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Two-year-old dies after falling into water-logged courtyard

The child succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a private medical college hospital in Kozhikode district on Saturday night

2 Aug 2026 12:47 pm
Eight deaths confirmed in rain-related incidents in Kerala: CMO

Thirteen people sustained injuries while 5,792 people were shifted to 209 relief camps; twenty-seven houses were completely destroyed and 196 houses were partially destroyed

2 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
UDF government orders re-investigation into KSU black flag protest against Veena George

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithalas office said the decision was predicated on a petition filed by KSU activists arrested on allegedly trumped-up charges of attempted murder and armed assault

2 Aug 2026 11:21 am
Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod districts.

2 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Sasikala, others booked over DYFI leaders complaint

The accused reportedly circulated a video of the complainant and her friends, captioning it MDMA comrades and adding provocative remarks

2 Aug 2026 1:43 am
MVD cracks down on erring bike riders in Kochi

Of the 80 vehicles inspected, 35 had banned silencers, while 20 had other violations

2 Aug 2026 1:42 am
Call grows louder for new water tank atThammanam in Kochi

The new tank at Thammanam was proposed following the partial collapse of the 1.35-crore-litre water tank, which had triggered a temporary drinking water crisis in the city

2 Aug 2026 1:39 am
Health Minister inaugurates development projects at Ernakulam General Hospital

Minister inaugurates a tensile-roof walkway, a yard development and drainage project, and the Gastroenterology department at the General Hospital

2 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Kerala CM Satheesans chopper journey draws flak from CPI(M)

Satheesan reportedly flew aboard the helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi to visit his father-in-law, who was undergoing treatment. As Leader of the Opposition, he had criticised the then LDF government for its extravagance in hiring the helicopter.

2 Aug 2026 12:37 am
Why fishers in Kerala ignore dire warnings and venture into sea

For many fisher families, heightened risk at sea remains secondary to the immediate threat of starvation on land. Government issues stay-at-home directives in extreme weather conditions, but no minimum wages or guaranteed compensation is offered, leaving the fishers shorn of livelihood, say their union leaders

2 Aug 2026 12:32 am
All Kerala School Teachers Union takes out march to DDE office in protest against PM SHRI

Organised by the Thiruvananthapuram district committee of the AKSTU, the protest demanded that the Union and the State governments abandon moves to weaken the public education sector

1 Aug 2026 11:51 pm
Tamil Nadu native arrested for running fake online Kerala lottery racket

According to police, he created websites designed to resemble official Kerala government lottery portal by using Kerala Lotteriesname, official logos and government address to mislead customers

1 Aug 2026 11:43 pm
Heavy rain batters Keralas Kannur, two missing, 26 shifted to relief camp

Eight families comprising 26 people were shifted to a relief camp after floodwaters entered houses at Peratta Thottipalam in Ulikkal grama panchayat

1 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Trawling ban end fails to cheer coasts as adverse weather spoils plans

The IMD had warned fishers against venturing out into the sea off Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep in view of possible gusty winds and inclement weather

1 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Eight killed as extremely heavy rain batters Kerala

Two children drowned in swollen stream, one fell into waterlogged pit; four people killed by landslides hitting their homes; one electrocuted; six fishermen missing at sea, two people missing after falling into a river

1 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Police close in on kingpin behind synthetic drug trafficking case

The special investigation team has already arrested five persons, including three special educators from Perambra who allegedly worked as financial intermediaries for the alleged drug racket

1 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
Heavy rain batters Keralas Wayanad, forcing evacuations

Fifteen relief camps were opened across the district, and 461 people from 169 families in Vythiri, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery taluks have been shifted to the camps

1 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Incessant downpour disrupts life in Keralas Kozhikode

Eight relief camps opened in district accommodating 214 persons from 72 families evacuated from vulnerable areas

1 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
SC/ST dept. begins drive to clear 50,000 pending files

4,970 files were disposed of through adalats held over the past two days, says the Minister

1 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
Heavy rain hits Keralas Malappuram, relief camps opened

A review meeting chaired by District Collector Vinay Goyal assessed the rain situation and instructed departments to complete emergency preparations

1 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Kerala floods 2026: cloudburst-like event exposes gaps in States weather forecasting, disaster preparedness

While the IMD failed to issue a red alert in advance despite the impending extreme rainfall event, the State disaster management authorities failed to recognise the unfolding crisis in the ghat regions due to the absence of timely warnings

1 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Trial begins in K.M. Basheer death case

Basheer, the Thiruvananthapuram bureau chief ofMalayalam daily Siraj, was killed on August 3, 2019, after his motorcycle was knocked down by thecar allegedly driven by Mr. Venkitaraman.

