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State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhars term extended by one year

Mr. Chandrasekhar was due for retirement on June 30, 2026. He will now serve up till June 20, 2027

28 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
No Pongala should be offered on granite near Padmanabhaswamy temple entrances

The superior quality granite that had been laid in the traditional style need to be preserved carefully, says a temple statement

28 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Kerala CM to open first phase of Meppadi township project in Wayanad on March 1

As many as 178 houses will be handed over to survivors, says Revenue Minister

28 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
Double life sentence for priest convicted in POCSO case

Priest accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the pretext of performing rituals to drive away evil spirits

28 Feb 2026 9:19 pm
In a first, fuel surcharge to be refunded to KSEB consumers

Monthly-billed consumers will be refunded 2 paise per unit and bi-monthly consumers, 1 paise per unit, through their bills for March

28 Feb 2026 9:18 pm
Congress mulls fielding AICC secretary Mathew Antony from Kanjirappally

The move comes amid speculations that the BJP plans to field Union Minister George Kurian from the Assembly seat; Mr. Antony is the AICC secretary in charge of Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh

28 Feb 2026 9:17 pm
KSWMP launches Clean Kerala Anthem

The anthem is designed to engage all age groups, especially the youth, with the message My Waste, My Responsibility; My Kerala, My Pride. It encourages a cultural shift towards responsible waste management and segregation.

28 Feb 2026 9:11 pm
CPI(M) district secretariat suggests M.M. Manis candidature in Udumbanchola

It was earlier rumoured that the veteran leader may not contest due to health concerns. The party faced major setbacks in the local body election in Idukki, prompting a rethink

28 Feb 2026 9:00 pm
Kochi Corporation mulls short-term direct operation of Ro-Ro services before engaging new operator

Citing mounting losses, the civic body is weighing interim control before entrusting the service to a new agency. The Budget for 202627 has proposed forming a special purpose vehicle to manage operations, drawing criticism from the LDF over alleged privatisation

28 Feb 2026 8:55 pm
J.B. Koshy Commission recommends welfare measures for economically, socially backward Christians in Kerala

Large sections of the 357-page report, published on Satruday, deal with the plight of backward Christian sections including Scheduled Caste Converts to Christianity

28 Feb 2026 8:42 pm
Masthishka Maranam movie review: Krishands latest offering is a wild, wild ride for sci-fi lovers

The futuristic flick, packed with biting socio-political commentary, is a dystopian satire that is absurd yet thought-provoking and entertaining

28 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
HPV vaccine against cervical cancer rolled out in Kerala

The special campaign will run in mission mode over a three-month period, during which eligible girls can receive the vaccine daily at designated facilities

28 Feb 2026 8:29 pm
Injured wild elephant spotted in Anakkulam

Forest department official confirms that the jumbo is currently camping near the border of the Malayattoor reserve and Mankulam forest division; efforts are on to track the animal

28 Feb 2026 8:14 pm
Kollam KSRTC station set for a modern revamp

Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar will inaugurate the construction of a new terminal on March 4

28 Feb 2026 8:11 pm
Maintain an open mind to make learning a lifelong pursuit: Vice-President

C.P. Radhakrishnan was speaking at the valedictory session of the centenary celebrations of St. Berchmans College, Changanassery

28 Feb 2026 7:54 pm
Kufos to host international symposium from March 5 to 7

The event will bring together leading scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry pioneers to examine how seaweeds are reshaping food systems, climate mitigation strategies, sustainable aquaculture, and coastal livelihoods

28 Feb 2026 7:46 pm
Cusat researchers develop eco-friendly tech to reduce electrical conductivity in coir pith

It addresses a long-standing challenge faced by the coir industry, where high salinity levels in coir pith often lead to rejection in foreign countries

28 Feb 2026 7:43 pm
28 Feb 2026 7:40 pm
Minister to release directory of States tribal art forms in Wayanad on Sunday

Jana Galsa Keralathile Gothrakalakal, by Kudumbashree, comes as part of an initiative to rejuvenate the tribal art forms and transforming them into viable enterprises that can ensure livelihood for the tribespeople

28 Feb 2026 7:33 pm
Tusker Ravikrishnan leads the charge at Guruvayur Aanayottam

Elephant race heralds the annual Guruvayur temple festival

28 Feb 2026 7:32 pm
Chicken pox cases surging across districts in Kerala

Over 8,851 cases of chicken pox have been reported in the State this year so far. Paediatricians advise parents to vaccinate children who are staying away from home because of the highly contagious nature of the disease

28 Feb 2026 7:12 pm
HC raps State after tribal resident killed by wild elephant in Aralam; Chief Secretary, top officials summoned

Observing that the incident exposed clear lapses in ensuring adequate safety measures for tribal residents in the Aralam farm and TRDM areas, the Bench in its order expressed dissatisfaction with the steps taken by the State machinery

28 Feb 2026 7:11 pm
Kerala on its toes as Iran attacks U.S. bases in West Asia; panic calls following air traffic suspension

Kerala, which has over 30 lakh overseas diaspora members in the Gulf alone, has opened help desks to assist Keralites in Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Israel following the conflict

28 Feb 2026 6:40 pm
Crime Branch returns report giving clean chit to Minister Saji Cherian

The Minister had faced allegations that he had disparaged the Constitution at a public function at Mallapally in Pathanamthitta district in 2022

28 Feb 2026 5:34 pm
Walk into the wild: A new world opens at Puthur Zoological Park

A long-awaited dream comes alive as Kerala unveils its immersive, barless wildlife sanctuary in Thrissur

28 Feb 2026 5:26 pm
Screening of The Kerala Story 2 disrupted in Kottayam by DYFI protest

The protesters alleged that the film misrepresented the States secular credentials; they urged the audience to leave the theatre and assured that their ticket money would be refunded

28 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
KPCC chief seeks apology from CPI(M), Veena George over false propaganda and attacks on Congress offices

Sunny Joseph claims that none of the available visuals show KSU workers assaulted the Minister; he demands that the cases charged against them be withdrawn

28 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Airspace closure disrupts KochiWest Asia flights after strikes on Iran

Following the closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, the Cochin International Airport has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of potential changes to departure times or outright cancellations

28 Feb 2026 4:33 pm
Row over Assembly poll candidate: RSP Eravipuram mandalam secretary resigns in protest

The conflict centres on the difference of opinion in the party over the selection of candidate for the seat; while a section of the RSP demanded the nomination of Karthik Premachandran, son of Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran, the party announced Vishnu Mohan as its candidate

28 Feb 2026 4:18 pm
Temple in Kasaragod hosts community iftar

The Sree Poobanam Kuzhi Temple at Panayal near Bekal organised the gathering, which was attended by around 200 people

28 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
Muted opening for The Kerala Story 2 despite court clearance

Though a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court stayed a single judges order halting the release on February 27, the film could initially be screened only in a handful of theatres with limited evening shows

28 Feb 2026 11:19 am