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Road, drainage works progressing along Palarivattom corridor

The laying of interlocking tiles has been completed over a short stretch in front of St. Martins Church at Palarivattom, while groundwork, including the spreading of metal and surface levelling, is under way

13 Jun 2026 1:40 am
Invisible tropical waves linked to extreme rainfall, says study

The study reveals that invisible atmospheric disturbances known as Kelvin, Rossby and Mixed Rossby-Gravity waves significantly enhance heavy rainfall by organising deep convective cloud systems and increasing moisture convergence over the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats

13 Jun 2026 1:40 am
Police propose measures to tackle Kochi citys traffic woes on a war footing

Identified traffic choke points include Edappally, Palarivattom, Cheranalloor, Edachira, Vyttila, Thiruvankulam, Thevara, Bolgatty Junction, Pallimukku, High Court Jn., Kaloor and Kadavanthra

13 Jun 2026 1:36 am
High Court directs panel to proceed with demolition of Chander Kunj Army towers

Firm that demolished Maradu flats gets nod for twin towers demolition; court declines to stay award of demolition contract to Edifice Engineering despite challenge by lowest bidder

13 Jun 2026 1:35 am
Malayidamthuruth land dispute talks hit hurdle

Minister-led meeting scheduled to discuss a proposal to avoid the eviction of seven Dalit families from the 2.69-acre Pariyathukavu settlement postponed to a later date

13 Jun 2026 1:34 am
12 Jun 2026 11:56 pm
Gold theft on Guruvayur-Chennai train: eight-member inter-state gang arrested

Railway Protection Force, in coordination with Tamil Nadu Government Railway Police, recover stolen property worth 2.5 crore

12 Jun 2026 11:35 pm
Water supply disruption likely in some city areas over the weekend

Due to urgent maintanance works at the KWAs water treatment plants

12 Jun 2026 11:31 pm
Arul R.B. Krishna posted as District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram City)

He was previously the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ernakulam Range

12 Jun 2026 11:12 pm
ED attack case accused taken to LoPs residence for evidence collection

Former Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor I.P. Binu was among the seven CPI(M) workers taken for evidence collection

12 Jun 2026 11:07 pm
Kochi Corporation to kick start drive to relocate authorised street vendors

Authorised vendors will be relocated in July to 67 dedicated vending zones identified across 76 divisions under the Street Vendors Act, 2014

12 Jun 2026 9:44 pm
New liquor policy after Budget: Liju

Excise Minister says discussions will take place within UDF as well as with all stakeholders. The objective is to formulate a policy that is beneficial to Kerala and helps guide society forward

12 Jun 2026 9:43 pm
BSL-3 lab in Kozhikode set to strengthen Nipah virus detection

The high-containment facility is expected to bolster the States diagnostic self-reliance and facilitate the early detection of high-consequence pathogens such as the Nipah virus

12 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
Fake notes found in cash deposited at bank in Kannur

Eight counterfeit 500 currencies were detected in a cash deposit made at a private bank in Kannur

12 Jun 2026 9:26 pm
Residents launch protest against plans to begin toll collection at Chalingal plaza

They allege that service roads, drainage systems, and other key infrastructure works on the stretch remain incomplete

12 Jun 2026 9:13 pm
KSTA stages protest against transfer of leaders

Alleges transfer of its leaders was carried out in violation of norms

12 Jun 2026 8:33 pm
Congress to conduct booth-level review of election performance in Thrissur

Despite strong Statewide showing, UDF managed to secure only four of the districts 13 constituencies, including one seat won by the Kerala Congress.

12 Jun 2026 8:32 pm
One killed in lorry-van collision in Thrissur

In a separate accident, 15 people were injured after two private buses collided on the Thrissur-Kunnamkulam route

12 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
Tribal coordinators in Athirappilly given smartphones to restore ecosystem

Initiative aims at strengthening habitat restoration efforts in one of Keralas most ecologically sensitive landscapes. Digital tools will enable real-time field monitoring, accurate data collection, and efficient documentation

12 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
KUHS to launch on-campus academic programme in July

MSc in Medical Bioinformatics to debut with inaugural batch, marking a new chapter in interdisciplinary healthcare education

12 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
12 Jun 2026 8:10 pm
Free-roaming strays pose added risk to two-wheeler riders and pedestrians

Assistant Commissioner of Traffic (South), Suresh Kumar, says roaming packs of dogs are an added risk to a significant section of families who rely on two-wheelers for their daily commute

12 Jun 2026 8:03 pm
Panel decides to enforce regulations to solve hours-long traffic block in Keralas Munnar

Traffic advisory committee to implement new regulations from June 15 to June 30

12 Jun 2026 7:58 pm
10 lakh worth of banned tobacco products seized in Kozhikode

Around 400 kg of banned tobacco products were seized by the Kozhikode City police near the toll plaza at Pantheerankavu; one person held

12 Jun 2026 7:54 pm
Govt. non-committal on LDFs free UG promise; FYUGP review on the cards

1,000-a-month Indira Guarantee for college-going girls will be implemented in the upcoming academic year, says Higher Education Minister Roji M. John

12 Jun 2026 7:53 pm
Class I enrolments decline by 31,481 in Kerala

Admissions fall not only in government and aided schools but unaided too.