1 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala withdraws funding for conference by students union over cockroach-themed poster

Vice-Chancellor directs the reimbursement of the advance of 2.81 lakh released for organising the national conference, scheduled to be held on the university campus from August 3 to 6, to the University Fund

1 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
Chalachitra Academy activities to be popularised more, says Kerala Minister

Says exhibition hall on the second floor of academy building will be named after Shaji N. Karun

1 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
KAU launches Panchakam model to boost household nutrition through home gardens

New model promotes cultivation of five nutrient-rich crops in limited spaces to encourage pesticide-free vegetable production

1 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Amid heavy rain, water level in Keralas Idukki reservoir rises by over 6 ft in a single day

KSEB dam safety official says the catchment area recorded 154.4 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours; shutters of Malankara, Pambla, Kallar, and Kallarkutty dams opened

1 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Elections to district planning committees in Kerala from August 17

State Election Commission issues guidelines for polls. Twelve members have to be elected to the 15-member DPCs of the district panchayats, municipalities, and Corporations

1 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Tribal documentation camp to be held in Keralas Nilambur on Aug. 2

The tribal outreach initiative is part of the Vikas Vision 2040 programme being implemented in Nilambur by Aryadan Shoukath, MLA

1 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Kozhikode Corpn.s search for land for stray dog shelters gets SHRC backing

SHRC asks Chief Secretary to make unused government land available to local bodies for setting up stray dog shelters

1 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
PM SHRI: Union Ministers reply exposes UDF governments stand as baseless, says Pinarayi Vijayan

After opposing PM SHRI while in Opposition and then making a U-turn after coming to power by agreeing to implement it, the Congress, the IUML and the UDF as a whole have stabbed their own workers and the people in the back, says the Leader of the Opposition

1 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
Kerala floods 2026: Pathanamthitta reels under floods as torrential rain pounds district

Ranni emerged as the worst-affected area, with the town virtually cut off after floodwaters submerged key approach roads, including the Ranni-Vadasserikkara road, bringing traffic to a standstill. The town remained under two to two-and-a-half feet of water through the day

1 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Kerala CPI(M) leader Jaleel accuses Sadikali Thangal of misleading Muslim community on PM SHRI

Former Higher Education Minister demands a public apology from IUML and Thangal, says he will no longer recognise Thangal as the Kazi of any mahal

1 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Kerala floods 2026: Thottappally, Thanneermukkom shutters opened

Two relief camps opened in Alappuzha district; Collector temporarily bans operation of houseboats, shikara boats, country boats, speedboats, and adventure activities such as canoeing and kayaking

1 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Kollam district administration strengthens coastal rescue network

Local fishermen will be directly integrated into emergency response and sea-rescue operations to leverage their traditional navigational expertise during coastal crises.

1 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Kerala floods 2026: Landslips, overflowing rivers leave trail of destruction in Keralas Kottayam

Ten relief camps, including six in Kanjirappally taluk, were opened across the district, providing shelter to 327 peoples

1 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Keralas Kudumbashree farm groups surpass target for Onam vegetable cultivation

Pesticide-free vegetable cultivation under Onakkani has expanded to 20,475.81 acres, as per latest figures. As part of Nirappolima, flowers are being cultivated on 1,966.93 acres, quite close to the 2,000-acre target

1 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Amid heavy rain in Kerala, Minister K. Muraleedharan urges preparedness for health emergencies

With concerns over water-borne diseases and the health of vulnerable populations, the Health Department is implementing comprehensive measures to mitigate risks and maintain essential healthcare services during the crisis.

1 Aug 2026 5:58 pm
Raids on jewellery establishments in Kerala unearth tax suppression worth 70 crore

The raids begun at 3 p.m. on July 30 and continued till the morning hours of July 31. So far, a fine of 2.87 crore has been collected as part of the raids titled Operation Aurum.

1 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Centre releases 2,597 crore to Kerala as additional instalment of tax devolution to boost capital spending

The instalment is in addition to the routine monthly devolution which will be released on August 10, according to the Union Finance Ministry.

1 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
Traffic curbs imposed on Thamarassery Ghat Pass amid heavy rainfall and landslip risks

Eco-tourism spots and water tourism destinations shut in Kozhikode district following the orders from the DIstrict Disaster Management Authority on Saturday.

1 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Thiruvananthapuram city to host Freedom at Midnight women-only street event

The Women and Child Development department-led community-driven initiative is a free entry event the night before Independence Day where women of all ages can come together informally and participate in a host of activities.

1 Aug 2026 4:11 pm