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Kerala govt. should explain reason for change of stance on PM SHRI: Pinarayi

He refutes Chief Ministers claim that the State government had received funds as part of PM SHRI, adding the former LDF government signed MoU as the Union government had withheld the Samagra Shiksha Scheme funds, disrupting important spending in the education sector. Signing of MoU does not bind the State to implement the scheme. It can be implemented only if the UDF government takes a policy decision to that effect

18 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
Assault on minor: case against old-age home manager, staff

A 17-year-old boy, who was staying at the institution in Omalloor, complained to Childline about the alleged abuse.

18 Jun 2026 8:49 pm
Man held on charge of rape, murder of Anganwadi worker in Gavi

Accused confesses to killing the woman during an altercation but denies sexually assaulting her

18 Jun 2026 8:44 pm
Kafir screenshot case puts CPI(M) on the defensive again

The UDF has seized on the development to intensify its attack on the CPI(M), arguing that the Kafir screenshot case is exposing the partys real face

18 Jun 2026 8:38 pm
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to present Revised Budget for 2026-27 on June 19, 2026

The presentation of the Budget, the first by the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, will begin at 9 a.m.

18 Jun 2026 8:36 pm
Drivers inexperience led to Valparai tragedy, says MVD report

The report also pointed to deficiencies in roadside safety infrastructure, noting that the concrete crash barrier at the accident site lacked sufficient height and strength to prevent a vehicle from breaching it and falling off the cliff.

18 Jun 2026 8:11 pm
Kerala Administrative Tribunal issues interim stay on transfer of DHS

Principal Bench of KAT in Thiruvananthapuram issues an interim stay on the transfer on a petition filed by DHS K.J. Reena. She approached the tribunal, pointing out the discrepancies in the GO transferring her and stating out that she had been forced into an ignominious exit by the government, that too by raising a baseless allegation against her

18 Jun 2026 8:10 pm
Spices Board launches online pooling system for cardamom

The application window is open from June 15 to September 30, 2026.

18 Jun 2026 7:51 pm
Census 2027: multiple house calls to be made by enumerators before listing houses as vacant

There is a strong perception that the number of vacant houses in Kerala could see an increase from the last Census, given the migration trends in recent years. As per the 2011 Census, 11,89,144 houses were reported as lying vacant across Kerala

18 Jun 2026 7:42 pm
Why is UDF governments stance on PM-SHRI debated in Kerala? | Explained

The decision of the United UDF government to go ahead with PM-SHRI has been celebrated by the BJP as a victory for the Union governments policies; However, LDF has opposed it, calling it an outcome of the UDF-BJP deal

18 Jun 2026 7:32 pm
I, Nobody trailer: Prithviraj and Parvathy exude intensity in high-stakes heist thriller

Directed by Nisam Basheer, the film co-starring Parvathy Thiruvothu will release on July 9

18 Jun 2026 7:18 pm
Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala HC asks SIT to submit detailed report by June 29

SIT informs High Court that it has established a clear sequence of events that led to the removal of the Dwarapalaka idols from the temple for gold plating

18 Jun 2026 7:06 pm
MG University Boards of Studies row deepens as Vice Chancellor dismisses Syndicates objections

Syndicate raises concerns over the large-scale inclusion of teachers from autonomous colleges and individuals from outside the university system in the Boards of Studies, besides the appointment of chairpersons who do not meet the statutory criteria

18 Jun 2026 6:53 pm
Host biology drives malaria treatment failures, reveals RGCB study

The study suggests that targeting host-parasite interactions could improve treatment efficacy and reduce relapses, particularly in vulnerable groups like children and anaemic patients.

