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Vande Mataram skipped at State-level Independence Day function in Kerala

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan hoisted the national flag at the State-level Independence Day function at Central Stadium, and the ceremony was followed by the national anthem

15 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
Kerala University V-Cs Vande Mataram remark kicks up row

Mohanan Kunnummal says those opposing singing ofVande Mataram did not know who their mother was

15 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
72 inter-State tourist buses booked in Ernakulam for tax evasion

Demand notices issued to recover more than 1 crore in tax dues from the vehicles

15 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Train passengers to stage stand-up protest in Kozhikode on August 16

The Malabar Train Passengers Welfare Association says that neither new trains are being launched nor those cancelled during the pandemic are being restored.

15 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Kerala Opposition leader Pinarayi flays Congress for singing Vande Mataram in full at AICC HQ, several States

The Congress, he alleged, had proved that it was committed to the Hindutva agenda of the RSS and not to Indias secular nationalism

15 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Man stabs parents to death in Keralas Idukki

Accused identified as Ajeesh, a resident of Ezhukumvayal. The crime came to light after he sent a video of the act to a former vicar of the Ezhukumvayal parish

15 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
Complaint filed over unauthorised Independence Day programme at Thekkinkadu Maidan

Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple manager approaches police after group allegedly holds event without Devaswom permission

15 Aug 2026 8:30 pm
HML uses drone seeding to restore 15 acres of eucalyptus land in Idukki

Harrisons Malayalam deploys aerial seeding with 24 native species at Pattumallay Estate, aiming to restore biodiversity while reducing labour costs and soil disturbance

15 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
In Keralas Palakkad, a banyan tree that shares Indias birthday turns 80

The tree was planted by Vadakkeppattu Narayanan Nair, a Sanskrit scholar and Ayurveda physician from Vadavannur, at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947

15 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Onam purchases to burn a hole in the pocket as prices soar

Rice, sugar and coconut oil prices soar ahead of Onam; traders seek government intervention to curb price rise

15 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
15 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
Preserve Keralas achievements in various sectors, Minister Mons Joseph urges people

He was inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations in Kottayam. Minister P.C. Vishnunadh, while hoisted the national flag at Pathanamthitta, says Independence Day is an occasion to remember with pride the achievements the country had made over the years

15 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
Avenues of professional reward opening up for artistes from tribal communities in Kerala

Eight artistes from Wayanad, four each from the Paniya and Kattunaika communities, attended a recent residential camp in Kolkata, West Bengal.

15 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Testing labs to be set up at Pampa and Sannidhanam to ensure ghee quality

Dewaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan directs Travancore Dewaswom Board to check the quality of ghee brought in by devotees

15 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
SCTIMST unveils Chitra Core, its first coronary stent

This indigenous device aims to reduce stent-related complications such as restenosis and thrombosis, featuring a patented design with 30-40% less metal than conventional stents.

15 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Kottarakara NSS union passes resolution against K.B. Ganesh Kumar, demands resignation

Union says the former Ministers actions have hurt the sentiments of the community and breached organisational discipline. Resolution argues that he owes his political ascent entirely to the NSS

15 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Unite against social injustice, says Sports Minister Janeesh at Thrissur I-Day rally

Constitutional values under strain, says Minister; calls for collective fight against discrimination, drug abuse and social inequality

15 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
Kerala start-up wins accolades for transforming tender coconut waste into opportunity

Pocket Grower, based in Karigannoor, Kollam, recycles discarded tender coconut waste into a soil-free potting mixturea nutrient-rich growing medium for vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants; it recently won the Srishti ideathon held at College of Agriculture, Vellayani

15 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Vattiyurkavu emerges as hotbed of dengue, chikungunya cases

Administration to take up dengue and chikungunya prevention and control measures on a campaign mode for the next two weeks in the constituency

15 Aug 2026 7:04 pm
After a decade, zebras will again delight visitors to the Thiruvananthapuram zoo

The zebras, a male and a female aged five and three, are being brought from Vantara at Jamnagar in Gujarat. In exchange, a king cobra and a lion-tailed macaque will be handed over.

