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Neslen to headline Kumbalangi Nights director Madhu C Narayanans sophomore film

The film, marks the end of Madhu C Narayanans seven-year-long hiatus from direction

28 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Kerala CPI(M)s self-critical review document preludes an organisational rectification process in State unit starting in September 2026

Review of Left Democratic Front (LDF)s Assembly election debacle in Kerala. CPI(M) notes that its messaging about transformational development did not resonate among the middle classes. The growing influence of caste- and religion-tinted identity politics causes an erosion of the partys basic voters, namely workers, agricultural workers and poor peasants

28 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh urges NHAI to finish NH 544, NH 66 ancillary works within fixed timeline

Joint inspection in August as concerns mount over delays, public safety and waterlogging

28 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Leopard that attacked poultry captured in Forest dept cage in Keralas Thrissur

Cage was installed at a house about two weeks ago after the leopard killed several poultry birds on the property

28 Jul 2026 11:44 am
RSS distances itself from Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandass controversial remarks on Jantar Mantar protestors

K. B. Sreekumar, Saha Prantha Karyavah (South Kerala) of RSS, says in a statement that Mohandass comments are his personal thoughts and he is not an RSS official at any level

28 Jul 2026 11:30 am
Ramesan Paleri, chairman of Kerala-based Uralungal cooperative society, dies

He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Coimbatore

28 Jul 2026 10:58 am
Facing flak for selective activism over Jantar Mantar support, Kerala celebrities rally behind teacher rank-holders protest

Actors Tovino Thomas, Naslen, Chandu Salim Kumar, Vijeesh Vijayan, and anchor Ranjini Haridas are among those who have expressed solidarity with the teacher rank-holders staging an indefinite protest in front of Secretariat

28 Jul 2026 10:10 am
Keralas Kochi Corporation to audit Smart City assets as CSML winds up

Mayor V.K. Minimol has directed the superintendent engineer to submit a comprehensive report on the efficiency and utility of assets and projects created under the project

28 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza cases in State

A total of 993 cases reported till July 27; the disease can cause fatal outcomes even in healthy individuals, and, therefore, it deserves utmost attention

27 Jul 2026 11:59 pm
Oommen Chandy carried sorrows and sufferings of the common people in his heart: V.D. Satheesan

He was inaugurating the Oommen Chandy commemoration organised by Kerala Secretariat Association here on Monday

27 Jul 2026 11:36 pm
Police to launch QR code-aided system to guide motorists to pay-and-park lots

The new system, which will be tried out on an experimental basis for a month, is likely to be launched this week at 18 locations in Kochi

27 Jul 2026 11:09 pm
Home department streamlines police associations to two bodies

The order, which effectively reduces the number of recognised police associations from three to two, has led to the dissolution of the Kerala Police Officers Association (KPOA)

27 Jul 2026 10:59 pm
City police busts online loan app racket

Nearly 20 people, including those from other States, have been apprehended from a location in Sreekaryam, where the racket is suspected to have operated a call centre from

27 Jul 2026 9:39 pm
Walkathon held on National Bone and Joint Day

The walkathon, held from Kowdiar Junction to the Museum grounds, was flagged off by the Health Minister, K. Muraleedharan

27 Jul 2026 9:28 pm
Kerala HC directs Principal Accountant General, KSDA Senior Deputy Director to appear over irregularities in Guruvayoor Devaswom Audit

The Audit department had reported to the court that the Board had failed to formulate a flawless system, resulting in accounting difficulties

27 Jul 2026 9:19 pm
State Electricity Regulatory Commission nod for long-term solar energy procurement via SECI scheme

To procure 200 megawatts (MW) of solar power coupled with 100 MW/400 megawatt hour (MWh) of energy storage

27 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
27 Jul 2026 8:58 pm
Probe launched into death of youth due to custodial torture at Kundara in Kerala

Youth takeninto police custodyin connection withthe investigation intothe disappearance ofa 13-year-old neighbour.Family alleges that he was assaulted while being taken ina police vehicle

27 Jul 2026 8:48 pm
Broadway in Kochi gears up for Onam amid lingering fire safety concerns

Fire hydrant proposal remains stalled despite Collectors directive following the 2025 Koluthara Bazaar fire; fire officials cite lack of hydrants and haphazard parking as major hurdles to emergency response; traders say safety measures remain inadequate as the citys commercial hub prepares for the festive rush

