The Hindu

The Finance departments Pension Welfare Cell had denied 88-year-old M.J. Antonys request, citing the current financial situation of the State

The panel will visit the tribal panchayat and submit a detailed report within a month

The offence took place during 2002-03, when she was working as the SC development officer in Palakkad block; she reportedly falsified official records, including the cash book and acquittance register, to divert funds amounting to 8.96 lakh from three schemes

The award function was organised jointly by the Bar Council of Kerala and the Bar Council of Kerala Advocates Academy for Continuing Legal Education Trust

According to the prosecution, a financial dispute over a loan led to the murder; the incident took place on May 24, 2016

Inaugurating the seminar, poet Prabha Varma described Namboothiri as a major poet who took the richness of Keralas literary tradition to a global audience through modern perspectives

The inspection follows a recent report submitted by the Forest department to the Revenue department flagging large-scale encroachment on government land

Around 4,000 students from schools across Palakkad are expected to attend the event

A delegation of the tribal collective, Thampu, meets Health Minister K. Muraleedharan and calls for a new approach that addresses the social, cultural and economic factors behind the deaths, along with enhanced health-care measures

A new block with facilities for newborn care and an emergency operation theatre will be constructed with NABARD assistance, says Health Minister

Peoples collective challenges NHAIs stand, warns embankment could worsen flooding, disrupt over 4,000 businesses and isolate public institutions

As many as 7,719 children live in 417 child care institutions (CCIs) functioning across 14 districts in the State.

The Minister says a convocation ceremony carries its own dignity and decorum and that students are assured an opportunity to raise their questions afterwards

Police response to the incident reflects the governments double standards, says Leader of the Opposition

Protesters demand steps to resolve the employees indefinite strike, which began on September 3. Unions allege that salary arrears are entering their ninth month, with permanent staff receiving only a nominal portion of their February pay.

Senate passes emergency resolution on certificate course to train caregivers in geriatric care, childcare and general caregiving

Preliminary investigations suggest the deaths were a case of suicide driven by severe financial distress

Minister says projects should be planned to ensure that the intended beneficiaries receive the benefits

November 1 Ram Lila Ground rally will take the protest to new stage, says CPI(ML) Liberation leader

Experts flag risks of declining crop yields, water shortages, increased animal diseases and reduced milk production. They also warn of forest fires, rising human-wildlife conflict, heat-related illnesses and a higher risk of dengue and Kyasanur forest disease.

The extended service is expected to ease overcrowding on the Venad Express, particularly during evening hours, while providing an additional travel option for passengers commuting between Kollam and Ernakulam via Kottayam

While approximately 1,460 students enrolled in the February 2026 session, as many as 4,500 enrolled in the August 2026 session, say varsity officials

Houses will be ready for occupation by November 30, says Revenue Minister. Financial support for survivors staying in rented houses extended until December.

Investigation finds that Binu, the prime accused, distributed 20 lakh among Devaswom employees as their share. Binu received 50 lakh from the sale of 11,000 kg of Milma ghee stolen from Sabarimala to two companies in Tamil Nadu, finds the probe

Babu sentenced to eight years of rigorous imprisonment and fined 1 lakh by a Vigilance Court for a 2014 bribery case in which he accepted multiple payments to release a seized laterite stone-cutting machine.

The 180-km journey from Kottayam to Vizhinjam is expected to take 12 to 14 hours. The waterway, with 17 bridges, maintains a depth of around 2 m, making it navigable for container barges.

According to IMD, a low-pressure area formed over South Andaman Sea and adjoining areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is likely to intensify into a depression over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of Andaman Sea and Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday

The two destinations offer comparable tourism experiences and products. Even amid adverse global conditions, Colombo has managed to surpass its pre-COVID foreign tourist arrival figures, while Keralam has struggled to regain momentum, achieving only around 70% of its pre-pandemic arrivals

The visuals, which have gone viral on social media, show a mob of over 20 people camping at the station between 10:15 pm and 12 am on July 11, even as the police stood by without taking any action

12 infants, including 10 tribals, have died in Attappady this year, sparking a political row as the State government orders an expert probe. Tribal activists say the crisis demands action beyond healthcare, addressing malnutrition, anaemia and deep-rooted social issues

Radar systems proposed as part of Union govts initiative under Ministry of Earth Sciences

The rhino, affectionately called Shambhu by zoo staff, was 39

FIR indicts chairperson, other members for criminal breach of trust and wrongful employment of their constitutionally sanctioned authority to tilt the playing field in favour of candidates owing allegiance to CPI(M) by tweaking rank list for post of Fisheries Extension Officer

66-year-old, who is settled in Canada, later released after being served a notice. The incident comes close on the heels of alleged arson attack on premises of 800-year-old Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Ernakulam

Minister visits family of Cheranalloor crash victim Jayabalakrishnan, says accidents caused by intoxicated drivers, claiming the lives of innocent people, have become widespread in the State

Customers present at the bar during the search operation were reportedly let off after being examined

Cardamom growers voice serious concern over extended delays in receiving payments from auctioneers. Usually, auction houses clear dues to planters within 15 days; currently, disbursements take over a month

She is the first woman to hold the post of District Police Chief (Kochi City). She was Inspector General of Police, South Zone, before replacing S. Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar as District Police Chief

Forest department strongly opposes Plantation Corporation, Keralas proposal to renew the lease agreement and access more land, citing violation of lease conditions, including engaging private agencies for pineapple farming on the holding

R. Hari and P. Satheesh, a former deputy secretary of the PSC, were allegedly in charge of the evaluation process of the controversial exam to the State Planning Board. Satheesh was arrested recently and Hari had been absconding since

SFI activists allegedly disrupted the meet soon after the Minister completed his inaugural address seeking answers from him about the suspension of 16 students of Sanskrit varsity, Kalady