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Swadeshi Science Congress concludes at CUK

Over 300 scientists and researchers participate in deliberations, with 238 paper and poster presentations spanning diverse disciplines

10 Jan 2026 2:33 am
Confident of LDFs resounding victory in 2026 Kerala Assembly elections: T.P. Ramakrishnan

State govt. analyses results of local body elections and discusses strategies to counter the Union governments continuing economic blockade of the State

9 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
Kerala SIR: technical issues related to Form 6A will be resolved, says Rathan U. Kelkar

Organisations had reportedly sought clarity on the hurdle faced by citizens born outside India in filling up the form

9 Jan 2026 10:13 pm
Boy treated for rare disease at SAT Hospital

He is being treated using a patented drug under the KARE (Kerala Against Rare Diseases) scheme. Plexiform Neurofibroma (PN), a rare condition, is seen mostly in childhood and these soft tumours can appear anywhere in the body

9 Jan 2026 9:55 pm
New district police chief vows strong action against drug menace, crime in Thiruvananthapuram

District Police Chief K. Karthick emphasises the need for strong public support to effectively curb the growing menace

9 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
HC strikes down Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act provisions that empowered KDRB to appoint candidates

The direction came on an appeal filed by the Guruvayur Devaswom Employees Union Congress and others, challenging the relevant provisions of the KDRB Act

9 Jan 2026 9:31 pm
SIT indicts Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru for criminal complicity and conspiracy in Sabarimala gold theft case

In the remand report filed late Friday SIT indictes Rajeevaru for misappropriation of temple property, illicit enrichment, and abuse of power for gain under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.

9 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
Lighter schools bags likely from next year

Draft report on creating classrooms without backbenchers also approved by State Curriculum Steering Committee

9 Jan 2026 9:15 pm
Actor Bhumi Pednekkar, PETA gift mechanical elephant to Thrissur temple

The donation was facilitated by PETA in recognition of the temples compassionate decision to never own or hire elephants

9 Jan 2026 8:59 pm
Councillors social media post exposes infighting within Congress in Kozhikode

K.C. Shobhitas post comes against the backdrop of the investigation report over the defeat of KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas in Paroppadi division in the recent local body polls

9 Jan 2026 8:47 pm
LDF candidates elected chairpersons of three standing committees in Thripunithura

The LDF secured the development, welfare, and education and sports committees, the UDF won two committees, while the BJP, despite leading the council, retained control of only the finance committee

9 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
KLIBF: S. Hareesh on latest work Pattunoolpuzhu, its dissimilarities with his debut Meesha

Pattunoolpuzhu is almost auto-fiction, the writer says, with inspiration sought from Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyays Pather Panchali, a book that he read the most in his childhood

9 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
2,862 birds culled in Alappuzha following avian flu outbreak

While 2,850 birds were culled in Ambalapuzha North panchayat, 12 eliminated in Ambalapuzha South panchayat. Culling operations will be held in Karuvatta and Pallippad grama panchayats on Saturday

9 Jan 2026 8:35 pm
A 1998 Kerala High Court order allowed gold covering work at Sabarimala temple, insisted on proper security

A group of devotees moved court against the offer made by Vijay Mallya to cover the Sreekovil roof with gold sheets. Their contention was that the work would go against the concept of the deity, Yogeeswara, and that the TDB would have to spend lakhs for security. HC disposed of their petition, gave permission for the work

9 Jan 2026 8:30 pm
Kerala will raise issue of fiscal curbs at pre-budget consultation: K.N. Balagopal

The State has suffered a cut of 17,000 crore in its borrowing space in the current fiscal, says the Kerala Finance Minister

9 Jan 2026 8:13 pm
Students build anti-drug human fortress as Thrissur gears up for State School Arts Festival

Over 10,000 students form human chain at Swaraj Round. Ministers review final preparations

9 Jan 2026 8:10 pm
Two new slender-armed frog species identified in Arunachals remote mountains

Scientists honour late journalist E. Somanath by naming one of the new species after him

9 Jan 2026 8:01 pm
Idukki gears up for high-stakes battle as UDF, LDF poised to field veteran leaders

As Idukki gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, LDFs Mani is set to defend his Udumbanchola seat, backed by local party leaders who believe his experience is essential for victory, despite a typical two-term limit. UDFs P.J. Joseph is likely to contest from Thodupuzha.

9 Jan 2026 8:00 pm
Additional Chief Secretary seeks report on delay in issuing charge memo

The order pertains to higher officials failure to issue charge memo against two suspended Forest officers.

