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Kochi airport launches robot for enhanced passenger assistance and cultural promotion

In the first phase, the robot has been deployed at Kalangan, the art museum located in the domestic security hold area

12 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Murali wants ESMA invoked to stop ambulance workers strike

Health Minister writes to Home Minister seeking steps to prevent strikes and ensure smooth operation of ambulance services. The Kerala State 108 Ambulance Employees Union has announced a 24-hour strike from 8 a.m. on September 17.

12 Sep 2026 10:07 pm
Health officials sound caution as soaring temperature triggers fresh wave of fever cases in Ernakulam

The district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in the State, while dengue and leptospirosis cases also persist

12 Sep 2026 9:58 pm
Keralam Chief Minister calls for timely legal amendments to face challenges posed by tech

The tendency to copy creative works and violate copyright has been rising with the advancement of technology, says V.D. Satheesan

12 Sep 2026 9:21 pm
Electricity crisis an opportunity to find a solution, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The Chief Minister says the energy crisis is on the priority list of his government and that it is high time the State formulated a modern power policy

12 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Deadlock among rebel Congress leaders opens door for KC(M) in Pala municipality

Rebel Congress councillors, whose alliance with the LDF helped wrest control of the municipality, have failed to reach a consensus on the municipal vice-chairpersons post despite multiple rounds of discussions. KC(M), which had earlier decided against staking claim to any post, mulls fielding candidate for the September 16 election

12 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
UDF against PM-SHRI, but options being examined, says Keralam Education Minister

While the UDF government is bound to consider the agreement signed by its predecessor, it does not imply that PM SHRI will be implemented, says Samsudheen

12 Sep 2026 8:46 pm
Argument over childs assault led to double murder in Keralams Attappady: police

Provat Das, a native of West Bengal, is accused of killing a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter

12 Sep 2026 8:42 pm
M.A. Baby to open CPI(M) extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode on September 13

The meeting aims to address recent electoral setbacks faced by the CPI(M)-led LDF, alongside discussions on the EDs investigations into former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Beypore MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas.

12 Sep 2026 8:39 pm
CPI(M), CPI deny political or legal variance on EDs attempt to target Pinarayi Vijayan

LDF will resist as one any Central agency seeking to play politics at the Centres behest, says CPI Keralam secretary Binoy Viswam

12 Sep 2026 8:39 pm
Keralam issues guidelines to remove unauthorised flex boards, initiate prosecution against offenders

The guidelines were issued based on the orders of the Kerala High Court, which has, at regular intervals, issued orders directing the complete removal of unauthorised banners, flex boards, flag decorations and similar materials installed in public places, roadsides, footpaths, handrails, centre medians and traffic islands in the State

12 Sep 2026 8:33 pm
Decision on PM SHRI soon as pressure mounts on Keralam govt.

Against the backdrop of the Centres letter seeking a decision at the earliest, Education Minister says Chief Minister will make an announcement. Muslim Youth League adopts resolution urging the government not to implement PM SHRI

12 Sep 2026 8:23 pm
Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance

The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.

12 Sep 2026 8:21 pm
700 g of hashish oil seized from interstate bus in Thrissur

Youth held during Operation Toofan inspection in Peechi; police probe interstate drug trafficking network

12 Sep 2026 8:19 pm
MSF student leader assaulted by gang in Chavakkad

The police launch probe after 21-year-old reportedly beaten up.

12 Sep 2026 8:17 pm
Kochi Corporation to restrict subsidy on biomedical waste collection amid opposition protest

All except exempted categories to pay 20 per kg plus GST; subsidised rate fixed at 12 per kg, reducing Corporations subsidy component to 8 from the earlier 28

12 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
Accounting course equips armed forces personnel for post-retirement careers

The four-month course was conducted under the Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of Defence, and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India as part of an initiative to expand post-service employment opportunities for armed forces personnel.

12 Sep 2026 7:58 pm
Profcon calls for end to discrimination against women in professional education

he 30th Global Professional Students Conference (Profcon) at Ahalia Campus in Kanjikode, Palakkad, has spotlighted the pressing issue of discrimination against women in professional education, particularly during internships.

