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Messis Keralam visit row: ED registers money-laundering case

Kochi unit of ED registers Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Anto Augustine, the authorised signatory of Reporter Broadcasting Company Private Limited, and the company itself, based on FIR filed by Kalamassery police

7 Nov 2026 10:26 am
Wayanad landslides: Despite township progress, 13 Adivasi families still caught between no-go zones and delayed rehab

Some now live in rented accommodation with government assistance, cut off from their forest environment and traditional livelihoods. Others have returned to the forest, as construction of the promised houses on alternative land allocated to them at Puthiyavillage in Meppadi under Forest Rights Act, 2006 is yet to begin

7 Nov 2026 10:18 am
Climate scientist P.V. Joseph passes away

He discovered the low-level monsoon jetstream and conducted extensive research on monsoon onset, Rossby waves, and ocean-atmosphere instability

7 Nov 2026 1:43 am
Genuineness of Thachankarys hospitalisation needs to be examined thorougly: Kerala High Court

Thachankary had 10,000 ailments while in jail but was fit for a job outside the country as soon as he was released, and there was severe contradiction, says court

7 Nov 2026 1:41 am
Kakkanad accident draws attention to need for footpaths in Greater Kochi

Barring arterial roads, most roads in in Kochi and its suburbs are barely wide enough to accommodate two lanes

7 Nov 2026 1:23 am
Pedestrians death: Kerala HC raps Kochi Corpn. over alleged failure to restore footpaths in city

Court observes that the woman killed in the Kakkanad accident had no space to move aside to avoid the oncoming bus, and reiterates that the right to pedestrian paths is a fundamental right

7 Nov 2026 1:17 am
Bus operators to be held liable for offences by crew with criminal background at work: Kochi City police

Police to recommend cancellation or non-renewal of permits if crew members with criminal backgrounds are found on buses; operators, meanwhile, point to lapses in road development and call for a study into the causes of accidents

6 Nov 2026 11:59 pm
Kochi doctor booked for sexual assault a day after actors arrest on his complaint

The Infopark police registered the case against the doctor on a complaint filed by a relative of one of the accused; he allegedly abused the woman after giving her intoxicants, say police

6 Nov 2026 10:56 pm
PAC reviews Keralam tourism projects aboard houseboat in backwaters

Our endeavour is to ensure the infrastructure is at par with global standards, and also to explore new destinations and opportunities for tourism development, says K.C. Venugopal

6 Nov 2026 10:24 pm
Traffic curbs for a month from Friday in Kochis SN Junction-St. Martins Church corridor

As per a diversion plan prepared by the police and Kochi Metro Rail Limited, vehicles travelling from Edappally to Kaloor will have to turn left at SN Junction, proceed to Palarivattom, turn right and then head towards Kaloor

6 Nov 2026 10:15 pm
Migrant worker held in Perumbavoor for alleged murder of toddler stepson

Arrest follows post-mortem report indicating a head injury as the cause of death; police also received statements that the accused used to assault the child

6 Nov 2026 10:03 pm
Kerala High Court grants bail to accused in Nedumbassery car accident

Bail granted considering that they are in their early twenties, the lack of criminal history, and the time already spent in custody. Suhail Sajeev, the first accused, will be released on November 16, to enable the investigating agency to wrap up procedures

6 Nov 2026 9:05 pm
Departmental probe ordered against suspended Keralam ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar

Director General of Policeand BEVCO managing directorYogesh Gupta has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the inquiry

6 Nov 2026 8:59 pm
Kerala Police downgrades Pinarayi Vijayans personal security from Z+ to Y category

The Governor and Chief Minister have been assigned the highest security category of Z+, while State Ministers, Speaker and Deputy Speaker will receive Y category security with escort

6 Nov 2026 8:53 pm
RPF seizes 6 kg of ganja worth 3 lakh at Thrissur railway station

19-year-old West Bengal native held; says he was promised 20,000 to deliver the consignment at Aluva

6 Nov 2026 8:48 pm
Work on EenchakkalKazhakuttam stretch of NH reviewed

It was decided at the meeting to improve traffic safety and ease congestion by increasing the number of spans at the Eanchakkal crossway from five to 13, thereby widening the crossing

6 Nov 2026 8:43 pm
Railway tribunal rejects 10 lakh claim, says trespassers on tracks not entitled to compensation

The applicant claimed he was injured after falling into the gap between the train and platform while travelling from Mavelikkara to Changanassery in May 2023

6 Nov 2026 8:39 pm
Regional Science Centre in Kozhikode opens state-of-the-art fun science gallery

Spanning an area of 900 sq ft, the updated facility features 34 interactive exhibits designed to combine education with entertainment. The gallery is aimed at making complex scientific concepts accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for visitors of all age groups.