27 Jul 2026 8:48 pm
Beypore fishing harbour renovation enters final phase

The project includes a comprehensive upgrade of auction halls, wharfs, parking areas, and other key infrastructure to ensure that the harbour is fully operational when fishing vessels return to sea

27 Jul 2026 8:26 pm
Government will prevent land encroachments: Revenue Minister

Following media reports highlighting illegal constructions and encroachments on government land in the area, the Minister assured that the government would review these cases seriously

27 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Rising malaria cases among migrant plantation workers spark concern in Keralas Idukki

According to officials, nearly 280 cases have been reported in the district this year; they flag a high risk of local transmission

27 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Missing CPO yet to be traced, say Munambam police

The Munambam police have launched a search for the officer based on a complaint filed by his wife

27 Jul 2026 7:58 pm
Teachers on census duty finding it tough to complete syllabus ahead of Onam exams

A large majority of teachers in many schools have been deployed for the exercise, there has been no move to appoint temporary staff in their place, Onam exams to begin on August 13

27 Jul 2026 7:34 pm
Comprehensive solid waste management a priority for State govt., says Kerala CM

He says that the government is envisaging projects which would function like an effective chain from the source of the waste to its processing

27 Jul 2026 7:15 pm
Cockroach imagery on conference poster ignites controversy at MG University in Kerala

Vice-Chancellor D. Mavoothu directs removal of poster featuring a cockroach; university union calls the action politically motivated, stages protest

27 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Kerala nominates Ashutosh Dash on Mullaperiyar dam panel

Following Keralas protests in June over what it termed the unilateral decision of the National Dam safety Authority to remove its nominee from the panel, the latter called on the State to nominate an expert to represent it

27 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Teachers arrest: Kozhikode Rural police zero in on more suspects in drug trafficking case

Call detail records and bank transaction details of several suspects are now under scrutiny following the arrest of two special educators last week in connection with a major drug trafficking case

27 Jul 2026 6:55 pm
Complaint filed against trangender make-up artist over alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister

The complainants alleged that make-up artist Jaanmoni Das made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi while commenting on the recent protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi

27 Jul 2026 6:34 pm
Kerala govt. promises to correct deficiencies at Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says the Mental Health Care Act of 2017 will be implemented in letter and spirit so that mental health institutions in the State become more patient-friendly

27 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
Swaralaya pays musical tribute to S. Janaki in Keralas Palakkad

The programme was held at the M.D. Ramanathan Hall of Chembai Memorial Government Music College. Koodiyattam artiste Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri inaugurated the event

27 Jul 2026 5:13 pm
Swap shop, footmats, and LED bulbs: Haritha Karma Sena members in Keralas Varkala turn waste into wealth

Members of the green warriors take a step beyond waste collection to give a new lease of life to pre-loved clothes, upcycle fabric scraps, and repair LED bulbs in a bid to reduce, reuse, and recycle

27 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Kerala RSS ideologue T.G. Mohandas sparks row by stating he 'would have shot Jantar Mantar protestors

Mohandas, a former head of Kerala unit of BJPs intellectual cell, made the comments in a video posted on his YouTube channel

27 Jul 2026 4:39 pm
Maayan comic series blends Kerala folklore with fantasy adventure

The creators of the series talk about making inroads with their content. It was launched by Kochi-based studio, Carmond Infinity, at Kochi Comic Con

27 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Kerala MVD ramps up driving test capacity from 50 to 60 a day, introduces facial recognition for learners tests

In a circular issued by Transport Commissioner, all RTOs and SRTOs have been directed to conduct driving licence tests five days a week for the next three months

27 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
INL alleges UDF move to capture Kerala Waqf Board, implement RSS agenda

Party alleges that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan-led government has been making concerted efforts to gain control of Waqf Board and Waqf properties, including disputed Munambam Waqf land

27 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
Kerala dental student Nithin Raj death: Court grants Crime Branch five-day custody of accused M.K. Ram

After sessions court allowed the custody plea, SIT took Dr. Ram into custody from Kannur Special Sub-jail for evidence collection and further interrogation

27 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Kerala govt. launches Digital Square programme to boost digital learning in primary schools

The initiative, implemented by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education, aims to improve digital skills, encourage self-learning and develop creativity among students of Classes I to VII

27 Jul 2026 3:52 pm
Ahead of Onam, Kerala govt to release 1.66 MT of rice; 53-crore free kit scheme to benefit over 6 lakh families

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says measures are on to control food prices andensure availability of essential commodities during Onam season

27 Jul 2026 3:22 pm