18 Jun 2026 5:01 pm
PIL challenging free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses: High Court reserves matter for orders

The petitioner contended that no study was conducted before rolling out the scheme that is aimed at making available free travel for women

18 Jun 2026 4:32 pm
Escalating cost of fresh fish upends ordinary household budgets

With the seasonal trawling ban in place, most of the daily catch comes from traditional fishing boats, including plank-built catamarans and dinghies fashioned from discarded styrofoam containers, which venture out to sea at dusk and return by dawn

18 Jun 2026 2:59 pm
Explained | The kafir screenshot case in Kerala

The screenshot came into the public domain on the eve of the general elections in the Vadakara constituency

18 Jun 2026 1:47 pm
AMMA general body meeting in Kochi on June 21 likely to be stormy

The Malayalam film bodys leadership is unlikely to initiate any disciplinary action against the four members before the general body meeting, according to people close to the development

18 Jun 2026 1:34 pm
Organ trade racket: ED searches leading private hospitals in Kerala

Sleuths from the Kochi zonal unit of the ED fanned out to multi-specialty hospitals in Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Kottayam districts on June 18

18 Jun 2026 1:20 pm
Two Odisha migrants arrested at Kozhikode bus station with over 4 kg of ganja

339 cases registered under Operation Toofan from June 1 to 17

18 Jun 2026 1:11 pm
Nava Kerala Sadas assault case: High Court issues notice to accused on SIT plea against bail

The notice is issued in a petition moved by the SIT against the anticipatory bail granted to the accused by the District and Sessions Court, Alappuzha

18 Jun 2026 12:55 pm
Vellappally terms IUML a communal outfit in a secular garb

In a signed editorial in Yoga Nadam, Vellappally reiterates his accusation, made ahead of the Assembly election, that the IUML is a true blue communal party wearing a secular garb. He claimed that divisive forces were gunning for the SNDP Yogam, and the social organisation can ill-afford to remain muted when political parties in power cradle a communal outfit

17 Jun 2026 11:47 pm
1,000 home guards to be posted in Fire and Rescue Services: Chennithala

Action plan to be prepared for comprehensive modernisation of the force against the backdrop of climate change and resultant increase in disasters

17 Jun 2026 9:45 pm
Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Keralas govt. hospitals

Eight of the 15 sanctioned posts under the Directorate of Health Services and three of the four posts under the Directorate of Medical Education remain vacant

17 Jun 2026 8:58 pm
Veteran bureaucrat and TDB president Jayakumar returns to his original passion for painting

His 25th painting exhibition, Glimpses, at the Mauve Art Gallery on June 18, marks K. Jayakumars return to Thiruvananthapurams art scene after four years.The exhibition features 22 paintings, including 15 new works and a handful of older canvases selected from his earlier collections.

17 Jun 2026 6:38 pm
V.D. Satheesan set to be the third Congress CM in Kerala to present Budget

Satheesan will present the Budget since he also handles Finance portfolio

17 Jun 2026 4:06 pm
T. Veena, daughter of ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, appears before ED for questioning in CMRL pay-off case

This is the first time Veena is appearing before ED at its office in the probe linked to allegations that CMRL made payments amounting to 2.78 crore to her now-defunct IT firm Exalogic without receiving any services in return

17 Jun 2026 10:49 am
Record surge in women patronage in KSRTC on Priyadarshini schemes inaugural day

On June 15, the KSRTC saw 13.29 lakh women passengers use its services, of which zero-fare tickets were issued to 7.83 lakh women. The KSRTC incurs a revenue loss of 2.20 crore on the first day following the launch of the scheme.

16 Jun 2026 11:38 pm
Shigella | Virulent bacterium

Kerala has seen a new outbreak of shigellosis, caused by this gram-negative, contagious bacterium, which infects millions globally every year

13 Jun 2026 10:45 pm
22nd P. Kesavadev Literary Award for Subhash Chandran

Kesavadev Diabscreen Kerala Award will be presented to Thankam Subramonian

13 Jun 2026 4:28 pm
Gold theft on Guruvayur-Chennai train: eight-member inter-state gang arrested

Railway Protection Force, in coordination with Tamil Nadu Government Railway Police, recover stolen property worth 2.5 crore

12 Jun 2026 11:35 pm
Water supply disruption likely in some city areas over the weekend

Due to urgent maintanance works at the KWAs water treatment plants

12 Jun 2026 11:31 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo are now on Keralas mundus

As World Cup fever sweeps Kerala, designers and stores are creating customised mundus, lungis, and wraps featuring star football players and popular team colours for fans. Here is how you can get your wardrobe ready, to cheer on your favourite players

12 Jun 2026 9:34 am