6 Nov 2026 8:16 pm
Keralam Child Development Centre gets 35-lakh grant to study autism-related parental grief

Three-year project will examine chronic sorrow and coping mechanisms in ASD families.

6 Nov 2026 8:05 pm
SCTIMST faces flak for surgery backlogs, appointment cancellations

Cardiac and neuro procedures faces prolonged delays amid faculty shortages due to attrition and tardy equipment upgrades. Kodikkunnil Suresh, MP, seeks an urgent resolution of the patient care issues at SCTIMST, especially the long waiting period for accessing care.

6 Nov 2026 8:03 pm
Government aims to ensure global-standard jobs, courses in animal husbandry, says Minister Bindu Krishna

The government will extend full support to the development activities of KVASU and the progress of its students, says the Minister

6 Nov 2026 8:02 pm
Keralam government to phase out unwanted food grain warehouses

A departmental review has flagged the non-necessity of a large number of warehouses. Besides, most of the warehouses do not meet scientific standards, while several are in a dilapidated condition

6 Nov 2026 8:00 pm
Car collides with lorry in Kilimanoor, one hurt

Two otherpassengers in the car escaped unhurt

6 Nov 2026 7:59 pm
Kerala PSC chairpersondeclines to appear for second round of questioning

He reportedly informedthe Special Investigation Team of his decision in writing, while refusing to turn up for questioning in connection with the PSC examination irregularities case

6 Nov 2026 7:50 pm
Kufos honours founder Vice-Chancellor B. Madhusoodana Kurup

An empowered Vembanad Lake Authority modelled on the Chilika Development Authority, a lake festival alongside the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, and a B. Madhusoodana Kurup Chair for Aquatic Ecosystem Studies at the Kufos proposed

6 Nov 2026 7:46 pm
Number of polling stations in Keralam increases by 216

The total number has now gone up to 30,682, says Chief Electoral Officer D. Sajith Babu

6 Nov 2026 7:32 pm
Elephant calf with bone disorder airlifted from Keralam to Vantara in Gujarat for specialised treatment

The health of the elephant calf, which is unable to stand or walk due to a genetic bone disorder, had been deteriorating following an injury sustained in a fall in July.

6 Nov 2026 7:29 pm
Official residences need timely repairs, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Many of the official residences are in a pathetic state due to poor maintenance and the media tend to depict any effort to launch repairs as beautification, implying that it is unnecessary spending, says Keralam Leader of the Opposition

6 Nov 2026 7:23 pm
Railways step up checks to prevent firecracker transport during festive season

Special focus is being directed towards key junction stations, including Pollachi Junction, Palakkad Junction, Shoranur Junction, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

6 Nov 2026 7:18 pm
Sabarimala pilgrimage: KSRTC to operate special bus services to Pampa from airports

The initiative is aimed at improving travel facilities for pilgrims during the 202627 Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season

6 Nov 2026 6:48 pm
5,295 special children screened across Keralam under Anbu project

Eligible children were provided with required follow-up treatments, corrective eyeglasses, and surgical interventions including cataract procedures free of cost

6 Nov 2026 6:46 pm
Child help desks, safety officers mandatory in amusement parks: panel

Name and details of the licencee responsible for any safety lapses should be displayed at the parks. Each park should have systems to provide urgent medical treatment in the event that accidents occur.

6 Nov 2026 6:39 pm
Vattavada panchayat in Munnar imposes entry fee for tourist vehicles

A green checkpost has been set up at Oorkkad near Vattavada to collect the fee

6 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
Notorious criminal wanted for RJD leaders murder in Bihar arrested in Keralams Kollam

Mohammed Ajaj Ahmed was wanted in connection with the murder of Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Baidyanath Mahto and another individual in Bihar

6 Nov 2026 6:21 pm
Chavara to get rehabilitation centre for differently abled children

Nearly two acres of land will be identified for setting up the facility, says Minister Shibu Baby John

6 Nov 2026 6:19 pm