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Sabarimala reference hearing concludes; Supreme Court reserves judgment

Courts cannot give up their duty to review religious practices, says CJI

14 May 2026 11:07 pm
IUML comes under spotlight for its kingmaker role in UDF politics

Leagues pro-Satheesan stance compelled the high command to take the plunge, despite a significant number of MLAs-elect backing Venugopal, say critics. Some in the party feel that IUMLs lobbying ruined Chennithalas chances

14 May 2026 9:13 pm
Circular ends confusion over norms to obtain school fitness certificate

It rolls back stipulation of getting no-objection certificates from five departments for issue of fitness certificate to schools

14 May 2026 9:11 pm
Munnar panchayat will collect surcharge from tourist vehicles from Onam season

Move aimed at tackling the mounting garbage crisis in the hill station

14 May 2026 9:09 pm
One killed, several injured as minibus carrying tourists from Tamil Nadu falls into tea plantation

The bus was carrying a 29-member group from Virudhunagar and Aruppukottai

14 May 2026 9:01 pm
BJPs three seats will change Keralas history: Kummanam Rajasekharan

Drawing a parallel with other States, Kummanam says that the BJP rose to power in West Bengal and Tripura after starting with just three seats and a similar trajectory is now inevitable for Kerala

14 May 2026 8:42 pm
Catholicos of Jacobite Church congratulates Keralas CM-designate Satheesan

K.V. Thomas also extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Congress leader.

14 May 2026 8:37 pm
Online OP ticket booking system fully operational in govt. hospitals in Wayanad

The application allows users to identify hospitals with specialitydoctors and book appointments easily. Information regarding laboratory tests and their rates, blood banks, pay wards, radiology services, and ambulance facilities can also be accessed instantly

14 May 2026 8:35 pm
CREDAI property expo: prizes distributed

A total of 18 winners were awarded gold coins. From among them, two winners were selected through a lucky draw to receive bumper prizes of 3 lakh and 2 lakh respectively

14 May 2026 8:24 pm
CPI(M) picks Pinarayi Vijayan as Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly

The development sets the stage once again for the high-voltage political rivalry between V.D. Satheesan and Pinarayi Vijayan that dominated the Assembly over the last five years.

14 May 2026 8:20 pm
Suchitwa Mission launches campaign promoting reuse culture among schoolchildren

The campaign aims to cultivate the habit of reuse among students, reduce the excessive consumption of natural resources, and ensure waste reduction

14 May 2026 8:04 pm
Traffic congestion on Kannur-Kozhikode NH worsens amid delay in widening work

As per the first construction agreement, the road widening work on the Vengalam-Azhiyur stretch was expected to be completed by April 2024. Even a year after the deadline, the stretch, which was split into four segments for speedy execution, remains incomplete

14 May 2026 7:57 pm
K. Balakrishnan, veteran editor of Express, passes away at 87

A prominent figure in Keralas media landscape, Balakrishnan played a key role in shaping the identity and influence of Express, a former Thrissur-based Malayalam daily, over several decades

14 May 2026 7:47 pm
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh inspects final preparations at modern slaughterhouse at Kunnukuzhy

He says that commissioning of the facility will help the Corporation take action against unauthorised slaughterhouses operating in the city

14 May 2026 7:16 pm
Man killed in elephant attack while sleeping in Palakkad

Chandran was sleeping under a tamarind tree in front of his house along with two others when the elephant charged at them around 4.30 a.m.

14 May 2026 7:14 pm
CBSE Class XII results leave students in Kerala disheartened

Though the Thiruvananthapuram region of the CBSE topped in the results, school authorities and parents say many students have been left shocked after scoring less-than-expected marks

14 May 2026 6:59 pm
V.D. Satheesan calls on A.K. Antony

A.K. Antony urges V.D. Satheesan be granted time to address Keralas deepening financial crisis. He emphasises that Satheesan faces a daunting challenge, recalling his own experience in 2001 when initial public support quickly waned amid tough governmental decisions.

14 May 2026 6:31 pm
V.D. Satheesans journey from student politics to Chief Minister of Kerala: Timeline

V.D. Satheesan is set to become the States next Chief Minister

14 May 2026 5:45 pm
New factional battle lines emerge in Congress hours after nomination of Kerala CM

MLA-designate Ramesh Chennithala, also a contender for the CM post, left his home, sparking speculation that he may boycott the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting scheduled later in the day. NSS general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair slams Cong. for capitulating to IUML demand and choosing Satheesan.

