportedly running several spas arrested in alleged gang rape case; at least two others reportedly absconding; officials flag concerns over recruitment practices at wellness centres and alleged abuse of women employees; police to examine whether spas are being run with the required permissions and licences

SHRC seeks permanent solution to the damage on the approach road and side railings of the bridge across the Thevara-Perandoor Canal near the Kochi metro station at Kadavanthra

Lightning strikes damaged 10 houses at Palayikkunnu in Vengola, left a girl with burn injuries and damaged a mosque minaret at Karumalloor; a portion of land also caved in at Vengola

Actor-activist addresses the event Jantar Mantar@ Manaveeyam Veedhi, urges the youth to keep their fight going with a smile

According to the police, the employees allegedly targeted vehicles without FASTag and displayed QR codes linked to private accounts to collect toll payments instead of routing them through the authorised system

CPI(M) leader alleges that the UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, is aligning with the ED, which is handling the case with clear political motives

Justice Devan Ramachandran asks why taxpayers money should be spent on rectification of the apartments; District Collector says IIT Madras study found building not unsafe but in need of immediate rectification; amicus curiae flags leakage, septic tank overflow, corrosion and inadequate clearance from a 110 kV power line

M. Vincent was elected secretary, and T.J. Vinod was elected treasurer

At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquiry. He says the observations of the HC have proved that the State govt.s stance was wrong. Senior leaders say a hasty FIRwould have enabled the LDF to level allegations of a deal with the BJP

Held under the theme Where Agriculture Meets Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, it focused on transforming agriculture into a more profitable, technology-driven and sustainable enterprise through innovation, value addition, mechanisation and investment.

A protest rally was organised under the leadership of the Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association at the Vanchiyoor Court complex

A mega rally to be attended by over one lakh people would be held at the Kannur collectorate ground on the evening of October 26

The hartal was called over several land-related issues, including the Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) demarcation, the governments move to reclassify Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) lands as forest areas, and proposed wild elephant corridors in the district

Development projects valued at 40,000 crore have completed through KIIFB, says the Leader of the Opposition of Keralam. He says the State will resist any attempt to scuttle KIIFB

Minister Roji M. John says a proposal to establish a campus of the United Nations University in the State is under the governments consideration.

Of the 96 people who registered, 75 donated blood at the camp held at the Cyberpark campus.

The university secured the 4-star rating for the second consecutive year.

The deceased was a student of a school at Vemballur in Thrissur district. The Kasaragod Town police registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation.

The police recovered the charred remains of the girl from near the Pambla dam in Idukki

The union points out that delays raise suspicions of a planned attempt by vested interests to tarnish governments image. They notes that decisions causing massive financial impacts such as shutting down current revenue sources while dramatically increasing unnecessary expenses are currently being executed by the board

The project has the potential to integrate the waterway with other main lakes and rivers in the State as part of the Mission Samudra project, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan .

Kozhikode Corporation Council had approved the resolution at its meeting on July 15, 2025, but failed to communicate the decision to the State government, whose approval is necessary as the building is not considered dilapidated

C.P. John allays concerns raised by the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, says Corporations and municipalities with robust revenue bases than grama panchayats can contribute voluntarily to improve local KSRTC depots if they considered it necessary.

A mere 0.18% of KIIFBs approved outlay and 0.21% of the amount released were allocated to projects exclusively for SC/ST development, says panel.

The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games

He says several universities lack permanent V-Cs and that the State is seeking a lasting solution while condemning any attempts at communalisation or ideological polarization in university governance.

Summons issued under Prevention of Money Laundering Act under which ED has booked a case taking cognisance of a recent State police FIR in the matter