15 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Complaint seeks probe into Independence Day fiasco at Kozhikode Corporation in Kerala

Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation approaches Kerala Police seeking action over simultaneous singing of national anthem and national song during the Independence Day celebrations

15 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Number of rail passengers grew by 9.07% in Thiruvananthapuram Division, says DRM

Inaugurating the Independence Day celebrations, Divyakant Chandrakar says the division recorded a revenue of 2,513.83 crore in the 2025-26 period

15 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
I-Day celebrations held in Kollam

He highlighted the importance of democracy and the ongoing efforts to protect citizens from natural disasters, particularly praising the fishing communitys role in crisis response.

15 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Palakkad railway division celebrates Independence Day

He pointed out the divisions performance, including its second rank among 69 railway divisions across the country.

15 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Funds sanctioned for re-tendered stretches in Kollam under PMGSY

Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran calls for intensified oversight and swift action on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road projects, citing ongoing delays that burden local residents and commuters.

15 Aug 2026 4:06 pm
Preserve democracy and secularism, says Minister Roji M. John in his Independence Day message

Like B.R. Ambedkar said, independence will be complete when along with political freedom, the social and economic freedom of every citizen is ensured, said Minister for Higher Education.

15 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Kerala freedom fighter Raghavji lived Gandhis ideals, but his legacy now lies neglected at Shoranur

Raghavji was among the 78 followers who accompanied Mahatma Gandhi on the historic Dandi March in 1930

15 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
Chaos at Kozhikode Corporations I-Day flag-hoisting as councillors simultaneously sing national anthem, Vande Mataram

As Mayor and councillors from CPI(M)-led ruling front and Congress-led UDF began singing Jana Gana Mana, BJP councillors, about 13 of them, started singing the full version of Vande Mataram. Both groups persisted despite the resulting confusion

15 Aug 2026 2:08 pm
Keralas Chokramudi hills to open for tourists as Neelakurinji blooms paint Munnar blue

Mass blooming of Neelakurinji this year is expected to be witnessed across Chokramudi hills, Idalimedu, and Meeshapulimala in Munnar

15 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
In Independence Day speech, Kerala CM warns against communalism, calls for open-minded democracy

Notably, Vande Mataram song was not played at the function in accordance with direction of Union government

15 Aug 2026 11:38 am
Kerala govt announces bonus, festival allowance ahead of Onam

Government has announced a bonus of 4,500 to government employees and teachers. Employees not entitled to the bonus will be eligible for 3,000 as special festival allowance

15 Aug 2026 10:30 am
How Raveli pattu, Keralas ancient story telling tradition, is struggling to survive

PK Narayanan, one of the few remaining performers of the Raveli pattu, is striving to keep the oral tradition alive

15 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Three police officers suspended for allegedly taking money from scrap dealer in Kochi

Action was taken against the officers following allegations of misconduct during the investigation into a theft case

15 Aug 2026 1:34 am
K.C. Venugopal seeks more Onam special trains to Kerala

Venugopal, held discussions with Mr. Vaishnaw on Friday during which he pointed out that the services sanctioned so far were inadequate

14 Aug 2026 10:36 pm
Pay salary to DIET staff without delay: KSTA

Their salary had been pending for months, says the school teachers body

14 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
No direction to sing Vande Mataram in Kerala schools on Independence Day

Director of General Educations circular to school head teachers mentions only national anthem.

14 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Seven sentenced to life in Kannamoola Vishnu murder case

In addition to the life sentence, the seven convicts will have to undergo 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under various provisions

14 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Edamalakkudy residents carry another patient on bamboo stretcher

Lack of bridges and roads continues to hamper emergency healthcare in tribal settlements

14 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Action plan on cards to avert traffic snarls in Keralas Kozhikode during Onam

Entry of solo-driven cars to Kozhikode city likely to be restricted as part of crowd control measures

14 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
Expert committee to check structural issues of Kozhikode KSRTC terminal building

Transport Minister C.P. John, who inspected the facility on Friday, said the renovation works would be carried out based on the committees report

14 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Kerala University to introduce double-valuation system for LLB examinations

Decision comes against the backdrop of complaints from students about significant variations in marks during revaluation and demands for greater transparency in the conduct of examinations

14 Aug 2026 8:39 pm