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Sree Krishna Jayanti processions part of RSS political project: Jayarajan

CPI(M) leader says Sree Krishna Jayanti celebrations were introduced as part of the RSS efforts to build a political base among families in Keralam

5 Sep 2026 2:29 am
Former Deputy Collector held in bribery case in Keralams Kochi

Money was allegedly sought for settling a complaint against a persons property and facilitating its conversion from nilam (paddy land) in revenue records

5 Sep 2026 2:27 am
Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in Thrissur

Seven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam

5 Sep 2026 2:06 am
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after late-night fracas at party colleagues house

According to the Chirayankeezhu police, the fracas occurred at the house of a local Congress worker. They said Ms. Haridas and her private secretary Palayam Pradeep had visited the party workers house around 11 p.m.

5 Sep 2026 1:14 am
Kochi metro needs 17 more train rakes for Kakkanad, airport extensions

The additional rakes will be needed to maintain a train frequency of six to seven minutes on the proposed 11.20-km Pink Line to Kakkanad and the subsequent 19-km airport extension; only five to eight rakes would be sufficient for the Kakkanad corridor

4 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
Sabarimala Thiruvabharanam carrier Gangadharan Pillai dies at 92

Pillai had been a member of the group carrying Thiruvabharana petakam to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple since the age of 18.

4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
Kerala High Court warns Chief Secretary Biswanath Sinha of contempt proceedings over clerical posts in district judiciary

The court was considering a petition by the Kerala Civil Judicial Staff Organisation seeking action against Sinha by initiating contempt proceedings for not complying with the direction to create and sanction the required clerical posts within the district judiciary

4 Sep 2026 9:32 pm
Guruvayur brims with devotion on Ashtami Rohini

Long queues formed before dawn at Sreekrishna Temple as devotees seek darshan of Guruvayurappan; thousands take part in special Prasadam feast

4 Sep 2026 9:04 pm
13-year-old tribal girl found pregnant after alleged sexual abuse in Keralams Kasaragod; father, cousin arrested

Details of alleged abuse emerge during counselling by police; cases registered against the two under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

4 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
NoRKA to appoint legal consultants in seven countries to aid Malayalis

PLAChas startedaccepting applications for the vacancies oflegalconsultants in these seven countries

4 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
From Cabinet to classroom: Keralam Ministers in student mode for two-day session at IIM-K

States challenges and opportunities for the future are being discussed at the two-day session

4 Sep 2026 8:12 pm
Health Minister to inaugurate new SFHS facility in Kozhikode on September 5

The new building will be opened on the Government Medical College campus in Kozhikode.

4 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Byelections to five local body wards in Thrissur district on September 28

Model code of conduct in force; counting scheduled for September 29

4 Sep 2026 8:04 pm
Southern Railway grants GAD sanction for new overbridge at Valakode

The overbridge, designed to alleviate severe traffic congestion and improve safety at a known accident hotspot, will span 29.5 meters and include a carriageway and pedestrian walkway.

4 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Lorry crashes into three vehicles at Marathakkara signal in Thrissur

Car passengers escape narrowly after being trapped between two lorries in late-night highway accident

4 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
Excise squad seeks Central agencies support to trace Nigerian national in MDMA case

The accused, Emmanuel Afam, 46, is suspected to be a key link in a synthetic drug network and is believed to have operated drug kitchens in different parts of the country, according to Excise officials.

4 Sep 2026 7:47 pm
BJP announces prabharis for party in Keralam

It has given special responsibilities for four State general secretaries

4 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
Two women from tea plantations ordained as CSI priests in Idukki

Indira Iyyappan, 49, and Vijaya Karuppuswamy, 48, were ordained to the ministry on September 2 at CSI Christ Church, Munnar.

4 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
Keralam dairy farming: Malabar Milma sanctions 1.72 crore as cattle feed subsidy

Cattle feed will be available at reduced rates throughout September 2026 across all primary dairy cooperative societies in the Malabar region

4 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Internet leaves citizens vulnerable to profiling and surveillance, says former Orissa HC Chief Justice S. Muralidhar

Calls for intervention by human rights institutions to address risks posed by internet and AI

4 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
CPI(M) defeat in Keralam Assembly polls not due to single factor, says A. Vijayaraghavan

CPI(M) leader says the party had conducted a comprehensive assessment of the election results, beginning at the grassroots level, following which the State Committee and Central Committee reviewed the findings

