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Karthik Manikandans Enam explores the inner life of Maricha, the golden deer in The Ramayana

The production, blending elements of dance and drama, explores the lesser-known facets of the character

7 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
From being Manchester of Kerala to fighting for survival: Kannurs handloom sector seeks a future beyond nostalgia

The sector is battling delayed wages, mounting financial losses, dwindling workers, shrinking cooperative societies, and the relentless march of power looms. Kerala, which once had nearly 25,000-30,000 handloom workers, now has only about 18,000, while the number of cooperative societies has fallen from around 600 to around 450

7 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Kerala welfare pensions: CAG had flagged problems in direct-to-home payments three years ago

Finance Department data also show Kerala has been spending crores of rupees every year on incentives paid to individuals who distribute the pensions to homes under DTH via the PACS route

7 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
How memories and motifs inspire Onam 2026 collections

The Onam 2026 edit is all about nostalgia and Kerala-inspired imagery

7 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
Kerala UDF govts move to halt doorstep delivery of social welfare pension draws political flak

CPI(M) announces large-scale mobilisation of pension beneficiaries and their families, cutting across political lines, against UDF governments move

7 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
How AI sentries are bringing new hope to Keralas human-wildlife conflict zones

The devices use a multi-frequency acoustic defence system loaded with over 100 audio patterns and specialised frequency profiles to safely drive animals back into the forest

7 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
Kerala floods: State seeks 110-crore emergency relief from Centre to offset farm sector losses

Minister T. Siddique says losses sustained by agricultural sector have been estimated at around 99.29 crore as of Thursday evening and that 36,829 farmers have been affected and about 3,264 hectares of agricultural land impacted by heavy rain and floods

7 Aug 2026 2:00 pm
Heavy rain continues in Kerala, red alert for four districts on August 7

Red alert has been sounded for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts for the day, while orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts

7 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
Kerala to stop welfare pension delivery through cooperative banks, shifts to DBT

However, government says bedridden beneficiaries and others who cannot be excluded from doorstep delivery system will continue to receive pensions at their homes

7 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
Kerala rains: Minor mudslips reported above Kuthiran tunnels on NH 544

Thrissur District Collector says NHAI civil engineers inspected the tunnels and found no immediate threat

7 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Probe into Vadakara MDMA case in Kerala gathers pace as digital evidence yields fresh leads

Investigators have reportedly recovered chats, photographs and other digital material that are believed to be linked to the alleged smuggling and distribution of MDMA. The chat records also include conversations with persons facing prosecution under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, say police

7 Aug 2026 10:52 am
POCSO cases in Kerala rising, says State Commission for Protection of Child Rights report

4,765 offences reported in 2025, up from 4,607 in 2024; highest number of cases in Thiruvananthapuram

7 Aug 2026 10:01 am
Govt. reconstitutes Cusat Syndicate

Mohammed Shiyas and Najeeb Kanthapuram nominated to the Syndicate under the MLA category

6 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Kerala Home department withdraws letter used by BJP councillor R. Sugathan to secure leave

The letter, dated July 20 and signed by an under secretary on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary, was sent to Sugathan in response to his request for an escort parole to take part in the council meeting on July 31

6 Aug 2026 11:28 pm
Two women killed, 18 injured as speeding private bus collides with four vehicles near Kunnamkulam in Keralas Thrissur

Two people in critical condition. Deceased identified as Riya Fathima, 17, and Thankamani, 72

6 Aug 2026 10:49 pm
Authorities review emergency preparedness as rain continues in Ernakulam

Coordination among various departments and agencies has been stepped up, considering lessons learnt from the massive floods in 2018, says Aluva MLA

6 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
Idukki Collector orders closure of zipline run by M.M. Manis brother

The order follows a case registered by the Adimaly police against Mr. Lambodarans wife, the official owner of the venture. The firm was allegedly operating illegally and accommodating tourists in direct violation of a ban imposed in light of harsh weather conditions.

6 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
Kerala CM launches States first Lab on Wheels mobile technology laboratory

The lab, an initiative of ASAP Kerala initiative and Infosys Springboard, aims to introduce school and college students in Kerala to emerging technologies, including AI and robotics.

6 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
Panakkad landslip: traffic reopening put off to Friday amid rain alert

Officials say the road is motorable. However, experts warn that the slope can become unstable if heavy rain continues as the waterlogged soil may lose strength

6 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Kerala local body urges Tamil Nadu to prevent human waste flow into Mullaperiyar dam

Problem due lack of toilet facilities in a bus stand in Tamil Nadu near the Kerala border

6 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Car plunges in to river in idukki; one dies, three injured

Local residents and migrant workers quickly mobilized for rescue, using sacks to transport the injured to a nearby hospital, while concerns were raised over the lack of a protective wall along the highway.

6 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
Ayurvedic medicine manufacturers in Kerala upbeat about amendments to Drugs and Cosmetics Rules

Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation of India says the amendments are a progressive leap for the sector as it will be positioned closer to global herbal medicine standards while some experts fear doing away with periodic licence renewal could affect the quality of the products

6 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Not part of UDF, says Payyannur MLA Kunhikrishnan

He says it was the combination of UDF support, votes from within CPI(M) and neutral voters that helped me win in the Assembly polls

6 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Sivankutty demands action against officials responsible for transport of Rajeshs body without freezer facilities

Rajeshs relatives had to shift the body to a private ambulance with freezer facilities as a foul smell began to emanate from the decomposing body

6 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Attack of ED officials: Kerala High Court grants bail to one more accused

The court noted his clean criminal record and the absence of serious injuries to the ED officials, imposing conditions for his bail that include a 1 lakh bond and restrictions on contacting witnesses.

6 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Community rescue volunteers call for unified emergency response network in Kozhikode

According to CRV squad members, the absence of an integrated digital platform makes it difficult for both the public and the authorities to quickly identify and mobilise volunteer teams during emergencies

6 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Aarkkum Padam singing contest

The first audition will be held on August 23 at the Palakkad District Public Library.

6 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Kochi Corporation proposes buyback of old fishing gear to address safety threats to ro-ro services

One of the two propellers of a ro-ro ferry stalled after becoming entangled in a large bundle of discarded ropes while the vessel was en route from Vypeen to Fort Kochi recently.

6 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Clean-up gathers pace as floodwaters recede across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

As many as 12,063 people are sheltered in 139 relief camps in Kottayam. In Pathanamthitta, 10,570 people from 3,331 families are being accommodated in 142 relief camps

6 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
Karnataka government gives NOC for Bairakuppa bridge connecting Wayanad and Kodagu

The bridge will become an alternative route connecting Pulpally, Sultan Bathery, Kalpetta and Kozhikode directly to Mysore and Bengaluru

6 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Teacher accused in MDMA case released in police custody

Police sources say the bank transactions that she reportedly carried out for suspected drug traffickers will be verified again with the newly accessed digital evidence

6 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Pukasa music workshop begins on August 8

Music director P.S. Vidyadharan will inaugurate the workshop on Saturday morning.

6 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Palakkad to host ASHA workers State meet

A procession will start from Anchuvilakku junction at 10 a.m. on Saturday and proceed to the stadium bus stand.

6 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
240 recruits join Kerala Police

The recruits, comprising 111 from the Special Armed Police Battalion and 129 from the Women Battalion, underwent extensive nine-month training that included physical fitness, legal education, and community engagement, equipping them to tackle contemporary challenges in law enforcement.

6 Aug 2026 7:13 pm