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Kochi youth hold midnight vigil in solidarity with Jantar Mantar protests

Protestors, many clad in black, join candlelight vigil following a call made through an Instagram handle named Azadi Kerala

22 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
Kerala MVD officer transferred after penalising police vehicle in Wadakkanchery

Transport Minister C.P. John had said enforcement action against police vehicle was a little excessive

22 Jul 2026 12:23 pm
AMMA row: Filmmaker Vinayan challenges Shwetha Menon to push for govt probe into power group' in Malayalam cinema

Vinayan asks whether Shwetha Menon is ready to 'initiate sincere action against the power group' as the members of her own association had opposed it earlier

22 Jul 2026 12:00 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan condemns arrest of Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, says Centre suppressing protest using force

In a Facebook post, Pinarayi says that according to news reports, a gang of thugs with lathis were attacking protesters along with the police

22 Jul 2026 10:50 am
BJP Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar says protests are democratic, but violence and anarchy are not

In a post on X, the BJP leader says: Protests are a part of democracy and is a right of every citizen. Agreed. He added, Violent protests are not democracy. Anarchy is not democracy. Lawlessness is not democracy

22 Jul 2026 10:23 am
Kerala eyes major GCC investments with new strategic roadmap

Minister Kunhalikutty said the report is a vital step for transforming Kerala into the most preferred GCC destination in the country

22 Jul 2026 12:45 am
Unannounced midnight detention of train upsets pilgrims travel plans to Guruvayur

Passengers says travelling in the new Jan Shatabdi coach seats, which have little or no reclining angle, for four to six hours often results in back pain and a harrowing experience. The earlier trains had reclining seats with armrests.

22 Jul 2026 12:01 am
Vazhipadu materials to be procured and issued exclusively by Central Store, TDB tells Kerala HC

HC satisfied with TDB decision to discontinue practice of administrative officer acting as supplier for Vazhipadu materials in Sabarimala

22 Jul 2026 12:01 am
Congress takes out Lok Bhavan march in Thiruvananthapuram

The police bid to round up some protesters leads to heated exchanges. The protesters shout slogans against the police and in support of the Youth Congress

21 Jul 2026 11:28 pm
UDF stand on Waqf will sacrifice minority interests, says Pinarayi Vijayan

It will adversely affect the writ petitions on the matter pending in the Supreme Court, he said

21 Jul 2026 10:48 pm
Eight-year-old from Thrissur scales North Africas highest peak

Months of weekend training and sheer determination help Iya Krish conquer Moroccos Mount Toubkal

21 Jul 2026 9:42 pm
Avoid adding sugar or jaggery to Amrutham Nutrimix when cooking: WCD

Since Nutrimix already contains 20% sugar, avoid adding more sugar or jaggery when using Nutrimix to make kozhukatta, puttu, ada, or other dishes in the interests of childrens health, it says

21 Jul 2026 9:17 pm
Local bodies identified as human-wildlife conflict zones in Kerala under risk assessment

A preliminary assessment that has mapped panchayats and municipalities in terms of risks associated with wildlife incursions and attacks has classified nine local bodies as very high conflict-prone areas, 21 as high and remaining 243 as medium conflict-prone zones

21 Jul 2026 9:04 pm
Kerala HC extends stay on coercive action against former DGP

Ms. Sreelekha had allegedly divulged details that could identify minor rape survivors from the Kiliroor and Kaviyoor sexual assault cases through her YouTube Channel

21 Jul 2026 8:23 pm
Panchayats propose single-window forest clearances, insurance cover and AI-based alerts to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts

Highlighting the developmental challenges faced by settlements in and around forests, local body representatives urge government to expedite approvals for essential infrastructure such as roads, drinking water projects and electricity connections

21 Jul 2026 8:10 pm
LSGD funds shortage may hit palliative care delivery at local level

Palliative care nurses posted for community palliative care in many grama panchayats, especially in northern districts, have not received their salaries for months. Many LSGIs are also unable to pay the salary of ambulance drivers, meet fuel expenses, buy the necessary consumables diapers, catheters, surgical gloves or medicines

21 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Kerala University Syndicate explores PSC recruitment for aided college teachers

The Syndicate entrusted its sub-committee on aided college teaching and non-teaching staff to study the proposal and submit its recommendations

21 Jul 2026 7:57 pm
CPI(M) to step up agitation seeking AIIMS at Kinalur in Kozhikode

Party MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas says he will meet the Chief Minister and the Health Minister to discuss the issue

21 Jul 2026 7:55 pm
Four held in Kilimanoor abduction case

The gang purportedly executed the crime after the complainants refused a marriage proposal by the prime accused, Sudheesh

21 Jul 2026 7:32 pm
Kerala earmarks 15 crore for road safety under 450-crore Sabarimala development plan

The package envisaged comprehensive infrastructure development of the pilgrimage corridor, says Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer.

21 Jul 2026 7:26 pm
Monsoon deficit threatens Onam crops in Kerala

Season-specific floriculture, which expanded significantly across regional clusters to cater to the festive demand for Pookkalams has been hit hard. Flower crops such as marigold and jasmine are suffering from moisture stress, leading to stunted plant development and premature drying

21 Jul 2026 7:22 pm
Chemo treatment for Bengal tigress at Thiruvananthapuram Zoo after being diagnosed with cancer

Babita was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, which affects the mesothelial lining surrounding the internal organs, several months ago

21 Jul 2026 7:21 pm
21 Jul 2026 7:12 pm
Qatar Airways ordered to pay 10 lakh to Kannur family for denying boarding to minors

Minors were denied boarding during a return journey from Kochi to Italy via Doha. The family had to later obtain fresh travel documents and transport both children back to Italy separately, incurring additional expense

21 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Kerala to unveil transport policy soon, says Minister C.P. John

Road safety mission, pre-licence driving education in higher secondary schools to be party of policy

21 Jul 2026 4:28 pm