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Pothundy double murder: Chenthamaras sentencing deferred to Monday

The prosecution has sought the death penalty for Chenthamara, while the defence has requested consideration of life imprisonment and other lesser punishments

16 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
Kerala Higher Education Minister urges MPs to oppose VBSA Bill

Roji M. John says proposed law undermines federalism, academic autonomy and State powers in higher education

16 Jul 2026 8:56 pm
Daily ridership of women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increase from 6.48 lakh to 12.12 lakh, says Kerala Minister

Despite the roll-out of the scheme on Ordinary buses,number of male passengers using these services has remained almost constant. This indicates that increase in women passengers has not come at the expense of other passengers, says C.P. John

16 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
The Hindu Impact: NGT initiates suo motu proceedings in Keralas Chalakkudi tree-felling case

Trees felled along an 18-km stretch from Vellikulangara Junction to Vettila Pala bridge and sold for 8.52 lakh, against the assessed value of 41.55 lakh

16 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
IUML faces Waqf dilemma as UDF govt. opts to follow amended law

The party opposes the amended Waqf Act that requires appointment of two non-Muslim members and one Shia member on State Waqf Boards. However, the UDF, of which the IUML is a major constituent, tells High Court that it will reconstitute the board in accordance with the Act

16 Jul 2026 8:38 pm
Flu, H1N1 rampant in Kerala; 4,405 cases of influenza reported

Surveillance of all influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory infections has been intensified across districts and the treatment protocol and guidelines have been revisited

16 Jul 2026 8:37 pm
M.M. Mani criticises forest, police depts. for not abiding by law

Former Minister alleges that Forest dept. is encroaching on revenue land at Kanjikuzhi. He says if officials evict people, party workers will take the law into their own hands

16 Jul 2026 8:13 pm
Kochi Corporation orders probe into 6.32-crore streetlight maintenance expenditure in 2022-23

The UDF-led Corporation council has ordered a survey to verify the number of LED lights that CSML claimed to have installed under the City LED Street Light project and assess the number of old lights yet to be replaced

16 Jul 2026 8:03 pm
Octogenarian petitions CM for additional pension

88-year-old M.J. Antony has approached the Chief Minister seeking grant of additional pension for all State government pensioners above the age of 80, as that paid to retired Central government employees.

16 Jul 2026 8:03 pm
Tribal farmer producer company from Idukki launches drinking water brand Anjunad'

Brand launched by Girijyothi Farmer Producer Company, which is an initiative of the High Range Development Society and comprises over 700 tribal farmers from the Anchunad hills

16 Jul 2026 7:54 pm
Efforts on to set up interim firefighting facility in Kozhikode city following SHRC order

The move comes in the wake of widespread public outcry after the beach fire station was completely shifted out to Meenchanda, leaving the citys prime commercial hubs without immediate emergency cover

16 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Calicut University plans special academic zone on main campus

Vice-Chancellor P. Raveendran dismisses allegations over appointments of pro Vice-Chancellor, and director of press and publications divisions

16 Jul 2026 6:58 pm
All set for Vallasadya at Aranmula

The Vallasadya of the Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy temple in Pathanamthitta, a ritual feast attached to the Onam festivities, is set to begin on July 19. The event includes participation from 51 palliyodams. The annual Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race is scheduled for August 30.

16 Jul 2026 6:44 pm
Varavu movie review: A dated revenge film that refuses to serve anything novel

Though the typical Shaji Kailas elements appear in Varavu, with an added dose of gore, much of it fails to leave a mark due to the lack of emotional underpinnings

16 Jul 2026 6:40 pm
Kerala govt. order declares Neriamangalam-Valara route as revenue land

The order clarifies the lands status and raises hopes that the road-widening work on the stretch on the KochiDhanushkodi National Highway, which has been stalled since July 2025 following a Kerala High Court order, will resume soon.

16 Jul 2026 6:32 pm
Kerala CPI charters entire train to take party workers to Delhi protest against Union govt.

CPIs national protest with the slogan Delhi Chalo, Badlaav Zaroori Hai, against the policies of the Union government, will witness the participation of cadres from across the country

16 Jul 2026 5:48 pm
Sabarimala roads to be fully repaired before Mandalam pilgrimage season, says Kerala Minister P.K. Basheer

Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer chairs high-level review meeting

16 Jul 2026 5:17 pm
Nurses in Keralas Kannur call off their 62-day strike as Koyili Hospital signs settlement

Nurses of six private hospitals in Kannur district were on strike over wage revision and service condition issues

16 Jul 2026 4:46 pm
Why run clubs and trekking groups are becoming friendship hubs for adults in Thiruvananthapuram

From runners to trekkers, outdoor communities in Keralas capital are helping residents build friendships, stay accountable and improve their physical and mental well-being

16 Jul 2026 4:41 pm
Mass fish kill: Two years on, Periyar fishers await compensation

Fishermen have urged the government to consider extending due compensation to the fisherfolk as their daily earnings were hit following the contamination of the river

16 Jul 2026 2:22 pm
Monsoon season power crisis: Power curbs likely to continue in Kerala

Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph said that the State is currently facing a 500 MW to 600 MW deficit in availability

16 Jul 2026 2:16 pm
New damselfly species discovered in Keralas Western Ghats

First new Lestesspecies from the Western Ghats since 1929

16 Jul 2026 2:16 pm
CM V.D. Satheesan launches Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery with 30 crore first prize

Tickets to be sold from July 20, draw on September 26; the ticket price of the lottery remains unchanged at 500.

16 Jul 2026 2:03 pm
Range-wide police drive targets wanted offenders in north Kerala

Intensive combing operation covers six police districts under the Kannur Range; drive focusses on wanted and habitual offenders, drug-trafficking networks, and suspicious locations; police arrest 159 persons against whom warrants were pending and register 606 cases

15 Jul 2026 9:43 pm
Govt. should protect States interest in Vizhinjam, says Pinarayi

He says instead of claiming that the government had no stake in the concessionaire company, Chief Minister should state the governments commitment to protecting the port rather than allowing it to be handed over to corporate interests

15 Jul 2026 9:23 pm