The Hindu

Rajendra Arlekar was leaving his official residence in Thiruvananthapuram for Onam celebrations when he noticed the person collapse and ensured the latter received medical help

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to practise modern medicine. They say the decision can compromise patient safety and the quality of treatment

P.K.C. Abdul Rahman, president of Kondotty block panchayat and former general secretary of IUMLs Kondotty constituency committee, is reported to have inaugurated a road-cleaning drive organised by Cherukavu unit of Seva Bharati

Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life and property in low-lying areas. Victims will now receive financial assistance similar to that for other natural disasters

As the swell system continues to interact with the coast and is expected to persist till the end of August 20, wave surges and inundation in low-lying areas of the coastal regions in Kerala, south Tamil Nadu districts, and Lakshadweep islands may occur from the evening hours of August 20

Claiming that he had not done anything wrong, the CPI(M) leader said that the details about his wifes business venture had been mentioned in the affidavit submitted along with the nomination papers for the Keralam Assembly elections

As per the latest action plan, special squads will be deployed for implementing the new regulations, which will be in forcefrom August 20 to 31.Arrangements are also in place to track violations using digital cameras and drones.

Under orders issued by District Collector M. S. Madhavikutty, entry to all seafronts in the district is strictly prohibited from midnight on August 19 until midnight on August 20. The ban applies to tourists, local visitors, and seaside vendors alike.

Merchants say that acute water scarcity and adverse weather in key cultivation hubs across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have severely pinched supply lines, pushing retail rates past last years figures

The choice of the next KPCC president is likely to be read as a signal of how the Congress intends to build its social coalition in a State where it has recently reaped rich electoral dividends

A total of four squads deployed in Angamaly, Aluva, Perumbavoor, and Kalady to book such vehicles operating without taxi permit and for other traffic violations

High school, higher secondary, and vocational higher secondary students will take part in fete aimed at creating awareness of Home departments anti-drug drive Operation Toofan.

Cochin Shipyard has agreed to invest 5,000 crore in the ship block building project, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan; project expected to boost the States shipbuilding sector and generate additional indirect employment

Vendors believe business may improve once educational institutions close and people fully enter the Onam mood

Says kit distribution is going smoothly and that 75,885 ration cardholders have already received their kits

Preparation of academic calendar for four years among significant proposals presented at Vice-Chancellors Conclave organised by the council.

The court dismisses a plea by LDF leaders to quash the cases registered against them in connection with Assembly ruckus

Division Bench finds merit in former KSCDC officials contention that they were not given an opportunity to be heard before sanction was ordered to be reconsidered

Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body will demolish the constructions and make the owner pay for the cost of demolition

The event, to be organised extensively at 35 venues in the capital city from August 24 to 30, will be formally opened by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on August 24, informed Tourism, Culture and Cinema Minister P.C. Vishnunadh here on Tuesday

KSHRC Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas ordered immediate administrative clearance for the 9.25-crore project sanctioned under the Idukki package to reconstruct the ChilanthiyarUllavayal road near Vattavada, which was destroyed by flash floods in 2024

He said the Vizhinjam ports purpose extends beyond cargo movement, serving Indias aspirations for self-reliance, global competitiveness and maritime leadership.

Satheesan says CPI(M) accusation that the government has not protested against the Adani Ports sale of 49% of shares of the Vizhinjam International Port was false and he was not aware of the veracity or contemporariness of an RTI reply that the government had not conveyed its disapproval over the breach of contract to Adani Ports

The programme was organised in association with Cyberpark and the Calicut Forum for IT (CAFIT) to discuss practical strategies for building resilient and secure digital environments.

Vehicles to help engineers reach project sites faster, improve inspections and monitoring, and respond promptly to public complaints

The initiative, which began in March 2026, aims to clear around 2.33 lakh cubic metres of legacy waste accumulated across the 12.6-acre dumpsite and reclaim the entire land for productive use by July 2027.

The programme will be rolled out across KFDC eco-tourism destinations throughout the State

He says UDFs surrender of executive power to Governor indicates a larger and socially perilous political malaise plaguing the Congress at its apex level

Six wedding mandapams, early starts and tighter crowd control as the temple prepares for an unprecedented rush in the coming weeks

First-ever State conference in Thrissur to feature massive rallies, cultural events and a 50,000-strong public meeting

Commuters complain of widespread confusion, misplaced amenities, and hazardous infrastructure

Rakesh, now 49, had gone into hiding after being released on bail, following which the court declared him a proclaimed offender

Highlighting Vizhinjam ports advanced technology, including AI-powered automated systems, V.D. Satheesan says goods going through the seaport can now be exported to ports across all six continents in a short span of time