12 Sep 2026 7:54 pm
Ayyappa Paniker Foundation announces Kavya Drishyam reel competition

The competition aims to visualise poetic imagination against the backdrop of the digital age with the help of technology. The contest will accept entries shot on cameras or mobile phones, as well as those created using AI and animation technologies.

12 Sep 2026 7:36 pm
Kochi police deploy 15-member team to trace suspected Bangladeshi man

The team comprises cops from the Palarivattom station and members of the special operation groups from other stations

12 Sep 2026 7:35 pm
Childrens imagination knows no bounds, says writer Vaisakhan

35 young authors from across Kerala converge in Thrissur for two-day literary meet

12 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
Mananchira Ground in Kozhikode to host District Collectors readers collective

According to official sources, the event will be held at 8 a.m. on September 13. Anyone interested in reading can join the collective.

12 Sep 2026 7:31 pm
Twin toddlers die after accidentally ingesting poison in Keralams Idukki

Preliminary findings indicate that the children accidentally ingested a pesticide, which is commonly used to control pests in cardamom plantations, according to the police

12 Sep 2026 7:20 pm
Malaysian Prime Ministers visit: stringent traffic restrictions in Kozhikode on September 13

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to arrive at the Kozhikode International Airport at 6.30 p.m. on Sunday. He will be at the Markaz from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., where he will receive the first Excellence Award instituted by the Sheikh Abubakr Foundation.

12 Sep 2026 7:18 pm
Political blame game over power crisis intensifies between Keralam government and Opposition

While the LDF has exploited the power crisis to portray its previous government in a better light for expedient political optics ahead of the upcoming byelections in 36 local body wards in the State, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has repeatedly sought to put the previous government on the hook for the crisis

12 Sep 2026 7:15 pm
Chittur farmers face crisis as Tamil Nadu releases less water than agreed: Krishnankutty

Keralam was supposed to receive 400 cubic feet of water during the current 15-day period, but only 100 cubic feet was being released into the Chittur River, according to the former Minister.

12 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
DISHA meeting held in Kollam

Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran urged the removal of operational obstacles for VB-GRAM G workers. He stressed the need for adjusting geofencing boundaries for smoother attendance tracking through the NMMS app.

12 Sep 2026 7:05 pm
437 couples to tie the knot at Guruvayur temple on Sunday

Chingams final Sunday to witness a massive wedding rush; elaborate arrangements in place

12 Sep 2026 6:59 pm
Two-day college union polls in University of Calicut this year

The authorities are all set to revamp the election rules, citing violent incidents on campuses and alleged violation of university laws

12 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
Social media abuse has crossed all limits: V.D. Satheesan

Political criticism is fair game, but targeting women and families is unacceptable, he says

12 Sep 2026 6:40 pm
Two youths drown in Achenkovil river

They were caught in a strong undercurrent while bathing near the bund.

12 Sep 2026 6:25 pm
ESA protests driven by hidden agenda, allege environmental groups

Environmental groups assert that the ESA aims to protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change. The restrictions will preserve ecosystems and safeguard communities from natural disasters without disrupting local livelihoods.

12 Sep 2026 5:22 pm
Keralams Champions Boat League season six to begin on September 19

The sixth season will feature a series of 11 snake-boat races across the states picturesque backwaters and rivers

12 Sep 2026 5:02 pm
Sabarimala pilgrimage: employees outfit raise alarm over sluggish pace of tendering, preparations

Travancore Devaswom Employees Front has submitted complaints to both the Chief Minister and the Devaswom Minister, highlighting the potential financial repercussions of inadequate arrangements, which could jeopardise temple rituals and employee compensation during the pilgrimage season.

12 Sep 2026 4:44 pm
Frequent power outages leave Keralams EV owners anxious over charging woes

Residents from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram express concerns over unpredictable power cuts. While some users are yet to feel the impact, others say it is already interrupting their charging schedules, leaving them anxious about their vehicles readiness for daily use. KSEB sources advise charging during off-peak hours.

12 Sep 2026 4:15 pm