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Keralam researchers discover a new species of genus Begonia in Western Ghats

Species christened Begonia rajvikramanii after R. Raj Vikraman, former Head of the Garden Management Division, JNTBGRI

27 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
Six years on, ringed Eurasian whimbrel resighted on Keralam coast; marked Tibetan sand-plover also recorded

When a marked shorebird is sighted again, it provides a glimpse into the birds journey where it travels, its stopover site, and how different parts of its migratory range are connected, says an expert

27 Sep 2026 4:27 pm
VACB seizes 14.10 lakh, $788 from GST officials residence in Kochi

The cash was seized from the residence of GST Joint Commissioner Prajani Rajan at Pachalam on Saturday, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau said in a statement

27 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
FIR cannot be lodged merely based on ED report, says Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told the media that the State government recently ordered a preliminary inquiry into the case based on the legal advice it received on the issue

27 Sep 2026 2:45 pm
Keralam Minister K.M. Shaji again defends his use of luxury car as official vehicle

The IUML leader says the vehicle used by a Minister is his official vehicle, and it can be private ones as well; blames the media for lapping up controversy created by CPI(M)

27 Sep 2026 12:45 pm
Four local body wards all set for by-election in Ernakulam district on September 28

A total of 10,003 voters are expected to cast their votes in the interim polls necessitated for various reasons

27 Sep 2026 12:11 pm
Keralam CM Satheesan joins the chorus of political leaders calling for the CECs resignation

Former Union Minister and BJP leader V. Muraleedharan, MLA, told The Hindu that Congresss frustration stemming from the INDIA blocs continuous failures in elections had prompted the partys attacks on the ECI

27 Sep 2026 11:09 am
Systemic deficiencies on roads costing lives, says Kerala High Court

Court seeks constitution of an interdisciplinary road safety research committee, comprising traffic psychologists, behavioural scientists, engineers, and other experts, to study the behavioural factors contributing to road accidents

27 Sep 2026 1:45 am
Ernakulam continues to report highest number of influenza cases in Keralam

A total of 969 cases reported in the district till September 16. The State recorded 2,205 confirmed influenza cases during the month. As many as 20 deaths were reported due to influenza in the State.

27 Sep 2026 12:26 am
Former Chief Secretarys revelations against CEC extremely serious: K.C. Venugopal

Venugopal alleges that post of Chief Election Commissioner was a reward that was handed over to Gyanesh Kumar for doing BJPs bidding when he was still in service

27 Sep 2026 12:03 am
Keralam to leverage AI, cutting-edge digital tools to reshape tourism, says Minister

Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh says the govt.s aim is to see that tourists coming to the State are treated with a wholesome Keralam experience, marking a shift from the approach of promoting a few places and products separately through destination-focused packages and products

26 Sep 2026 11:32 pm
Shashi Tharoor releases IIM-K Directors first book of poetry

The book Seven Shades of Love published by Penguin Random House India brings together 57 poems

26 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
Youth League takes SIR protests to streets across Malappuram

The protests centred on a demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

26 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
KM-1 capture operation nears final stage; Kumki elephants reach Aralam

The operation involves tranquilising the elephant and safely moving it to the kraal at Muthanga in Wayanad

26 Sep 2026 9:23 pm
Vigilance case registered over alleged irregularities in KINFRA land acquisition in Kannur

VACB alleges compensation was sanctioned for land held without valid documents and land tax was accepted for property already acquired by the government

26 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
Swell waves reach west coast; red alert continues along Keralam coast

According to KSDMA, swell waves with a period of 20 to 24 seconds and a height of up to 1.5 metres reportedly hit parts of Kanyakumari on September 26, while precursor waves began reaching the Keralam coast

26 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Vulture survey begins in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Survey aims to document the status and distribution of vultures in Wayanad and aid conservation efforts for the ecologically important scavengers

26 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Call to propose innovative ideas for development in Kozhikode

District Collector asks officials to submit practical projects that can be implemented jointly by departments without delay

26 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
Project Zero to be launched in Kozhikode on September 28

Home and Vigilance Minister Ramesh Chennithala will inaugurate the initiative and distribute badges to Vigilance Commandos at the function scheduled for 2 p.m.