4 Sep 2026 3:21 pm
Amid row over remarks on women, Kanthapuram urges followers not to be provoked' into controversies

In a Facebook post, veteran Sunni scholar says discussions should provide healthy platforms to objectively assess ideas and learn new things

4 Sep 2026 2:47 pm
Indian researchers map colonial spiders venom gland, uncover molecules with potential for future cancer and antimicrobial drug research

The researchers cautioned that the findings represent an early stage of biomedical research and require extensive validation before any clinical application becomes possible

4 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
Kochis Sarita theatre reopens after renovation, blending nostalgia with a modern makeover

One among the oldest theatres in Kochi, Sarita reopens with a bigger screen, better sound and upgraded seats

4 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Janmashtami festivities in Keralams Kannur contrast with DYFI's protest for justice in Palathayi sexual assault case

While children in Lord Krishna costumes will take part in Janmashtami procession organised by Balagokulam, which is backed by RSS and BJP, DYFI will take out a March for Justice demanding action in case and alleging a UDF-BJP understanding helping the accused, K Padmarajan, a former BJP leader

4 Sep 2026 1:57 pm
Keralam govt raises expenditure ceiling for IT hardware for Ministers, private secretaries, dept heads

Expenditure ceiling on IT hardware increased from 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh. The order by Electronics and IT department Special Secretary says hike was necessitated by the considerable increase in the market rates of common IT hardware

4 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
Keralam CM hails KSRTC drivers dedication after emotional farewell, vows to enhance stature of public transport

Sharing a video posted by The Hindu on X, Chief Minister highlights driver Paul Kurians devotion to duty

4 Sep 2026 11:31 am
Reimagining Keralam: Council of Ministers attend two-day strategic leadership retreat at IIM-K

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan light the traditional lamp marking the beginning of two-day workshop led by IIM-K faculty members and experts from international institutions for discussions on issues ranging from AI and climate resilience to public health, ageing, employment, higher education and fiscal sustainability

4 Sep 2026 10:45 am
Messi visit row: Keralams UDF govt finalises terms of reference for SIT probe into LDFs botched move

Home Department on Thursday constituted an SIT, headed by ADGP, Law and Order, P. Vijayan, to conduct a comprehensive probe into previous governments alleged collaboration with a private sponsor

4 Sep 2026 10:20 am
Fading fear of HIV puts focus on rising STI risks among youth in Keralam

The virus no longer carries the deterrent power it once did and changing sexual behaviour is putting young people at risk of sexually transmitted infections. The numbers seeking care at the 23 District STI/RTICentres under the Kerala State AIDS Control Society have been rising steadily. September 4 is World Sexual Health Day

4 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Arts of combat: Keralites try their hand at new martial arts

Martial arts other than Kalaripayattu, Karate and Kung Fu are gaining acceptance in Keralam. Tiki Rajwi meets some of the trainers and practitioners of combat sports to understand the changing trends

4 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Kanthapuram clarifies remarks on women amid criticism

He says we are not the ones who advocate that women be buried or confined

4 Sep 2026 12:31 am
Im Game movie review: Dulquer Salmaan-starrer squanders a winning idea

In Im Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, filmmaker Nahas Hidhayath manages to keep the hold on the audience only for a while, before indulging in familiar narrative patterns

4 Sep 2026 12:07 am
KGPA seeks comprehensive review of Western Ghats ESA proposal

Kerala Grama Panchayat Association calls for field-level verification of the proposed boundaries in Kozhikode district. It urges the government to address local concerns before finalising the notification.

3 Sep 2026 11:24 pm
Kerala High Court welcomes renaming of mental health centres as happiness and wellness centres

We are sure that the change of name will catalyse the change that we want to see, says a Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji

3 Sep 2026 10:55 pm
Muttil tree-felling case: Kerala High Court refuses to stay trial court proceedings against accused

In their discharge petition, the accused argued that no permit was required for transporting the timber sold and that the charges were unsustainable

3 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
Periyar pollution: PCB serves closure notice on chicken rendering unit in Edayar

The action was taken after inspections by officials of the Environment Surveillance Centre of the Board in Eloor found unauthorised effluent discharge through the stormwater outlet pipe into the river

3 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
Student taken into custody on charges of circulating morphed images of fellow students and teachers

The incident had created an uproar among the students of the college, who staged a protest on the campus demanding stringent action against him

3 Sep 2026 9:32 pm