12 Jun 2026 7:36 pm
Arctic Tern sighted in Kollam for the first time

The species breeds in the Arctic and migrates annually to Antarctica, covering up to 70,900 kilometres each year

12 Jun 2026 7:29 pm
Kerala schools battle stealthy makeup addiction

An alarming trend is taking root as schoolchildren, some as young as 10 years, increasingly turn to hyper-cheap cosmetics such as lipsticks priced below 50. But what these young consumers view as a budget-friendly lifestyle is actually a quiet pipeline of industrial dyes and toxic heavy metals

12 Jun 2026 7:13 pm
12 Jun 2026 7:09 pm
Nipah scare in Kerala: Animal Husbandry dept. opens control room for fast intervention

Animal Husbandry department has directed livestock owners to immediately inform veterinary authorities if domesticated animals exhibit unusual symptoms or if sudden deaths occur. Control room number is 04952-762050

12 Jun 2026 5:37 pm
CMRL pay-off case: Veena issued fresh summons

The daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has reportedly been asked to appear at the Cental agencys Kochi office on June 17

12 Jun 2026 5:26 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre over attacks on Indian sailors

Leader of the Opposition in Kerala calls for end to subservience to US, demands accountability

12 Jun 2026 5:17 pm
Kerala State Electricity Board eyeing more wind power

Power utility secures permission from the State Electricity Regulatory Commission to procure 300 MW of wind power from within the State. It is likely to float tenders for the development of wind power projects soon

12 Jun 2026 4:51 pm
12 Jun 2026 3:53 pm
12 Jun 2026 2:06 pm
ED issues fresh summons to former Kerala CM Pinarayis daughter Veena in CMRL pay-off case

ED directs her to appear for questioning on June 17 with relevant documents related to transactions involving her now-defunct IT firm Exalogic

12 Jun 2026 1:15 pm
Seven more Shigella cases confirmed in Keralas Wayanad

District Medical Officer K.T. Rekha said infectious disease surveillance and preventive and control awareness activities have been strengthened in the district

12 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
Kerala actor assault case: HC admits survivors plea, orders safe custody of memory card, pen drive

Petition by survivor seeks probe into alleged tampering, copying and transmission of videos of the crime contained in the devices

12 Jun 2026 12:36 pm
Nipah case in Kerala: Patient on ventilator, 77 contacts under watch

Of them, 58 are healthcare workers, 14 family members and five friends and colleagues. Persons categorised as high-risk contacts have been placed under quarantine. Health department sources say none of the contacts have reported symptoms till date

12 Jun 2026 11:36 am
Malayalam film body AMMA issues show-cause notices to actors Joy Mathew, Tini Tom, Lakshmipriya for tarnishing image

Notice observes the actions of the three members have adversely affected the smooth functioning of the association and resulted in loss of its reputation and goodwill among the public

12 Jun 2026 11:18 am
Kerala HC acquits woman sentenced for killing her baby; says she was under severe mental stress

Mental Healthcare Act, which came into effect in 2018, was earlier held by Kerala High Court to have retrospective effect. In the present case, High Court said the Act was in force when the trial began in 2021 and therefore, the Sessions Court ought to have taken it into account

12 Jun 2026 11:00 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo are now on Keralas mundus

As World Cup fever sweeps Kerala, designers and stores are creating customised mundus, lungis, and wraps featuring star football players and popular team colours for fans. Here is how you can get your wardrobe ready, to cheer on your favourite players

12 Jun 2026 9:34 am
CMs promise on vehicle modification in Kerala raises many doubts

V.D. Satheesans recent assurance that the Stategovt. will permit non-dangerous vehicle modifications was warmly welcomed byautomobileenthusiasts. However, when theMVDcame up with a list of permitted modifications, there was disappointment all around.A reality check on the legal and practical aspects of the proposal

12 Jun 2026 12:46 am
Major reshuffle in police force in Kerala; P. Vijayan is ADGP (Law and Order)

S. Sreejith, Additional Director General of Police, Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADGP (Prisons and Correctional Services)

12 Jun 2026 12:06 am
Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker bound for Kochi

The ordnance recovered from MT Olympic Life has since been transported to a secure facility for safe storage and detailed examination, the Navy said

11 Jun 2026 10:51 pm
Fans brace for sleepless World Cup madness

Supporters of several football giants are preparing for late-night and early-morning kick-offs as the World Cup gets under way

11 Jun 2026 10:46 pm