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Abheesh Sasidharans raw, experimental performance, Meenachil R, inspires multiple ways of viewing history and current realities

Wins of Nemom MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kazhakuttam MLA V. Muraleedharan, Manalur MLA C. Ravindranath, Guruvayur MLA N.K. Akbar, Kuttanad MLA Reji Cheriyan, and Thrissur MLA Rajan J. Pallan in the May 2026 Assembly elections challenged

Panel recommends the formation of an Inter-University Board of Studies Committee to ensure uniformity in curricula, internship mechanism, examination methods and evaluation standards in universities

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Eruvessy grama panchayat to compensate 10,000 to a victim of a stray dog attack dating back to 2007, citing the local bodys failure to fulfill its legal responsibilities.

Agitation follows a Crime Branch investigation report alleging a conspiracy by PSC officials to derail recruitment to the post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure) in the State Planning Board

Decisions taken at a joint meeting of Ministers from various departments chaired byForest Minister Shibu Baby John on Friday to improve inter-departmental coordination and expediteprocedures related to human-wildlife conflict

Earlier, the court had stayed the order, reorganising police associations in the State, on a petition filed by the KPA too

Paraquat poisoning is regarded as one of the most lethal forms of pesticide poisoning that doctors may encounter in clinical practice as it can cause complications and death within hours of its ingestion

Basheer, a headload worker, tragically lost his life in a wild gaur attack in Kulathupuzha on Thursday

The deceased has been identified as 76-year-old Rajeevan, a fisher and the boats owner residing at Puthanthura

The letter was sent to Sugathan in response to his request for an escort parole to take part in the council meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Though the request was rejected, the letter further goes on to detail ways in which he can avoid disqualification

A Yellow alert has been issued for remaining five districts, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam, where isolated heavy rainfall is likely.

The protest demanding revision of wages, which began in March, has now crossed around 120 days, with the nurses accusing the hospital management of failing to address their demands despite repeated rounds of discussions

The Corporations intervention comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay the response to fire emergencies in key commercial areas where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high

By the end of July, Kerala received just 853.8 mm of rain, well below the normal 1,301.7 mm. This raises concerns of a potential drought, particularly if the monsoon remains weak in August and September. An impending El Nio threaten to further diminish rainfall prospects.

Accident at Pannithadam on KecheryAkkikavu bypass exposes concealed tobacco haul; police launch hunt for suspects

Officials cite poor access and lack of open space as major hurdles in tackling fires in older high-rise buildings; Fire and Rescue Services say process to procure aerial ladder platform is under way amid renewed demand

With the deposition of investigating officer R. Haridas, the trial in the Roy Thomas murder case, the first among the six Koodathayi serial murder cases to reach this stage, is approaching its final phase. Once the evidence is closed, the court is expected to pronounce its judgment in the coming weeks.

Muraleedharan launches MSc in Medical Bioinformatics, medicinal plant garden, public health YouTube channel and e-learning studio at Kerala University of Health Sciences; he calls for evidence-based health care and stronger government medical infrastructure

Despite an impressive performance from Kunchacko Boban, Unmadham, directed by Kiran Das and written by Shahi Kabir, is a convenient police procedural with few genre highs

A day after UDF convener Adoor Prakash mentioned the governments decision to go ahead with the scheme, P.K. Kunhalikutty of the Indian Union Muslim League says no discussions were held in the UDF on the issue; Adoor Prakash too backtracks on his statement, says decision depends on subcommittees report

The Centre had informed the State that the memorandum submitted to it lacked feasibility study, techno-economic report or DPR in respect of specified projects, and therefore it is not possible to give specific commitment for financial support or timelines at this stage

Partys Ernakulam district secretary S. Sathish says Home Minister Ramesh Chennithalas public announcement is unprecedented; he claims that there is evidence to show that V.D. Satheesan solicited funds from abroad for the project

KSEB collects fuel surcharge from electricity consumers under an automatic cost-recovery mechanism.

The investigators are also preparing to seek certified copies of examination records from the PSC. The expansion of the SIT comes as investigators intensify efforts to verify allegations that could extend beyond the controversial Kerala State Planning Board recruitmentexamination, the case in which the Crime Branch has already registered a First Information Report

In response to Sugathan's leave application, the UDF government issued a circular on July 20, 2026. Although the Home department rejected the application, it suggested that he can approach the Corporation council through the jail superintendent

Kerala has reported 49 deaths30 confirmed to be due to leptospirosis and 19 suspected casesin the month of July, 2026 alone. There have been 1,381 confirmed and 922 probable cases of leptospirosis so far in 2026 with total deaths of 115, including 52 probable leptospirosis deaths

Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, Im Game, starring Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinay Forrt, and Kathir, marks Dulquer Salmaans return to Malayalam in a lead role

The union decided to launch a fresh strike alleging that the global platform did not honour its promise to hold talks with the drivers on July 30 to discuss their demands including pay revision.

SADGC will act as the fiduciary custodian of AgriStack data within Kerala, held in public trust for farmers and farming communities, says State Agriculture Department

The accused, identified as Safarnas, a resident of Parambil Bazaar, is alleged to have collected more than 118 sovereigns of gold ornaments from multiple jewellers on July 27.

Orange alert issued for 11 districts amid weather disturbances affecting flights

The project records the vocabulary, oral traditions and cultural identity of Mavila and Malaveduvan communities spread across the Kannur and Kasaragod districts

As admirers across the world commemorate Rafis death anniversary on Friday (July 31, 2026), Radio Koya recalls the legendary singers Kozhikode concert in 1973.

She was taken into custody from the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital on July 30 following a tip-off from hospital staff and a few patient attendants in the maternity ward

Wayanad Prakruthi Samrakshana Samiti reiterates its opposition to the Wayanad twin tunnel project, alleging that it is driven by commercial interests

138 complaints disposed of at adalat in Thiruvananthapuram district on Wednesday and Thursday

The policy aims at combating violence against women and enhancing support throughout their lives.

Sci-fi films are not something that happens often in the Malayalam film industry which has relatively smaller budgets, with the subgenre of sci-fi comedies appearing even less frequently. Even the rarity of the genre does not really work to the advantage of Pluto.

This decision comes amid rising scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the procurement of Milma ghee.

Officials pose as passengers to catch violators; 36 private bikes penalised in a recent inspection; transport registration mandatory for commercial operations

The move comes close on the heels of the Kerala Police Association (KPA) securing a stay from the High Court on the State government order restructuring police associations

Court asks Vigilance Additional Chief Secretary to reconsider the complaint of Motor Vehicle department officer Dipin Edavana against the Additional Director General of Police