14 May 2026 5:29 pm
Two held with MDMA haul in Kannur

Excise dept. says they are key operatives in a narcotic distribution network operating in the district

14 May 2026 5:06 pm
IUML hails selection of Satheesan as CM, eyes key role in Kerala Cabinet

Party will finalise its Cabinet nominees only after the Congress Legislature Party meeting scheduled on Thursday. Speculation remains strong over Mr. Kunhalikuttys inclusion in the Cabinet, with his name being widely discussed for the post of Deputy Chief Minister

14 May 2026 4:39 pm
Keralas Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan holds out an olive branch to other contenders for the top post

He terms Chennithala, United Democratic Fronts (UDF) campaign committee chairperson, his leader, close friend and beloved party compatriot. He also appeared to place on record Venugopals immense contribution to the UDFs historic win.

14 May 2026 4:00 pm
V.D. Satheesan to transform himself from the fiery Opposition leader to Chief Minister

The past decades also saw the former KSU leader Satheesan growing in stature and political clout both within the organisation and outside

14 May 2026 3:55 pm
Congress workers in Kerala welcome party leaderships decision: KPCC president Sunny Joseph

Congress Legislature Party will meet at 4 p.m. on May 14 in Thiruvananthapuram and formally nominate V.D. Satheesan to the Chief Ministers post

14 May 2026 2:09 pm
V.D. Satheesan to be next Chief Minister of Kerala as Congress leadership ends suspense

It was not immediately evident how the Congress leadership had eventually resolved the dispute among Mr. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and and K.C. Venugopal, the three senior leaders who were in the running for the Chief Ministers post

14 May 2026 12:29 pm
Congress MLA-elects make a beeline for Indira Bhavan as AICC inches closer to announcing its Chief Minister pick for Kerala

Congress workers trickled into party offices in the State, as their eagerness to know the party high commands choice for the top post appeared to reach a feverish pitch

14 May 2026 10:08 am
Taluk emergency centres for disaster management to be activated by May 20

The centres will be set up as part of the districts monsoon preparedness measures to handle rain-related incidents. The monsoon is expected to reach the Kerala coast early this year, by May 24

14 May 2026 12:37 am
TDB signs pact with KITSFRA for complete digitisation of temples, offices

Temple administration, file movement in offices, financial transactions in temples and offices, services for devotees and various online facilities connected to the Sabarimala temple will be brought under a digital platform

14 May 2026 12:12 am
Around 83% of candidates lost their deposit in Tamil Nadu polls, says ECI

In West Bengal polls, 78% lost their security amount; the least number (63%) of candidates lost their deposit was in Assam

13 May 2026 11:21 pm
GCDA contests government order allotting land adjoining Kaloor stadium to college

The dispute resurfaced when the GCDA undertook construction of a compound wall as part of strengthening stadium security, which the college challenged in court

13 May 2026 9:42 pm
SSLC results to be declared on Friday

General Education Principal Secretary Sharmila Mary Joseph will declare the results at 3 p.m.

13 May 2026 8:45 pm
Postal Department returns complaint, cites 'no functioning Chief Ministers office' in Kerala

Incident sparks curiosity amid delay in selecting a Chief Minister by the United Democratic Front

13 May 2026 8:43 pm
Row over P. Jayarajans Kodungallur temple visit continues; BJP criticism meets researchers clarification

BJPs B. Gopalakrishnan questions the visit, while researcher Vinil Paul says it was part of a larger field study on Keralas socio-religious history

13 May 2026 8:40 pm
UDFs landslide victory in Idukki constituency shows shifting of political votes

The massive victory of the UDF candidate in the Idukki Assembly constituency indicates a significant return of Kerala Congress (M) votes to the UDF fold

13 May 2026 8:11 pm
Volatile gold market leaves clients flustered

Following Prime Ministers appeal to refrain from buying gold, people rushed to sell jewellery in anticipation of a price drop. But the subsequent import duty hike from 6% to 15% reversed the trend

13 May 2026 7:59 pm