26 Sep 2026 7:21 pm
IHRM urges International IDEA to remove Gyanesh Kumar from chairmanship

In a letter to International IDEAs Secretary-General, IHRM State president Felix J. Pulludan called for replacing Gyanesh Kumar as Indias representative in the chairmanship, or for the organisation to take any other measure legally available under its statutes and rules of procedure pending an independent review

26 Sep 2026 7:21 pm
Haematology dept. at Kozhikode MCH: rights panel seeks action

The officials asked to submit a detailed report on the present condition of the project outline and the follow-up steps being planned

26 Sep 2026 7:15 pm
Life Mission flats in Keralams Chittur to undergo safety check

Sumesh Achuthan, Chittur MLA, raises the issue at the Palakkad District Development Committee meeting held at the Collectorate on September 26

26 Sep 2026 7:12 pm
Kottarakkara natives organs donated after brain death

While the liver and one of the kidneys were allocated to end-stage patients undergoing treatment at KIMSHEALTH hospital, the other kidney was allocated to an end-stage renal patient at Government Medical College Kottayam

26 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah faces Youth Congress black-flag protest in Kollam

Moments after the Home Ministers helicopter landed, demonstrators surged toward the moving motorcade. Security personnel cleared the route. The protest also sparked a standoff between protesters and local BJP workers.

26 Sep 2026 6:25 pm
CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: ED affirms offence found during probe under PMLA Act warrants investigation by State police

The court observed that the ED and the petitioner were unified on the stand that a preliminary enquiry was not required to register an FIR for the investigation of an alleged predicate offence, revealed during the ED probe under the PMLA Act

26 Sep 2026 5:37 pm
Court reserves order in Anto Augustines anticipatory bail plea

Augustine moved the application, anticipating an imminent move to arrest him after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case related to the Messi row carried out search operations at ocations linked to him and his brothers

26 Sep 2026 3:40 pm
Union I&B clears 23 of the 31 films at IDSFFK which were earlier denied censor exemption

The Kerala High Court had issued a notice to the Ministry following legal action initiated by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, which demanded screening permission for all 31 films

26 Sep 2026 3:40 pm
Fresh case registered over alleged cheating by Kochi-based immigration firm as CEOs interrogation concludes

A fresh case has been registered against Parvathy Maya Shaji, the founder and CEO of Amster Overseas, and two others based on a complaint lodged by a youth from Ponnani in Malappuram

26 Sep 2026 3:26 pm
Tushar Gandhi disappointed with Keralam government over IDSFFK row

Mahatma Gandhis great-grandson says the government did not show the courage to fight the dictatorial decision of the Centre to deny permission to 31 films selected for the festival

26 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
Ticket no. TL 360615. wins 30 crore first prize of Keralam governments Thiruvonam bumper lottery

The Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery, priced at 500 per ticket, had seen record sales this year

26 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
New leadership for Keralams cultural institutions after four-month vacuum

Writer Kalpetta Narayanan to lead Sahitya Akademi; Singer G. Venugopal to head Sangeetha Nataka Akademi; Production designer Prof. Prakash Moorthy will be new chairman of Lalithakala Akademi

26 Sep 2026 2:41 pm
Residents feel vindicated as CM calls for demolition of P&T apartments

The families were shifted from the erstwhile waterlogging-prone P&T Colony in the Gandhi Nagar division of the Kochi Corporation

26 Sep 2026 1:45 pm
Police gag media from asking questions to CM Satheesan in Kochi, ACP cites security aspect

In a video aired on TV channels, the officer is heard saying that the Chief Minister is someone in the Z Plus security category

26 Sep 2026 1:35 pm
Stray dog bites 10 people in Angamaly

According to municipality Vice-Chairperson Wilson Mundadan, the dog has been caught and is being kept in captivity under observation

26 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
Woman accused in MDMA case stabbed near police station at Vadakara

Her partner was taken into custody as part of the continuing investigation into the incident

26 Sep 2026 12:25 pm
Temple priest arrested for alleged derogatory remarks against Sree Narayana Guru

He was booked after receiving a complaint about a YouTube video in which the accused allegedly made derogatory remarks earlier this month

26 Sep 2026 12:13 pm
Thiruvonam Bumper lottery results 2026: First prize 30 crore; check date and time

Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 Thiruvonam Bumper (BR-111) lucky draw, including the schedule and prize details.

26 Sep 2026 7:20 am
Police issue summons to Anto Augustine over comments about Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Reporter Broadcasting Company managing director Anto Augustine has been asked to appear before the police at 10 a.m. on September 28

26 Sep 2026 12:35 am
Hundreds of private bus workers yet to submit details for police verification

Police have received details of only 474 of the estimated 2,000 private bus employees in the Kochi city

25 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Foreign buyers impressed by experiential tourism avenues in Keralam

Buyers at the 13th edition of the Kerala Travel Mart highlight the State diverse culture, wellness offerings and potential as an experiential tourism destination

25 Sep 2026 9:45 pm