9 Jan 2026 7:48 pm
Conclave calls for policy changes to help dairy sector

Kerala is fast heading towards self-sufficiency in the dairy sector, and the Malabar region of Milma is noted for the quality of its milk, says Minister J. Chinchurani

9 Jan 2026 7:45 pm
Southern dairy food conclave showcases innovation, sustainability

At the entrance, one of Keralas leading dairy producers, Milma, has set up a stall inviting visitors to taste their local products

9 Jan 2026 7:27 pm
Kollam district panchayat prioritises project completion; multiple healthcare upgrades on the anvil

Plans include transformation of Kollam District Hospital and District Ayurveda Hospital into state-of-the-art facilities, besides specialised healthcare projects for cancer and cardiac patients

9 Jan 2026 7:19 pm
Oppression often survives because it disguises itself as tradition, says Taslima Nasrin

The writer accused Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh,of aligning himself with religious, extremist forces and promoting agendas that threaten secularism and the safety of ordinary citizens.

9 Jan 2026 7:10 pm
Experts advocate informed coexistence with bats to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

Experts meet at the KFRI in Thrissur for the 4th national workshop on Bat Taxonomy, Ecology, Conservation, and Photography. They stress that preventing zoonotic spillovers requires moving beyond reactive healthcare measures and actively integrating wildlife biologists into public health planning.

9 Jan 2026 7:02 pm
Ashtamudi Lake all set for grand water regatta

Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam is poised for a thrilling showdown as it hosts the 11th Presidents Trophy Boat Race and the grand finale of the Champions Boat League on January 10

9 Jan 2026 5:44 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT questioning tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru; arrest likely

Sources say SIT examining tantris decades-old relationship with main accused Unnikrishnan Potti

9 Jan 2026 3:31 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: ED registers Enforcement Case Information Report under PMLA

All those named in the cases registered by State investigative agencies may be arraigned as accused in the ED case as well, with the possibility of more names being added as the investigation progresses

9 Jan 2026 3:06 pm
Survival is our politics now, says CBCI president Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath

Thrissur Archbishop questions Centres stance that fringe groups are responsible for attacks on Christians in North India. If so, whythesilence? Whynopublic condemnation? Silence is not neutrality it is complicity, he says

9 Jan 2026 2:09 pm
Police probe roadside blast at Nadapuram in Keralas Kozhikode as school bus narrowly misses impact

Crude explosive device detonates just as a school bus was moving past

9 Jan 2026 12:56 pm
Kerala CM acting to fulfil PM Modis wishes, alleges Ramesh Chennithala

Chennithala describes CPI(M) and BJP as allies, claiming that BJP makes statements on behalf of the Chief Minister and vice versa

9 Jan 2026 12:37 pm
Trade unions must unite to counter anti-worker policies, says Elamaram Kareem

Elamaram Kareem, recently elected general secretary of CITU, emphasises trade union unity to combat anti-worker policies and protect workers rights amid evolving labour challenges. He says all organisations, including BMS, are welcome to join collective action against governments policies

9 Jan 2026 12:04 pm
Lighter school bags, classrooms without backbenchers: Keralas new lesson plan

A draft report proposing a reduction in weight of school bags and creating classrooms without 'backbenchers' has been approved by State Curriculum Steering Committee, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty has said

9 Jan 2026 10:28 am
Malayalam Language Bill, 2025: What it proposes and why it has triggered opposition outside Kerala | Explained

In October, Kerala Assembly passed Malayalam Language Bill, establishing Malayalam as States sole official language for government, education, and commerce. The Bill, which awaits Governors assent, has faced opposition, especially from Karnataka govt, citing concerns for Kannada-speaking residents in Kasaragod. But Kerala Law Minister has argued that the Bill includes protections for linguistic minorities

9 Jan 2026 9:57 am
The long arm of law catches up with former Kerala Minister in evidence-tampering case

It took three decades for a case booked for criminal conspiracy and causing disappearance of evidence against a legislator in Kerala to be decided by a trial court. Sarath Babu George tracks the legal and investigative processes that culminated in the conviction and subsequent disqualification of Antony Raju

9 Jan 2026 12:28 am
BJP suspends three members in Thiruvananthapuram

The three were suspended for allegedly working to defeat the partys candidates in three wards of the Corporation in the recently held local body elections

9 Jan 2026 12:10 am
Denmark explores collaboration with Kudumbashree in the field of elderly care

The discussions centered on training Kudumbashree workers to serve as social healthcare helpers in Denmark, building on the success of the K for Care project, which has already trained over a thousand caregivers in Kerala.The move requires more extensive training and Danish language studies.

8 Jan 2026 9:21 pm
8 Jan 2026 9:20 pm