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Bumpy Ride: Private bus sector in Keralam staring at a crisis

While the Priyadarshini free travel scheme has brought cheers to women passengers in Keralam, it has dealt a body blow to the private bus sector, which has already been struggling from dwindling revenues and high operational costs

2 Oct 2026 7:41 am
Cracks widen within ruling UDF as Congress leaders speak out against Keralam governments style of functioning

When UDF convener Adoor Prakash aired his displeasure over UDF chairman and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans unilateral style of functioning, his wasnt an isolated expression of resentment, he was echoing the sentiments of several senior Congress leaders

2 Oct 2026 6:21 am
Bus driver, scooter riders booked over alleged altercation in Keralams Kochi

Police register two separate first information reports against both parties based on mutual complaints lodged against each other

2 Oct 2026 2:20 am
MVD cracks the whip following complaints against private buses

Legal action initiated against erring drivers and bus operators

2 Oct 2026 2:08 am
Archaeological heritage of Kasaragod integral to Keralams history, says Minister

A comprehensive archaeological survey is being conducted to identify, document, and systematically record the historical and archaeological evidence within Kasaragod, says the Minister

2 Oct 2026 1:36 am
Inspections at multiplexes in Kochi set to continue in October

A joint drive was conducted at multiplexes in malls last month following complaints of overpricing, and notices were served on erring establishments

2 Oct 2026 1:35 am
Keralam unveils 12-tier elderly care action plan

It was handed over by Minster for Health K. Muraleedharan to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons on Thursday.

1 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
Lightning claims life in Keralam; showers bring relief

IMD warns of intermittent showers with thunder over the next four days due to an upper-air cyclonic circulation off north coastal Tamil Nadu.

1 Oct 2026 8:49 pm
Violence orchestrated to mask UDF failures, says K. Surendran

He says public debate over IUMLs 'sixth Cabinet-rank position' is being deliberately suppressed, referring to appointment of M.K. Muneer as chairperson of the Administrative Reforms Commission with Cabinet rank

1 Oct 2026 8:20 pm
Wayanad coffee sector to get renewed push, says Minister Siddique

Agriculture department will undertake a special mission to provide relief to farmers while implementing schemes with the support of the Coffee Board, says the Minister

1 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
CPI(M) Ernakulam district committee reconstituted

Five invitees elected; meeting calls for strengthening party machinery in Ernakulam by identifying shortcomings

1 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Amid UDF differences, Muneer says he does not run after positions

M.K. Muneer appointed as chairperson of the State Administrative Reforms Commission and Forward Bloc leader G. Devarajan as the State governments representative in New Delhi as per a decision taken in a recent Cabinet meeting

1 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
FIR against college, Professor over alleged research publication fraud

The petitioner allegedly lost 26,000 after being promised publication of his research paper in the UGC-CARE-listed Kanpur Philosophers Journal

1 Oct 2026 7:59 pm
ISRO centres in Keralam to celebrate World Space Week 2026

Events planned as part of the celebrations include lecture sessions, Your Space programme for students and a public outreach programme.

1 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Nadukani zoo-safari park project to be fast-tracked, says Minister O.J. Janeesh

Local committee formed to coordinate project activities; detailed meeting to be held in Chief Ministers presence.

1 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Keralam to enact law to provide legal guarantees to elderly: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Inaugurates first International Day of Older Persons celebrations organised since the government formed a new Department for Senior Citizens

1 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Alleged clash during bank election: CPI(M) leaders get bail

M. Girish and C.P. Jaleel were arrested in a case registered over a clash that occurred around two-and-a-half years ago on the day of the Chevayur Cooperative Bank election

1 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
CPI(M) Kottayam extended district committee meeting to dissect poll rout, organisational issues

Meeting also to deliberate on corrective measures to strengthen party organisation and revive the Left Democratic Front machinery in the district

1 Oct 2026 5:46 pm
Keralam government to formulate draft Bill for setting up Tribal University in Wayanad

Department of Higher Education has started drafting the concept note for the project that had figured among the key promises included in the manifesto of the United Democratic Front for the 2026 Assembly elections

1 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
Keralam to launch Nirmala Puthuyuga Suchitwa Keralam to address waste management issues

By the time the campaign ends in 2031, the government aims at having treatment facilities for various kinds of waste generated in the State

1 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
Keralam UDF convener Adoor Prakash hits out at CM Satheesan, says he learns of govt decisions through media

Pointing out that his own appointment was made by All India Congress Committee, Adoor Prakash says he will convey his dissatisfaction over the developments to Congress leadership

1 Oct 2026 4:06 pm
Kerala HC stays trial into death of journalist K.M. Basheer in accident involving car driven by Sriram Venkitaraman

Court stays trial after Basheers wife approaches it seeking appointment of a special prosecutor in the case, saying that the present prosecutor is not experienced enough to handle the case

1 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
Postgraduate medical students sitting idle a national waste: Kerala High Court

The court has directed the State to decide on creating supernumerary posts for 23 postgraduates to serve as Senior Residents under their compulsory medical bond, with the residency period to start from the date of result publication

1 Oct 2026 3:52 pm
Halal-certified jaggery in Sabarimala prasadam: Kerala HC asks TDB to ensure ingredients conform to quality standards and religious customs

The order pertains to a 2021 case where a devotee objected to halal-certified jaggery powder procured for Sabarimala Ayyappa temple prasadam.

1 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine questioned by police in Keralam CM defamation case

Kalamassery police issued Anto Augustine a fresh summons after he failed to appear before the investigation team on September 28

1 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Kochi Corporation to update tree registry after row over unauthorised felling

The first tree census was conducted in 2010 and the latest one in 2019

1 Oct 2026 3:02 pm
Keralam rains: IMD sounds orange alert for three districts

Yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad

1 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
BJP intensifies protests across Keralam after attack on partys State office, waves black flag at Minister Roji M. John

In Thiruvananthapuram, BJP activists march to Secretariat in protest against attack on Mararji Bhavan and engage in scuffles with police

1 Oct 2026 2:34 pm
Kerala HC directs State to decide on appointment of expert panel to probe alleged irregularities in digital re-survey

A petition by Congress leader Shaji J. Kodankandath had alleged that irregularities in the digital survey equipment tenders had caused a loss of 150 crore to the public exchequer

1 Oct 2026 6:02 am
Kalamassery police issue fresh summons to Anto Augustine in case over CM marriage remarks

The case pertains to a reported revelation by Augustine that two people had met him with what they claimed was a journalistic scoop on Satheesans alleged second marriage

1 Oct 2026 6:01 am
Koder House fire in Keralams Fort Kochi fuels questions over safety of heritage properties

The incident exposes alleged lapses in firefighting mechanism in Fort Kochi, prompting Fire dept. to initiate steps to strengthensafety infrastructure in the area; proposal to be submitted to District Collector highlighting need for installing dedicated firefighting equipment, including water hydrants, at strategic locations to prevent similar incidents in future

1 Oct 2026 6:00 am
Kerala High Court directs State govt. to expedite disposal of pending cases against MPs and MLAs based on District Judiciary recommendations

Registrar suggests measures such as prioritising execution of processes such as summons or warrants issued by criminal courts and deputing police officers to assist courts in the matter

1 Oct 2026 6:00 am