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Water supply disruption in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram on April 30

72 mld and 75 mld water treatment plants at Aruvikkara will be shut down for the installation of a new transformer and other maintenance works

27 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Kochi Corporation moots nightlife makeover for Marine Drive Walkway

Improved lighting and security, a premium cafe, night shops, and an open stage among the facilities proposed

27 Apr 2026 10:27 pm
DME panel to probe mental harassment charges against faculty members

The KUHS students union has sought an independent investigation into the allegations

27 Apr 2026 9:01 pm
K. Muthukrishnan passes away

Nair retired as joint secretary to the government in 1990 and was private secretary to E. Chandrasekharan, when he was the Minister of Education and Law

27 Apr 2026 8:06 pm
Cardamom price in Kerala hits a seven-year high of over 6,000 per kg

According to vendors, soaring temperatures affecting the spice in Idukki districtcombined with expectations of low production in the next crop seasonare also contributing to the upward price trend

27 Apr 2026 8:02 pm
16 snakebite cases, 6 suspected cases reported in State

Five snakes of the venomous common krait species found inside a house at Mundakkutty, nearKuttiyadi

27 Apr 2026 7:57 pm
Death toll in Mundathikode accident rises to 17

Remains of four victims to be handed over to relatives as DNA tests have confirmed their identity

27 Apr 2026 7:50 pm
641 colleges join Keralas unified internship portal for FYUGP students

The initiative, which marks a significant milestone in the States mission to bridge the gap between academia and industry, has already identified over 80,000 active internship opportunities for students

27 Apr 2026 7:41 pm
Orthodox parishes drop fireworks from fetes this year, set aside funds for charity

Decision comes in response to a call by Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos in the wake of the Mundathikode fireworks accident

27 Apr 2026 7:37 pm
Court stays proceedings in Maha Kumbh Mela viral girls age dispute case

Private complaint alleges that she got married while still a minor, and sought to arraign the political leaders who attended her wedding at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram on March 11

27 Apr 2026 7:13 pm
Consumer commission orders insurer to honour accident claim, pay compensation

Kottayam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission observes that insurance company failed to raise any genuine doubt regarding authenticity of accident or establish any violation of policy conditions

27 Apr 2026 7:09 pm
As elephants beat the heat, summer crowds rush to Konni

Summer care routine at the Konni elephant training camp has become a major draw for visitors

27 Apr 2026 6:23 pm
Kerala BDS student death: second accused appears before SIT, released on bail

The prosecution had failed to place prima facie evidence before the court to substantiate the specific allegation against Dr. Sangeeta Nambiar, leading to the grant of anticipatory bail

27 Apr 2026 5:46 pm
Watch: Meet Keralas first visually challenged trainee judge

Thanya Nathan C. is the first visually challenged trainee judge in the district judiciary of Kerala.

27 Apr 2026 4:30 pm
Kerala faces hot, humid weather as summer showers remain scanty

According to 24-hour data by IMD at 8.30 am on Monday, Palakkad recorded the highest temperature, with the maximum temperature registering 40.1 degrees Celsius. It was followed by Punalur in Kollam, which recorded 39.5 degrees Celsius

27 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
CUSAT student death: inquiry reveals no lapses on part of authorities

Probe finds that the Head of his department had signed his request for condonation of attendance shortage

27 Apr 2026 3:59 pm
KPCC chief downplays debate on Congress CM face in Kerala, questions LDF govt on power cuts

Sunny Joseph says AICC will take a decision on CM at the appropriate time

27 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
Keralas power crisis due to West Asia conflict, says Electricity Minister Krishnankutty

Minister says shortage of cooking gas has led to increased reliance on induction cookers, significantly pushing up power usage across Kerala

27 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
Supreme Court dismisses a plea by former Kerala Minister to suspend his conviction in tampering case

A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed the petition

27 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
Kerala reels under intense heat; Palakkad crosses 40C

High humidity levels make conditions feel hotter than actual temperature, especially during the day

27 Apr 2026 12:34 pm
Fire breaks out near parking area at Thiruvananthapuram railway station in Kerala

Blaze quickly brought under control, say officials. The fire reportedly originated from a heap of waste near the parking area

27 Apr 2026 11:42 am
Youth Congress stages sleep protest at KSEB office over alleged unannounced power cuts in Keralas Kollam

Protesters alleged that the only place where the electricity supply remains uninterrupted is KSEB offices and, in light of this, decided to sleep there to avoid power cuts during the night

27 Apr 2026 10:52 am
KWML awaits three ferries to extend Water Metro services to Kadamakudy

At present, the 20 ferries in operation across more than half a dozen routes are recording an average daily patronage of 7,500 commuters, rising to over 10,000 on weekends and public holidays

27 Apr 2026 12:42 am
Keralas heat-ridden woes

Summer is being defined by rising power consumption and political rows

27 Apr 2026 12:13 am
Five suspected West Nile fever cases reported in Ernakulam

The cases were reported from Elanji, Eroor in Thripunithura, Pallikkara in Kizhakkambalam, Ponekkara in Edappally, and Palluruthy

26 Apr 2026 9:47 pm
KozhikodeKannur stretch saw most train stone attacks in past three years

Measures are in place to improve surveillance coverage in vulnerable locations, says an RPF officer; involvement of miscreants arrested in drug cases is also being probed

26 Apr 2026 9:02 pm
Two more snakebite deaths reported in Kerala

Though repeated incidents of snakebite deaths have triggered panic, Forest officials maintained that there was no alarming trend in the number of bites

26 Apr 2026 8:54 pm
Thrissur Pooram rises above grief, keeping its spirit alive

Scaled down and stripped of fireworks after the Mundathikode tragedy, the festival still drew thousands, proving that Pooram is not just spectacle, but a deeply rooted emotion that binds a community

26 Apr 2026 8:05 pm