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Officials count houses, draw maps as Census fieldwork gets under way in Ernakulam

Enumerators begin boundary mapping and building numbering; household data collection to begin in the next phase; personal information collected to remain strictly confidential

2 Jul 2026 2:21 am
Census 2027: Over 74,000 self-enumeration submissions received in Kozhikode

Keralas self-enumeration window closed on June 30,2026. Field enumeration will begin after boundary mapping and house numbering are completed. Enumerators to verify self-reported data

2 Jul 2026 1:28 am
No final decision taken on PM SHRI: Minister

Four-member Cabinet subcommittee holds second meeting

1 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
Kerala High Court dismisses petition challenging Padma Bhushan award to Vellappally Natesan

Bench held that if the SNDP general secretary is convicted in the cases filed against him, the President has the right to annul the conferment of the decoration, after which his name will be erased from the register.

1 Jul 2026 11:02 pm
PSC rank-list row: Minister calls for cancelling advice memos

The PSC has ordered a probe into the allegations regarding the process of valuation and preparation of rank lists for three chief-level posts in the board

1 Jul 2026 11:02 pm
The Hindu Home Expo at Kochi LuLu Mall on July 4, 5

More than 125 K-RERA-approved apartments and villas from 20 leading builders to be showcased; four banks to offer home loan schemes at preferential interest rates for visitors

1 Jul 2026 10:19 pm
Kerala Governor gives assent to Seshadrinathans appointment as State Election Commissioner

The government had come under fire from within the Congress and also the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for nominating an alleged Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) fellow traveller to the post

1 Jul 2026 9:52 pm
Practical restrictions on visitors from next Kerala Assembly session: Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan

Assembly had witnessed a huge influx of visitors during its first session after the Congress-led United Democratic Front government came to power in the State

1 Jul 2026 9:31 pm
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann takes charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of IAFs Southern Air Command

Prior to the present appointment, Air Marshal Mann was Senior Air Staff Officer at the Western Air Command

1 Jul 2026 9:24 pm
Forest official injured in wild elephant attack in Periyar Tiger Reserve

The officer, along with his team, were returning from patrolling when they encountered a wild elephant

1 Jul 2026 9:01 pm
MSC-Adani Vizhinjam port deal: State govt. approval needed for share transfer

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says the proposed acquisition of stake in AVPPL by MSC has come to the attention of the government through media reports. Adani port authorities had not initiated any correspondence or communication with the government in this regard

1 Jul 2026 8:55 pm
Order issued on concessions to staff on Census duty in Kerala

KSTA, AKSTU protest government inaction on daily wage appointments in schools in place of teachers on Census duty

1 Jul 2026 8:31 pm
Idukki reservoir faces critically low storage levels

The Idukki hydel power project in Kerala is facing a dire situation, with its reservoir storage plummeting to just 23% as of July 1, a stark decline from 58% a year ago

1 Jul 2026 8:31 pm
541 projects to be completed in 100 days, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Speaking in the Assembly after presenting the Kerala Appropriation Bill, 2026, Chief Minister says a countdown has begun for implementing the projects, which have been cleared by the Cabinet

1 Jul 2026 8:24 pm
Census: enumerators in Kollam visit homes as part of door-to-door data collection

To ensure the smooth execution of the process, Kollam district administration has deployed a massive team of 4,911 enumerators and 837 supervisors to coordinate operations on the ground

1 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
Finance Bill passed in Kerala Assembly amid Opposition boycott

Bill says the tax revision pertaining to low-alcohol beverages will take effect only after a notification by the government in the official gazette. LDF objects to the Bill on the grounds that UDF government is passing it without referring it to the Houses Subject Committee

1 Jul 2026 8:14 pm
Hundreds pay homage to former Manalur MLA P.A. Madhavan

Veteran Congress leader is remembered as a tireless organiser. K.C. Venugopl says P.A. Madhavan had made invaluable contributions to strengthening the Congress organisation and taking its ideals to the people

1 Jul 2026 7:47 pm
2,734 teachers posts vacant in Kerala government primary, high schools

225 higher secondary teacher and 713 higher secondary teacher (junior) posts are also vacant

1 Jul 2026 7:42 pm
IISR signs technology licensing agreements

The institute has licensed the State Kudumbashree Mission to multiply and disseminate improved varieties of black pepper, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon

1 Jul 2026 7:33 pm
Fee hike at Cusat: Syndicate to consider plea by student organisations

The organisations say the hike will increase the financial burden on students

1 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Environmentalists allege bid to derail Muttil tree-felling case

Wayanad Prakruthi Samrakshana Samiti alleges that the Kerala government and the accused are acting in concert to sabotage the case.

1 Jul 2026 5:36 pm
Kerala will not allow communalisation of education, no compromise on university autonomy: Roji M. John

Minister says Higher Education department will undertake a comprehensive review of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme. Necessary reforms will be introduced to address the practical difficulties experienced by students and colleges

1 Jul 2026 5:07 pm
Kerala takes another step towards becoming Keralam, Assembly unanimously approves Presidents reference

House considers Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which was referred by the President to seek its opinion. The legislators unanimously endorse all queries raised by the President on the Bills 10 clauses

1 Jul 2026 4:16 pm
Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw amendments to FCRA rules

Resolution, moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, terms the amendments a breach of Constitutional provisions and federal principles

1 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Kafir screenshot case in Kerala: Sessions court to pronounce verdict on DYFI leaders bail plea on July 3

Prosecution opposed the bail plea, claiming that Jithin Bhaskaran tried to destroy crucial digital evidence from his phone. It was also pointed out that his custodial interrogation was necessary to continue the probe

1 Jul 2026 2:35 pm
Smaller LDF allies in Kerala mull broader platform, keep merger option open after Assembly poll rout

NCP faction led by A.K. Saseendran, Congress (Secular) and Indian Socialist Janata Dal exploring formation of a broader platform ahead of possible merger, while remaining part of Left coalition in Kerala

1 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
Kerala Assembly: Opposition LDF walks out over Budget cuts in allocations to local bodies

Seeking leave of the House for an adjournment debate, CPI legislator G.R. Anil said the local bodies were facing a serious crisis

1 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
Kerala Assembly: CM says feasibility study on to set up airstrips in Idukki, Wayanad, Kasaragod

Move aims to enable operation of small aircraft and helicopters, considering Keralas aviation connectivity and emergency transport needs during natural calamities

1 Jul 2026 11:53 am
Kerala to revamp State lotteries, revise prize structure and agents commission

CM Satheesans response in Assembly came after Congress MLA Saneeshkumar Joseph called his attention to challenges faced by lottery sector due to alleged decline in ticket sales

1 Jul 2026 11:52 am
MSC-Adani Vizhinjam port deal: Kerala CM says State govt approval needed for share transfer

V.D. Satheesan informs Kerala Assembly that Adani Ports has not obtained approval forstake transfer yet. APSEZ had earlier announced that MSCGroup will acquire 49% stake inAdani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited for around13,220 crore

1 Jul 2026 11:34 am
The fiscal tightrope for State governments

Most State government expenditure is on social sectors, such as health and education, and economic sectors, such as agriculture and irrigation. In Kerala, such spending has driven social progress since the 1960s. The gap between expenditure and receipts is usually financed through market borrowings.

1 Jul 2026 8:39 am